Best Maneuver Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE LXXIX — THE PATTERSON CUT | AHSOKA (Interview with Kai Patterson) 53:15

6d ago53:15

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"What was the Jedi's favorite brand of squirt gun in the 90s? Ah-Supa-Soka." In this episode of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver, returning guest Kai Patterson joins Mike and Marc for an in-depth discussion about Kai’s fan re-edit of the Disney+ series AHSOKA. Kai spent nearly 10 months creating a more concise, 2.5-hour movie interpretation of the show, includi…

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Chapter 6 Episode 2: Cecil 'Gary' Rupp 54:57

6h ago54:57

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Send us a text Our very last guest on the podcast, Cecil 'Gary' Rupp, is an expert in leadership, business transformation, and Lean-Agile frameworks. With both executive management and management consulting experience, Gary brings a unique perspective to what our friends in Zebra Apps need to be doing to save their own future. Value stream mapping …

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Chapter 6 Episode 2: If We All Stand Together 27:15

2d ago27:15

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Send us a text Richard himself makes an appearance in the meeting, where a group of Zebra employees investigate scenarios for the company's survival. The tension builds as it becomes clear that Zebra Apps will not make it for much longer with its current setup. But then what? What do you think Marie should do? Join the conversation on our LinkedIn …

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Chapter 6 Episode 1: Sofie Henriksen 55:39

7d ago55:39

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Send us a text To kick off the final chapter of Marie's story, we are lucky to be accompanied by Sofie Henriksen, who is a leader within strategy in a digital innovation agency. Sofie brings her insightful perspectives to the table as we intersect how personalities, actions, and behaviors are understood and worked with in the context of Zebra Apps.…

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Chapter 6 Episode 1: The Second Coming 33:42

9d ago33:42

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Send us a text Marie and the engineers talk to an advisory board of parents and teachers to get feedback on ASLO, and share the concerning results with Natalie and the leadership team, who finally seem to listen. Natalie, who used to be a teacher herself, decides to take things into her own hands. The engineers start setting shared objectives for e…

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Chapter 5 Episode 3: Katja Schipperheijn 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

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Send us a text In the final commentary episode of chapter 5, we are happy to welcome Katja Schipperheijn, internationally awarded author, learning influencer, futurist and keynote speaker on learning, innovation and being human in a digital world. With years of experience from the EdTech company, Katja is the perfect match to guide Zebra Apps at th…

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Chapter 5 Episode 3: The Whole Product 37:28

2M ago37:28

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Send us a text In the final part of chapter 5, things start to get real when Marie learns from Willie that Natalie purchased spare parts from Russia for Zebra Apps' physical data center, and that she likely traveled there together with Frank and Andrea. She also learns that every time the engineers create new features for ASLO, they increase their …

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EPISODE LXXVIII — SDCC & D23 Expo 2024 News + THE SKELETON CREW (Trailer Breakdown) 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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"What if you could go anywhere you wanted in the whole galaxy? A real adventure." Join us for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast, where Mike and Marc are unpacking all the biggest STAR WARS news from SAN DIEGO COMIC CON & D23 EXPO 2024! This week, we're joined by two incredible guests: Justin Gyorfi (from RANT TO THE FUTURE) and Stan…

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Chapter 5 Episode 2: Paul Hargreaves 42:37

2M ago42:37

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Send us a text In this commentary episode, we are pleased to talk to Paul Hargreaves, CEO of Cotswold Fayre & Flourish and renowned author of the books Forces For Good and The Fourth Bottom Line about purpose-driven and compassionate leadership. We wish Zebra Apps had a CEO like Paul. And not just as Chief Executive Officer, but Chief Empowerment O…

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Chapter 5 Episode 2: Is it a Zebra? 32:24

2M ago32:24

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Send us a text Marie interviews the engineers to map out who work on the different aspects of ASLO. She learns that they belong to two teams, and uses an animal metaphor to convince Jenni to reorganize the engineering department to fix the quality issues, and to start funding the teams in a way that ensures continuous improvement. Marie meets up wi…

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Chapter 5 Episode 1: Michelle Leedy 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Send us a text In the first part of chapter 5, we have invited guest expert Michelle Leedy, who is an organization effectiveness, design and transformation business leader, passionate about creating value and positive impact through authentic leadership. Michelle brings more than 20 years experience in consulting and leadership roles across multipl…

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EPISODE LXXVII — So What Exactly is Canon in STAR WARS Now? (Discussion) 1:16:33

3M ago1:16:33

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"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Join Mike & Marc (with guests Adam Molloy & from "The Saga Continues," Paul Hermann) on this episode of The Holdo Maneuver as we take aim at the galaxy's biggest debate: Has Disney really broken STAR WARS canon? We debunk the grifters Star Wars Theories and set the record straight before yo…

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Chapter 5 Episode 1: Hooded Man-children 28:14

3M ago28:14

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Send us a text In this first section of chapter 5, the UX Designer Jason makes a comeback at Zebra Apps. A mysterious meeting is taking place with attendance by the full leadership team and a white-bearded man. And Marie's colleague and employee Erik once again urges her to use her informal power and influence to help the engineers fix their dysfun…

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EPISODE LXXVI — THE ACOLYTE | Season Finale - Episode 8: "The Acolyte" (Review & Recap) 1:24:57

3M ago1:24:57

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"My biggest regret is that I wasn’t able to save you both." Join hosts Marc and Mike for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast as they dive into the epic season one finale of THE ACOLYTE! Welcoming back guests Patrick Cotnoir (from The George Lucas Talk Show) & Stanford Clark (from Animation Fascination/Movies: Past and Present) to brea…

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EPISODE LXXV — THE ACOLYTE | Episode 7: "Choice" (Review & Recap) 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

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"Someday, those noble intentions you all have will destroy every Jedi in the galaxy." Join hosts Marc and Mike as they delve into the captivating world of THE ACOLYTE with special guests Ralph Apel (from Live Action Star Wars, Getting Lost) and Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions.) In this thrilling episode, they break down Season 1, Episode 7 titl…

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EPISODE LXXIV — PATRICK COTNOIR on 'I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story' and 'The George Lucas Talk Show' | Interview 58:43

4M ago58:43

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"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas changed movies forever..." Join hosts Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they chat with PATRICK COTNOIR, producer of the documentary I'M "GEORGE LUCAS": A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY and talent booker for THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW. Discover the journey of comedian Connor Ratliff, who spent five…

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EPISODE LXXIII — THE ACOLYTE | Episode 6: "Teach/Corrupt" (Review & Recap) 1:29:53

4M ago1:29:53

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“When you lose everything, that’s when you’re finally free.” Join us for a thrilling deep dive into the Star Wars universe as we explore THE ACOLYTE Episode 6, "Teach/Corrupt." In this episode of The Holdo Maneuver, we navigate the intense aftermath of Episode 5, "Night," with our special guests Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the popular TREK…

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EPISODE LXXII — THE ACOLYTE | Episode 5: "Night" (Review & Recap) 59:16

4M ago59:16

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"We're not defined by what we lose. We're defined by what we survive." The galaxy's mysteries deepen as we dive into Episode 5 of THE ACOLYTE! Following the intense cliffhanger in Episode 4, "Day," join Marc and Mike on THE HOLDO MANEUVER, along with the insightful Dakota from GEEKRITIQUE, for a live, comprehensive review of all the thrills and twi…

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EPISODE LXXI — THE ACOLYTE | Episode 4: "Day" (Review & Recap) 53:52

4M ago53:52

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"We're looking for a Wookiee. He's big and hairy. " Join Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they welcome Chris Plastic (of Shiny Plastic People) to delve into THE ACOLYTE, Episode 4, "Day." This episode brings exciting revelations and intense moments. Highlights: Kelnacca's Off-Screen Death: Analyzing the impact and potential for future flashba…

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EPISODE LXX — THE ACOLYTE | Episode 3: "Destiny" (Review & Recap) 1:11:46

5M ago1:11:46

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"This isn’t about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it." Join Mike and Marc for an exciting live podcast as they dive into the third episode of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE! This week, they're joined by special guests Trent Vactor (from the Vactor Verse) and LuchaJohnny (from Geek the F Out), bringing their unique insights and pas…

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EPISODE LXIX — THE BAD BATCH: Season 3, Part 2 | Ep 8 - 15 (Review and Discussion) 56:53

5M ago56:53

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" ... you've all fought enough. This? It's my fight. I'm ready." This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mike and Marc are excited to welcome back Stanford Clark (⁠Animation Fascination | Movies: Past & Present⁠) for more space A-Team shenanigans! Together, they'll dive into the action-packed events of ⁠THE BAD BATCH⁠'s final season, covering epis…

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EPISODE LXVIII — THE ACOLYTE | Series Premiere: "Lost / Found" & "Revenge / Justice" (Review & Recap) 1:16:03

5M ago1:16:03

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"In an age of light, a darkness rises." Marc and Mike head back to the era of THE HIGH REPUBLIC this week with returning guest Adam Molloy as they discuss the series premiere (episodes 1 & 2) of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE! Episode 1 | "Lost / Found" The Jedi pursue a suspect after a shocking crime. Episode 2 | "Revenge / Justice" An assassin strikes aga…

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EPISODE LXVII — STAR WARS on Disney+ | Phoenix Fan Fusion '24 (Live Podcast Recording) 59:00

5M ago59:00

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"This is where the fun begins..." Star Wars on Streaming: A Discussion of a Galaxy Far, Far Away on Disney+ | Phoenix Fan Fusion Step into the captivating universe of STAR WARS on Disney+ with a LIVE PODCAST RECORDING of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠! Filmed and recorded at ⁠Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024⁠, join us as we delve into the galaxy far, far away. From t…

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EPISODE LXVI — STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (Retrospective) 1:31:22

6M ago1:31:22

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“Why do I get the feeling you're going to be the death of me?” This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we hope you don't hate sand as Mike and Marc head Across the Stars with guest Allison Troy (of Retro Toy Princess.) After some aggressive negotiations, they perform a retrospective review of 2002's ATTACK OF THE CLONES! From Kamino to Dex's Din…

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EPISODE LXV — THE ACOLYTE, TALES OF THE EMPIRE, STAR WARS: OUTLAWS (Trailer Discussion) 47:16

6M ago47:16

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"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” Oops! All Trailers Edition | On ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠ this week Marc and Mike check out the most recent trailers for the Disney+ series THE ACOLYTE and TALES OF THE EMPIRE, as well as the upcoming video game STAR WARS: OUTLAWS! They react to the surprises shown and speculate on …

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EPISODE LXIV — THE BAD BATCH: Season 3, Part 1 | Ep 1 - 7 (Review and Discussion) 46:59

7M ago46:59

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"There is nothing of greater importance to the future of this Empire.” This week on ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠ Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Michael Lee (That's It LA) to discuss space A-Team shenanigans! Clone Force Holdo breakdown the events of the first half of THE BAD BATCH's final season, from episodes 1 through to 7.Also discussed…

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EPISODE LXIII — THE BAD BATCH | Season 3 Trailer & THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU | Announcement (Reaction & Discussion) 42:44

9M ago42:44

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"Omega has been waiting for us a long time.” This week on ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠ Marc and Mike discuss the latest news out of Lucasfilm! Starting with breaking down THE BAD BATCH season three (the final season) trailer and clip from the premiere. Followed up by speculating about what the premise of the next STAR WARS film, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU…

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EPISODE LXII — REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE (Review) 1:00:17

9M ago1:00:17

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"Do not celebrate this. There's no honor in this. This could easily be any of you lying here in the gutter of some forgotten world in the name of revenge. You would do well to remember that." Mike and Marc head to the Motherworld this week on ⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠ and are joined by returning guest Kenny Madison (of Trek Wars, LassoCast.) Come with u…

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EPISODE LXI — A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE | with KYLE NEWMAN and ADAM F. GOLDBERG (LIVE Interview) 1:15:33

11M ago1:15:33

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"If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it." - George Lucas This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER Marc and Mike are joined by Producer & NYT bestseller KYLE NEWMAN (Director of FANBOYS) and Executive Producer ADAM F. GOLDBERG (Writer of FANBOYS, Creator of THE GOLDBERGS) to discuss the new documentary -…

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EPISODE LX — LUKE SKYWALKER (Character Highlight) 55:19

11M ago55:19

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“You Think What? I’m Gonna Walk Out With A Laser Sword And Stare Down The Whole First Order?” This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we're not a little short for stormtroopers. Mike and Marc are joined by voice actor Adam Molloy! In this last round of our 2023 inaugural series: Characters We're Thankful For, we highlight (farmboy, Jedi Kn…

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Special Edition: Chapter 4 Debrief with David Billouz 59:16

11M ago59:16

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Send us a text In this special edition episode, we talk to IT Service Management specialist and value stream thinker David Billouz about the fourth chapter of Marie's journey in Zebra Apps. What do you think Marie should do? Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page Reach out to us: Anne Katrine & Ivanna…

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Chapter 4 Episode 3: Mary Lemmer 56:32

11M ago56:32

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Send us a text In the last commentary episode of chapter 4, we talk to Mary Lemmer, who is not only the founder of the company Improve, but also a keynote speaker, conference session facilitator, longtime entrepreneur, writer/author, and improv comedian. The story episode is full of attempts to solve the team communication and culture problems that…

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Chapter 4 Episode 3: Laurels & Pedigree 26:52

11M ago26:52

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Send us a text Marie and Mark are interviewing for the CFO position, and Marie learns from the employees in the Finance department that they are not wishing for a specialist manager, but a leader to represent them in the management team. Natalie suggests the VP of Sales, Jaque, which disappoints Mark. Jason returns to Zebra Apps, and Paul bakes cin…

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Chapter 4 Episode 2: Laurence Paquette 50:09

12M ago50:09

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Send us a text In the second part of chapter 4, we are lucky to get hands-on advice from queer millennial expat leader Laurence Paquette who works as Vice President of Marketing for the large renewable energy company Vestas. The story episode is full of drama, and the conflict avoidance reaches a new high when Zebra Apps' management fails at settin…

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Chapter 4 Episode 2: Mutiny 33:45

12M ago33:45

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Send us a text Marie gets closer to Jenni and starts to understand the pressure she is facing from Natalie. Shaine accepts a pay cut to make up for the salary disparity, but it is too late to avoid mass mutiny. After a dramatic incident in the office, Marie is sent home on sick leave. During her time off, Marie is approached by the previous employe…

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EPISODE LIX — LEIA ORGANA (Character Highlight) 1:04:53

12M ago1:04:53

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"Someone has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, flyboy." Join us in the sass factory this week on ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest & voice actor Bonnie Marie Williams⁠ (of The Richmond Way.⁠) In the first of our series: Characters We're Thankful For, we highlight (Princess, General, Rebel, Siste…

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Chapter 4 Episode 1: Joe Auslander 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

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Send us a text In the first commentary episode of chapter 4, we are lucky to have "post transformation dude" Joe Auslander in the studio to share his great perspectives from his work which he describes as 'physical therapy of the delivery world and organizational transformation'. We talk about how to avoid getting lost in trying to fix 'people prob…

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Chapter 4 Episode 1: Skeletons and Some Corpses 36:14

1y ago36:14

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Send us a text Mark, Marie and Paul spend a full day offsite to share and celebrate failures, with the purpose of starting to solve their department’s dysfunctions. Marie and Paul learn that Mark has been fighting Natalie to focus on culture since he started in Zebra Apps. Mark also admits that he has not been doing his job as a leader and investin…

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EPISODE LVIII — SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (Retrospective) 1:07:29

1y ago1:07:29

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"I Don’t Like It. I Don’t Agree With It. But I Accept It." Come with us as we hop into the Millennium Falcon and head to Corellia this week on ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Ralph D. Apel (of Live Action Star Wars, Getting LOST) to let you know why Ron Howard's SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY should be one of y…

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EPISODE LVII — AHSOKA (Season Finale | "Part 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord" - Review and Recap) 1:29:41

1y ago1:29:41

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"Perhaps this is where a ronin such as you belongs. Today, victory is mine. Long Live the Empire." This week on ⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mike was taken over by Nightsister Magick! So in lieu of that Marc is joined by returning guests from TREK WARS, Aspen Webster⁠ & Kenny Madison, as well as Andrea D.W. from COACH BEARD'S BOOK CLUB! United th…

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EPISODE LVI — AHSOKA ("Part 7: Dreams and Madness" - Review and Recap) 1:05:30

1y ago1:05:30

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"Impatience for victory guarantees defeat." This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Force is our ally as Marc and Mike forego a lightsaber. Our band of Rebels joining us are returning guest Stanford Clark (of Movies: Past and Present, Animation Fascination) and first-time guest Germain Lussier (Senior Reporter, Gizmodo | io9.) So come with us…

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EPISODE LV — AHSOKA ("Part 6: Far, Far Away" - Review and Recap) 1:30:26

1y ago1:30:26

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"What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose us." As ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ heads to Peridea in this episode recorded LIVE, Mike and Marc finish their audiobook for "The History of the Galaxy: Part 1." Joining the show this week are first-time guests SilverKayyy and LuchaJohnny (of Geek the F***…

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EPISODE LIV — AHSOKA ("Part 5: Shadow Warrior" - Review and Recap) 1:24:53

1y ago1:24:53

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"One is never too old to learn, Snips." In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recorded LIVE in The World Between Worlds, Marc and Mike complete their training with Anakin Skywalker. They are joined this week by returning guests Andrea D.W. (of Coach Beard's Book Club)⁠⁠ and Adam Daniel⁠ (of Issue 1 Productions) to discuss the fifth ep…

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Chapter 3 Episode 3: Vivek Menon 48:25

1y ago48:25

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Send us a text In the last commentary episode of chapter 3, we talk to global business leader Vivek Menon about the challenges Marie faces as this chapter comes to an end. Based on many years of leadership experience, Vivek shares his thoughts on the topics of the episode, which all revolve around organizational dysfunction. We talk about equal pay…

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Chapter 3 Episode 3: It's Either You or Me 39:35

1y ago39:35

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Send us a text The identity of the corporate rebel is revealed. Will he get away with it? Marie aggressively confronts Paul about the salary disparities in the engineering department. Later, she learns from Mark that Paul is under a lot of pressure because of a legal dispute with the ex-CFO Frank. Marie and her team facilitates a townhall meeting w…

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Chapter 3 Episode 2: Marc-Peter Pijper 37:05

1y ago37:05

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Send us a text Is purpose your boss? In the second commentary episode of chapter 3, we have an interesting talk with Marc-Peter Pijper about holocracy, purpose, how to succeed and learn together as a team, equal pay for equal work, motivation, and not least the many metaphors of Marie's story. Is the pile of junk in the basement a metaphor for all …

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Chapter 3 Episode 2: Sweet Loyalty 31:07

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Send us a text Going to get the cinnamon buns from the pile of junk in the basement, Marie finds a hidden sugar stash and meets the datacenter technician Willie. During lunch hour in the canteen that day, a dramatic happening occurs, involving sugar and a banner falling from the stairwell. Marie and Erik learn from Shaine, who was recently headhunt…

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EPISODE LIII — AHSOKA ("Part 4: Fallen Jedi" - Review and Recap) 1:24:29

1y ago1:24:29

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"Faith? I lost that a long time ago." For this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mike and Marc head out on The Ghost with Hera and Jacen Syndulla! Joined in their discussion this week by returning guests ⁠Ted Sowards⁠ and Stanford Clark (Movies: Past and Present,) they break down the next episode of the Disney+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠⁠ series - "Part…

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Chapter 3 Episode 1: Dr. Cherry Vu & Rob England 52:30

1y ago52:30

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Send us a text In this first commentary episode of chapter 3, we are delighted to talk to Rob England and Dr. Cherry Vu, partners in life and in their company Teal Unicorn. Together as a team, they transform organizations to New Ways of Working and Managing by being 'midwifes to the solution' for their customers (listen to the episode to find out w…

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Chapter 3 Episode 1: Sugar 25:15

1y ago25:15

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Send us a text In this first episode of chapter 3, all the sugar packets mysteriously disappear from the tables in the canteen. Sheila feels bad about her experience with Frank, and Marie and her team members get together for a structured exercise to cope with failure, each sharing a mistake and celebrating the learnings. Will this exercise help Sh…

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