Best Spreadsheet Guy Podcasts (2025)

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How TabAI stacks up as an Excel AI Agent for Financial Modeling Pros, with Ian and Giles 52:10

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In this episode of The Mod Squad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a close look at TabAI, a tool designed to simplify and speed up Excel tasks using automation and intelligent suggestions. With more tools dropping out of the market and Excel’s own Agent feature gaining ground, the question is simple: Do…

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How AI Excel Tools Stackup Against the Hype and How Excel Agent Has Disrupted the Marketplace with Ian and Giles 34:09

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In Episode 5 of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler’s Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male take a hard look at the changing landscape of financial modeling in the wake of Microsoft’s release of Excel Agent. Since launching at the end of September to coincide with Excel’s 40th birthday, Excel Agent has quickly changed the competitive dy…

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Testing The New Microsoft Excel Agent for Finance Pros with Ian and Giles 1:05:17

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In this episode of The ModSquad on Financial Modeler's Corner, Paul Barnhurst, Ian Schnoor, and Giles Male explore Microsoft’s newly released Excel Agent, a beta tool designed to bring AI into Excel Online. The team compares its performance to Rosie AI, running both through a range of tasks, including formula building, audit reviews, and a full fiv…

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How Excel AI Agents Like Rosie Work for FP&A Tasks but Fail at Building Models with Giles and Ian 1:12:25

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Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release before the recent announcement that Rosie AI is shutting down. In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by modeling experts Ian Schnoor and Giles Male to evaluate Rosie AI, a new tool that integrates with both Excel and Google Sheets…

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Testing Excel AI Software Tracelight on Excel Esports, Financial Modeling and FP&A with Ian And Giles 1:16:08

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Disclaimer: This episode is best experienced in video format. Since we’re testing new tools like Tracelight, the visuals add valuable context and make everything much clearer. We highly recommend watching the video for the full experience. In this episode of the ModSquad series on Financial Modelers’ Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by modelin…

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Introducing the ModSquad: Testing AI Financial Modeling Tools, So you Don't Have To... with Ian and Giles. 37:16

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Financial Modeling for Finance Pros to Fix Real-World Mistakes Using Balance Sheets - Scott Strachan 49:16

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst speaks with financial modeling expert Scott Strachan about the role of financial models in business planning and decision-making. Scott shares lessons from over 30 years of experience in accounting, consulting, private equity, and corporate finance. The discussion covers the importa…

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Why Finance Students Must Learn Discipline Before AI Replaces Their Jobs with David Stangeland 39:37

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Host Paul Barnhurst sits down with David Stangeland, a finance professor at the University of Manitoba, to talk about teaching financial modeling, how students learn best, and the tools that have changed over the years, from PV tables to Excel. David shares what he's learned from more than 30 years in …

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From Classic Cars to Aircraft: The Art of Modeling Distressed Companies with Vaughan Grandin 55:02

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Vaughan Grandin, Managing Director and Head of Financial Modeling at Teneo. They discuss his experiences building financial models in distressed situations, the importance of empathy in working with clients, and provide examples of complex models, including those from the a…

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Why Spreadsheets Will Stay, but Financial Modeling Workflow and Version Control Must Be Rebuilt with Matt Lee 48:40

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Matthew Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Nummo, a software tool built to help analysts and bankers build financial models more efficiently. Matt explains why he started the company after years in investment banking and as a CFO, and what he sees as the real opportunities and …

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How Finance Modelers and Professionals Align Stakeholders and Support M&A Success with Morten 39:28

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Morten Lykke Pedersen, a seasoned financial expert and Partner at Deloitte, where he leads the financial modeling division within the Strategy, Risk, and Transaction Advisory group. Morten discusses his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic f…

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The 40th Anniversary of Excel: Unlocking the fascinating History, Easter Eggs, Excel humor, and more 24:32

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst celebrates the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Excel, a tool that has revolutionized the financial modeling industry and many others. Paul explores Excel’s fascinating history, its evolution over four decades, and shares interesting facts, hidden Easter eggs, and fun surprises that Ex…

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We need a bigger spreadsheet: Wrapping up Season 7 33:11

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In this episode we discuss the highlights of season 7, share some stats and also stories and corrections from our listeners. Highlights include the story of how the More with Less cookbook got into trouble with a chain of restaurants, the rise of ebikes in Mount Hope, OH, and more. Additionally, here are some of the resources shared by Steve Nolt a…

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Three-Statement Modelling for FP&A Pros to Avoid Complex Builds & Forecast Errors with Chris Reilly 51:39

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In this republished episode of the Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst revisits the intricate world of financial modeling with returning guest Christopher Reilly. The conversation centers around what is necessary to build robust financial models, highlighting the importance of three-statement models and cash flow forecasting. The episod…

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How FP&A Teams Turn Confusing Budgets into Strategic Tools That Drive Alignment with Sarah Schlott 45:36

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Sarah Schlott, founder of The Schlott Company. Sarah shares her perspective on why financial models often fail, not because of bad math, but because they don’t reflect how real businesses work. She talks about what it takes to earn trust as a finance partner, how to clean u…

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That's Very 2000 of You: Discussing Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult 1:13:38

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This week the MennoBrarians discuss the selection chosen for us by our Discernment Committee level Patreon members: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult, published in 2000. This book has it all: a mysterious murder, a lying Amish teenager accused of the crime, a cutthroat but disillusioned big city lawyer, and a 28 year old ph.d. student studying ghosts tha…

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An AI Excel Tool for Finance Teams to Speed Up DCFs and Scenario Modelling with Nico Christie 43:19

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Nico Christie, co-founder of Fundamental Research Labs and creator of Shortcut, the superhuman Excel agent. Nico shares insights into his fascinating journey, from being a professional athlete to leading groundbreaking AI projects. Together, they explain how AI is revolutio…

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The Truth About Project Finance for Modelers to Avoid Complexity & Build Impact with Patrick Daguet 48:10

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Patrick Daguet, a seasoned finance professional, educator, and structured finance expert for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about the real-world side of financial modeling. With over four decades in the industry, Patrick shares what he's learned from years of…

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Better Than Jimmy Carter Cake: Discussing Mennonite Community Cookbooks with Amy Harris-Aber 1:04:55

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This week is part 2 of our cookbook series! We chat with Amy Harris-Aber, about Community Cookbooks - informally published cookbooks often associated with families, camps, or churches. We chat about Amy's research on Mennonite cookbooks, discuss our fave recipes and cookbooks, and much much more. Amy's website Amy's article on Russian Mennonite Com…

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How Financial Modelers Rely on Memorability, Not Accuracy, to Get Ahead in Excel with Finance Bro 31:40

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst invites "Your Average Finance Bro," for a light-hearted and humorous conversation about financial modeling. The episode takes a comedic spin on the often serious world of finance, diving into the importance of Excel, the art of building memorable models, and even how Excel proficien…

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How Students Master Financial Modeling and Bridge the CFA Practical Skills Gap with Stephen Horan 48:45

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Dr. Stephen Horan to discuss the fundamentals of financial modeling, the challenges and rewards of teaching finance, and how curiosity and simplicity are central to both education and professional modeling. Dr. Horan draws on his extensive experience as a finance professor …

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What is food? A Snake Draft of Published Mennonite Cookbooks 59:42

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This week, the MennoBrarians draft published Mennonite cookbooks. We chat cooking blogs, favorite recipes, and much much more. Draft picks (stop reading if you don't want spoilers!): Erin - Simply in Season Abby - More with Less Tillie - Extending the Table Tillie - Mennonite Community Cookbook Abby - There’s always room at the table - Kaleb Wyse E…

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Building a Practical Financial Modeling Course for students focused on sustainability with Michael & Janice 56:42

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst speaks with Janice Shade and Michael Tapia about the intersection of sustainability, financial modeling, and education. They share the behind-the-scenes creation of a unique MBA course focused on sustainable finance and modeling at Bard College. The episode dives into horror stories…

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CFM Certification Tips for Financial Modelers to Pass Without 100 Hours with Carolina Lago 46:20

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst and co-host Carolina Lago explore their experiences with financial modeling and the Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) certification. They discuss the value of these certifications, the challenges of studying for them, and how these programs can improve financial modeling skills. They…

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Laundering the Laundry: A conversation with Karen Johnson-Weiner, author of the Lives of Amish Women 48:56

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This week, the MennoBrarians chat with Karen Johnson-Weiner about her book, The Lives of Amish Women. The book captures the diversity of the experiences of Amish women, with Johnson-Weiner's research relying heavily on correspondence and interviews with members of Amish communities. We chat about her research, her friendships with Amish women, why …

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How Finance Professionals Can Grow with Excel, Avoid Automation Traps, and Build a Brand with Jon Acampora 55:00

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Jon Acampora to discuss the ever-evolving world of financial modeling, focusing on Excel. Jon shares about the importance of creating user-friendly models and the impact of Excel Esports on financial modeling skills. The conversation covers best practices for building…

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Excel SIM Method for Finance Students to Master Three Statement Models Fast with Drew Blazsik 52:44

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Drew Blazsik to dive into the evolving world of financial modeling in academia. Drew brings a fresh perspective on how students can better grasp complex concepts using structured, interactive learning. The conversation touches on practical teaching methods, the common…

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An Experience That Cannot Be Described: Discussing the Movie "Holy Matrimony" 1:09:09

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This week, the MennoBrarians chat about the movie "Holy Matrimony," a 1994 comedy movie starring Patricia Arquette and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In the movie, Patricia Arquette's character, Havanna, is unknowingly dragged into a Hutterite colony by her boyfriend Peter who she is forced to marry, and then after Peter dies in a car accident days later, s…

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The Financial Failures in Startups for Founders to Fix Bad Data and Build Profit with Alyona Mysko 48:10

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, Alyona Mysko shares her journey from a PwC auditor to a fintech founder creating FuelFinance, a no-code financial planning tool tailored for startups and small businesses. She discusses common financial modeling challenges faced by first-time founders, the complexities of the manufacturing and fashion …

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How To Simplify Complex Financial Models And Save Time with Scott Powell 49:15

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Scott Powell, co-founder and board member of the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), to discuss the principles and pitfalls of financial modeling. The conversation centers around how overcomplication, legacy models, and misused functions can undermine even the most pol…

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Joe Would Know: A Conversation with Eric Bradley 55:42

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This week, we chat with Eric Bradley, our friend, colleague, and the new Head Librarian of the Mennonite Historical Library (MHL). We chat primarily about genealogy and genealogy research, but also touch on MHL resources, Eric's faith journey, and much more. Some of the genealogy resources mentioned in this episode: Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical As…

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How Financial Modeling Errors in Real Estate and Biotech Cost Analysts Millions with Narek Grigorian 46:03

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst talks with Narek Grigorian, a seasoned financial modeler and investment professional with deep experience across real estate, energy, and biotech sectors. Narek shares candid stories about the worst financial model he ever worked on, one that looked polished but was fundamentally fl…

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A Finance Horror Story: The Currency Conversion Catastrophe with Lauren Pearl 36:07

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In this special episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by CFO and startup finance educator Lauren Pearl for a storytelling session that’s equal parts funny and terrifying. They walk through “The Currency Catastrophe,” a true finance horror story about a global company, a junior analyst, and a massive mistake involving …

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Snowflake, Snowflake: A Snake Draft of Mennonite Poets 53:59

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This week, the MennoBrarians draft poets! Specifically, Mennonite poets, or poets we make the case are close enough to Mennonite to count as Mennonite poets. We chat about the history of Mennonite poetry, share the bios and snippets from our favorite poems, and chat about our own poetry phases - including Abby doing a special reading of a poem she …

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Why Most Financial Models Fail for FP&A Pros to Build Business-Aligned Models with Maria Zlobina 45:50

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Maria Zlobina, a finance professional with over a decade of experience in Big Four audit, FP&A, and business partnering roles across the US, Australia, and Russia. The conversation explores the importance of understanding the purpose behind financial models, the challenges …

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How FMI and Ian Schnoor Are Helping Financial Professionals Build Better Models Around the Globe 50:16

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute. The conversation focuses on the growing role of financial modeling in uncertain markets, the expanding reach of FMI, and the importance of structure, clarity, and accreditation in building better business …

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Mushy Brains: Discussing the book Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker 57:51

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This week, the MennoBrarians chat about Charlos Whittaker's book Reconnected, a memoir about giving up technology and living with Amish for several weeks. We chat about the early days of cell phones, Carlos' experience with the Amish, which bits of his advice we liked, and much more. Carlos Whittaker is a christian social media influencer, speaker,…

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How Startup Founders Can Build Investor Ready Models to Win VC Trust with Arta Ramaj 46:18

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Arta Ramaj, co-founder of 360 Finance, for a discussion into the real-world challenges and nuances of financial modeling. Arta shares her journey from a geography degree to a thriving career in finance and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the art and science of buil…

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Litigation Risk Modeling for Finance Professionals with David Perla 45:15

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes David Perla, Vice Chair of Burford Capital and a pioneering voice in the legal finance industry. David discusses how financial modeling plays a central role in evaluating and funding high-stakes litigation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how his tea…

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Raising Sauerkraut: Discussing Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy 44:10

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This week the MennoBrarians chat about the TV show Only in America, in which host Larry the Cable Guy visits different parts of the United States to learn about different cultures. We cover episode 18 of season 1, "Larry is Amish" in which Larry visits Milwaukee, WI, Amish Country, and the Houston Art Car parade. It turns out, Larry doesn't actuall…

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The Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs for Pricing Teams with Karan Sood 42:29

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In this special episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Karan Sood, a global pricing expert with over a decade of experience in revenue management and pricing strategies. Karan shares his knowledge on the impact of tariffs on global trade and pricing models. He talks about the complexities of tariffs, …

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Startup vs. Corporate Financial Models & How To Build Each For Maximum Strategic Impact - Carl Olson 43:07

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) welcomes Carl Olson, a seasoned finance leader with over two decades of experience in FP&A, consulting, and startup finance. Carl discusses the nuances of financial modeling in both startups and large companies, sharing war stories, practical frameworks, and the l…

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Lessons From the Brink of Death 1:53:50

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Host Rob Huberty talks with Ed Mireles, a Marine-turned-FBI legend who survived one of the most infamous gunfights in law enforcement history. From the bleak streets of Cold War Bulgaria to the chaos of Miami's 1986 shootout, Ed shares his harrowing journey of courage, survival, and resilience. Listen as he recounts how he overcame life-threatening…

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Dolphin Telepathy and Mennonite Goths: Snake drafting Christian media from our childhoods 1:10:40

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This week, the Mennobrarians are back with a snake draft! In this snake draft, we choose our favorite Christian media we watched, read, or listened to as kids. Stop reading here if you want our draft picks to be a surprise! Final draft board: Round 1 Abby - I Can Make Peace: Stories and Songs for Children Erin - VeggieTales Tillie - The New Picture…

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Financial Modeling in Retail, managing Insolvency & How Finance Can Master Cash Flow - Dave Hallwood 48:27

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Dave Hallwood, a finance director and certified financial modeler, for a practical and candid conversation about real-world modeling in the retail industry. From managing day-to-day operations in a fast-growing fashion retail group to navigating insolvency and restructu…

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From Tanks to Tribes 58:03

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Hosts Sam Alaimo and Rob Huberty chat with Otis McGregor, retired Army Special Forces lieutenant colonel, as he recounts his journey from driving tanks to becoming a Green Beret. Hear about his early days at Texas A&M, his unconventional path to the Special Forces, and how he navigated military life and entrepreneurship.…

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Financial Modelers Simplify Spreadsheets to Reduce Errors and Succeed in 2025 with Myles Arnott 49:02

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In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Myles Arnott, co-founder of Full Stack Modeller and founder of Clarity Consultancy Services. Myles shares his 25+ year journey in Excel, his philosophy of keeping things simple, and how structured design and tools like Power Query have transformed his approach to modeling. …

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Flying into the Inferno 1:57:06

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Host Sam Alaimo met with Bob Graham, a former Air Force pilot with over 500 combat flights, who shares his journey from Vietnam's battlefields to the intricacies of combat psychology. Dive into his gripping stories of survival, leadership, and the power of camaraderie.By Sam Alaimo and Rob Huberty | ZeroEyes

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Celery Fields and Tricycles: An Interview with JB Miller 54:37

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This week, the MennoBrarians chat with JB Miller about Pinecraft, growing up gay in the Conservative Mennnonite Church, orange Jello, the perfect tourist day in Sarasota, and much much more. JB is a life long Mennonite, who grew up in a variety of Conservative Mennonite denominations, and experienced life in the Pinecraft area as both a child and a…

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How Excel Transformed a Beginner into a 9 Million Follower Educator with Emma Chieppor 39:48

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In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Emma Chieppor, founder of Excel Dictionary, a social media-driven Excel education platform with over 9 million followers. Emma shares her journey from being an actuary to becoming one of the most influential Excel educators online. She discusses the power of Excel, the chal…