Best Timothy Dick Podcasts (2024)

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Thomas Jefferson's Beloved Dick 39:26

2d ago39:26

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We explore Thomas Jefferson's love of mockingbirds, especially his favorite pet mockingbird, Dick. We also look at what this tells us about Jefferson's personality and why mockingbirds are anything but innocent. NEW: Please send us your Local Lore — hometown histories, interesting historical markers, and weird local claims to fame! Send them to plo…

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Andrew Jackson's True Role in the Trail of Tears 50:40

14d ago50:40

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Andrew Jackson’s legacy is forever tied to the Trail of Tears, but what role did he actually play in the controversial Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the atrocities that followed? We look at how much blame Jackson deserves by evaluating 7 of the most common points used to defend him—including the ideas that Indian removal was popular and inevitable…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 75: Algorithmiq CEO & Co-Founder, Sabrina Maniscalco 38:58

27d ago38:58

38:58

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Sabrina Maniscalco – CEO and co-founder, Algorithmiq, is live!Sabrina grew up in a small town called Mazzara, in southwestern Sicily, facing Africa.Two years before she went to university, she got a telescope as a birthday present and started to observe the stars and read about how galaxies are formed. This is what s…

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FDR and the Spirit of America with Paul Sparrow 42:36

28d ago42:36

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We’re joined by Paul M. Sparrow, former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum, to discuss the subject of his exciting new book “Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR’s War on Words with Charles Lindbergh—and the Battle to Save Democracy” and the ways those struggles are mirrored today. We look at how Charles Lindbergh and his wife…

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The Legacy of Lyncoya 37:19

1M ago37:19

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We explore the final years and legacy of Lyncoya, the Native American child raised at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, focusing on Jackson's attempt to get Lyncoya into West Point Military Academy and the way Lyncoya has been memorialized in Calhoun County, Alabama. Find out more at plodpod.com Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.…

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Live Podcast from PKD Fest 2024 - Featuring Jonathan Lethem & Stephen Graham Jones 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

The 'Not a Book Club Book Club' podcast on PKD, his books, and influence.We recently went live from the Philip K. Dick Festival in Fort Morgan, CO, along with fellow DickHeads Jonathan Lethem & Stephen Graham Jones. I was at home but had fun in the chat and even managed to get some technical difficulties under control once I realized I could. Enjoy…

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EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones 15:09

2M ago15:09

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Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor. Read the full transcript, watch t…

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The Adoption of Lyncoya: Andrew Jackson's Native "Son" 41:10

2M ago41:10

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The story of Lyncoya, an orphaned Native American child adopted by Andrew Jackson, is often used to soften the image of the man most associated with the Trail of Tears. In this episode, we explore the events that made Lyncoya an orphan, what we know about his childhood at The Hermitage and his role in Jackson's family, and his usefulness as a polit…

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Episode #50 - Puttering About in a Small Land 2:29:26

2M ago2:29:26

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Hello PKD fans. We're back with the next straight novel, Puttering About in a Small Land, written early in PKD's career but published after his death. This is an interesting take on an extramarital affair. We are joined by PKD collector and scholar Frank Hollander to discuss this odd semi-autobiographical effort. Plus: Relatively long. Paul Giamatt…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 74: Quantum AI with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, CEO Multiverse Computing 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, Founder and CEO of Multiverse Computing, is live!Enrique has a degree in mathematics, a PhD in biostatistics, an MD, and an MBA. He is also a former university professor, having taught engineering, mechatronics, statistics, finance, and marketing at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.For 22 y…

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Interview #33 - Barry Malzberg - The Second Interview 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

The Two Davids (Agranoff & Wilson) sit down with author Barry Malzberg to discuss his books, legacy, and what it was like ascending the ranks amongst the new wave.Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweedElectric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/V…

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with David Head & Timothy Hemmis 38:59

2M ago38:59

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The Burr Conspiracy and the most notorious early American scoundrels are the focus of our chat with historians David Head and Timothy Hemmis, co-editors of the new book “A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation.” But first, we look at an anonymous letter sent to John Adams in 1798 warning …

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 73: Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice, is live!Zhanet earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Materials Science where she designed novel methods for the development of quantum dot technologies.As the result of creating a patent application from her doctoral research, Zhanet began consideri…

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Presidential Grave Hunter with Kurt Deion 49:47

3M ago49:47

49:47

We dig into the story of Attorney General and one-time presidential candidate William Wirt's missing skull, followed by a conversation with historian and author Kurt Deion whose unique journey is chronicled in the book "Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President." Find out more at plodpod.com…

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EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened... 22:45

3M ago22:45

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There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 72: Andrei Dragomir, Aquark Technologies 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Andrei Dragomir – Co-Founder and CEO of quantum company Aquark Technologies is live!Andrei grew up in Romania in a house with a scientific focus: his mother is a professor of physics, and his father is an engineer. He remembers as a kid going to his mom's lab after school, where his toys of choice were the devices ly…

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Cut for Time - Frank's Story - Puttering About in a Small Land 54:19

3M ago54:19

54:19

Here is the intro slash bio slash interview with PKD collector and scholar Frank Hollander from our discussion of Puttering About in a Small Land. He asked if we wanted the long version and I'm glad we said we did. Enjoy.•Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed•Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643…

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The Undeniable Rizz of Aaron Burr 43:45

3M ago43:45

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We dig into the powerful, hypnotic charisma—the rizz—of Vice President Aaron Burr, specifically two events in March 1805 that showed his mesmerizing effect on those around him. Find out more at plodpod.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthroughthepresidents Check out our merch store! https://www.teepublic.co…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 71: Lawrence Gasman, President, IQT Research – Inside Quantum Technology 31:21

3M ago31:21

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, is live! Lawrence Gasman, a renowned expert in quantum technology, hails from North London and is an alumnus of Manchester University, where he studied mathematics and philosophy. He further honed his skills with an MBA from the prestigious London Business School. Over the …

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Adapting Franklin & John Adams with Kirk Ellis 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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We welcome Emmy and Peabody award winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis to the show to talk about his work adapting Apple's new series Franklin as well as HBO's John Adams series. We dig into the rich characters and settings of Franklin, what Michael Douglas brings to the role of Benjamin Franklin, and what it was like adapting David McCullo…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 70: Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Nu Quantum Founder & CEO 29:39

4M ago29:39

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Founder and CEO of quantum company Nu Quantum, is live! Carmen grew up in Spain and received an MSc in Physics from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Nu Quantum was a spin-out of the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory in 2018. They are building…

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Mount Vernon's Stone of Secrets 43:03

4M ago43:03

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We dig into the centuries-old mystery of a cornerstone in Mount Vernon’s cellar that inspired a pivotal prop in the film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Then we hunt for the truth behind that prop’s role in a battle between Hollywood and historical accuracy. Along the way we explore The War of Jenkins’ Ear, what the War of 1812 smelled like, an…

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EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation 17:08

4M ago17:08

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Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…

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Interview #32 - Reggie Herbert & Victoria Stewart - 800 Words: The Transmigration of Philip K. Dick 1:18:52

4M ago1:18:52

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800 Words: The Transmigration of Philip K. Dick is a play about the last few days of Philip K. Dick's life and supposes the internal worlds he might have lived in since the VALIS incident or maybe even his whole life. All three DickHeads Podcast hosts made it to this interview with the playwright, Victoria Stewart, and Reggie Herbert, the co-direct…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 69: Jan Goetz, Co-founder & CEO, IQM Quantum Computers 34:06

5M ago34:06

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Jan Goetz, Co-CEO of leading quantum company IQM Quantum Computers is live! Jan is a quantum physicist who earned his superconducting quantum circuits doctorate at Technical University of Munich.His company IQM Quantum Computers was founded in 2018 and is building Finland’s first commercial 54-qubit quantum computer …

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Joe versus Mount Vernon 41:55

5M ago41:55

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This is the story of one man with big dreams who wanted to turn George Washington's Mount Vernon into a stop on his massive proposed theme park—a Disneyland on the Potomac named "The Spirit of America." In the 1960s and 70s, Joseph I. Goldstein was called the greatest threat to Mount Vernon since the British navy, and we dig into his wild plot and …

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Saving Mount Vernon and Everything the Light Touches 43:29

5M ago43:29

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We explore two women responsible for preserving George Washington’s Mount Vernon: the "Southern Matron" Ann Pamela Cunningham, who dedicated her life to saving the mansion from ruin in the 1850s, and the eccentric Congressperson Frances Payne Bolton who used her wealth and power to save Mount Vernon's pristine view from becoming an industrial waste…

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EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers! 19:41

5M ago19:41

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Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-r…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 68: Peter Chapman, CEO, IonQ 48:34

6M ago48:34

48:34

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Peter Chapman, President and CEO, of leading quantum computing company, IonQ, is live! Peter had an atypical childhood. He grew up near the Johnson Space Center in Houston because his father was an astronaut who used to fly over the house in his trainer jet. In high school, Peter went to study with the well-known cog…

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Party Time with H. W. Brands 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

We welcome historian and author H. W. Brands to the show to talk about the subjects of his new book, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics. Topics include why everybody hated Hamilton, James Madison's political metamorphosis, and the founders' fear of election-stealing demagogues. Show n…

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Episode #49 - The Man Whose Teeth Were All Exactly Alike 2:10:58

6M ago2:10:58

2:10:58

Hello PKD fans. A land deal goes south, and someone has to take the fall. Revenge is the name of the game in this cat-and-cat thriller set in a small coastal town in Northern California. Who will win the neighborhood, their pride, and possibly even the water company in this battle of wits—even more importantly—what do three DickHeads think of all t…

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The John Adams Diet 35:51

6M ago35:51

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We bring you The John Adams Diet, a revolutionary new lifestyle based on the documented personal habits and diet of America's second president. From chocolate for breakfast to hard cider and long walks, the John Adams Diet can unlock the big sassy founder within you. (Results not typical or likely.) Visit JohnAdamsDiet.com for more details. Conside…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 67: Silicon Based Quantum Computing with Maud Vinet, Quobly CEO 32:52

6M ago32:52

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Maud Vinet, Co-founder and CEO of quantum computing company Quobly, is live! Dr. Vinet received her Ph.D. in quantum physics from the University of Grenoble Alpes and has authored or co-authored over 300 papers. She owns more than 70 patents related to nanotechnology, and her Google H index is 57, with more than 11,0…

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Season 5 Trailer 1:14

6M ago1:14

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Plodding Through The Presidents returns Tuesday, February 13th as an ongoing biweekly podcast! Visit our website at www.plodpod.com Check out our merch store at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/plodding-through-the-presidents?ref_id=24294 Join our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthroughthepresidents Learn more about your ad cho…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 66: Elie Girard, Executive Chairman, Alice & Bob 33:13

7M ago33:13

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Elie Girard, Executive Chairman of quantum company Alice & Bob, is live! Elie has over 20 years of leadership experience in various companies, including his most recent role as CEO and director at Atos.His company, Alice & Bob, focuses on cat qubits, a novel approach that enables them to reduce hardware requirements …

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EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes 15:40

7M ago15:40

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Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, S…

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Interview #31 - Bill Sarill - VALIS: An Opera 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

Back in September of last year there was a single weekend run of VALIS: An Opera at the MIT Theater Arts Performance Space in Cambridge, MA. While the Dickheads weren't lucky enough to bag tickets, one of the OG Dickheads was. And in this interview, Bill Sarill discusses said opera, his thoughts on the production, and some aspects of his longtime f…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 65: Ken Durazzo, VP of Dell Research 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Ken Durazzo, VP of tech company Dell Research, is live! Prior to joining Dell Research, Ken worked at Cisco for 20 years on myriad technologies. In 2016, he started leading research into quantum at Dell.At Dell Research, Ken's current focus includes hybrid quantum computing, quantum-safe cryptography, as well as gene…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 64: Kurt Stokbro, CEO, Sparrow Quantum 27:31

8M ago27:31

27:31

My latest Quantum Tech Pod episode with Kurt Stokbro, CEO of quantum company Sparrow Quantum is live! Sparrow Quantum is a quantum photonics company based in Copenhagen, founded in 2016 by Professor Peter Lodahl. It is widely recognized as a leader in single photon sources, achieving the world's highest light matter coupling efficiency. Kurt is the…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 63: Grégoire Ribordy, CEO, ID Quantique (IDQ) 34:03

8M ago34:03

34:03

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Grégoire Ribordy, CEO of ID Quantique (IDQ)is live! Gregoire went to EPFL (Écolepolytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) - the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - where he studied physics. After working for a year in Japan at Nikon, the camera company, he returned to Switzerland in the mid-90s. Interesting back story:…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 62: Kristin Gilkes, EY Global Quantum Leader 20:13

8M ago20:13

20:13

Chris Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod with Kristin M. Gilkes, Ph.D., Global Quantum Leader at EY, is live!Kristin has a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and a graduate diploma in artificial intelligence from the University of Oxford. She also has an MBA from the University of Colorado and a BBA in computer science from Texas A&M University.She and her t…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 61: Quantum Control Stacks with Qblox Co-Founder & CEO Niels Bultink 26:32

9M ago26:32

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Christopher Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod with Niels Bultink, CEO and Co-Founder of Qblox, a leading quantum company, is live! Chris first spoke to Niels almost two years ago and wanted to check in to see what he and his team have been up to.Qblox provides quantum control stacks that combine unequaled noise performance and low-latency arbitrary …

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Friendsgiving Spectacular 2023 58:31

9M ago58:31

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In a special bonus episode, Howard joins Kenny Ryan from [Abridged] Presidential Histories, Jerry Landry from The Presidencies of the United States, and Alycia from Civics & Coffee for a fascinating Friendsgiving conversation about their podcasts and shared passion for history. We'll be back soon! Find more info and sign up for our mailing list at …

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 60: QKD solutions with LuxQuanta CEO Vanesa Diaz 32:08

9M ago32:08

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Christopher Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod with Vanesa Diaz, CEO of quantum computing company LuxQuanta is live!Vanesa grew up in a small village in the north of Spain and because she was good at math, she eventually got a degree in engineering.Her early career found her in tech roles, but she wanted to spend less time in the lab and more time wi…

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EP 130 - Mark Johnson - Jonathan Hardy Helped Grow Our Volunteer Core 23:34

9M ago23:34

23:34

Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/134-mark-johnson-jonathan-hardy-helped-grow…

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EP 129 - Walter Harvey - Succession Planning in the Urban Context 19:10

10M ago19:10

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Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/135-walter-harvey-succession-planning-in-the-urban-context/By Leaders.Church

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 59: Théau Peronnin, CEO and Co-Founder, Alice & Bob 27:59

10M ago27:59

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Christopher Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod with Théau Peronnin, CEO and Co-Founder of Alice & Bob, is live! As a student, Théau was into both physics and electronics. An innovator to the core, he competed in the International Young Physicist tournament but soon realized he was 50 years too late to develop new groundbreaking low level electronics.…

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Episode #48 - The Transmigration of Timothy Archer 2:27:34

10M ago2:27:34

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Hello PKD fans. Published the month after his death Philip K. Dick's, The Transmigration of Timothy Archer distinguishes itself in several ways. It is a straight novel, a semi-biography of Bishop James Pike, as well as being the final book in his VALIS trilogy. See what the two David's and a Langhorne think of this departure from Dick's usual writi…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 58: Quantum Consulting for the Fortune 100 with Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti 39:38

10M ago39:38

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To celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Christopher Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod is a conversation with Konstantinos Karagiannis, Director of Quantum Computing Services at Protiviti. Konstantinos has been involved in the quantum computing industry since 2012 and has worked in information security since the 1990s. Protiviti is a global busin…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 57: John Levy – CEO, Chair, Co-Founder – Seeqc 33:22

11M ago33:22

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Christopher Bishop’s latest Quantum Tech Pod with John Levy, CEO, Chair and Co-Founder of Seeqc is live!Seeqc was spun out of Hypres in 2018 where John had served as Chair for 8 years and where he remains a board member.His company is one of the first to have built a superconductor, multi-layer commercial chip foundry to design, test, and manufactu…

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