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We are John White and Nick Korte, two technologists with experience in IT operations and sales engineering who started this podcast in 2018. Our mission is to accelerate the career progression of technical professionals, increase job satisfaction, and give listeners the career advice we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. We find guests who either have experience in tech or with a perspective that would help the technologist or someone looking to get into the industry. Interviews wi ...
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TNS Network is a collection of podcasts creating content across video games, movies, television, comics, and more. Power Up And Game is a weekly video game news podcast covering some of the most trending stories in the gaming industry. With Nerds Talk Movies, another weekly podcast, our “experts” review a new movie or TV series every week via our Retrospectives and Spoiler Talks. We also have semi-regular content such as Longbox Hunters, where two longtime friends and lifelong nerds talk abo ...
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The Swirl Suite is a wine podcast led by 4 black women in the wine industry. Join Sarita, Tanisha, Leslie and Glynis as they highlight what is involved in working in the wine industry and living in wine. Whether you are a novice or expert, we invite you to come taste the wine life with us. The Swirl Suite has sipped with industry icons such as winemaker Andre Mack of Mouton Noir and wine importer, Selena Cuffe of Heritage Link Brands. Some of The Swirl Suite topics include “Wine Fraud”, “Kos ...
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Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth and knowledge? Are you interested in hearing the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while stumbling through valuable lessons along the way? My name is Sonnie and I am the host of Evoke Greatness, the weekly podcast driven by my curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. I am a HUGE book nerd and a wee bit of a "control enthusiast" with an obsession for motivational coffee cups. On this ...
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Come with us, as Rob and Jeff go on an amazing Journey Into Mystery Science! We consider, discuss, mock and respond to everything and anything in pop or nerd culture that suits our fancy. Insane metaphors, adamantly held opinions and fanboy wonkishness abound. Its what every barroom conversation should be like.
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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With the world crumbling around them into anarchy and mayhem, one group of friends made the brave decision to say %!*$ reality, and instead sit around and riff about the things they love. Listen weekly as they discuss all things nerdy including cartoons, comics, and comic book movies.
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Every once in a while, we have to take a small break from our regularly scheduled programming to just vent and talk amongst ourselves. We get political on this one. Opinions are shared, and they are just that…opinions. Rob would tell you that they are the right ones. Thanks for letting us vent to each other while you listen quietly in your car. Thi…
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Do you know anything about Bugzilla? Sometimes the answer to a simple, unexpected question like this can change our direction. Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 285, once answered this question with a resounding yes because of something he’d done earlier. Max spent time triaging bugs for the Mozilla project while in college and ha…
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 120: 5 Secrets to Break into the C-Suite with Katy McFee In this inspiring episode of Evoke Greatness, I welcome Katy McFee, Founder of Insights to Action. Katy shares her journey from corporate frustration to executive success and how she's now dedicated to closing the gender gap in senior leadership. She offers i…
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Join TheNerdStash.com's Nerds Talk Movies podcast this week as our panel looks back on My Adventures With Superman Season 1. Here is a synopsis for My Adventures With Superman, courtesy of IMDb: "Clark Kent builds his secret Superman identity and embraces his role as the hero of Metropolis, while sharing adventures and falling in love with Lois, a …
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WOW! Episode 500….If you asked us in December 2018 that we would still be doing this, to a man, we would have said no. Yet here we are 500 episodes later and we are still going. Sure no one listens. Sure we just use this time to have some fun with each other. You know what though? Hot damn its fun! Our 500th episode was spent doing what we designed…
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Join Power Up And Game to hear our panel of "experts" talk about some of the trending stories around the gaming industry. If you want to learn more about any of the topics we cover, we also have links available below. Topics/Sources No Man’s Sky Is Getting Another Major Update No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 Update Trailer No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 Dee…
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 119: The Power of Quiet: Finding Your Voice Amidst the Noise In this powerful episode of Evoke Greatness, Sonnie opens up about her recent experience of needing to step away from the constant noise of the world. She shares personal stories and insights on: The importance of recognizing when you need quiet time Deal…
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Have you developed a personal narrative covering the important accomplishments in your career? Contrary to what many people think, our work does not speak for itself. We have to speak for our work. Jason Belk, our guest in episode 284, used writing to prepare his own narrative before sharing it verbally the first time, and he has continued to itera…
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Welcome to this double-feature episode of Nerds Talk Movies! In this episode, we're covering both Deadpool 1 and 2 as we get ready for the highly-anticipated Deadpool And Wolverine. Other Ways To Find Us TheNerdStash TheNerdStash TheNerdStash “Join Our Team!” Link TNS Network Podcasts Discord (Which is the best way to chat with us) The Latest Episo…
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Half Bantercast , half collection of geeks…I think that’s the best way to describe this episode. We have some laughs and good conversation. its the show before the big one. Ole episode 499. Nic even stays awake! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!!…
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Join Power Up And Game to hear our panel of "experts" talk about some of the trending stories around the gaming industry. If you want to learn more about any of the topics we cover, we also have links available below. Topics/Sources Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Some Changes The Verge Article Modern Warfare 3 Reportedly Coming To Xbox Game Pass Insider…
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 118: Claude Silver: Optimistic Rebel & Certifiable Bad Ass Join us for an inspiring conversation with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, as she shares expert insights on compassionate leadership, personal growth, and creating a culture of belonging. 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: * How to lead …
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Husband and wife owners Dexter and Marilyn Meadows were looking for a new adventure after retirement and Dexters love of the land led them to Umpqua Valley. From Southern California by way of Tuskegee, Alabama, the couple has been married for over 50 years (52 to be exact!) and through this new adventure with Meadows Estates Vineyard and Winery hav…
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How could the skills learned as a video game tester be applied to different roles in technology? Understanding and documenting the steps needed to reproduce an error in a video game aren’t so different from understanding the steps to perform a specific task like removing malware from a laptop or replacing a hard drive. Jason Belk, our gest this wee…
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 117: Leadership Excellence and Performance Optimization with Ryan Iwamoto | Home Care Industry Insights Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Iwamoto, co-founder and president of 24 Hour Home Care, as he shares expert insights on leadership, industry trends, and personal growth strategies. 🌟 In this epis…
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Nic and GCR just spent an hour talking about drafts. Like an old house with old windows this episode amirite. It should be a good listen for half of you. The other half of you, well…. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http:…
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When should we adjust from focusing in a specialized area to something more broad? Amy Arnold left technical consulting because she missed working on “all the networking things.” The former network engineer who worked in public sector would boomerang back for a time before taking a role at Fortinet in pre-sales. The theme of technical exploration i…
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 116: From Scrappy Entrepreneur to Visionary Leader: Ryan Iwamoto's Journey In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ryan Iwamoto, co-founder and president of 24 Hour Home Care, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and leadership insights. From personal experiences that sparked a business idea to navigating t…
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Join us for this special news-focused episode of Nerds Talk Movies where we share our reactions to the new Superman suit along with more DCU-related topics. Topics/Sources Thoughts On The New Superman Suit How Will The DCU's Batman Differ From Robert Pattinson's Batman? Green Lantern Series Finally Gets The Green Light At HBO Variety Report Peacema…
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Join Power Up And Game to hear our panel of "experts" talk about some of the trending stories around the gaming industry. If you want to learn more about any of the topics we cover, we also have links available below. Programming Note: We won't have a new episode next week but we'll be back on July 12th to talk about some more gaming news! Topics/S…
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“I think these edibles are finally kicking in.” “Man, I don’t feel shit.” This week half the Geek Cast crew found themselves in a fruit induced fever dream that results in the bending of reality itself. Pirates eat drug laced fruits to gain super powers, and then after that Joe and Rob Bass discuss some fun and weird science fiction in Scavenger’s …
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Send us a Text Message. 🎧 Episode 115: Weathering Life's Storms: Finding Clarity and Growth in Challenging Times In this powerful episode, we explore the four phases of life's storms and how they relate to personal growth and resilience. Whether you're facing career challenges, relationship difficulties, or personal setbacks, this episode offers va…
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When something related to your current job or a job you think you want isn’t for you, how do you know? And how quickly can you make that decision? Much like quality of service is applied to enterprise network traffic, we can apply the same sort of prioritization to our technology careers through the process of technical exploration and curiosity. A…
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Send us a Text Message. This is part 2 of a 2 part series where you will learn to unlock transformative insights into the realm of somatic intelligence with Dr. Amanda Blake, the Author of "Your Body is Your Brain." Discover the transformative power of somatic intelligence and how it can elevate your leadership skills to new heights. Join us as Dr.…
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Join Nerds Talk Movies this week as our crew talks all kinds of spoilers for The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Here's a synopsis for The Fall Guy, courtesy of IMDb: "A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film." Other Ways To Find Us TheNerdStash TheNerdStash TheNerdStash “Join Our Te…
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The conclusion of this month’s deep dive into the world of Mutants! We cover 3 different major comics storylines and dig into some of the baddest of baddies. We see you, Daddy Magneto. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http…
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Tune into Power Up and Game this week as Alex and Dylan from TheNerdStash join the podcast to discuss their experiences at Summer Game Fest 2024! Topics/Sources Alex and Dylan’s Experience at Summer Game Fest 2024 Is the Pressure Now on Sony After Xbox’s Excellent Showing at Summer Game Fest? Xbox Finally Redeemed Itself & Put Sony Under Pressure -…
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A native Californian, Terah refined her unique style and found her love of wine by way of food and from her travels across the globe. She started her professional career in the hospitality industry studying at the International Culinary Institute in California. She then spent time working in wine bars, a Michelin-starred restaurant, wine education,…
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Send us a Text Message. This is part 1 of a 2 part series where you will learn to unlock transformative insights into the realm of somatic intelligence with Dr. Amanda Blake, the Author of "Your Body is Your Brain." Ever wondered how leveraging the wisdom of your body could help you lead more powerfully and deepen your relationships? Amanda shares …
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When a people leader is laid off, they have a choice – stop everything, or continue to lead, even as you exit. Marni Coffey continued to model strong character and supportive leadership for her team until the end of her last day with PepsiCo. This is the mark of a great leader…a leader whose greatest skill is empathy. After taking time to recharge …
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could instantly halt those spiraling thoughts of fear and negativity? Discover how the "Pattern Interrupt" Method can transform your mental landscape and lead to better decision-making. Learn how a simple verbal cue can help us shift from escalating emotions to a constructive conversation, showcasing the power of…
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Join TheNerdStash.com's Nerds Talk Movies podcast this week as our panel looks back on Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Season 1. Here is a synopsis for Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, courtesy of IMDb: "After 74 villains break out of prison, Marvel's most powerful superheroes team up to capture all of them, and also to defend the Earth from …
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“I want you! To do some based, but admittedly illegal things.” – Chuck X. The week the Geek Cast crew dive into the world of child soldiers and state oppression. That’s right, we’re talking about the X-Men! Turns out, there are a lot of them… This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOM…
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Join us for Power Up and Game this week as we share our thoughts on the Xbox Showcase, the Black Ops 6 Showcase, and Ubisoft Forward. If you want more Summer Game Fest coverage from us here at TheNerdStash, click here where you'll find all sorts of news, interviews, impressions, and more. Other Ways To Find Us TheNerdStash TheNerdStash TheNerdStash…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the adrenaline rush of stepping into an Airbnb full of strangers, hoping to build genuine connections? That's exactly what I experienced in Chicago with 14 phenomenal women from LinkedIn. This episode of Evoke Greatness dives into that whirlwind weekend, revealing how vulnerability and openness can forge powerful b…
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Why is moving from individual contributor to technical lead or team lead such a hard leap? For Marni Coffey, it was about learning to develop the people around her. Developing others is something Marni chose to do as a team lead, and as a people leader she continues to do it. In Episode 279, you will hear how Marni approached the first set of one-o…
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Join TheNerdStash.com's Nerds Talk Movies podcast this week as our panel looks back on La La Land, a musical film starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Here is a synopsis for La La Land (2016), courtesy of IMDb: "While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for …
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After our first successful draft the only thing left for us to do is decide on what our next draft should be. Wild ideas abound as we swim through the morass that is GCR’s idea pool. With any luck we will land on an idea that might give Cartoon Joe a chance for victory. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLL…
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