Hi, my name is John McAllister. I have spent the past six years playing bridge all around the world. My goal is to win a world championship. Doing so requires getting into the minds of the world's best players. I can not think of a better, more fun way to do so, than to interview great bridge players and share their insights in podcast format.
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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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Broken Rules is a show about people making their own way in music and beyond. We interview people working in and around the music business. We bring you interesting stories from artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, touring/studio musicians and more from our home base in Nashville and around the world.
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Think Curiously is a podcast that aims to promote curiosity in a conversational manner. A non domain specific podcast that serves to provide inspiration through a mix of life stories, poetry and thought provoking content.
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Exploring the Kubernetes ecosystem in-depth with CNCF project leads and contributors.
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A fan podcast about the video game Days Gone
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Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better a ...
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The inside line on Spanish football. News and analysis straight from La Liga and the national team, from the award-winning journalist, author and podcaster, Graham Hunter. revistadelaliga.substack.com
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Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.
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Less BS. Yep, less Bank Stuff, more real stuff. Listen in on what issues are affecting WA’s economy, how small business owners are overcoming challenges, or learn what we’re doing in the tech space. You decide – which playlist interests you? Bankwest provides personal and business banking solutions for more than 1.1 million retail and business customers across Australia. Bankwest customers enjoy access to an extensive network of stores and business centres, direct and third party distributio ...
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An occasional podcast where Irish Whiskey drinkers share their favorite Irish Whiskey dram. Fáilte. My name is Andrew Healy and I’m a lover and drinker of Irish Whiskey. I’m on a journey of discovery to learn as much as I can about the great spirit of The Emerald Isle Along that journey I’m lucky enough to meet other people who are passionate about Irish Whiskey and the “My Favo(u)rite Irish…” podcast…is their story, and their favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey. Whether that’s their current favo(u)ri ...
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502: Use LAUNCH Code to ease the overwhelm when launching a B2B product – with James Whitman
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A guide to successful product launches – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR The LAUNCH framework, created by James Whitman, offers a complete approach to successful product launches. It has six main parts: Listen to your clients, Assess the opportunity, Unify the team, Navigate the launch, Control the risks, and Hone the process. This frame…
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"Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un + "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley
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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un (© 2024 by Guan Un), narrated by Arthur Morey and "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley (© 2024 by Lisa M. Bradley), narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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E69: How Product Thinking Can Help Your Game with John Cutler
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Welcome to another episode of Building Better Games! Today, we are thrilled to have John Cutler, a capable and experienced product leader with a background in tech (with some game development and music thrown in). John will share his insights on fostering a healthy product culture, maintaining vision, and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry. K…
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PDMA2024: The Inspire Innovation Conference for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators – with Spike and Bill
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Why product managers need to attend the longest running innovation conference Watch on YouTube TLDR The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Inspire Innovation Conference, on September 14-17, 2024 in St. Louis, MO, offers product managers and innovators a unique chance to grow professionally. Why Professional Development Matters fo…
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Nine years, fifty-two days, seven hours until hyadeic convergence. Kayla watched the hot, empty cake pan smoke on the kitchen counter. It was her husband Henry’s birthday, and she’d planned a little surprise for him. | © 2024 by Erin Brown. Narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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501: How product managers can build people-first cultures – with Gary Harpst
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How product managers should use the five-step model for creating team culture Watch on YouTube TLDR Product managers often face the challenge of significant responsibilities without formal authority. Creating a people-first culture is essential for gaining influence and driving innovation. A five-step model helps build this culture: caring, trust, …
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Episode 79: Boss Ladies of Bridge – Ladawna Parham and Bronia Jenkins
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Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bri…
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Ep. #42, Zarf with Wayne Starr of Defense Unicorns
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In episode 42 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc Campbell and Benjie De Groot sit down with Wayne Starr from Defense Unicorns to explore Zarf, an open-source tool for continuous software delivery in air-gapped environments. Wayne shares insights into how Zarf is transforming software deployment for the Department of Defense and beyond. They also explore…
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E68: How to Create an Effective Game Vision with Graham McAllister
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Graham McAllister Returns! We dive deeper into the challenges of vision alignment in game development, helping you improve vision at your studio. Discover practical advice for game dev leaders, the impact of misaligned visions, and strategies to foster better communication and unity within teams. Whether you're a developer or a publisher, this epis…
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500: Evolving trends in product management: What every PM and VP Needs to Know – with Tony Ulwick
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Outcome-Driven Innovation – for Product Managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Tony Ulwick, creator of Jobs-to-Be-Done, introduces Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI), a revolutionary approach to product management. ODI shifts focus from generating ideas to understanding and addressing customer needs, leading to more successful products and innovations. ODI pr…
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Send us a Text Message. Jacob Truax joins us to talk about his one man Abraham Lincoln show and how he went about it. We also discuss his experience as an actor, writer, educator and farmer. https://www.instagram.com/truax.jacob/ https://www.instagram.com/freethought_farm/?hl=en Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.…
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499: How to implement a 2-hour design sprint to solve complex problems – with Teresa Cain
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Solve problems as a team in just two hours – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Imagine solving big product problems in just two hours instead of five days. Sounds impossible, right? Not anymore! Teresa Cain has cracked the code with her two-hour design sprint method. This quick and efficient approach to product innovation is changing the g…
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Megan Chee | The Museum of Cosmic Retribution
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Haw Par Villa in the rain was a splash of garish color. The dark red footpath, glistening wet. The ornate tiered gate that greeted visitors with a carving of a tiger, etched in gold and blue. | © 2024 by Megan Chee. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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E67: The #1 Reason Game Dev Fails with Graham McAllister
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In this episode, Ben Carcich and Dr. Graham McAllister explore the concept of vision in game development, highlighting the common challenges and misalignments that teams face. They discuss the importance of a unified vision, how it impacts the final product, and the friction that arises when vision is unclear or miscommunicated. Join us as we delve…
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As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team. I saw the treble winners of 2008-12 up close too, and they may not have a prime Iniesta or Xavi, but in their own way I think this team is just as good. Some of the…
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498: Real-world use of product life cycle management – with John Rovnan
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Mastering product lifecycle management – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Product lifecycle management is key to successful product development and innovation. This article explores the stages of a product’s life, from launch to retirement, and how they differ across industries and product types. Here are the main takeaways: The classic p…
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The Seclusion Factor: Inside Spain's golf resort training camp
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I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tournament. These reports are also available - for free - at my new Substack, the link is coming up. If you subscribe to this site, you'll receive regular…
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This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I’m choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros…
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"Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger + "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis
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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger (© 2024 by Sara S. Messenger) and "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis (© 2024 by Richard Leis), both narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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497: Mastering product management strategy – with Andreas Maihoefer
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Essential strategy tools and frameworks for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Want to level up your product management game? This guide dives into the world of product strategy, sharing insights from expert Andreas Maihoefer. We’ll explore key tools like the House of Strategy, which shows how different levels of strategy fit together, and the …
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Send us a Text Message. Gene Dunlap, an 85-year-old veteran performer, shares his incredible career journey and experiences in the music industry. He started playing music at a young age and eventually became Loretta Lynn's piano player and band leader. He also worked with many other legends. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by many in…
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The soldiers start rounding up us factory girls just before sunrise. | © 2024 by Thomas Ha. Narrated by Susan Hanfield and Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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E66: How to Optimize Game Development with Patric Palm, Founder of Favro
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Welcome to another episode of "Building Better Games." In this episode, Ben sits down with Patric Palm, CEO and founder of Favro, to delve into the intricacies of game development and how modern tools and practices can revolutionize the process. Patric shares his vast experience and provides insights on improving game production, enhancing collabor…
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496: Navigating career changes and personal growth as a product manager – with Tom Leung
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Product management and the tech industry Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, former Google product management director Tom Leung shares his experiences with recent tech industry layoffs and offers valuable advice for product managers facing career changes. Key takeaways include: Seeing layoffs as chances for personal and professional growth Embr…
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Ep. 78 - Gavin Wolpert is committed to making you the best bridge player you can be!
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John welcomes back his first-ever guest, Gavin Wolpert, a seven-time NABC winner, including the 2021 Soloway Knockout and the 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs with his wife, Jenny, and a two-time bronze medal winner in Open World Championships. Gavin is one of the internet's favorite Bridge teachers, using interactive problems to allow students to make mista…
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Sonya Taaffe | Penis Secrets of the Anunnaki
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This poem sprang from its title, a product of old-school random-generator email spam. | © 2024 by Sonya Taaffe. Narrated by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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495: The reframing secret to getting a product management job – with Mary Baird
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How to successfully transition to a product management role Watch on YouTube TLDR Transitioning from one career to another is full of challenges, especially when the two fields seem vastly different. However, as Mary Baird’s inspiring story shows, a successful pivot from nonprofit leadership to product management is not only possible but also incre…
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Yesterday upon the stair, I met a man who wasn’t there . . . | © 2024 by Ally Wilkes. Narrated by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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E65: How To Do Game Design During Ideation with Greg Street
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In this episode of "Building Better Games," Benjamin Carcich and Greg Street, also known as Ghostcrawler, delve into the intricacies of game design during the ideation phase. Greg shares his extensive experience from his time working on League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, and his current venture at Fantastic Pixel Castle. Key Disc…
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Ep. 77 - You Want Aaron “Silversetin” to Be Your Bridge Mentor
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Today, my guest is in-demand tournament player, winner of one of Bridge’s crown jewels, the 2022 Vanderbilt, club owner, multiple club owner, and Junior Bridge mentor extraordinaire, Aaron Silverstein. Aaron played in the first ever Junior World Championships in 1987, and his daughter, Avery, playing on a team that he mentored, won a silver medal i…
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494: Developing Skills in Product Management and Leadership – with Chad McAllister, PhD
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What product managers need to elevate their careers Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I share insights on developing essential skills for product management and leadership. I explain how mastering the seven knowledge areas of product management outlined by the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) can help product managers elev…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a great discussion with actor, singer, songwriter & educator Brian Barrentine who tells us all about the world of FunikiJam. We also discuss his early days as a professional actor touring around the world and the many facets of his career to date. https://www.youtube.com/@funikijam https://www.brianbarrentinemusi…
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At the tiny abbey in the province of Tasselt—the only abbey in the region with both an abbot and his monks and a dozen nuns as well (a temporary matter that had somehow become permanent)—the abbot, whose skin had gotten paler even as the veins beneath it had become more pronounced, and who preferred darkness to light of any kind, had taken over the…
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