IT’S DATE NIGHT!! Join Kyle, a self-proclaimed cinephile, and Kasidy, who enjoys the ride, as they hit the movies weekly on their date nights!
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The Gonzo Experience podcast features interviews with entrepreneurial thought leaders who share candid stories, insights, and wisdom. Episodes include topics on entrepreneurship, business, health, mindset, and much more! Host David Mammano has built a great platform for entrepreneurs on the go and The Gonzo Experience is now one of the top-ranked Business and Self-Development podcasts on iTunes. Guests on the show have included powerhouses like Grant Cardone, Ed Mylett, Ellen Latham, Jack Da ...
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212 – NACDA Booth Podcast Series with Dallas Clifford, MiShon Ruesch and Adam Riley
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Next up from our NACDA series, Justin and Matt are joined by Dallas Clifford, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at Utah Tech University, Mishon Ruesch, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at UNLV, and Adam Riley, Director of Ticket Sales and Operations at University of South Dakota. The conversation digs into their roles, their experien…
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Date Night (00:00), Top 10 (09:14), Bottom 5 (55:31) Folks, we have hit the halfway point of 2024. To celebrate, Ky and Kas are counting down their 10 favorite films so far and their bottom 5 and the most surprising and disappointing films of the year!By Kyle Clifford
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211 – What’s Next for Camino with Eric Edens
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We’re always working to innovate and improve our products and services, and our Camino solution is something we’ve targeted with specific ideas for new features. To hear about those features and capabilities, Justin and Matt are joined by Eric Edens, Daktronics Camino Solutions Engineer. He explains what Camino is, what it can do and our plans for …
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (15:53), Brave (23:46) During the Pixar draft, Ky and Kas realized there were a few holes in the Pixar game. Today, Kas has decided to fill in one of those holes with Brave! Topics include Brave being the funniest Pixar movie, the most badass Disney Princess, Pixar's odd obsession with female bodies, how the hell th…
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210 – Experiencing Match-Day at Sporting KC with Josh and Blake
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With new technology at their fingertips, Sporting Kansas City is putting on a great match-day experience at Children’s Mercy Park. To get a look behind the scenes, Justin and Matt sat down with Josh Blackford, Vice President of Operations and GM at Children’s Mercy Park, and Blake McFarland, Director of Match Experience for Sporting Kansas City. Th…
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209 – NACDA Booth Podcast Series with Reece Kurtenbach, Dana LeRoy and Eric Cain
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In our special NACDA series, we recorded from our booth in the trade show exhibit hall. To kick things off, we spoke with our President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach to hear about our history with NACDA and the college marketplace. We then spoke with NACDA’s Dana LeRoy about the convention, their mission and Daktronics. Finally, we talked with our own E…
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (15:18), Draft (18:51) Since Ky and Kas sit at a 1-1 tie in the draft world, you dear listeners will decide who wins the tiebreaker in the latest draft episode! Topics include Inside Out 2, how Ky got in trouble with Kas because of Inside Out 2, time anxiety, our thoughts on Mufasa, and which Pixar movies are we mis…
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Date Night (00:00), Bridgerton (09:30), Outro (58:03) GUYS, WE'RE BAAAAACK! Because we took two weeks off we have but 3 brain cells between us, stick with us while we get back in the rhythm while talking about one of the most hyped shows of the year, but did Bridgerton Season 3 live up to the hype? Topics include, How TV releases have been messed u…
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208 – Bringing a New Arena Online at Augustana University
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Augustana University recently opened the new Midco Arena in Sioux Falls, SD. To hear about the entire project, including their centerhung LED display system, Justin and Matt visited the arena and were joined by Josh Morton, VP of Athletics, and Luke Groth, Associate AD of Operations. Links: News release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/augustana-un…
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207 – Learning About DakClassroom with Faith Gustafson
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Faith Gustafson, Daktronics Services Supervisor, joins Justin and Matt to share the details of DakClassroom and how it helps schools prepare their teachers and students to run their video displays for live events. They discuss how to get started, create content, run the show, and sell sponsorships. Links: DakClassroom Sign Up: daktronics.com/dakcla…
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Date Night (00:00), Characters (08:33), The Hangover (20:55), Ratings (43:40) WE HAVE A NEW THEME SONG AND IT IS A BANGER, EVERYBODY SAY THANK YOU JAKE! Ky and Kas are back with an at home movie for you folks. With Ky heading out of town for a bachelor party, it's only fitting to cover the ultimate bachelor party comedy THE HANGOVER! Topics include…
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206 – From Field Services to Service Market Manager at Daktronics with Sherman Dugas
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In a career, experience with a company goes a long way. To hear about experiences from marching band to field services to becoming the OOH and On-Premise Service Market Manager at Daktronics, Justin and Matt talk with Sherman Dugas. He shares his journey of working at Daktronics and how he leans on those experiences in his recent change in roles at…
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Don't forget to vote on our poll! With the newest season upon us, Ky and Kas give you all the news regarding our favorite socialites, the Bridgertons! Topics include hitting the beach, predictions for part 2, and Colin simping for Pen!By Kyle Clifford
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205 – ImageNet and Flogistix Team Up for Immersive Experience with Ali Sylvester and Kyle Kempf
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When a massive direct-view LED video wall is installed to make a completely immersive experience, teams collaborate to make sure it’s a successful project. To hear all the details of this project for Flogistix, Justin and Matt are joined by Ali Sylvester, Director of Business Solutions at Flogistix, and Kyle Kempf, CTS-I Director of Commercial Audi…
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Ep 50 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (13:50), Characters & Plot (16:45), KOTPOTA (26:04), Rating (59:14) OH, WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY! One of Ky's most anticipated movies of the year is finally here! Caesar is long gone, but his legacy is still very much so having an impact on this future generation. Join Ky and Kas as they dig into the latest installment …
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204 - Intro to Flip-Chip COB Products with Adam Gilliland
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Adam Gilliland, Daktronics Product Manager, stopped by our studio to share the details of our latest Flip-Chip COB product. He explains what the Chip On Board (COB) product is, what we’ve done to differentiate our product line and how it will serve the industry. Links: Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAmw-dSWND0?si=DvpmRie8DBxys8Wd…
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (05:52), Characters & Plot (13:08), The Fall Guy (21:31), Ratings (38:24) Hot off Barbie and Oppenheimer, Ryan Gosling, and Emily Blunt team up to give us a romantic, comedy...action...crime....movie? Regardless of the genre, the film bangs! Listen to Ky and Kas talk about such things as antiquing, how they should h…
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203 – Highlighting the NSF 2024 Spring Summit with Will Ellerbruch
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The National Sports Forum (NSF) is hosting its Spring Summit – a virtual event that is now FREE thanks to a Daktronics sponsorship. To hear about this event and what attendees can expect, Justin and Matt spoke with Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics National Sales Manager. He’s a long-time attendee of NSF and will be hosting one of the sessions during the…
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (08:03), What & Why (14:36), Characters & Plot (16:43), Challengers (28:55), Ratings (55:55) After losing the audio for the episode last week, Ky and Kas return with one of the most anticipated films of the year, Challengers! Topics include RIP to Anyone But You, Kyle getting a new personality every few months, Chan…
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202 – Further Improvements to All Sport Pro with Chris Johnson
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As we continue to innovate and expand the capabilities and uses of our All Sport Pro, Justin and Matt are once again joined by Chris Johnson, Sport Show Product Manager for Daktronics to hear all of the details. This includes what’s new for our customers, how it streamlines the integration and much more. Links: All sport pro website: https://www.da…
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201 - Learning About the Quad Player with Bill and Lisa
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As digital signage applications expand, the technology that supports those applications is advancing as well. To hear how Daktronics is providing powerful solutions for these digital signs, Justin and Matt talked with Bill Hadsell, Daktronics control system product manager, and Lisa Silveira, Daktronics digital signage business manager. They share …
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (09:31), What & Why (15:38), Civil War (19:14), Ratings (51:48) Civil War is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, but does it live up to the hype? Listen as Ky and Kas debate one of the hottest movies of the year! Topics include: The Lion King mistake, Use of AI Images in Film, Trailer Game making a comeback, …
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200 – Additional Display Benefits at Hibbing High School with Keith Turner
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The opportunities that come along with a video display at a high school are more than meets the eye. To hear about the additional uses of a new display at Hibbing High School, Justin and Matt spoke with Keith Turner, Hibbing’s Activities Director. He shares his experiences with the technology and how it supports multiple initiatives for his school.…
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Ep 46 - The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (14:46), The Devil Wears Prada (22:34), Ratings (53:32) Travel back to the early 2000s this week as Ky and Kas break down the wildly loved, hit film The Devil Wears Prada. Topics include breaking down Disney's CinemaCon announcements, toxic work environments, Meryl Streep, and what we would have done in this situatio…
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199 - South Bend Cubs with Chris Hagstrom-Jones
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The South Bend Cubs are on their third Daktronics display dating back to their first installation nearly 20 years ago in 2005. To hear about the evolution of technology at Four Winds Field, Justin and Matt are joined by Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Cubs Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Media. He shares his history with the team, his experiences …
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why (16:34), Snack Shack (18:33), Reviews (50:43) Ky and Kas have been tackling films for one full year and what better way to celebrate than reliving the 90s in the latest episode! Other topics include our favorite Easter memories, how age impacts the story and feeling of a movie, and the chemistry! Links Letterboxd: htt…
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198 - FrameWrx Update with Mark Eisenstadt
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As FrameWrx evolves to offer more templates and editing capabilities, Justin and Matt sat down with Mark Eisenstadt, Daktronics Professional Services Manager, to hear all about it. He shares how FrameWrx came to be, how it helps customers create professional-looking content for their displays, and how it is now expanding to include business and com…
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Ep 44 -Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why (16:18), Frozen Empire (20:57), Ratings (38:10), Questions (49:11), Outro (53:47) Ghostbusters is a massive and beloved franchise with multiple movies under its name, listen to Ky and Kas as they talk about the newest installment! Topics include talking upcoming reboots, Ky and Kas's first experience with the Ghostbus…
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Ep 43 - Recommendation: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why (14:32), Eternal Talk (18:47), Ratings (41:12) Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this hit film as Ky and Kas tackle a recommendation from Jake! Topics include how to get people to hit the theaters more often, Joel & Clementine as characters, and Kyle not understanding who Mark Ruffalo is.…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (11:35), Damsel (16:48), Ratings (39:26), Questions (48:08), Outro (54:45) Netflix has been on quite the streak with their movies...a bad streak. Does Damsel add to that or does it erase the last few Netflix misfires? Listen to Ky and Kas break it down! Topics include Millie Bobby Brown's star power, who would play K…
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197 – The Madness of March with Brandon McRae
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As the college basketball world prepares for the madness of championship tournaments, Daktronics also prepares to support multiple games at facilities hosting the tournament. To hear the details, Justin and Matt talk with Brandon McRae, Daktronics account manager for live events. He shares the preparation, on-site support and other activities the c…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (13:31), Spaceman (18:25), Ratings (37:32), Questions (46:30) Dune: Part Two came out over the weekend, Ky and Kas marveled at its glory, then for some reason picked the hardest movie to talk about ever! Make it make sense! Topics include Dune Part Two being amazing, trying new foods, Adam Sandler's acting ability, a…
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196 - Women in Sports: Event #4 with Patti Phillips
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Patti Phillips, the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, the nation's premier organization for developing, connecting and championing women to advance and be powerful influencers in sports, joined our recent Women In Sports Online Event. She shares her experiences in the industry, how she leverages her relationships across sports and hiring firms, and h…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (06:51), Twilight (10:42), Rating (34:37), Questions (46:31) The early 2000's were a very awkward time and thanks to that we were given the most awkward movie ever made, Twilight! Topics include: Team Edward vs Team Jacob, Kasidy's birthday celebration, the classic baseball scene, and is it a bag of eggs? Links Lette…
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195 - Getting Your System Ready for the Season with David Reynhout
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When getting ready for your sports season to begin, your technology is something you might want to start looking at as soon as possible. To hear how you can get prepped and ready, we talk with David Reynhout, Customer Success Specialist in the Daktronics Services Department. He shares about pre-season checks we offer, things to look for on your own…
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194 - Women in Sports: Event #3 with Alicia Longworth
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Our latest Women In Sports online event features Alicia Longworth, Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Operations for the University of Tennessee. She talks about her experience of working in the SEC with a focus on keeping fans coming back for more. Links: Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wlgxgnrhsm/wis_-per…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why (07:36), Dune (11:13), Ratings (41:09), Questions (49:58), Outro (53:23) Fantasy February keeps trucking as Ky and Kas tackle Dune, sparking fun conversations such as who we believe the Messiah will be, High Fantasy vs Sci-fi Fantasy, and VFX. Other topics include Kas not knowing how podcasts work, candlelight music, …
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (07:32), D&D (10:47), Ratings & LB Reviews (34:26), Questions (45:22) Fantasy February continues with Kyle's pick! In today's episode Ky and Kas share their thoughts on the hit 2023 release D&D! Topics include Bluey, world-building via exposition, blending humor and fantasy, casting, and which character we would dele…
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193 - Kutztown University’s Student Production with Marisa Bragg and Renee Hellert
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To talk about the video board production at Kutztown University, Justin and Matt are joined by Marisa Bragg, a student-athlete, and Renee Hellert, Kutztown’s Athletic Director. They share how things have been going in the first year with their video display, how the display brought opportunities to Marisa and other students on campus, and much more…
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Ep 37 - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (08:04), LOTR (15:25), Ratings (39:42), Questions (49:30) Good lord, Kas shocks everybody with her pick this week, but she's feeling the fantasy thanks to ACOTAR. But does it scratch the itch that ACOTAR has created? Find out in this week's episode. Topics include: Our weird watch, winter killing Date Night, our dogg…
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192 - Centennial High School’s Production Team with Bryce Budoff
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Building a class around event production and giving students real-world experiences is what Bryce Budoff did at Centennial High School. Bryce is the Film & TV Instructor but that title covers many more areas. In visiting with Justin and Matt, we dive into everything taking place at the school as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Peoria Student B…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why? (08:48), Elemental (11:00), Ratings (36:16), Questions (46:26) With the Academy Awards around the corner, Ky and Kas tackle one of the noms for Best Animated Feature Film, Elemental! Topics include building our bookshelves, is Elemental Oscar worthy? Netflix's American Nightmare, Kindles vs physical books, sex talk i…
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191 - Getting to Know Our Event Production Supervisor Chris Pankonin
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Chris Pankonin recently joined our team as an Event Production Supervisor and he has a great deal of experience in the live events industry. Justin and Matt sat down with him and heard about his previous journeys from Nebraska to Oregon to Daktronics and everything in between. Links Daktronics Professional Services Website: www.daktronics.com/profe…
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (12:34), What & Why (17:29), Mean Girls (19:56), Ratings (45:26), Questions (50:33) 20 years after the iconic Mean Girls, we have been given the musical remake! Join Ky and Kas as they discuss how the new version compares to the old. Other topics include cast vs cast debate, Renee Rapp's star power, fun surprises, a…
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190 – A Closer Look at Daktronics Internships with JaeLeigh Mittelstaed
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When it comes to signing up for an internship, JaeLeigh Mittelstaed suggests taking the leap! She joined our team as a sales intern in 2023 and shares details of how her internship was different than she initially expected including how she worked with multiple different markets the company serves and some life skills she took away from the experie…
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Date Night (00:00), Trailer Game (08:20), What & Why (16:03), Night Swim (18:01), Ratings (39:13), Outro (49:05) 2024 is off to a...start! Ky and Kas went to the theaters for the first time in months and were treated with Nigth Swim which is certainly a movie that exists. Other topics for your ears include Texas Roadhouse, the return of the trailer…
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Date Night (00:00), What & Why (13:36), Topics (20:23), Scenes (42:47), Ratings (54:07), Questions (1:01:08) Topics include New Year's Eve, Kas' cozy day, Kas' process for picking a movie, why all the gross relationships, and Matthew Perry.By Kyle Clifford
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189 – Women In Sports: Event #2 with Leslie Slovak
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For this Women In Sports online event, we invited Leslie Slovak, Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District and President-Elect for the Texas High School Athletic Director's Association, to share her experiences and talk about "Chasing Opportunities to Serve." Links: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronic…
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Date Night (00:00), Draft (10:15), Outro (57:11) Christmas is almost here and there are so many classic Christmas movies, so Ky and Kas have decided to draft them and let you decide, Constant Listener, who wins! Topics include Kas' winning record, Christmas shopping, what we imagine it feels like to huge Jamie Lee Curtis and The Polar Express being…
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188 – Thinking Outside the Video Display Box with DCL’s Mike McCarthy
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Video displays come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s never more apparent than when we partner with DCL (Design Communications Ltd) to bring out-side-the-box projects for our customers. Justin and Matt had a conversation with DCL Vice President Mike McCarthy to hear about these types of projects from channel letters to twisting indoor displays an…
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