Best The Run Testers Podcasts (2025)

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Unfollow Your Passion | Author Interview with Terri Trepsico 30:02

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What if chasing your passion is actually keeping you stuck? Terri Trespicio's TED talk has 8 million views and her book on the same subject challenges everything you've been told about finding work you love. Terri shares why waiting to find your passion delays action, why you should expand your comfort zone rather than step out of it + why you shou…

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Saving the prairie with Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty 29:07

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This week’s guests are Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty, authors of Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie. Josephine and Dave trace the legacy of industrialized agriculture and showcase various models for restoration. In this conversation, Dave and Josephine discuss the ecological value of the American p…

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Put Your Local Business on the Map | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ron Tester 29:49

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What if your local business could become the unofficial welcome guide for your neighborhood? Ron Tester joins me to answer a listener’s question – his was focused on churches – we expand it out to any local business dependent on their local community for business. We discuss Rick Warren's 40-million-copy success that filled his church, how to use t…

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The Gingerbread Man's Guide to Losing Customers | Classics with Rachel Allen 29:54

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Ever been hounded by a salesperson who just won't take no for an answer? Oddly enough, there's a centuries-old folk tale that perfectly captures why pushy marketing makes everyone want to run away. Rachel Allen joins me to discuss the spectacularly annoying Gingerbread Man. We discuss what six inches of overconfident dough can teach us about bounda…

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Running around with Nick Triolo 29:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week, subscribers have access to a longer, unfiltered conversation between Nick and Justin. Check it out. This week’s guest is Nick Triolo, author of The Way Around, a field guide to going nowhere. Nick’s writing has appeared in Orion, Outside, and Trail Run…

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Fiction Pop-Up: Oct | Pop-Up with Sarah Benvenuti 30:01

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Need a break from the endless parade of mediocre business content? Sarah Benvenuti joins me to discuss the fiction books that remind us what good writing looks like. We geek out about magical realism, world-building done right + why sometimes the setting matters more than the plot. Plus what happens when authors get the balance between explanation …

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Someone Read Hundreds of Business Books So You Don't Have To | Author Interview with Todd Sattersten #4 29:54

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What if someone really smart read hundreds of business books + curated only the ones that actually work? Well, as it happens… Todd Sattersten returns to discuss his beautifully designed guide to the biz books worth your time. Todd discusses his three criteria for inclusion into his list of lists, why Tiny Habits beats all other habit books (you’ll …

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I&I - Live from the MTPR Studios 1:00:21

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This week on A New Angle, Justin and Bryce are going live for October’s Incentives & Instincts in celebration of Montana Public Radio’s Pledge Week. This one-hour conversation will pull the curtain back on I&I and A New Angle. How does Bryce know so much about so many things? What’s his day job? What is Justin up to with A New Angle? Why does it ex…

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What If We All Listened Like Horton? | Classics with Kathryn McGarvey 29:58

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What if your customers are screaming feedback at you but you can't hear them? If we listened as carefully as Horton the Elephant we might hear more clearly. Kathryn McGarvey joins me to discuss the Dr Seuss classic, Horton Hears a Who. We discuss why being truly heard is so rare + how to listen for the small, quiet insights that matter most. Plus, …

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Belonging + Why Isolation Hurts | Book Huddle with Jeffrey Davis 29:40

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Why do some communities create genuine belonging while others feel like mandatory meetings with snacks? Jeffrey Davis joins me to discuss three books on building actual community rather than just collecting people in a room. We discuss the five types of conversations that create belonging, why isolation literally damages your genes + how starlings …

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Science for all at spectrUM 29:07

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This week’s guest is Alex Sobin, director of spectrUM. Since 2008, spectrUM has been dedicated to igniting an interest in science for kids throughout Montana. spectrUM is housed in the Missoula Public Library and supported by a wide variety of grants and other sources. In this conversation, Alex explains the hands-on and various outreach programs t…

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This Number Determines Book Success | Your Biz Needs a Book with Todd Sattersen #3 31:24

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The publishing industry has a rule of thumb that if a book can sell 10,000 copies in the first year - it'll make steady sales. Todd Sattersen of Bard Press shares his research - does the number hold up? Todd discusses why 90% of books get trapped after launch, the difference between launch plans + sales plans + the three buyer archetypes. Plus, why…

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The Tortoise Was Right: Double Your Timeline | Classics with Tim Brownson 30:03

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Think slow and steady is boring? Tim Brownson joins me to discuss why the tortoise's approach is actually the secret to business success. We dig into Aesop's classic fable about persistence versus instant gratification - why 90% of podcasters quit before episode three, how Tim built his business through years of blogging + why you should double wha…

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Warrior culture with Donnie Wetzel Jr., part two 29:06

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This week’s guest is Donnie Wetzel Jr., tribal liaison for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Donnie is also the founder of Identity, Inc., which houses the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Donnie and his colleagues are working to promote the virtues of warrior culture through sport. In part two of this two-part episode, Donnie disc…

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The Loch Ness Marathon Runner's Guide 30:56

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In this episode, we’re talking about the Loch Ness Marathon — a race that’s as beautiful as it is tough. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it winds past forests, hills, and of course, the famous loch itself. Tom and Nick cover everything you need to know before taking part in the race, from travel options and where to stay, to what you can expect on t…

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What's It Like Being Coached? | Coaching Series with Emily Hitchcock 30:01

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Ever wondered what actually happens in a coaching session? Whether it's worth the money or just an expensive way to get advice you could probably Google? Emily Hitchcock joins me for the first in a new series where we discuss what coaching actually feels like from the inside. We discuss why she avoided coaching for years, the difference between res…

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Only 37 Business Books Sell 1,000+ Copies Weekly | Your Biz Needs a Book with Todd Sattersen #2 30:02

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Why do only 37 business books sell over 1,000 copies weekly? Todd Sattersen returns with the brutal mathematics of book sales + what it actually takes to hit six figures. Todd discusses the difference between frontlist + backlist success, why half of bestselling books are over five years old + how to spot well books versus pond books. We discuss ev…

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Warrior culture with Donnie Wetzel Jr., part one 29:21

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This week’s guest is Donnie Wetzel Jr., tribal liaison for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Donnie is also the founder of Identity, Inc., which houses the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Donnie and his colleagues are working to promote the virtues of warrior culture through sport. In this conversation, Donnie explains the qualiti…

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Fiction Pop-Up: Sept - Great Writing | Pop-Up with Candice L Davis 30:00

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Tired of wading through terrible business books? Time for some literary palate cleansers. Candice Davis joins me to discuss the beautifully written books we turn to when we need rescuing from awful writing. We share our reliable bangers - the guaranteed floor-fillers so to speak, that’ll pull you out of a reading slump. Plus, why you should skip th…

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Why You Can Only Handle 5 Projects at Once | Author Interview with Charlie Gilkey 30:02

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What if the secret to getting more done was actually doing fewer things? Charlie Gilkey joins me to discuss his first book, Start Finishing. It really will help you finish more projects more efficiently. We discuss the five-project rule, why personal projects count as part of that + how to escape the dopamine trap of endless to-do lists. Plus, why …

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I&I - Where are the role models? 30:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week is the September edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society. The two talk role models this month, a topic that’s come up sev…

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One Author, One Year, Million-Copy Results | Your Biz Needs a Book with Todd Sattersen #1 30:59

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What if a publisher only worked with one author annually? Todd Sattersen from Bard Press explains their unusual model that's produced several multi-million-copy bestsellers. Todd shares how Bard chooses their single author-for-the-year from thousands of hopefuls. We discuss the 10-year expertise rule, why second-time authors are preferred + why he …

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Why Smart People Fall for Obvious Scams | Book Huddle with Emily Hitchcock 32:43

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Why do smart people fall for obvious scams? There's something about human nature that makes us sitting ducks for con artists. Emily Hitchcock joins me to discuss Maria Konnikova's The Confidence Game. We discuss why believing in human goodness makes us vulnerable, the 10-step con process + why authors fall for publishing scams. Plus, why asking to …

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USFS Ecologist Dean Pearson on the threat to pollinators 29:40

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This week’s guest is Dean Pearson, research ecologist with the United States Forest Service. Dean and his colleagues recently developed the urban pollinator matrix, a model municipalities and citizens can use to help threatened pollinators recover. In this episode, Dean and Justin discuss pollinator decline, some of the findings of the urban pollin…

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The New Books I'm Actually Excited to Read | Liz Solo Show 29:55

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Did you know this week in September is when publishers drop all the heavy-hitters they hope will sell big for the holidays? It's book nerd paradise - let me share what's caught my eye for the coming months. From Mick Herron's latest Slow Horses to Margaret Atwood's memoir (she's 85 + has done a whole lot of living), plus the long-awaited third Phil…

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Mr Tickle: When Marketing Feels Like Harassment | Classics with Rachel Allen 29:58

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You know that pushy, over-familiar marketing that makes your skin crawl? There's a 1971 kids' book that perfectly captures why it feels so violating. Rachel Allen joins me to discuss Roger Hargreaves' Mr. Tickle - a creature with impossibly long arms who bothers people without permission. We explore how his antics mirror shouty bropreneurs + Linked…

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LIVE: This Didn't Happen by Accident - Stories of Conservation 44:52

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This week we’re sharing a special live recording of our recent event - This Didn’t Happen By Accident: Stories of Intention on the Land - hosted by Five Valleys Land Trust at the Line Ranch outside of Missoula. Justin moderated a panel discussion about conservation success stories in Montana with authors Donna Erickson, Bruce Bugbee, and Greg Tolle…

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What I'm Reading When I'm Not Reading Business Books | Liz Solo Show 29:53

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If you're a regular listener, you know I read a lot of books, but we only have time to discuss very few of them on the show. So today we’re trying something different - speed reviews of books that reallystood out in the last month or so - from making lasting change to ancient Roman gossip. It's a chattier style than my usual solo coaching episodes,…

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You Can't Plan a Gala in Two Weeks | Book Huddle with Sarah Benvenuti 32:17

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Think you can throw together a fancy fundraising gala in a few weeks? Sarah Benvenuti has some harsh reality about what it actually takes to pull off those fancy black-tie events you see on TV + film. We discuss Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality + how running a Michelin-starred restaurant applies to managing massive events with celebrities, v…

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Lura Forcum gives independent voters a voice 28:38

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This week’s guest is Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving politically independent Americans a stronger voice in elections. Lura and her colleagues conduct research and outreach to better understand the many Americans who don’t align with either major political party. In this episode, Lura ta…

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The 200th Episode | Special with Ron Tester 30:02

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Two hundred episodes of talking about books + business. Time to celebrate with conversation + complete foolishness. Ron Tester joins me to answer random questions from various conversation card decks - we cover everything from annoying sounds to what future historians might study about our current moment. A different format to mark this milestone. …

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Fiction Pop-Up: August Cosy Reads | Pop-Up with Candice L Davis 29:44

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Sometimes you just need a book that feels like a warm hug, right? Candice L Davis joins me for a Fiction Pop-Up where we chat about our go-to comfort reads - the books we reach for when the world feels a bit much. Candice tells me about her love of Stephen King + Toni Morrison, while I confess to my low-key obsession with cosy crime. Give me a murd…

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I&I - Conscientiousness in decline 31:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week is our August edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. It is back to school season and phones remain a hot topic in public …

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Launch Your Book So It Brings You Clients | Your Biz Needs a Book with Robbie Samuels 30:42

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Book launch parties are usually terrible. Awkward readings, stale cake + people who bought your book out of politeness. Robbie Samuels is a book launch strategist who knows how to throw a launch that actually works - meaning people leave excited about your book + you walk away with real business opportunities. We talk through his process for creati…

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Think You're Too Small for Strategy? | Strategy with Juliet Corbett 29:44

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Think strategy is just for the big corporate players? Think again. Juliet Corbett joins me to talk about why every business needs a strategy - yes, even yours. We dig into why most entrepreneurs are doing way too much (guilty as charged) + how being strategic is actually about doing less, not more. We chat about the difference between having a plan…

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Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health with Theresa Williams 28:47

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This week's guest is Theresa Williams, crisis intervention team program manager for Missoula. CIT programs bring together law enforcement, mental health professionals, advocates and other partners to improve community response to mental health crises. Theresa has a deep background in social work and has worked in the behavioral health space for ove…

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Avoid These Publishing Scams | Unpopular Opinion with Emily Hitchcock 29:19

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Book scams are everywhere + they're absolutely infuriating. Emily Hitchcock from Columbus Publishing Lab joins me to talk about the dodgy world of publishing predators who target hopeful authors. She describes cold calls promising movie deals, fake bestseller lists + all the other ways scammers separate writers from their money. Emily shares the re…

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Ditch Success to Find What Actually Fits | Author Interview with Angela Raspass 29:46

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Growing a business can lock you into the wrong trajectory. And that often leads to feeling trapped despite outward success which leads to terrible self doubt. Ouch. Angela Raspass built a thriving marketing agency but ditched it all to become a coach guiding women through this step - which is why her book is called Your Next Chapter. Her ADHD diagn…

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Andrew Light on the practice of philosophy 28:33

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This week Justin speaks with Andrew Light, distinguished professor of philosophy, public policy and atmospheric science at George Mason University. Andrew has also served in the highest levels of U.S. Government, most recently as the Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs at the U. S. Department of Energy. Andrew recently visited t…

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Most Business Books are Awful | Unpopular Opinion with Ron Tester 30:53

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Are most business books just... awful? Ron Tester joins me to discuss this knotty question. We discuss the repetitive examples + overused psychological experiments that make me want to throw books across the room. Plus, some behind-the-scenes reality about those "perfect" company cultures everyone loves to cite. Spoiler: it's all about the chairs..…

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Coffee Matters More Than Systems for Teams | Author Interview with Charlie Gilkey 29:58

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What if the key to better teamwork isn't fancy systems but occasionally getting your colleague coffee? Charlie Gilkey has spent years looking at how small actions create belonging + extraordinary results - it's all in his excellent book, Team Habits. We discuss why every team action is also a social action, the 30-second fixes that prevent lots of …

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The value of international education with UM’s Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker 28:54

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This week Justin speaks with Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker about the value of international experiences and perspectives. Gillian directs the University of Montana’s Franke Global Leadership Initiative, and Peter directs international programs at the Mansfield Center. Together, these two play a significant role in shaping the international experien…

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What if Stone Soup was a Biz Book? | Classics with Michael Roderick 30:02

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Stone soup. You know, that story where a stranger gets help making soup, by starting with a rock? Turns out it's actually brilliant business advice. Michael Roderick joins me to dig into this classic tale and why it's weirdly perfect for understanding referrals and business relationships. We chat about his AIM framework - making yourself accessible…

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How to Price your Book | Your Biz Needs a Book with Joanna Penn 29:57

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Pricing your book is confusing + most authors get it completely wrong. Joanna Penn joins me sift through the options. She's published over 40 books, so she's definitely figured out what does + doesn’t work. We talk through pricing everything - ebooks, paperbacks, audiobooks, super fancy hardback editions + even Kickstarter campaigns. If you're wond…

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I&I - A.I.: A force for good? 38:56

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Today is the July edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This episode is a continuation of last month’s conversation on artificial intelligence and its impact on our quality of life. In this conversation, Justin and Br…

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History Pop-Up: July | Pop-Up with Ron Tester 29:50

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It’s another History Pop-Up with Ron Tester. This time we're looking at US Revolutionary War battles, D-Day landings + Victorian murders. Ron brings tales of individual bravery against impossible odds, while I serve theatrical women wrongly maligned by history + the details of how people actually lived. Expect the usual book nerdery + friendly disa…

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George Orwell Was Actually Awful | Biz Book Broadcast with Juliet Corbett 29:54

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Was George Orwell the socialist hero we thought he was? Spoiler: absolutely not. Juliet Corbett joins me to discuss Wifedom by Anna Funder, which reveals shocking truths about Orwell's treatment of his first wife, Eileen O'Shaughnessy. Turns out Eileen was crucial to his best work but has been systematically written out of his story by biographers.…

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Dr. Reed Humphrey on higher education, part two 28:53

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This week Justin speaks with Dr. Reed Humphrey, who has held almost every academic position at the University of Montana. In part two of this two-part episode, Justin presses Reed on the tenuous nature of the provost position at UM. Reed talks about the pros of interdisciplinary initiatives and the importance of stability and institutional knowledg…

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How to Turn Your Book into an Audiobook at Home | Your Biz Needs a Book with David H Lawrence XVII 29:59

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Want to turn your book into an audiobook but think you need a fancy studio + a radio voice? Think again. David H Lawrence XVII joins me to talk about why audiobooks are absolutely booming right now + how you can get in on it. David's an actor + voiceover pro who teaches people to narrate their own books, so he knows what actually works. We chat abo…

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How to Go Viral on Socials | Media Strategy with Eugene Choi 29:35

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Want to know the secret to going viral online? Well, today’s guest Eugene Choi has got it figured out. Eugene’s a leadership coach who has achieved astounding viral success - over 8 million views on his articles + 23 million views on his short films. Blimey. We look at the key ingredients needed to create massively shared content - from leveraging …