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On Wisdom

Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann

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On Wisdom features a social and cognitive scientist in Toronto and an educator in London discussing the latest empirical science regarding the nature of wisdom. Igor Grossmann runs the Wisdom & Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Charles Cassidy runs the Evidence-Based Wisdom project in London, UK. The podcast thrives on a diet of freewheeling conversation on wisdom, decision-making, wellbeing, and society and includes regular guests spots with leading behavioral scientists ...
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Mathematical Dive

University of Waterloo Math Ambassadors

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Welcome to Mathematical Dive; a podcast by Math students for Math students. Listen in as we explore the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo with your hosts Josué Kurke (BMath '22) and Ina Wang (BMath '21). Hear what it's really like at Waterloo from our current Math students and alumni. Get information from our expert guests: Professors, Admissions team members, coop advisors, and more! If you love Math and want to listen to our Waterloo experience, then dive on in!
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Dominic Barton, chancellor of the University of Waterloo, hosts a five-part series that examines the transformational forces shaping our future. You’ll hear from leading experts from Waterloo on the challenges and solutions that cut across health, the economy, technology, society and the environment. Follow the University of Waterloo for more: uwaterloo.ca | X @UWaterloo | IG @UofWaterloo
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B2U Podcast

bridges to university

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The B2U (bridges to university) Podcast is a podcast where we explore the world of post-secondary education. Each episode is curated through the experiences of both university students and former university students alike.
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Sessions by SE

UW SE Soc

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Hello everyone! Welcome to Sessions by SE, a podcast series hosted by University of Waterloo Software Engineering Society. In this podcast series, we hope to explore personal journeys in navigating software engineering, unique takes on coop and careers, advice on extracurriculars, and everything in between.
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Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

University of Waterloo

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A weekly podcast from the University of Waterloo with hosts Pamela Smyth and Brandon Sweet highlighting news, events and commentary from the Daily Bulletin. Feature interviews with students, faculty and staff showcase the depth and breadth of the expertise on campus and the vibrancy of our community. Episode transcripts available on request. Intro music: Nightstop – Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/Iij7U6eE5lo License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Outro music: ...
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Follow along with me as an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, where my passions lie and who I want to become. As high school and university students, we’re forced to make decisions early on in our lives that will dictate how we live our life, the occupation we work in and the type of person we become. This podcast is meant to give you an idea of what’s out there, maybe you’ll hear the story of someone and it will spark an ...
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Government Policy Unpacked is your go-to resource for breaking down today’s most pressing government policy issues affecting Canadians. Designed for proactive citizens, this podcast makes complex policies easy to understand, empowering you to be part of the solution and hold your leaders accountable. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and ready to make a difference. Hosted by Rupesh Patel. Rupesh is committed to public service and has diverse experiences working at both the Canadian provinci ...
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This Is MediaCity showcases some of the finest cutting edge creatives, celebrities, businesses and rising stars who call MediaCity their home. Interviews and features on the current and future state of media, entertainment, business and technology with the innovators and entrepreneurs making it happen. We'll examine the latest technology, production trends, how content is changing and how presenters, producers and businesses across all areas of the media are adapting. Yes, we'll also be prom ...
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Welcome to Championship Vision. Impact, Grow and Share!! I believe that coach's must have an impact on their players and fellow coaches. They must continually grow and get better and we must all share ideas to make the coaching profession better for our student-athletes.
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First Person Podcasts

FirstPersonScholar.com

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The First Person Scholar Podcast it advocates for a new dynamic, one in which we demonstrates our relevancy through timely, rigorous, and accessible criticism that challenges all players to engage in what Mary Flanagan calls critical play. The podcasts we produce encourage players—be them developers, scholars, critics, or enthusiasts—to consider alternatives to popular interpretations of games, game play, and games culture. Through this discourse we seek to establish and sustain a critical c ...
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Edspective Podcast

Dr. Christopher F. SIlver, Dr. Jared Bigham, Dr. Jared Myracle

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The Edspective Podcast takes on the most challenging questions in education today. During each episode, Drs Jared Myracle and Jared Bigham examine one “big question” that is confronting the field of education. Leaning on their experience as educators, Jared and Jared tackle each episode’s “big question” by sharing their own unique perspectives and the thoughts and opinions of other experts in the field. The Edspective Podcast is not just for educators. People from all walks of life will find ...
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🎙️ Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 382 “Building a Turnaround Championship Culture” with Coach Kevin Furtado In Episode 382 of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Coach Kevin Furtado shares his personal blueprint for building a championship culture from the ground up. With over 35 years of coaching experience and a career built on turning a…
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This week, we hear from Sinead Rocks, the Managing Director of Nations and Regions at Channel 4. Based in Yorkshire, she’s overseen the biggest change in the broadcaster’s history, as it moved its headquarters from London to Leeds. That’s something she was very familiar with, given she joined Channel 4 from the BBC, where she was involved in its re…
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What can insights from the psychology of technology teach us about wisdom in the age of AI? In this special follow-up episode, Igor and Charles are joined by Steve Rathje to explore how classic ideas like the Turing Test hold up now that AI can talk compellingly about human wisdom. Steve unpacks what today’s generative models are actually capable o…
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Waterloo Road, Bad Girls, Footballers Wives, Casualty, The Five, Gangs of London - Cameron Roach has an enviable CV. The founder of Rope Ladder Fiction speaks to us as Waterloo Road moves into a major new studio space in Trafford as the BBC One hit keeps on growing. While he’s been a Series Producer, Executive Producer, and Sky’s Director of Drama,…
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With days to go before this year’s BBC Children in Need, we caught up with Head of Content, Tommy Nagra. “This is the business end of our year, it’s a bit like air traffic control, just hoping that all the planes will take off and land nicely.” This will be Tommy’s 8th year at the helm of the charity production broadcast live from MediaCity's dock1…
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"Welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast, where coaching meets culture and legacy is built one drill at a time. Today’s episode is a game-changer—literally. We’re diving into the future of basketball development with James Oxford, the creator of Ahead of the Game Analytics. James brings a wealth of experience coaching JV basketball at Friendswoo…
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🧠 Andrew Fellner — Founder, LKRM Andrew Fellner is the Founder of LKRM, a high-school sports technology company developing digital tools that give coaches a competitive edge. A 2025 graduate of Furman University, where he studied Physics and Politics/International Affairs, Andrew combines analytical rigor with a deep passion for team culture and in…
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There aren’t many people who can say they got emails from Davie Bowie and shared a cheese flan with Kate Bush. But then, Mark Radcliffe is a bit of a broadcasting legend starting out at Piccadilly Radio and getting major shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. Then there’s a Top 20 album and best-selling book. He sat down with This…
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What happens when we ask our own fantastic listeners — and AI — what it means to live wisely? In this episode, Igor and Charles hand the mic to members of the On Wisdom audience to hear their answers to the big questions usually reserved for scientists and philosophers. But there’s a twist: one set of responses was provided by AI. We invite you to …
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It is one of the biggest animation festivals on the global calendar, Manchester Animation Festival, returns in November and it’s even more packed than ever. Walt Disney and Industrial Light and Magic are among some of the big names attending this year, as the Festival celebrates all aspects of the animation sector. It also has an exclusive preview …
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A brand new golf concept has opened at Salford Quays, using cutting edge tracking technology so you can play regardless of the weather… We speak to the man behind TeeClub, Nick Holmes, who puts us through our paces on the range and reveals how he’s played alongside a Ryder Cup player and beaten a Masters champion - not a bad claim to fame. “We want…
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Empower Youth Zones are all about providing thousands of young people across Greater Manchester opportunities and experiences. Adam Farricker is the CEO and his team are behind the already successful HideOut Youth Zone in East Manchester and as of this summer, the new Salford Youth Zone. Adam explains how the charity is helping young people by givi…
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Maltina Jashari is on a mission to become Salford’s first female Formula 1 Driver. And it’s getting very close for the architectural engineering student, who’s splitting her time between track testing, studying and trying to raise the money to make her dream come true. While very much focused on her future career, Maltina explains that this is also…
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How ethical is GenAI? Will the Olympics embrace esports? Is tech coming after my job? Yes, strap yourself in, because joining us today is Professor Andy Miah, who is Chair in Science Comms & Future Media at the University of Salford. As an expert in the ethical, legal, social and cultural questions around technological change, Andy is the person to…
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Heidi Dawson has a double role at MediaCity, being the BBC’s Head of Salford and also Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live - the first radio station to broadcast from here. Heidi says she was one of the first people to put their hand up when the BBC announced its decision to move North and that stems from a “a real burning ambition to be in Greater Manch…
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We are back with Series 2 of The MediaCity podcast and we start with a focus on the next generation of talent learning their skills here. The Reporters’ Academy gives young people the skills and opportunities to inspire them for future careers in media and beyond. Katy Atkinson explains that while students have been given the experience to work on …
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Thom McDonald is the Head of Coaching Development at Championship Productions and a nationally respected leader in basketball education. With a background as a successful high school and college coach, Thom now plays a pivotal role in shaping how the game is taught through innovative clinics, instructional videos, and coach development programs. He…
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Episode Title: The Evolution of Rocket – A Conversation with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Soto In this episode of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Kevin Furtado sits down with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Soto of Rocket Alumni Solutions to explore the dynamic journey of Rocket—from its early foundations to its cutting-edge innovations in athlete place…
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In this episode, Sophia shares her journey from discovering product management to landing her first internships and building the technical and creative skills that set her apart. She offers practical advice for breaking into PM as a student, covering timelines and applications, side projects, and networking tips. Whether you’re curious about the te…
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In this episode of the UWaterloo Product Management Podcast, Rodolfo, a seasoned product leader whose work has shaped the way millions experience music, creativity, and connection. With an impressive track record at Meta, Reddit, Cameo, and Spotify, Rodolfo brings a rare blend of strategic rigor, cultural sensitivity, and creative experimentation t…
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In this episode, we sit down with David Currie, a Product Manager at Pepper, a hyper-growth Series B startup, who brings a unique perspective on what it really takes to succeed in product management. With a background spanning engineering to solutions engineering to product, David shares hard-won insights about prioritizing customer understanding o…
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🏈 Coaching Journey & Achievements Coach Ford was hired by Effingham County High School in January 2021 to lead the Rebels football program. Before joining ECHS, he served as defensive coordinator at Bleckley County High School for two seasons. His head coaching résumé includes successful stints at Roswell High School and Buford High School, where h…
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Jason Spencer quotes a line from the Bard of Salford, Doctor John Cooper-Clarke, who has written an ode to ITV to mark its 70th Anniversary. “Where would we be without ITV? “And the advert breaks that come for free” With so much talk about the future of linear television and domination of streamers, plus the changes in funding for the screen sector…
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Kevin Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Coach Portal, a platform built by coaches, for coaches, designed to give every coach visibility, access to career opportunities, and a chance to be discovered. Before founding Coach Portal, Kevin spent 11 seasons as a Division 1 college football coach—first as a student assistant and quality control coach a…
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Okay, so we were supposed to sit down with Simon Marsland of Toasted Productions and DIG to talk about new AR app, Manchester Music Mooch, but we went down a cultural and archive rabbit hole… And can you blame us? The MediaCity production team has a fascinating and absolutely unique archive of videos from the 1960s, including John Lennon and Yoko O…
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Today the Creative Director of Landsec joins us on This Is MediaCity to talk about his vision for the future of “one of the most exciting places in the world.” Landsec took over the campus late last year and they have big plans for what to do next. Martyn has a unique role in the property sector as Landsec’s Creative Director, so we try and find ou…
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Michelle Eagleton has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet - Dame Joan Collins gave her make-up advice, while 80s pop phenomenon Bros sang an impromptu jingle for her show. But she reveals that an interview with Sir David Attenborough when she was starting out still haunts her… If you’re a journalist, you may want to sit down wh…
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What does it take to grow from an intern still figuring it all out to leading high-visibility products at one of the world’s most iconic tech companies? In this episode of the UWaterloo Product Management Podcast, August sits down with Swarathmika Kakivaya, a Product Manager II at Microsoft, to unpack her 6+ year journey — starting from her Explore…
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Ahead of this year’s bigger than ever Classic Car Boot Sale, we are talking to legendary designer, Wayne Hemingway MBE. Wayne will be known to many as the founder of iconic fashion label, Red or Dead, but over the last decade, he’s been working with the team at MediaCity. He’s behind the Classic Car Boot Sale, which will be driving into MediaCity o…
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On this week’s This Is MediaCity, dock10’s Head of Production Innovation gives a fascinating insight into what’s possible now and what could be happening in the future for broadcast technology. Technology powers dock10 studios and Richard Wormwell is in charge of pushing the boundaries, to see where media production can head next. This isn’t just a…
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Podcast Interview Guide for Coach Kevin Furtado Guest: Chris Verdi – Muscle Activation Techniques (MATRx®) Specialist & Founder of Core Restore, HIP-A-LINE, and The Core Restore Training System™ INTRO TO CHRIS VERDI Chris Verdi is a certified MATRx® Specialist—the highest level of certification offered by Muscle Activation Techniques®, with onl…
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He’s worked with Tom Grennan for Gillette; had beds singing Queen tracks; and when Bruce Springsteen needed a studio fast - the first call was Gary Hilton at Gas Music. Gas Music has been based at MediaCity for almost a decade and works with brands and broadcasters to create perfect music tracks. That includes the likes of The Best A Man Can Get fo…
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Today we are joined by a pair of famous pups, as Animal Direction’s Davinia Hamilton-Maddox and Rachel Bean bring Tehya and Maycee to the studio. Animal Direction provides a whole host of animals to the screen sector, from advertising pet products to becoming household names, with appearances on Late Night Lycett and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown…
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Today fresh from winning a couple of Emmy’s Krygon Studios’ Bradley Harris joins us on the This Is MediaCity podcast sofa. Starting out in games and working on franchises including Lego and Harry Potter, he’s now doing more 2D and 3D work across screen. He’s also bringing his knowledge of creating games into the screen-sector to pioneer new ways of…
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From The Voice and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, to Match of the Day and the eChampions League*, dock10 has filmed them all. And today they’ve invited us into their studio, as This Is MediaCity goes on the road - well down the lift… Andy Waters is Head of Studios at the Tardis-like complex at MediaCity and gives us insight into how it all works …
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Top presenter and podcaster, Chris Hawkins joins us on this week’s This Is MediaCity. He’s usually the one asking the questions, so today it’s a rare chance to hear what makes Chris tick, his radio inspirations, his love for music and working in the North West. BBC Radio 6 Music is based at MediaCity. We also chat about his hit podcast, How To DJ, …
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Here's a taster of This is MediaCity - our brand new podcast series hosted by journalist, producer and director Stephen Chapman – founder of MediaCity based 39 Pictures and produced by talented University of Salford graduates. Our lively weekly podcast will feature MediaCity’s finest from cutting edge creatives to rising stars with a few well-known…
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As Lowry marks its 25th anniversary, we speak to Matt Eames, Head of Theatres at Lowry about what makes it so special. We’ll also see the latest Lowry360 exhibit, which celebrates one of LS Lowry’s most famous pieces of art in a truly immersive way. We’ll discuss some of the big highlights of this year, plus where they want to be in the next 25 yea…
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Is religious belief a form of make-believe — and if so, what deeper truths might we be acting out? Neil Van Leeuwen joins Igor and Charles to explore the psychological roots of religion, the nature of belief, and how sacred values shape group identity. Igor reflects on the blurring line between religious and political convictions, Neil argues that …
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The World Premiere of Stories Brought To Life arrives in MediaCity this weekend and we speak to the man behind it all. Rich Storton is the General Manager of FRAMELESS Touring and has spent years working with the National Portrait Gallery to create this unique immersive experience. He joins us to talk about what we can expect and how difficult it w…
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EDUCATION: Stanford - 1989-93 YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Sept. 2016 - Present CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO: Molly Goodenbour, a two-time national champion at Stanford who has over a decade of head coaching experience on the collegiate level, was named the ninth head coach in University of San Francisco women's basketball history on Sept. 28, 201…
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One minute they’re interviewing Bruce Springsteen at his home, the next Wise Owl are back in Yorkshire with Amanda Owen and the Brontes. This week This Is MediaCity links up with Prolific North for a special show with Leeds production company, Wise Owl. We talk about the ins and outs of producing shows like the new series of Amanda, Clive and Kids:…
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From Mr Beast to women’s sport, TikTok and the North, this week’s podcast features Colin McKevitt, the founder and MD of Badger & Combes. The award-winning digital media production company broadcast to millions during the pandemic and works with major organisations across music, sports and beyond. Colin also talks about training the next generation…
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episode 372 of the championship vision podcast today we have Dr. Anthony Pappas. Dr. Pappas I'm going to tell you right now and he's in his 45th year as head coach of the Waterloo West High School and 48th year overall as head coach as a prep athlete played on Mason City High School basketball. and baseball teams that participated in five state tou…
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It started out as an illegal pirate radio station, constantly threatened with closure, where they made music through their PlayStations. But now Unity Radio is an established champion of youth culture, based at MediaCity We hear from station founder and CEO, Jon Green about its origins; plus musicians and presenters, Aaliyah and Tsana who are some …
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In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, Rupesh Patel welcomes the distinguished former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, to unpack the complex dynamics of Canada-India relations during a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. With the upcoming Canadian election on the horizon and the political climate shifting, this conversation…
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In this conversation, Rupesh Patel and Wyatt Tessari L'Allié discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society, governance, and safety. They explore the exponential growth of AI capabilities, the importance of responsible AI governance, and the role of government in regulating AI technologies. The discussi…
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How do you hang a giant jacket off Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower, or make a bus furry? These are the questions ThunderHawk’s Matt McHugh is here to answer. We also look at how the creative world is changing to give power to the indies, collaboration and innovation. And that’s why he was the first to move into the brand new Content Studio space and h…
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This episode flips the usual format. Instead of chatting with someone who’s already graduated, we sat down with Palak Agarwal, a 4A Computational Math student who's navigated multiple PM internships - from early-stage startups to companies like Scotiabank, Arteria AI, and Gamma - and is heading to Microsoft next. Join us for refreshingly honest con…
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Head Coach Bradley Sutphin will begin his fourth season at Narrows High School and his 16 overall season coaching. Coach Sutphin has previously coached at Fort Chiswell High School, George Wythe High School, and Pulaski County High School. During his 17 years Coach Sutphin has coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. Coach Sutphin led …
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