Best Teaming With Microbes Podcasts (2025)

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#052 Part 1 Army veteran Jonathan Chia shares how The Reality Center is transforming veteran wellness through tech, therapy, and purpose-driven community healing. 42:52

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Send us a text Jonathan Chia is a U.S. Army combat veteran and co-founder of The Reality Center, a leading wellness hub in Santa Monica combining advanced technologies with holistic therapies for mental and physical healing. Featured in Forbes, Esquire, LA Weekly, and The LA Times, Jonathan has helped provide free treatment to over 750 veterans, wi…

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Will Trump's Tariffs Fuel or Foil the Degrowth Movement? 47:52

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As Trump’s tariffs kick in, the Republican party is suddenly spouting anti-consumerist rhetoric that would make the Lorax smile. Should we cheer on this accidental experiment in economic shrinkage, or will this ham-fisted set of trade policies cause a backlash against the proponents of degrowth? As political confusion reigns, we offer eco-localism …

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#051 🔬 From Microbes to Mud: Stefanie Green Lives for Science, Storms & Saving Watersheds / Conservationis 1:03:03

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Send us a text Born to a geologist dad and a nurse mom in Pennsylvania, Stefanie Green was destined to love science, nature, and a good adventure. Her childhood was filled with storm chasing, stargazing, roadside cleanups, and one unforgettable farm visit that left her proudly dubbed “the dirtiest child to ever visit.” With a deep love for the natu…

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#050 Unlock Wellness! Chip Paul on Frequency Tech, ECS, Nutrition & Natural Arthritis Relief 1:00:22

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Send us a text Chip Paul Keynote Speaker | 2018 Tulsa Man of the Year ECS Researcher | Wellness Advocate | Founder of TrueMedX & Neighborly Wellness Chip Paul is a leading global expert on the endocannabinoid system (ECS), known for his patented non-cannabis methods to optimize health. He co-founded TrueMedX and Neighborly Wellness, advancing holis…

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Blinded by the Light - Facing Reality with Renewable Energy 56:39

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Solar panels and other modern energy technologies can be really useful, but the belief that we can technologize our way to a bigger and better society powered by clean energy is tragically flawed. Asher, Rob, and Jason dig into the up-and-down story of the Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant, review the Harry Potteresque thinking behind complex,…

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#049 BEST OF 50 POWER • PEACE • PERSEVERANCE Larry Pacifico • Rose Gottemoeller • Buck Rasmussen 1:21:57

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Send us a text 🎙️ IMGN | POWER, PEACE & PERSEVERANCE Ep. 021 | Larry Pacifico – 9x World Powerlifting Champion, Master of Fitness Sciences Ep. 026 | Rose Gottemoeller – NATO Diplomat, Nuclear Arms Negotiator, Stanford Lecturer Ep. 042 | Buck Rasmussen – NFL Super Bowl Champion, Patriot, Wrestler, Coach, Motivator In this powerful triple-feature of …

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#048 BEST OF FIRST 50 Climate, Cannabis & Clapton: Polar Peace, Mind Health & Music Legends | IMGN 1:13:51

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Send us a text Ray Arnaudo | Chip Paul | Tom Leary Climate. Cannabis-Free Wellness. Classic Rock. In this powerful 3-in-1 episode of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN with Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance Professor, we explore what it truly means to live in balance—physically, mentally, globally, and creatively. 🌐 Ray Arnaudo takes us behind the scenes of interna…

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Who Can Fix the Housing Crisis - NYT Pundits, German Shepherds, or Bilbo Baggins? 51:46

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Jason, Rob, and Asher are taking out a huge, unaffordable mortgage on the housing crisis. What’s behind the shortage in housing? Why is it that no one, except canine Tik Tok influencers with billion-dollar bank accounts, can afford to own a home? While mainstream pundits press for an energy-blind buildout of desert sprawl and gleaming towers of gla…

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#047 XTREME STEM Part Two Inside the NRL Robotics Championship: BattleBots & STEM Mentorship, XS Rep 36:37

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Send us a text XTREMESTEM.org Presents: Inside the NRL National Championship & the Power of Mentorship in High School Robotics On May 10th in Springfield, Ohio, the top 50 high school robotics teams from across the U.S. converged to battle it out for the National Robotics League (NRL) Championship Title. These elite teams competed with 15-pound com…

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#046 XTREME STEM Part One: Inside the NRL Robotics Championship: Student Power, BattleBots & STEM Mentorship 1:00:00

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Send us a text XTREMESTEM.org Presents: Inside the NRL National Championship & the Power of Mentorship in High School Robotics On May 10th in Springfield, Ohio, the top 50 high school robotics teams from across the U.S. converged to battle it out for the National Robotics League (NRL) Championship Title. These elite teams competed with 15-pound com…

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Bunkers, Bazookas, and Bespoke Moats: How to Be Safe in an Unsafe World 42:13

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The world has gone bunking mad. The bespoke security industry is burying bunkers stocked with arsenals of automatic rifles and surrounded by flaming moats. Is there a better way to prepare for the polycrisis, the zombie apocalypse, or whatever hard times are on the horizon? Jason, Rob, and Asher have some fun at the expense of the bunker builders b…

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#045 Fr. Satish Joseph: Faith, Theology & Fighting Child Hunger Through Mercy Pets 37:36

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Send us a text Fr. Satish Joseph, a Catholic priest, theologian, and social advocate, brings a global perspective to faith and service. Born in India and ordained in 1994, Fr. Satish lived in France before relocating to the United States, where he earned a Master’s in Communication and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Dayton. In 2008, he …

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#044 From Cybersecurity to Full-Contact Champion: Andrew Tate’s Journey Through Martial Arts & Tech 1:25:29

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Send us a text Andrew Tate is a full-contact martial arts champion and ethical hacker blending cyber defense with combat discipline. With an associate degree in System Administration from Sinclair College and certifications in cybersecurity, Tate has worked at top U.S. government institutions including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Air Force…

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It Was Never Your Democracy Anyway: Thomas Linzey on Rethinking the Constitution 51:18

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Democracy and environmental protection have two things in common: (1) they’re both supposed to be enshrined in the laws of the United States and (2) they’re both under severe attack right now. Asher speaks with Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights to uncover how the source code of the U.S. Constitution and the body of…

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#043 Vince Anello: 800lb Deadlift Pioneer, Powerlifting Icon & Founder of Anello Body Fitness 56:04

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Send us a text Vince Anello is a 5 Time IPF World Powerlifting Champion, York Barbell Hall of Fame inductee, Bodybuilder, and Owner of Anello Body Fitness Vince Anello is a legendary name in powerlifting history—best known as the first man to deadlift 800 pounds under 200 lbs bodyweight, and a five-time IPF World Champion. An inductee into the pres…

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#042 Buck Rasmussen, NFL New England Patriot 2005 Super Bowl Champion / Epic Journey Speaker 1:20:27

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Send us a text Buck Rasmussen throughout a 20+ year athletic career he accumulated numerous championships, awards and honors. In wrestling he won a State Championships individually, 2 as part of a team and later another as a coach. In football Buck won several all conference and academic all conference awards and was a Preseason All American as a s…

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Going #2: The Dueling Rules of Nature That Every Good Earthling Needs to Know 50:31

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Happy Earth Day! There are two concepts that every person should understand to be a better Earthling: entropy and self-organization. It seems like a paradox, but systems on Earth are simultaneously breaking down into disorder and arranging themselves into complex superorganisms. Everything on Earth (well, really in the whole universe) is subject to…

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#041 XTREME STEM / BATTLE BOTS, Steve Staub & Garry Jankowski 1:13:20

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Send us a text XTREME STEM BATTLE BOTS, DRONES 3D PRINTING XTREME STEM / BATTLE BOTS, Steve Staub & Garry Jankowski Xtreme BOTS offers students an opportunity to design, build, problem solve, develop teamwork and hopefully crush the competition in a 3 minute battle. Similar to the nationally televised BattleBots, Xtreme BOTS are 1lb, 3lb or 15lb ro…

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#040 John Pawelski From Police Officer to Recovery Leader Fighting Addiction in the Dayton Community 1:34:23

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Send us a text John Pawelski, CEO of Full Circle Recovery Services and a retired Dayton Police Officer, has dedicated his life to public service and community transformation. After decades on the front lines of law enforcement, John witnessed the devastating impact of addiction up close—and chose to act. Determined to be part of the solution, he fo…

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#039 Mike Robinson Muscle Dawg Method Creator on Mind-Body Fitness & 20+ Years of Training Expertise 1:08:25

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Send us a text Mike Robinson, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Sports Nutritionist (CSN), and Master Trainer (MTC), is the founder of MuscleDawg Fitness and creator of the “Muscle Dawg Method”—a groundbreaking approach that fuses psychology and physiology to help people achieve their highest physical and mental potential. With over 20 ye…

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Even AI Chatbots Hate Us: The Rise of the New Luddites, with Brian Merchant 1:09:46

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Who knew that the breakthrough moment of AI sentience would come from interacting with an annoying neo-Luddite? After failing to raise a single dollar for PCI’s newest initiative — the $350 billion Transdisciplinary Institute for Phalse Prophet Studies and Education (TIPPSE) — Jason, Rob, and Asher devise the only profitable pitch for raising capit…

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#038 Josh Stuckey, Proprietor of Square One Salons, Professor at Wright State University, founder of the Rubi Girls 1:03:08

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Send us a text Joshua Stuckey is a lifelong resident of the Miami Valley. He is the proud owner of Square One salon and spas, in the Dayton in Columbus area. Joshua is one of the founders of the Rubi Girls, a nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ plus causes. He has a long and much loved career as an elementary teacher in the Kettering schools. H…

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#037 Kevin Lawler, Team Manager BEMER Independent Distributor 1:06:20

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Send us a text BEMER full time 2017 to present Team Manager Top 1% of all global distributors. Memorial High School St Marys Ohio The Ohio State University BS Agricultural Industries United Theological Seminary Master of Divinity Lawler's Flowers and Greenhouses 1979-1995 Partner Owner Lawler and Assoc, 1986-2002 Owner Hospital Chaplain Pastor 2003…

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A Temporary Techno Stunt: Tom Murphy on Falling out of Love with Modernity 54:21

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Recovering technology booster Tom Murphy visits Crazy Town to discuss his journey from shooting lasers at the moon, to trying to "solve" the energy predicament, to falling out of love with modernity itself. Asher, Jason, Rob, and Tom discuss the roots and short-lived nature of modernity, which has not only shaped the world we inhabit but conquered …

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#036 Beth Robins, Health Coach / Author / Owner Balanced Life Productions, LLC 1:06:48

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Send us a text Beth Robins has been a Health Coach for over 35 years! With over 100 advanced certifications in fitness and nutrition, the most prominent is achieving her certification from the Brave Thinking Institute as a Life Mastery Consultant. She has also had the rare opportunity to work one on one with the formidable motivational speaker, Les…

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#035 "Unlocking the Body's Code: Chip Paul & The Balance Professor Reveal the Healing Power of the Endocannabinoid System" 1:34:56

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Send us a text Chip Paul is a leading global theorist on the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a keynote speaker, 2018 Tulsa Man of the Year, and founder of TrueMedX and Neighborly Wellness—two groundbreaking platforms advancing holistic health through ECS science and supplementation. A Certified Thermographer and wellness advocate, Chip is not a medic…

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Eating the Future: The NY Times Goes Full Ecomodernist on Food and Farming 47:00

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How will we feed people living in the megacities of the 21st century, especially while confronting climate chaos and the depletion of fossil fuels and fossil water? According to the mainstream media: ecomodernism! Massive deployment of technology on factory farms and an extreme ramp-up of industrialization will save the day – right? RIGHT?!? If you…

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#034 Cathy Bell, Owner McNasty's Food Truck 59:08

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Send us a text Dick started out with an old barn turned into a brick & mortar called McNasty’s. We served SOBs for 20 years. Then Dick had a brilliant idea to start a food truck & it took off from there & you can still find us rolling the streets of Dayton. McNasty’s is proud to say we have been serving for 35 years and have even earned ‘Best of Da…

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#033 Leslie Harshman-Moorman, Pilates/Fitness Instructor 1:15:18

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Send us a text Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM [email protected] GUESTS WANTED! FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/ website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IMAGiNE FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/Host Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032 Spotify…

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#032 Michael Moorman, Entrepreneur Gym Owner 1:11:28

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Send us a text T/C Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM [email protected] GUESTS WANTED! FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/ website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IMAGiNE FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/Host Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032 Spo…

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Bargaining With Collapse: A Superabundance of Lab Grown Meat and Dryer Balls 37:32

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Do you contemplate topics like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the risk of civilizational collapse? If so, then you probably understand something about bargaining – a psychological defense mechanism that’s one of the five stages of grief. With just a wee bit of embarrassment, Asher, Jason, and Rob reveal damning episodes of bargaining from t…

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#031 From NFL Dreams to Family & Fitness: James Williams on Fatherhood, Training, and Life After Football 2:19:49

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Send us a text James Williams James Williams is a former college and professional football player turned personal trainer, fitness influencer, and proud husband and father. Born in Burbank, California, James starred as a running back at Washington State University, known for his explosive plays and versatility on the field. After college, he signed…

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The House Is Quite Literally on Fire: Peter Kalmus on the Climate Emergency Hitting Home 53:48

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Peter Kalmus, climate scientist and returning friend of Crazy Town, used to live in Altadena, California, where one of the disastrous Los Angeles wildfires struck on January 7th. Having learned that his former house had burned, Peter penned an emotional article for the New York Times about his family's decision to leave LA two years prior, out of s…

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#030 From Antarctica to the Arctic: Ray Arnaudo on U.S. Polar Policy, Climate, and Global Diplomacy 1:00:00

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Send us a text Ray Arnaudo is a retired U.S. Civil Servant and a globally respected leader in ocean, polar, and climate policy. With over 30 years at the U.S. State Department, Arnaudo directed U.S. policy on Antarctic and Arctic affairs, serving as Director of Oceans and Polar Affairs and later on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Policy Planni…

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#029 Sifu Slim on Wellness, Work-Life Balance, and Fitness for Travelers, Parents, and Professionals 1:11:45

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Send us a text Sifu Slim, (pron. "See-Foo" means "teacher" in Cantonese) Sifu Slim (pronounced “See-Foo”, Cantonese for “teacher”) is a globally recognized wellness coach, author, and corporate trainer specializing in fitness, lifestyle transformation, and empathetic life coaching. With decades of experience in holistic health, work-life balance, a…

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#028 Terry Welker, FAIA Architect Sculptor Educator Welker Studio 1:27:58

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Send us a text Terry Welker, FAIA, is an architect/sculptor living in Kettering, Ohio. He began his formal education in fine art but later moved toward architecture. He received his Master of Architecture at the University of Cincinnati in 1987 and continued teaching design at UC. and worked at several architectural firms in Dayton. In 1994 he open…

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The Frequent Flyer Tree: Losing the Last Bit of Sense in the Climate Emergency 30:28

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In the world of college sports, money talks and the volleyball team walks, er, flies 33,000 miles to play games. The NCAA, like almost everyone else, is playing games with Mother Nature. What do we expect student-athletes to gain from ignoring the climate emergency (not to mention putting their health at risk)? Who cares, as long as we can wring a …

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#027 Ed Akay on Overcoming Paralysis, Bodybuilding Glory & Modeling as James Bond’s Doppelgänger 1:12:33

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Send us a text Ed Akay: Model, Natural Bodybuilder, and Disability Advocate Breaking Barriers in Fitness and Fashion Ed Akay is a natural bodybuilder, international model, and motivational entrepreneur whose journey from childhood paralysis to global recognition is nothing short of extraordinary. At just three years old, Ed recovered from paralysis…

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#026 Rose Gottemoeller on NATO, Nuclear Arms, and Mentorship in Global Security Leadership 1:06:58

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Send us a text Rose Gottemoeller: Nuclear Arms Negotiator, NATO Leader, and Stanford Policy Expert on Global Security Rose Gottemoeller, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO (2016–2019), is one of the world’s leading voices in nuclear arms control, international diplomacy, and global security strategy. Currently, she serves as the William J. Per…

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#025 René N. Gindelberger, CUCE Director of Compliance and Audit DayMet Credit Union 59:22

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Send us a text René N. Gindelberger, CUCE Director of Compliance and Audit DayMet Credit Union I’ve had the opportunity to do several different types of jobs, but when I started working in credit unions in 2003, I found my career and my passion. I served members as call center representative, loan officer, call center manager and ultimately ended u…

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#024 Engineering the Sky: Ian Darmawan on Drones, Innovation & the Future of Construction 1:02:16

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Send us a text Ian Darmawan: Drone Pilot & Digital Innovator Shaping the Future of Engineering and Construction Based in Melbourne, Australia, Ian Darmawan is a rising force in drone technology and digital engineering. With a passion rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and innovation, Ian approaches the field with a maturity and vision well beyon…

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Shotgunning Hedwig: The Dilemma of Invasives and the Bizarre Decision to Slaughter Barred Owls 33:36

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The US Fish and Wildlife Service decided to "manage" barred owls by shooting half a million of them over the next three decades. Jason, Rob, and Asher (along with the postal workers at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) are upset about this plan for addressing the predicament of invasive species. Surely there's a finer tool than a doub…

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#023 Cydnie King, Artist / Curatorial Assistant at the Contemporary Dayton 57:26

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Send us a text Cydnie King Artist/Mom/Wife Curatorial Assistant at the Contemporary Dayton I grew up with a family of artists, so it was an easy choice to go to Webster University in St. Louis, MO and graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Studio Art in 2012. Now I live in Fairborn, Ohio with my husband, son and new daughter st…

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#022 Jayden Mahon, Fitness Outreach Specialist Kettering Health, Dayton 1:02:24

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Send us a text Jayden Mahon Fitness Outreach Specialist Kettering Health, Dayton While growing up, Jayden Mahon enjoyed playing outside with her friends and participating in sports like volleyball, basketball, and soccer in Michigan. After graduating summa cum laude with her bachelors degree in sociology from Wittenberg University in 2017, she move…

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How plants survive winter 17:56

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This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss caring for amaryllis flowers, focusing on the importance of feeding them phosphorus-rich nutrients like bone meal. Jeff then shares fascinating new research explaining how shrubs and trees survive winter through cellular adaptation. Finally, they explore the significance of World Soil Day. All this and more on t…

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#021 Larry Pacifico: Powerlifting Legend, 9x World Champion & Pioneer of Personal Training Industry 1:26:57

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Send us a text Larry Pacifico Larry Pacifico, founder of PACIFICO/POWER and Certified Master of Fitness Sciences, is a powerlifting icon and one of the most dominant strength athletes in history. He won nine consecutive IPF World Powerlifting Championships from 1971 to 1979, setting 54 world records across the 198 to 242-pound weight classes. Renow…

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Breaking News: Crazy Town Joins the Newly Formed Department of Entropy 45:08

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Rob, Jason, and Asher talk about joining the new Trump Administration, at least until Elon Musk eradicates it. They explore the implications of Trump 2.0 through three reality-bending lenses – shifting baselines, entropy, and the upside of down – and three ways of responding: resistance, resilience, and regeneration. They decided they couldn’t stom…

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#020 Breaking Barriers at 5'2": Jonte Hall’s Journey from Harlem Globetrotter to Youth Mentor 1:04:30

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Send us a text Jonte Hall Baltimore, MD Jonte “Too Tall” Hall is a former professional basketball player and global entertainer, celebrated for making history as the shortest Harlem Globetrotter ever, standing at just 5'2". Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Hall joined the legendary Globetrotters in 2011 and spent nearly a decade thrilling internat…

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The science of thermogenesis 19:41

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This week, Jeff and Jonathan kick off their weekly conversation by exploring "forcing the bulb"—a technique that tricks bulbs into blooming early by mimicking the natural temperature cycles of fall, winter, and spring. They explore various strategies, ideal temperatures, and timing for this process. After the break, they examine fascinating plants …

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#019 Pete Williams on Leading Riverside, Economic Development & Building Regional Impact from Dayton 1:26:25

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Send us a text Pete Williams: Mayor, Urban Planner, and Advocate for Riverside’s Growth & Regional Collaboration Pete Williams, the fourth Mayor of Riverside, Ohio, has been leading his hometown with a bold vision since 2019. Re-elected in 2023 for a second term, Pete brings over 20 years of experience in Urban Planning and Economic Development to …