Best Jennifer Sloan Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Cruise Woodward Avenue 35:34

19h ago35:34

35:34

As aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria discuss all things Dream Cruise, 29 years and rolling as a summer tradition. Jeff Grice, Great Lakes Cobra Club, highlights some of the reasons to join a car club and shares the history of the Cobra. Bob Elton, of the Society of Automobile Historians, reminisces about the Bi…

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E298. Erick Brimen Has A Plan To End Poverty 1:28:56

31m ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Entrepreneur and CEO of Prospera, Erick Brimen, sits down with Bridget to discuss his plan for ending poverty. They discuss what makes a country wealthy vs. poor, the role of government, the difference between government and governance, the conditions which are necessary for human beings to flourish, creating the conditions for prosperity, and how …

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Stop Trying to Optimize Everything 36:44

8d ago36:44

36:44

As aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria open the show revealing the unusual ways AI is being used. Then interviews with (08:26) Paula Gardner, BridgeMI, What to Know About MI's Minimum Wage Changes (16:42) Emily Stewart, Business Insider, Key to Happiness is Being Average (24:48) James Murphy, Education Reform Now…

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E297. Defending Women's Sports - Jennifer Sey 1:41:01

5d ago1:41:01

1:41:01

Jennifer Sey joins Bridget for a frank conversation about defending women’s sports and women’s spaces. They discuss Jennifer’s background as an elite gymnast and her later role in exposing abuse in the sport, the Larry Nassar scandal, Simone Biles bowing out of the Tokyo Olympics, and why no one should be risking their lives to win a medal. They co…

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Feelin' Hot Hot Hot: Being Real & Gen Z Jobs 35:53

15d ago35:53

35:53

As aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria speak with Allie Volpe, Vox.com, about the possibility of being fully authentic. Long-time contributor to the show Aki Ito, Business Insider, highlights the hot jobs for Gen Z. Spoiler... this generation is not headed to Silicon Valley.…

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E296. The Death of Writing? The Internet's Impact on Generations - Matthew Gasda 1:09:01

12d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Playwright Matthew Gasda sits down with Bridget to discuss his career and plays that explore the generational differences exacerbated by the internet. They cover the impact of smartphones and social media on young people, 2012 as a pivotal year, his experiences as a tutor, the declining writing skills among his students, his journey to becoming a p…

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Times Are Changing: Adulthood, Shopping, and AI Teachers 38:36

23d ago38:36

38:36

As aired on WJR Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria kick off the show highlighting Michigan's most educated city and the Top 10 midwest resorts to add to your travel list. Interviews from Sam Becker on digital price tags and what that means to shoppers, Eve Upton-Clark discusses Gen Z's never-ending safety net living at home, and f…

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E295. Dignity Through Enterprise: Magatte Wade's Vision For Africa 1:56:51

19d ago1:56:51

1:56:51

Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur and advocate for African dignity and prosperity. She sits down with Bridget to discuss the root causes of Africa's economic struggles, challenging the common narratives about colonialism and racism. She argues that Africa's poverty stems from over-regulation and socialist policies that hinder entrepreneurship, and em…

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E294. Therapists Shouldn't Be Activists - Dr. Camilo Ortiz 1:42:47

28d ago1:42:47

1:42:47

Bridget sits down with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, a child psychologist and professor of psychology at Long Island University. They discuss the different perspective being an immigrant gives him on things Americans take for granted, the negative impact of overprotective parenting and the importance of allowing children to experience discomfort, distress, dis…

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Summer Vacations Breaking the Bank 38:19

1M ago38:19

38:19

By Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria, Jeff Sloan

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New Study Reveals Social Media Usage by Demographic Profile 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

If you're selling something and using social media as a way to create awareness you must understand which specific platforms and which specific media types to use tailored specifically to the unique behaviors and desires of your target demographic market.By Jeff Sloan

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E293. Troy Conrad is Addicted to Failure 1:28:51

1M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

Bridget sits down with photographer and comedian, Troy Conrad for a wide-ranging conversation covering how Troy got started in photography, shooting a Golden Age of comedy at the Comedy Store, the rare opportunity of knowing you’re in the middle of something special while you’re experiencing it, his experimentation with various religions and self-h…

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Why Are There 10 Hot Dogs & Only 8 Buns? 38:15

1M ago38:15

38:15

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria discuss the decline in teens learning to drive also interview Allison Pohle on The Rise of Do Nothing Vacations, Dominic Reuter on Why Companies Let You Keep Items Instead of Returning, and finally Christian Miller regarding how often we lie.By Mark Pastoria, Kristin Kujawa, Jeff Sloan

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E292. Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me - Wilfred Reilly 2:07:05

1M ago2:07:05

2:07:05

Wilfred Reilly returns to discuss his new book, Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me. He and Bridget talk about how there's a whole social science telling people two things - that Western society is one of the worst ever, and nobody knows it but the cool kids - and how his book works to debunk myths that have sprung up in American history. They cover th…

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Celebrating the 4th of July 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria discuss July 4th travel projections and the best burger in MI. Interviews by Rose White, MLive, Michigan's Unique RV Camping Locations. Retired Fire Chief, Mike Evans and Founder of Premier Pet, Mike Palmer, Firework safety for people and pets. David Clark, Celebrates Michigan's craft beer industry.…

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E291. Why Trump Resonates With The Working Class - Batya Ungar-Sargon 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Batya Ungar-Sargon stops in to talk about her new book Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women, which focuses on the growing divide between the elite and working class in America. She and Bridget discuss the shift in political parties' attitudes towards the working class, Trump's appeal to blue-collar voters, the impac…

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In The Heart of Summer 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria speak with Rose White, MLive, about the U-Pick strawberry season, which is happening right now. Mark Dent, The Hustle, explaining the difference between a sonic logo and a jingle and how that's affecting branding and marketing. Finally Lindsay Moore, MLive, 3 hidden gems within our great state we should…

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E290. Why the Victim Mindset is Seductive 1:19:37

2M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Andrew Boryga sits down with Bridget to discuss his book Victim, a satire about a hustler from the Bronx who sees through the veneer of diversity initiatives and decides to cash in on the weaponization of identity politics. They talk about his journey as a writer, how the book changed over the 10 years it took to write, the evolution of the novel's…

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E289. Hard Truths About Success - Dulcé Sloan 1:25:44

2M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Comedian Dulcé Sloan sits down with Bridget for a conversation covering a wide range of topics including her approach to performing stand-up, dealing with rejection in the comedy industry, being a strong person out of necessity, how we all got traumatized as a planet during COVID, the importance of being nicer to yourself, and why she believes canc…

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From Corporate to Spiritual Entrepreneurship with Michelle Sloan 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Veranda explores Michelle Sloan's inspiring transition from the corporate world to spiritual entrepreneurship. As the founder of Dwell in Spirit and a certified Reiki Master, Michelle discusses her evolution from business to holistic healing, effectively combining spiritual principles with practical healing modalities. This episode delves into her …

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E288. How Elites Endorse Chaos They'd Never Live With - Nellie Bowles 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Nellie Bowles sits down with Bridget to talk about her new book Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches From The Wrong Side of History, a critique on the progressive cultural movement and its impacts on journalism, education, healthcare, and society at large. They discuss the suppression of curiosity and dissenting viewpoints in media, gender theo…

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E287. The Biggest Mistake People Make When Seeking Therapy - Jonathan Shedler 1:47:41

3M ago1:47:41

1:47:41

Bridget sits down with clinical psychologist Jonathan Shedler and they discuss the challenges of finding qualified therapists, the division between practicioners and researchers in the field and the effects of that division, the lack of public understanding about legitimate therapy credentials, and the danger of the trend towards brief, "evidence-b…

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E286. Rachel Feinstein Is A Semi-Famous Jewish Jokester 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

Comedian Rachel Feinstein sits down with Bridget for a hilarious comparison of their lives. They relate over what disasters they are while they're both married to super-organized men, their confident toddlers, their similar moms, Rachel's fireman husband and Bridget's fireman brother, and why neither one of them likes to tell other moms that she's …

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E285. Politics Is Ruining The Arts - Clifton Duncan 1:50:55

3M ago1:50:55

1:50:55

Clifton Duncan returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of creating culture that we can all share and the role the arts play in our shared experience. He and Bridget discuss the erosion of the spiritual well-being of our society, how art is what a civilization leaves behind once its gone, the effect that politics and political correctness a…

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E284. It's Never Enough - Carmen Lynch 1:22:25

3M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Comedian Carmen Lynch stops in for a hilarious conversation with Bridget about women in comedy, their writing processes, Millennials acting like they're old, how Gen X always gets skipped, how much comedy had changed, and what disasters they both are. They discuss living among the normies, why comedy is the antidote to being butthurt, how people ne…

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E283. Black Victim to Black Victor - Adam Coleman 1:33:54

4M ago1:33:54

1:33:54

Adam Coleman sits down with Bridget to discuss his book Black Victim to Black Victor: Identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage a victimhood complex. They talk about what motivated him to write and self-publish the book, how its success took him by surprise, how growing up without a father impacted him, the e…

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E282. TikTok Is Ruining Comedy - Blair Socci 1:06:25

4M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Comedian Blair Socci sits down with Bridget and talks about the ins and outs of comedy, how people’s understanding of standup comedy is being shaped by social media, why crowdwork is causing problems, making sure not to miss the simple jokes, when you have to aggressively put yourself out there in a way that feels disgusting, what balancing comedy …

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E281. Who Should Face A Firing Squad - Jimmy Failla 57:38

4M ago57:38

57:38

Comedian, former cab driver, and current Host of FOX News Saturday Night and radio program FOX Across America, Jimmy Failla joins Bridget for a hilarious conversation about their respective working class backgrounds, why driving a cab is the original social media, how Trump is the only way 15 year old kids can be counter-culture today, why a lot of…

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E280. How To Save America - Tulsi Gabbard 2:04:52

4M ago2:04:52

2:04:52

4-Term Congresswoman, U.S. Army veteran, and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard sits down with Bridget to talk about her new book, For Love of Country: Leave The Democrat Party Behind. She and Bridget discuss making people on both sides angry, why people feel threatened when someone tells the truth, being grounded in God, when Democrats stop…

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E279. Can We Balance Female Rights and Trans Rights? - Arielle Isaac Norman 1:41:12

5M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman returns to the show and she and Bridget have a frank conversation about gender, gender dynamics, gender politics, and balancing female rights with trans rights. They cover refusing to dogmatically fall in line with the orthodoxy of whatever the LGBTQ community is saying, when the narrative really started shifting from …

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Jennifer Streaks, 4 Ways to Avoid Shrinkflation at the Grocery Store 10:46

5M ago10:46

10:46

Jennifer Streaks, Business Insider: The price of groceries have increased 20% over the past two years, and with shrinkflation in play too, you're getting less for your money than ever before. The shrinkflation effect is most commonly seen in potato chips, cookies, cereal, candy, paper products, and even shampoo. Here are 4 ways to minimize the impa…

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MI's Top Art Scene & Ways to Save When Shopping 37:34

5M ago37:34

37:34

Full Episode: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria boast about Detroit's art scene and panic over the chocolate crisis that is plaguing the candy aisles. (06:45) Margert Flemming, Business Insider, Risks of fantasy sports, betting, and sweepstakes games on college campuses (16:57) Kathleen Davis, Fast Company, The 32 hour work week (26:59) Jen…

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E278. We’re Being Driven Towards A New Kind of Racism - Coleman Hughes 1:10:10

5M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Coleman Hughes sits down with Bridget to discuss his latest book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. They talk about why people don't want to hear that the world isn’t as racist as they think it is, how racism sells very well as a news item, the realities behind disparities between races, what Coleman terms "neo racism," …

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E277. Can Mushrooms Kill The Ego? - Jeff Leach 1:23:02

5M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Comedian Jeff Leach sits down with Bridget for a talk about the entertainment industry, comedy, money and therapeutic mushrooms. They discuss the death of the ego, how the entertainment industry preys on ego, desperation, self-interest, and a desire for money, the definition of an icon, charting your own path, doing something new, not making decisi…

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Empowering Leaders with Jennifer D. McClain 30:12

5M ago30:12

30:12

In this episode of Trailblazin' Bosses, Veranda sits down with Jennifer D. McClain, a community development leader, bestselling author, and certified coach. With over two decades of experience managing teams and supporting community-focused organizations, Jennifer's talent as a facilitator has earned her recognition as a noteworthy leader by Crain'…

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Where Do You Unwind? 37:30

5M ago37:30

37:30

FULL EPISODE as aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria highlight the history of St. Patrick's day, warn against gardening too early, and discuss the recent bill sent to the senate regarding daylight savings time. Joining the show (12:52) Allie Volpe, WSJ, The Rise of the D-Nothing Vacation, (21:03) Mickey Lyons, The…

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Detroit's Third-Shift Bars 11:09

5M ago11:09

11:09

Mickey Lyons, PunchDrink.com, Detroit's Third-Shift bars were a lifeline. Now they're a dying breed. Once designed to serve late-night factory workers, the city's early morning bars may be in steady decline, but the ones that remain are vital.By Mickey Lyons, Kristin Kujawa, Jeff Sloan

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The Do-Nothing Vacation on the Rise 8:27

5M ago8:27

8:27

Allison Pohle, WSJ, The pendulum is swinging away from jam-packed trips and Instagram-worthy adventures and toward vacations with little to write home about beyond a pretty sunset. Where are vacationers getting their rest and relaxing?By Allison Pohle, Kristin Kujawa, Jeff Sloan

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E276. Are We Still Teaching Critical Thinking To Kids? - Warren Smith 1:27:57

5M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Original Air Date - 3/14/24 Warren Smith is a teacher who went viral for a critical thought exercise he did with a student. The topic? JK Rowling. He sits down with Bridget to discuss what life has been like since Elon Musk retweeted his video. They talk about why the video made such an impact and resonated with so many people, the power of questio…

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The Art of Small Talk 12:59

5M ago12:59

12:59

Allie Volpe, Vox: "Small talk is what you make it. It can be a delightful way to spend a few minutes with a stranger while in line at the grocery store, it can be your superpower at a party, or it can lead to your next career move."By Allie Volpe, Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa

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Michigan Tourism and the Missing Winter 12:00

5M ago12:00

12:00

Rose White, MLive: "Unseasonably warm weather, little snowfall and muddy trails have hollowed out the winter tourism industry across the Upper Peninsula. This crisis has devastated the small communities that rely on a thick blanket of snow to keep the economy humming. Although visitor numbers peak in summer, winter plays a vital role in tiding busi…

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Temporal Conversations: Small Talk, Lost Winters, and the Spring Break Mirage 37:35

5M ago37:35

37:35

FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria highlight Michigan schools making the top envied list, the pros and cons of daylight savings time, and the new standard for spring break vacations. (07:49) Rose White, MLive, The UP tourism reckons with warm weather (19:31) Allie Volpe, Vox, The art of mastering sm…

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E275. Funny Is The Ultimate Currency - Brad Williams 1:25:43

5M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Comedian Brad Williams stops in to talk shop with Bridget. They discuss the immediate feedback of performing in front of a live audience, the fun part about crowd work, the joys of parenthood, having a solid family core, keeping life as normal as possible for your kid, how his dad trained him to defend himself against bullies and he saw the power o…

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A Love/Hate Relationship: Potatoes, Exercise, Fast Food 37:12

6M ago37:12

37:12

FULL EPISODE aired on WJR Radio 760AM: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria talk about health in many formats: Potato chips and the importance to the MI economy, Exercise, supplements, Detroit style pizza, and mental health and the stamina to live a year in a Mars simulator. Rose White, MLive, Michigan's potato industry and Jamie Ducharme, Tim…

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Michigan's Potato Industry 9:06

6M ago9:06

9:06

Rose White, MLive, "Plucked from the dirt, most MI potatoes are sliced, peeled, fried, salted and turned into chips. As the 8th largest producer of potatoes in the country, MI plays a “critically important” role in the chip industry. About 70% of the MI-grown spuds become chips for brands like Frito Lay, Herr’s, Utz Snacks, Better Made Snack Foods …

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Your Brain Doesn't Want You to Exercise 8:09

6M ago8:09

8:09

Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Why is it so tough to get people to do something so good for and accessible to them? Physical limitations and health problems are certainly a factor for many people. Modern life deserves much of the blame, too, with long, sedentary work days and infrastructure that often makes it easier to hop in the car than walk or bike som…

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E274. Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren't Growing Up - Abigail Shrier 1:39:21

6M ago1:39:21

1:39:21

Abigail Shrier returns to talk about her latest book Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren't Growing Up . She and Bridget discuss what led her to write the book, her initial premise, how it changed along the way, why kids today seem to be in a lot of psychological pain, the potential harms of too much therapy, the overuse of the word trauma, how talking a…

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Unseasonable Weather a Challenge for Fruit Farmers 5:55

6M ago5:55

5:55

Janelle D James, BridgeMI: Fluctuating temperatures can be particularly troubling for fruit farmers who rely on cold temperatures to help the trees “sleep” during the winter. If temperatures are consistently too warm, crops can start to bud too early, putting the flower at risk of freezing and jeopardizing spring and summer fruit production when th…

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The State of the Environment, the Climate, and the American Dream 37:26

6M ago37:26

37:26

FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria promote volunteering for the Greening of Detroit, feral goldfish in our lakes and the city in MI with the best tasting water. Also (09:18) Benji Jones, Vox, The Earth is Getting Greener! Hooray? (16:34) Juliana Kaplan, Business Insider, DINKs are living the new Ame…

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DINKs are Living the New American Dream 10:25

6M ago10:25

10:25

Juliana Kaplan, Business Insider: The costs of rearing a child have skyrocketed. Raising a kid could cost parents upward of $26,000 this year. Being a DINK has always been a way to save money, but as the stigma around the choice to be child-free has faded, more Americans see being a DINK as the key to a new American dream of financial stability, fr…

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