Best Travis Loop Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 203: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf 1:17:07

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Not everyone can say that both their first and last jobs were behind the counter of a record store. But that's how things ended up for Matthew Caws, before his beloved power-pop act Nada Surf became his main gig in the mid-2000's. Shifting time between New York City and Paris growing up, he points to an eclectic list of influences (classical, disco…

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Meet Leaders Emerging in WaterNow

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Developing and recognizing emerging leaders in the water sector is crucial for addressing current and future challenges. The WaterNow Alliance’s Emerging Leaders program plays a vital role in this effort by identifying and supporting professionals who are driving positive change in their communities. This episode presents brief interviews with the …

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Tracking Evapotranspiration From Space

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Managing water resources effectively is crucial, especially in regions facing scarcity and drought. The OpenET platform, developed through collaboration between NASA, the Environmental Defense Fund, and other partners, offers a groundbreaking solution by leveraging satellite data to measure evapotranspiration. In this episode, we hear from Forrest …

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Episode 202: Camera Obscura's Tracyanne Campbell 52:14

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A love affair with records has fueled Tracyanne Campbell for as long as she can remember: Before anyone else woke up in the morning as a kid, she'd already be spinning ELO; thanks to her grandmother, she became a devout listener of American country music and still has a profound memory of first hearing Tammy Wynette's groundbreaking "Stand By Your …

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Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten On His Incredible Return To Pro Baseball 48:21

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Former college pitcher and Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten joins the podcast to discuss his career in politics and improbable return to the mound for the Sioux City Explorers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci…

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Sophia Wang on the new tools helping her find answers in old data 37:22

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On our final episode this season of Working Smarter we talk to Sophia Wang, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University. Wang leads the school’s ophthalmic informatics and artificial intelligence group, which uses the latest machine learning techniques to analyze electronic health records. In practice, that means looking at dispa…

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Safeguarding Our Seas: National Marine Sanctuaries (Podcast #234)

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Marine conservation and the preservation of the U.S.'s most cherished underwater environments are critically important issues. National Marine Sanctuaries provide a solution by protecting these vital ecosystems. Shannon Colbert of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation shares insights into the significance of these sanctuaries, which range from v…

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Episode 201: John Moreland 1:13:13

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Early in his career, John Moreland says he existed in a state of what he dubs "under-being": Living in perpetual humility to a fault, believing he wasn't deserving of appreciation for his art, let alone basic kindness. But in 2024, whether being championed by his Grammy-winning peers, or hailed by GQ as "the new face of folk rock,” he's finding bei…

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Cultivating Future Water Leaders In Colorado (waterloop podcast #233)

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As the need for sustainable water management becomes increasingly critical, developing the next generation of leaders is paramount. One promising solution is the Colorado Water Fellows Program, which connects students with water issues and equips them with practical experience. In this episode, Jessica Thrasher, Water Equity Programs Leader at the …

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CEO Drew Houston on solving the biggest problem with modern work 39:39

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For our seventh episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Drew Houston, the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox. If you’ve been online long enough, it’s likely Dropbox was your introduction to the cloud. The goal is still more or less the same—give you one organized place for all your stuff—but it’s no longer just about storing and syncing files. A hun…

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Justin Masterson On How Food Poisoning Changed His Career 1:12:36

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Justin Masterson joins the podcast to discuss his path to the big leagues, including how an untimely bout of food poisoning altered his career path forever. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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#232: Mississippi By Nature: Leading Greenville Toward Resilience

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Communities along the Mississippi River face numerous challenges from natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and droughts. This episode explores how adopting nature-based solutions can bolster resilience against these impacts. Mayor Errick Simmons of Greenville, Mississippi, shares insights into his community's efforts and the collaborative …

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Pascal Weinberger on bringing the "superpower" of automation to everyone 34:42

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For our sixth episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Pascal Weinberger, the co-founder and CEO of Bardeen, an AI-powered automation platform. Weinberger wants to help people effortlessly automate repetitive tasks in the apps they already use for work—no code required. His hope is that by removing some of the friction that makes it hard for peo…

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Episode 200: Fran Healy of Travis 1:27:23

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“Our old manager was always saying to me, ‘Artwork’s not really that important. No one cares.’ That’s why he’s our old manager.” That bit from this week’s 200th episode, with Travis' Fran Healy, speaks to his genuine reverence for how music is presented. And though he's the voice and songwriter behind such anthemic rave-ups as "All I Wanna Do Is Ro…

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#231: Mississippi By Nature: The Largest Ever Floodplain Reconnection

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Floodplain reconnection has emerged as a crucial solution to mitigating flooding, improving water quality, and supporting biodiversity along the Mississippi River corridor. In this episode, Chris Rice of The Nature Conservancy discusses the restoration of Mollicy Farms, the largest floodplain reconnection project ever undertaken in the U.S. Chris e…

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#230: Storytelling Advice From A CNN Correspondent

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The fact there are 2.2 million people in America without safe drinking water and adequate sanitation in their homes does not receive enough media attention or public awareness. There are lessons on how to change this from the high-profile coverage of connected environmental issues such as climate change. This episode features a conversation with Bi…

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Derrick Loop On Finding His Baseball Home In Mexico 50:53

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Derrick Loop joins the podcast to discuss the long and winding road through professional baseball that led the 40-year-old to finding a successful career in Mexico. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Natalie Kupperman on why we still need humans in the loop 39:16

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For our fifth episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to sports scientist Natalie Kupperman. She’s an assistant professor of data science at the University of Virginia where she studies the use of biometrics, wearables, and AI-powered tools for athlete monitoring in sport. Whether it’s a machine learning algorithm trained on video footage from pra…

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SECOND SPIN: Vance Powell (Engineer for Jack White, Chris Stapleton; September 2020) 1:03:52

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This is an encore presentation of a previous episode, originally airing in September 2020. 4x Grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell has worked with a wide range of artists and bands including Chris Stapleton, Buddy Guy and Phish. For vinyl collectors, he's arguably most known for being a consistent studio go-to for Jack White, no…

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#229: Navigating Federal Funding For Local Impact

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Communities across the United States face significant challenges in accessing and effectively utilizing federal funding for water initiatives. The solution lies in leveraging these resources to empower grassroots organizations and address local water issues. This episode is a recording from a session at River Network’s River Rally, during which Cel…

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#228: Rallying With River Network’s Emerging Leaders

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The River Network’s Emerging Leader Award highlights rising stars at the crossroads of water and justice. Designed to boost early career professionals, the award offers recognition, confidence, and networking opportunities. At River Rally 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, four awardees shared their impactful work, the reasons for their recognition, a…

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Babak Hodjat on building smarter, more helpful AI 36:36

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For our fourth episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Babak Hodjat, the chief technology officer for AI research at Cognizant. If you’ve ever used Apple’s smart assistant Siri, then you’re almost certainly familiar with his work. Hodjat has been doing AI research for nearly four decades, and if there’s one thread that runs through his career, …

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#227: Ride On A River: The Potomac

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The Potomac River, once labeled a national disgrace due to severe pollution, has seen significant improvements over the decades. Through efforts such as wastewater treatment upgrades and cleanup of industrial hotspots, the river's health has greatly improved, making it often safe for recreational use. In this episode, Dean Naujoks, the Potomac Rive…

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Travis Snider On His Rapid Ascent To The Big Leagues 1:09:23

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Travis Snider joins the podcast to discuss his rapid ascent to the big leagues and subsequent struggles, big league food culture, his thoughts on the word "bust" and his post-career journey working to change youth sports. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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#226: Artistic Expressions Of Jackson’s Water Woes

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Jackson, Mississippi, has long struggled with inadequate water infrastructure, highlighted by a major treatment plant failure in 2022 that left 160,000 residents without safe drinking water. Lexus Giles, an artist from Jackson, reflects on these challenges through her work "Wading the Woes of Jackson Water." The exhibit features pieces that represe…

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Episode 199: They Might Be Giants' John Flansburgh 1:12:38

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While most music-focused kids picked up guitars or drums in the 60's and 70's, John Flansburgh says he was pulled toward the machinery that made art possible. With a reel-to-reel in hand before age 10 and an early love of graphic design, the detailed processes of printmaking, photography and analog recording seemed downright magical to his captivat…

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#225: Mississippi By Nature: Building A Workforce

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Agencies responsible for natural resources along the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River corridor often face significant challenges due to limited resources. A powerful solution to this problem is the Gulf Corps program, which leverages funding from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement to support nature-based projects. This episode features conv…

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May Habib on spending more time in flow 30:16

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For our third episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to May Habib, the co-founder and CEO of Writer, a generative AI platform for businesses. Writer helps streamline the writing parts of people’s workflows, so they can get to the “thinking part” of their jobs more quickly. For Habib, AI isn’t just about automating mundane or repetitive tasks, but…

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#224: Accounting For Groundwater From Valley To Coast

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California is grappling with a severe groundwater crisis, underscoring the urgent need for accurate accounting under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA mandates that certain basins develop plans to achieve groundwater balance by 2040, ensuring that withdrawals do not exceed recharge rates. Various tools are being used or develo…

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#223: Empowering Oregon To Achieve Water Justice

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Many people in Oregon face significant water justice challenges, including affordability, accessibility, and quality. Addressing these issues requires place-based, community-specific solutions. In this episode, Alai Reyes-Santos, Associate Director of the PNW Just Futures Institute for Climate and Racial Justice, discusses her work in Oregon and wh…

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Pat Venditte On Becoming A Switch Pitcher 46:29

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On this episode, Pat Venditte discusses becoming the first switch pitcher of the 21st century, the extra work involved with using both arms, deciding how to face switch hitters and "The Pat Venditte Rule." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

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Episode 198: Strand of Oaks (Returns!) 1:14:23

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"I don't have stage fright, I have life fright." Indiana native Timothy Showalter -- the mind and voice behind the moniker Strand of Oaks -- has pulled no punches when it comes to combatting his own childhood trauma and lifelong anxieties through music. And while he says that touring and performing puts him in his most zen state, he has experienced…

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#222: Mississippi By Nature: River As Rebuilder

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Louisiana faces severe coastal erosion and land loss, making coastal restoration a critical challenge. One of the innovative solutions is the $2.9 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, which aims to restore about 20 square miles of wetlands and land. In this episode, Brad Barth, Diversions Program Manager from the Coastal Protection and…

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Abdi Aidid on being your most creative, dynamic self 40:21

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For our second episode of Working Smarter, we’re talking to University of Toronto law professor Abdi Aidid about AI, the law, and the “possibility of an intelligent division of labor between human and machine.” Aidid is interested in how AI can help legal professionals be better at their jobs and improve the delivery of legal services. He’s also th…

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#221: Equitable WASH Solutions For Alabama And Beyond

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Urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges persist across the United States. Peer-to-peer support for utility professionals in these communities can make a positive difference. Anniestacia Denton, a Utility Advisor at Moonshot Missions, provides a look into these pressing issues, with a particular focus on her home state of Alabama. Br…

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Episode 197: John Roderick of The Long Winters 1:15:14

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To say The Long Winters had some bad luck getting their music on vinyl would be an understatement: After a hurricane in the mid-2000's sent most copies of an exclusive box set into the Atlantic Ocean, the band struck a relationship last year with Bandbox -- an LP-subscription service doing limited, colored pressings of modern classics and out-of-pr…

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Stephen Schoch On His Viral 2021 Regional Postgame Interview 1:27:12

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Former UVA closer Stephen Schoch joins the pod to discuss having one D1 offer out of high school, his experience in the transfer portal, his viral 2021 regional postgame interview, odd summer jobs, weird guys in bullpens and why the Cape Cod League is kind of like Gilmore Girls. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-far…

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#220: Comments On Current Drinking Water Issues

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This episode features a series of rapid-fire questions with Alan Roberson of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, delving into some of the most pressing issues facing the drinking water industry today. The conversation tackles hot topics such as regionalization, Consumer Confidence Reports, the Lead and Copper Rule, PFAS, point-o…

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#219: Stormwater Solutions For Southern Communities

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The South continues to experience rapid development and is now facing more intense rainfalls due to climate change. This makes stormwater management a more critical issue for the region. This episode delves into the challenges and solutions with Vinicius Taguchi, an Extension Associate at North Carolina State University. He highlights Wilson, North…

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Kate Darling on human-machine partnerships 35:37

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For our first episode of Working Smarter we’re talking to Kate Darling, a research scientist at MIT’s Media Lab and author of The New Breed: What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots. Darling has spent more than a decade studying human-robot interaction through a social, legal, and ethical lens. She’s interested in how peop…

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Mississippi By Nature: Houma Nation On The Edge

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This episode is part of a series Mississippi By Nature that explores how nature based solutions are helping the river and its communities. The Houma Nation has a deep-rooted history in southeastern Louisiana, where they have lived and thrived along the Mississippi River and its delta for centuries. Recently, they face escalating challenges as envir…

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Episode 196: Dave Holmes (MTV / Esquire) 1:08:09

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Esquire editor-at-large and former MTV VJ Dave Holmes discusses how his ADHD allowed him to embrace the chaos of live television, why hitting up a NYC vinyl listening bar with The Mandalorian didn't go exactly as planned, and his new podcast docuseries examining MTV's cultural impact. Subscribe to Who Killed the Video Star?: The Story of MTV wherev…

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