Best Admirable Adam Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 238: Regus Founder Mark Dixon 33:48

3h ago33:48

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Mark Dixon is a pioneer in the world of coworking. Mark is the founder of Regus, now known as IWG - which has more than 4,000 locations across more than 120 countries - and where he serves as CEO. Mark joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mark and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth …

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149 "We Cry Together" feat. Piet Ogata 56:35

2d ago56:35

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This episode we are back at the Downtown Artist Gallery! We have the pleasure of interviewing Piet Ogata, days before here August 2024 solo show titled "(god and other stuff)" If you're in Fresno, Ca pull up to check out some quality artwork. And if you can't check out our Patreon for a sneak peak. Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on Instagram Th…

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Episode 237: BILL Founder and CEO René Lacerte 36:09

1h ago36:09

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A leading entrepreneur in the world of fintech, René Lacerte is the founder and CEO of BILL. Valued at more than $5 billion, BILL helps hundreds of thousands of businesses manage their financial workflows. René joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. René and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship…

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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr 1:04:26

22m ago1:04:26

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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…

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Episode 236: CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen 34:54

1h ago34:54

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Dr. Mandy Cohen is the Director of the CDC, where she leads the federal agency responsible for protecting America's health. Dr. Cohen was North Carolina’s Health and Human Services Secretary during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Cohen joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Dr. Cohen and Adam discuss a wide range of to…

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Episode 235: Award Winning Actor Beau Bridges 32:21

4d ago32:21

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A three-time Emmy Award winner, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, and Grammy Award winner, Beau Bridges has spent more than 75 years acting in television and movies and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along the way. Beau joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Beau and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, incl…

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Episode 234: Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger 35:37

11d ago35:37

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The first female three-star Admiral to lead in a combat branch, Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger spent more than 35 years serving in the United States Navy, leading at all levels and breaking many barriers along the way. Vice Admiral Pottenger joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Vice Admiral Pottenger and Adam discuss a wid…

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148 - "Preparators and Pit bulls " 1:09:46

11d ago1:09:46

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This week we are recording from the Downtown Artist Gallery, Tim Padilla graciously gives a sneak peek at his solo show "The Life of Tai" which is scheduled for July 11th, 2024 at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. You can also follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on instagram: Here Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podca…

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Episode 233: Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel 32:58

20d ago32:58

32:58

Jason Buechel is the CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's largest, most popular, and most successful supermarket chains. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, teams, and companies; personal and professional development; recruiting, retaining, and motivat…

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Episode 232: WWE Superstar Daria Berenato 30:41

27d ago30:41

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One of the biggest stars in the world of wrestling, Daria Berenato - also known by her stage name Sonya Deville - is a WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and is the first openly gay female WWE wrestler. Daria joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Daria and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to an unconventional path…

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Episode 231: Former NASA Administrator and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe 39:52

1M ago39:52

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Sean O’Keefe was the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator of NASA, and the Chancellor of LSU. Sean joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sean and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, motivation, innovation, and much more.By Adam Mendler

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Episode 230: Former IHOP CEO Julia Stewart 37:53

2M ago37:53

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Julia Stewart was the leader of two of America’s best-known restaurant chains. Julia Stewart was the CEO of IHOP, and upon acquiring Applebee’s, spent a decade as the CEO of the parent organization of both IHOP and Applebee's. Julia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Julia and Adam discuss leadership, career developmen…

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Episode 229: Governor Mark Sanford 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Mark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Governor Sanford and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: winning and losing elections; leadership; ethics; overcoming obstacles, challenges, and failure; authenti…

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Episode 228: NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler 36:23

2M ago36:23

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LeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl champion, and the creator of the Lambeau Leap. LeRoy joins Adam to share his unique journey - overcoming poverty, bullying, and physical and learning disabilities to reach the pinnacle of success in football - and his best lessons learned along the way. LeRoy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics…

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Episode 227: GameStop Co-Founder Gary Kusin 38:12

2M ago38:12

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Gary Kusin is the co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and was the CEO of Kinko’s. Gary led the turnaround of Kinko’s and its acquisition by and integration into FedEx. Gary joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, building winning rela…

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

3M ago31:29

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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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Episode 226: Award Winning Actress Bellamy Young 33:28

3M ago33:28

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Bellamy Young was a star on the hit TV show Scandal, where she portrayed the first female president of the United States and won a Critics’ Choice Award. Bellamy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bellamy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: finding personal and professional alignment; pivoting in your career; exce…

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Episode 225: St. Jude CEO James Downing 33:49

3M ago33:49

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Dr. James Downing is the CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best-known and most impactful hospitals in America. St. Jude has an annual operating budget of roughly $1.4 billion, and among other achievements, has helped raise the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. James joins Adam to share his jour…

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Episode 224: Senator Doug Jones 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Doug Jones was the first Democrat elected to the United States Senate from Alabama in 25 years and was one of the most productive and bipartisan members of the Senate during his time in office. Senator Jones joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Senator Jones and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, mentorship…

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

3M ago47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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Episode 223: Madison Reed Founder and CEO Amy Errett 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Amy Errett is the founder and CEO of Madison Reed, which disrupted the hair coloring market and has serviced more than 5 million customers since its inception. Amy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery and development, leadership, building wi…

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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

3M ago36:37

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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…

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147 - "Back Like I Never Left" 51:11

4M ago51:11

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After a super long hiatus, we are back in the mix. This week James covers current events in the arts, the reason for his break, new music, as well as the usual Art & BS.

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Episode 222: Therabody Founder Jason Wersland 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

Dr. Jason Wersland is the founder of Therabody and the inventor of the Theragun. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, team-building, trust, growth and scale, mission, marketing, wellness, and more.…

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Episode 221: Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick 32:59

4M ago32:59

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Strauss Zelnick is the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, one of the largest video game companies in the world. Strauss is also the founder and managing partner of the private equity firm ZMC; was previously the CEO of BMG Entertainment, then one of the largest music and entertainment companies in the world; and has earned the nickname “America’s fittest…

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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

4M ago43:36

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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…

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Episode 220: Reebok Co-Founder Joe Foster 27:45

4M ago27:45

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Joe Foster is the co-founder of Reebok, one of the best-known and most successful sportswear companies of all time. Joe joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Joe and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, growth and scale, expanding internationally, leadership, marketing, branding, and more.…

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3-25 H3: Daniel Kramer Talking Mariners, Shohei Ohtani News & Cross Talk 38:30

4M ago38:30

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MLB.com reporter for the Seattle Mariners, Daniel Kramer joins the show for a chat regarding the Mariners as we're three days from opening day. We pivot to the news regarding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter as ish has hit the fan. We close the show w/ Ian Furness on Cross Talk.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-25 H2: Aaron Levine Joins, VM's & Tweet of the Day 38:48

4M ago38:48

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Fox 13 Sports Director at KCPQ Seattle, host of Seattle Sports Live & Gameday, Aaron Levine joins the show to discuss the news of Kyle Smith heading South to coach at Stanford, and much more. Mike and Jesss turn to voicemails as we play audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day.…

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3-25 H1: Kyle Smith Heading to Stanford & Everett Fitzhugh Joins 40:31

4M ago40:31

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are live and of course the breaking news show of record continues it's run w/ more news as Kyle Smith is leaving Washibgton State University to coach Stanford. After a grear run w/ the Cougs this season, how shocked are folks... Also, they react to the Cougs losing to Iowa State in the second round. The voice of the Seattle…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser 38:09

4M ago38:09

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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…

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3-20 H3: Talking Cougs w/ Greg Woods Joins, Mitch Sherman & Cross Talk 35:33

4M ago35:33

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Greg Woods who covers Washington State Hoops for the Spokesman Review joins the program as the Cougs look to bounce Drake in the 1st round of March Madness. We head to Nebraska to hear from Mitch Sherman who covers Nebraska via the Athletic, perhaps this came as a surprise, plus much more. Ian Furness joins the show to share what he has planned for…

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3-20 H2: Ian McMillan Visits, Adam Rittenberg Joins & VM’s 37:28

4M ago37:28

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Iain MacMillan, senior editor at Fansided and host of Bacon Bets podcast joins the show. Iain explains why he thinks Washington State can top Drake on Thursday, is Arizona a legitimate top seed, and much more. Adam Rittenberg, senior writer for ESPN visits the program to discuss the news of Troy Dannen leaving UW for Nebraska. To wrap the hour we p…

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3-20 H1: Troy Dannen Out as AD at UW 39:39

5M ago39:39

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Jim and Tim Booth start the show by catching up w/ Dave Mahler, as he shares his thoughts on Troy Dannen moving on from UW, as he is now the Athletic Director at Nebraska. We open the phone lines and get reactions from listeners to open up on how they feel regarding Troy leaving for Nebraska.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-19 H3: March Madness Preview, Jim Meehan Joins, Cross Talk 37:10

4M ago37:10

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Jim and Tim look at the bracket and discuss some intriguing matchups, will Gonzaga make it through the 1st round, plus the guys discuss the Cougs as they can beat Drake. Gonzaga basketball beat writer for The Spokesman-Review, Jim Meehan joins Jim and Tim to preview Gonzaga’s first round matchup against McNeese State University. We close the show w…

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3-19 H2: Gary Hill Jr. Joins, VM’s & March Madness Discussion 35:10

5M ago35:10

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Gary Hill Jr., Mariners broadcaster joins the show to talk about all things Mariners as we’re about one week away from opening day. We play a few audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day. W/ March Madness beginning this week, Jim and Tim discuss the structure of the tournament, and much more.…

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3-19 H1: Seahawks Free Agency w/ Tim Booth, Kraken Struggles & Kyle Smith Future 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Jim Moore and Tim Booth are running things today, Tim shares his thoughts on the Seahawks latest moves regarding free agency. The Kraken are struggling after getting crushed by the Buffalo Sabres, it seems all but over. Kyle Smith, is this it will be coaching a new college team next season?By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Episode 219: Ambassador Patricia Moller 36:47

4M ago36:47

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Patricia Moller was the United States Ambassador to two different conflict-ridden countries: Burundi and Guinea. Ambassador Moller led through numerous significant crises, including helping to avert a civil war. Ambassador Moller joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Ambassador Moller and Adam discuss a wide ra…

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3-18 H3: Voice of Drake Basketball Michael Admire Joins, Your Bracket & Cross Talk 37:26

5M ago37:26

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Jim and Jess catch up w/ the voice of the Drake Bulldogs, Michael Admire as he previews the Cougs and Bulldogs playing Thursday in the Big Dance. Jess and Jim share their brackets, how far will the Cougs make it, plus we have Ian Furness stop by as he shares what he has planned for his show!By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-18 H2: Mike Dugar Joins, VM’s & Tweet of the Day 39:03

4M ago39:03

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Mike Dugar who covers the Seahawks joins Jim and Jess to share his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency, and much more. We play audio messages from listeners, and we have new tweet of the day.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-18 H1: Coach Kyle Smith Joins & Justin Fields Traded to Steelers 41:39

4M ago41:39

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Washington State Men’s basketball coach, Kyle Smith joins the show to talk about the great season the Cougs have had, and looking ahead to March Madness as the Cougs will be taking on Drake. The Steelers bring in Russell Wilson and have traded for Justin Fields, will Fields ultimately become the starter down the line in Pittsburgh or will Russ reta…

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WSU Basketball Coach Kyle Smith Joins 16:57

4M ago16:57

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WSU Mens basketball coach, Kyle Smith joins the show to talk about how pleased he was w/ winning the John Wooden PAC-12 coach of the year award, did he get to break the news of Myles Rice winning PAC-12 Freshman of the year award, and much more.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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What's The Seahawks Plan w/ Mike Dugar 19:50

4M ago19:50

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Mike Dugar of the Athletic is back and he shares his thoughts on the Seahawks free agency thus far, will Sam Howell challenge Geno Smith at QB,what's the Seahawks plan w/ the 16th pick, and much more.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-15 H3: Everett Fitzhugh Joins, Seahawks, Cougs & Cross Talk 38:51

4M ago38:51

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are joined by Everett Fitzhugh to talk about all things Kraken. We pivot to a little Seahawks conversation, and WSU basketball as they've positioned himself to win the PAC-12 tournament. We close the show w Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-15 H2: NHL Draft In Vegas, VM’s & Tweet of the Day 38:23

4M ago38:23

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The 2024 NHL Draft will be in Las Vegas, will Mike Benton be doing some work down in Vegas covering the Kraken draft alongside Jessamyn? We play audio messages from listeners, and Mike Benton shares w/ us his Tweet of the day regarding Tiger Woods.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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3-15 H1: One Time In Vegas, Seahawks Needs & Sam Howell Trade 41:38

5M ago41:38

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Mike Benton and Jessamyn are filling in for Puck and Jim, the duo start the show recapping the whole Vegas controversy regarding the on-air talent. Mike was a little stunned that he wasn’t mentioned but, hey it’s all good right… The Seahawks have a lot of holes, what will they do ahead of the NFL draft? But how about the Seahawks trading for QB Sam…

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3-14 H3: Omar Ruiz, THE LIST & Cross Talk 39:28

5M ago39:28

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Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network joins Jess and Kidd to talk about some NFL news from the Seahawks to the Ravens and much more. We chat about the ideal KJR host that you'd love to be in Las Vegas Vegas with, as Kidd was pretty dissapointed as the morning show did their rankings first, (Ashley had him ranked last)... Ian Furness drops by to share what h…

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3-14 H2: Danny O'Neil Joins, VM's & Tweet of the day 40:59

5M ago40:59

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Former sports radio host, Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk some Seahawks football, and shares his favorite Jim Moore story. We play a trio of audio messages from listeners, and we have a new tweet of the day.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

4M ago45:08

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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…

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3-14 H1: Seahawks News & More w/ Jessamyn 37:48

5M ago37:48

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Assistant Program Director and producer/ co host of the Ian Furness show, Jessamyn host the Puck and Jim show alongside Christopher. The duo open the show discussing the news of Drew Lock signing w/ the New York Giants, will Drew have a better season than Geno Smith, plus the holes at middle lineback for the Seahawks are concerning, and much more.…

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