Best Michael Engel Podcasts (2024)

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41.A) George Bush & the end of the Cold War, an interview with Jeff Engel 40:42

2h ago40:42

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George H.W. Bush presided over 4 of the most consequential years in world history. Before he entered office, a Cold War divided East and West: Democratic Capitalism vs Dictatorial Communism. After he left office, Democratic Capitalism had won. How did Bush usher in an age of American hegemony? And what role did he play in dramas ranging from the re…

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CSR 302 Deanne Miller 44:20

2h ago44:20

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She competed in hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, soccer, and dance team as a young girl and teenager, and in her adult years moved into sports pursuits such as tennis/pickleball, receiving Pilates and TRX certifications, and creating a physical certification program under the banner of SoulCore, a Catholic fitness apostolate that she is co-found…

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Learning our Worlds through Language - A Conversation with Kevin Belin 38:41

1h ago38:41

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Something we often forget is how powerfully language shapes how we view each other and the world and how we interact as part of it. For that reason, it is a key part of how we help young people to understand their experiences, Both as a means of relating and communicating and as a set of skills that they acquire. This week it is a huge privilege to…

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Hunting for a Publisher (ft. Adam Engels - Black Mesa) | Dev Heads 1:55:29

12h ago1:55:29

1:55:29

This week, the Dev Heads crew are joined by Adam Engels, project lead at Black Mesa to talk about what it's like to hunt for a publisher. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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014. How to Get Landlord Approval for Your Restaurant Lease with Keith Simpson 40:57

1h ago40:57

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Did you know that restaurant deals fall through at the last minute all the time because of the landlord? As agents, we often call landlords deal killers for a reason. Of course, most landlords are reasonable people who want to establish a long-term relationship, but navigating the landlord approval process can be one of the most challenging aspects…

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Episode #125 - John Carruthers of Crust Fund Pizza 1:20:17

7h ago1:20:17

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During the early days of the pandemic, this week’s guest was looking for ways to stave off dread and make a difference—and he decided to start selling pizzas out of the alleyway behind his house. That’s right: this week we are talking to John Carruthers, founder and proprietor of Crust Fund Pizza (and director of communications for Revolution Brewi…

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CSR 301 Deacon Michael Hill 47:14

3h ago47:14

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He ran track in high school, competed in intramural sports, later taught himself golf, and coached youth league basketball and baseball, winning a regular season and a post-season title. In 2011 he was ordained to the Diaconate in the first class in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. He has been a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus…

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Going beyond Systems Thinking - A Conversation with Dave Snowden 35:22

7d ago35:22

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As you will have heard in previous episodes for example with Ray Ison, Mette Böll and others, there is a lot of interest currently in systems thinking approaches in education as a key competency for our young people. But what systems thinking means once you scratch the surface is a question that we need to ask. And if we’re supporting our young peo…

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Episode #124 - Des Echavarrie, Master Sommelier 1:30:42

12d ago1:30:42

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This week, we’re diving into the world of wine with a master class led by Des Echavarrie, master sommelier and owner of Scale Wine—a Napa-based distribution business dedicated to bringing exceptional wines to discerning palates worldwide. With a career that includes a stint as a sommelier at none other than The French Laundry, Des truly knows his c…

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CSR 300 Steven Thomas 38:02

2d ago38:02

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He spent years playing basketball, including grade school, high school, and college, and then went on to coach basketball for close to 15 years. Along the way he also coached football, including jobs at two Catholic high schools. Two years ago, he walked with a group of guys in the form of a cross across the United States, covering approximately 4,…

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Unearthing Joy in Education - A Conversation with Dr Gholdy Muhammad 37:29

3d ago37:29

37:29

Keeping educational experiences alive, responsive and moving with our young people is a key piece of what the best educators do, even more impressive as it is often in stark contrast to the rigid, static institutions in which they live, work and learn. This week it’s such a pleasure to be talking with Dr Gholdy Muhammad whose amazing work on Histor…

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How to Wrangle Nerds (ft. Lianne Papp - EP, Turtle Rock Studios) | Dev Heads 1:49:46

4d ago1:49:46

1:49:46

This week, the Dev Heads crew are joined by Lianne Papp, an executive producer who worked on Aliens Colonial Marines, Evolve, and Back 4 Blood. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupSecond Wind is fully independent, employee-owned an…

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013. Inside a Thriving Restaurant Group with Jordan Cressman of Baja Sharkeez 29:56

12d ago29:56

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful restaurant empire? Most fail, but our guest this week has succeeded and built something truly fantastic. Today, we sit down with Jordan Cressman, VP of Operations and partner for Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group. He’s here to dish out the secrets behind Baja Sharkeez and its growth to 14 loca…

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Episode #123 - Brenton Engel of Letherbee 1:27:12

11d ago1:27:12

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From selling homemade hooch at his band's merch table to distilling one of the finest artisanal gins available, Brenton Engel’s story is worth telling and listening to. As founder of Letherbee, Brenton’s commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship has made the Chicago-based distillery a flagship for quality liquor, and his philosophy to “always wo…

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CSR 299 Mark Bruener 38:17

9d ago38:17

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He is a College Scout with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a first round draft pick in the 1995 NFL Draft and went on to play nine years with Pittsburgh and then five years with the Houston Texans. In total he played in 188 regular season games and five in the playoffs. He also served on the NFL Players Association Executive Committee. Back in his …

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Socratic dialogue for young entrepreneurs - A Conversation with Michael Strong 49:34

13d ago49:34

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Too often simplistic arguments against educational change are that providing more opportunities for increased agency for young people (following their own questions, inquiries, cares etc) means less rigour, depth and intellectual stretch. Anyone who has been involved in these approaches in sustained ways knows that this isn’t the case. However, the…

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Episode #122 - Max Robbins of Lettuce Entertain You 1:23:06

17d ago1:23:06

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After a career spent honing his skills around food, across many of Chicago’s best restaurant groups including One Off Hospitality, Hogsalt, and Land & Sea Dept, Max Robbins now serves as Culinary Director at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, where he leads menu development and chef training with a hands-on, collaborative approach. Known for his cr…

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CSR 298 Juan Cotto 41:53

16d ago41:53

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He has spent many years working in sports, from being the Head Football Coach at two different high schools in Washington state to having been an assistant football coach at a third. In addition, he developed a program with the Washington Officials Association and the Pacific Ten Conference in tribute to a high school football coach who passed away…

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Sensuous Knowledge - A Conversation with Minna Salami 46:22

17d ago46:22

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This strange thing called ‘knowledge’ has always been a battleground in educational conversations - for example, in lots of loud calls for “knowledge-rich” curricula! Personally I’m very much in favour of knowledge and knowing, part of the buzz of following curiosity and inquiries! It’s just the KIND of knowledge and knowing that we have been condi…

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Why Are Publishers Terrified Of Modders? (ft. Shivaxi - RLCraft) | Dev Heads 2:13:49

18d ago2:13:49

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This week, the Dev Heads crew are joined by Shivaxi to chat about the past, present, and future of mods. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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012. Eating up All the Profits with Fred Langley 36:05

29d ago36:05

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Do you feel like running your restaurant is eating up all your profits? You're not alone. Many restaurant owners struggle with streamlining operations and managing costs effectively. But what if there was a way to run your independent restaurant like a well-oiled franchise without paying hefty royalty fees? In this episode, we sit down with Fred La…

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Episode #121 - Michael Roper of Hopleaf 1:41:14

23d ago1:41:14

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This week, we sidle up next to our favorite curmudgeon at the end of the bar — a legend of Chicago’s bar and beer scene, the one and only Michael Roper. He opened Andersonville’s Hopleaf back in 1992, a bar renowned for its extensive selection of Belgian beers and its famous mussels and fries. He joins us to tell us all about his journey — how bein…

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CSR 297 Bob Katz 31:45

1M ago31:45

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He independently produces faith-based films. His most current film, "Average Joe," releases exclusively in theaters nationwide this Friday, October 11th, and is based on the true story of a high school football coach, Joe Kennedy, whose fight for religious freedom — the right to pray on the field following games — went all the way to the Supreme Co…

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41.) George H.W. Bush 56:39

23d ago56:39

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“The Congress will push me to raise taxes, and I’ll say no, and they’ll push, and I’ll say no, and they’ll push again. And I’ll say to them: ‘Read my lips, no new taxes.’” — George Bush's GOP Nomination Acceptance speech, Aug. 18, 1988. "Poor George [Bush], he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth." - Texas Governor Ann Richard…

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Learning from Bildung Climate Schools - A Conversation with Ginie Servant-Miklos and Rutger Engels 49:29

24d ago49:29

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We need to ask ourselves some really tough questions about what our education systems are really doing to support young people to live in a climate changed world of at least 2 degrees of warming. What are the hands-on skills that they will need, but also how are we supporting them to regulate difficult emotions, and build community as we relocalise…

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Introducing... The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim 1:34

30d ago1:34

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Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world even…

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Episode #120 - Tim & Danny: I.C.E. Episode 55:44

1M ago55:44

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a casual fireside chat between our intrepid hosts. That's right -- a guest cancelled on us, and as people say all the time: when the guest's away, the hosts will play. In our first "In Case of Emergency" episode, Tim and Danny hash it out about Stock's Campfire Jamboree at Camp Wandawega…

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CSR 296 Jessica Cox 35:58

1M ago35:58

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She is an author and motivational speaker who has been featured on TV shows like "Ellen" and "FOX and Friends," and on networks such as CNN, BBC News, and National Geographic. Despite being born without arms, she is a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo. She has participated in numerous other sports – either competitively or recreationally – incl…

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Creating spaces for better conversations with Doline Ndorimana 53:29

1M ago53:29

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If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while now, you will know that creating conversational spaces full of possibility as an antidote to polarisation and crisis is something I really value, whether that’s on a podcast, online, or even better, in person! So it was such a joy to sit down with Doline Ndorimana to talk about her amazing work do…

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011. Attorney at the Table with Roberta Economidis 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Worried about signing a restaurant lease or purchase agreement without fully understanding the legal implications? You need an attorney like Roberta Economidis by your side. As a founding partner at Georgopolis and Economidis Law Group, Roberta specializes in corporate and business law with a focus on the hospitality industry. Tune in this week as …

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Episode #119 - Julia Kramer, Food Writer 1:32:17

1M ago1:32:17

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This week, we're excited to welcome Julia Kramer, a former deputy editor at Bon Appetit and acclaimed restaurant critic, who joins us to tell us about her career covering food. After honing her writing skills under the tutelage of literary giant David Foster Wallace, Julia found her calling in the vibrant world of food journalism. She cut her teeth…

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CSR 295 Dr Max Engel 38:47

1M ago38:47

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He has a long résumé in sports as an athlete, coach, and educator. After being a varsity soccer captain and varsity basketball captain in high school, he went on to compete in rowing at Boston College. Next, he became a boys basketball coach at St. Jude High School in Montgomery, Alabama, and then a girls basketball coach at Mercy High School in Om…

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Taking adolescents seriously - A Conversation with Chris Balme 40:14

1M ago40:14

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For new parents and early years educators, there’s a wealth of guidance and support for how to understand what’s happening for our babies and toddlers, but when it comes to the stories we tell about adolescence, an equally important period of significant change, sometimes it’s more just get your head down and get through it! As millions of young pe…

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Episode #118 - Hugh Amano of Bon Vivant Journal 1:20:29

1M ago1:20:29

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From Chicago's bustling kitchens to the far corners of the globe, this week's guest brings a unique blend of culinary expertise and literary flair to the table. Hugh Amano is a chef, writer, and passionate explorer, fueled by a lifelong devotion to learning about our world through food. Armed with degrees in both English and Culinary Arts, Hugh's t…

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CSR 294 Megan Harrington 33:05

2M ago33:05

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She played volleyball, tennis, and basketball in high school and then went on to be a decorated athlete in college, playing Division I basketball, including being co-captain, getting named to the Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team, and her team having four NCAA appearances. She is the producer of many films, including last year's "Native Ball: Leg…

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40.A) Reaganomics and the anti-tax movement, an interview with Michael Graetz 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Americans have long had a complicated relationship with taxes. We don't like paying them, but we love the things they pay for. In the decades after World War II, both political parties agreed - taxes are worth it. Then came Ronald Reagan and the anti-tax movement. Michael Graetz, a Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale University and Columbia Universit…

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A living systems approach to education - A Conversation with Carol Sanford 30:45

2M ago30:45

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Carol Sanford (⁠⁠https://carolsanford.com/⁠⁠) is one of the most important thinkers of the last few decades. Like no-one else, her work calls out the deeply damaging effects of Behaviourism on all aspects of our lives, especially learning and education, and advocates for a living systems approach to business, education and community. Carol’s latest…

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From Assassin's Creed to House of the Dragon (ft. Abubakar Salim) | Dev Heads Podcast 1:49:38

2M ago1:49:38

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This week, the Dev Heads crew is joined by Abubakar Salim who has had a very interesting career being not only an actor for video games like Assassin's Creed: Origins, but is also a big-name Hollywood actor having starred in Raised by Wolves, House of the Dragon and more! Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider sup…

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010. A Lending Hand with Robert Porter 34:13

2M ago34:13

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If you’re a restaurant owner looking to sell your business, or you’re a buyer hoping to secure financing for your dream restaurant, this episode is for you. We dive into the nitty gritty details of SBA lending for restaurants with our expert guest Bob Porter, Senior Vice President in Business Development and SBA Lending for Plumas Bank. Tune in thi…

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Episode #117 - Lauren Tuckey, Hospitality Lawyer 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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It’s hard to say what stands out more about this week’s guest—her culinary passion or her legal expertise. Lauren Tuckey is a valuable asset to Chicago’s hospitality scene, bringing a unique blend of legal acumen and a true love of food. As a Level 2 sommelier and a genetic super taster, she knows her food, but with her law firm, Tuckey Law, she’s …

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CSR 293 Kevin Reilly 41:44

2M ago41:44

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He was drafted by the NFL's Miami Dolphins and went on to play for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots after having played college football at Villanova University on a full athletic scholarship. He is a member of three halls of fame, went on to become a radio announcer for the Philadelphia Eagles, and has even run five half-m…

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Big Picture Learning Australia - A Conversation with Viv White 45:47

2M ago45:47

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As you will have heard on previous episodes with Sandra Milligan, Yong Zhao, folks from Mastery Transcript Consortium and Rethinking Assessment, standardised tests and assessments are often one of the biggest barriers to change in education as these credentials and school-leaving certificates often hold the key that opens up the next door or higher…

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Episode #116 - José Lopez of Casa Humilde Cerveceria 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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After investing around $30,000 into a beer-making hobby, José Lopez, alongside his brother Javier, knew it was time to turn his passion into a full-fledged business. And we’re so glad he did. The Hermosa native’s Casa Humilde Cerveceria Artesanal has quickly become one of the most exciting spots to enjoy craft beer in town. Casa Humilde originally …

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38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle 35:51

2M ago35:51

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On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned recently-resigned president Richard Nixon of any crimes he may have committed in the presidency, and the pardon has never been the same since. Law Professor Kimberly Wehle, author of the new book Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works - and Why, discusses the origin and history of the presiden…

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CSR 292 Greg McMahon 30:41

2M ago30:41

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He has won both a Super Bowl and college football national championship. He is entering his second season as Tulane University’s special teams coordinator after having spent the 2022 season coordinating special teams for the USFL’s Houston Gamblers and XFL’s Houston Roughnecks. Prior to 2022, he spent five seasons with LSU, where he joined the staf…

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Learning history or learning from history? A Conversation with Roman Krznaric 41:36

2M ago41:36

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Welcome back to the first episode in the new series of the Future Learning Design podcast. The podcast now has a lovely new home at Good Impact Labs (goodimpactlabs.com). The first guest in this new series is the social philosopher and internationally best-selling author, Roman Krznaric In his book, The Good Ancestor, Roman challenged us all to con…

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Has Gaming Infiltrated Hollywood? (ft. Pete Blumel - Modern Warfare 1-3, Shrek) | Dev Heads Podcast 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

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This week, the Dev Heads crew is joined by Pete Blumel, a veteran producer of film and AAA games that's worked on everything from Modern Warfare to Shrek, to chat about the relationship between Hollywood and gaming. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreo…

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009. Restaurant Buying and Selling Secrets with Steve Zimmerman 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Whether you're a current restaurant owner looking to sell, an aspiring restaurateur seeking to buy, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes world of restaurant dealmaking, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss. Steve Zimmerman is the founder and principal broker of Restaurant Realty Company. He is the OG who …

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