Best Aaron And Zak Podcasts (2024)

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#162 Dan Jacobs (Atreyu) 1:07:51

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Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Dan Jacobs, guitarist for the band Atreyu. Dan came on the podcast to discuss the 20th anniversary and making of the bands 2nd album "The Curse". We also discussed how the band writes, Dan's Kiesel guitars and so much more! Subscribe to the YouTube Support the podcast / merch! Patreon…

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#161 March 2004 Pt.2 1:25:11

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In this installment of Heavy Metal History I discuss the rest of March of 2004 and the records released. All That Remains – This Darkened Heart Mar 23rd After Forever – Invisible Circles Mar 25thAnvil – Back to Basics Mar 29th In Flames – Soundtrack to Your Escape Mar 29thMetalium – As One – Chapter Four Mar 29th U.D.O. – Thunderball Mar 29thMayhem…

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S4E13 Recruiting the Next Generation of Hanford Workers - 07/08/2024 - John Eschenberg, President/CEO, Central Plateau Cleanup Company 43:41

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Our guest on this week’s episode is John Eschenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Plateau Cleanup Company in Hanford Washington. An Amentum-led partnership with Fluor and Atkins, CPCCO is responsible for managing site operations, facility deactivation, decommissioning, decontamination and demolition, waste-site remediation, and …

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Episode 10: Munford Fire Department: Chief Jeremy Reeves 15:26

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In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we have an insightful conversation with Chief Jeremy Reeves of the Munford Fire Department in Tennessee. Chief Reeves discusses the department's new Enforcer™ Pumper, emphasizing the importance of having consistent equipment as the department grows. He shares details about the department, including growth in…

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#160 Katon De Pena (Hirax) 1:24:10

13d ago1:24:10

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Welcome to this weeks installment of Heavy Metal history. My guest was Katon De Pena vocalist of long running thrash metal band Hirax. @HIRAXmetal Katon came on to discuss not only new material the band is working, an EP called "Faster than Death" on but an album that is celebrating a 20 year anniversary with "The New Age of Terror" Katon also take…

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Dragon Age: Homogenizing Video Games 1:04:35

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Among the bombastic trailers showcased in the Xbox showcase at Not E3™ — er, I mean Summer Game Fest™ — was one particular reveal that some fans have been waiting for for the better part of a decade: Dragon Age: The Veilguard. And boy oh boy, was it ever a bewildering first look. This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss their impressions of the…

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Episode 9: Firefighter Training with Jared Rhode 26:13

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Welcome back to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch! In this episode, we sit down with Jared Rhode, Dickinson Fire Department's Training Captain and North Dakota’s Firefighter Association Instructor of the Year. Captain Rhode discusses his role, the evolution of firefighter training programs and initiatives aimed at youth engagement in firefigh…

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S4E12 The 2024 DOE Interns Have Arrived! --06/24/2024-- Maurice Thompson, Susan Sparks, Shannon Potter and Samina Mondal 1:05:54

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This is the time of year when hundreds of interns descend on DOE sites around the country. They are eager and enthusiastic, ready to soak up new information gleaned from being out of the classroom and on the job. They are a critical part of the essential pipeline that will ensure the Department of Energy's Environmental Management program will have…

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#159 Twitch (Hubris Cannon) 1:47:58

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Welcome to this weeks episode. My guest for this week is Twitch, the man behind the Death/Grind band Hubris Cannon. A project that he is the sole writer and performer of except when playing live shows. I found out about Hubris Cannon thanks to a magic the gathering player Ben Wheeler. We talk about the political messages of the album enshrouded in …

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IGN: Corporate Consolidation's Impact on Games Media 54:25

1M ago54:25

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Hello, everybody, and welcome to the latest episode of Consolidation Watch - a show where we puff out our proverbial chests and celebrate all of the excellent acquisitions that mega-corporations have completed recently! This week, we've got a doozy for ya' from the world of games media, where IGN successfully ate up the Gamer Network, home of mains…

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#158 Aaron Wamack & Blake Connally (ex-Meandhimcallitus) 1:41:29

1M ago1:41:29

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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. My guests were Blake Connally (Guitar) and Aaron Wamack (Drums) formerly of the band Meandhimcallitus. Blake and Aaron came on the podcast to discuss the 20 year anniversary of their first album (C:) Drive of Love Stories. We also briefly discussed Blake's other music projects such as Dead in the Dirt a…

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Episode 8: Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo 28:54

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Pierce™ Dispatch Episode No.8 – Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo On this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, we discuss Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo. Bellmawr Fire Department is taking delivery of an Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper and an Enforcer 75’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder…

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S4E11 Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center Celebrates 20 Years - 06/03/2024 - Melody Bell, Deputy Director, Aaron Deckard, Procurement Director 47:46

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DOE’s Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Called the “Swiss army knife of Environmental Management”, the EMCBC is a multi-faceted organization, serving as the centralized hub for procurement, financial management, and technical support for DOE’s environmental management progr…

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#157 Bryan, Andy and Mitch (Thou) 1:21:46

1M ago1:21:46

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This weeks episode of the podcast is an interview with Bryan Funck (Vocalist), Andy Gibbs (Guitarist) and Mitch Wells (Bassist) of the band Thou. We discussed the bands new album "Umbilical" which is available now wherever you listen to music as well as directly from the band. After discussing the album we also got into a pretty deep discussion abo…

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Josh Bowlby Interview: UI/UX Design & Community Building 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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This week, Zak and Aaron chat with Josh Bowlby, a UI/UX designer (user interface and user experience, for the neophytes out there) who has experience at companies like Virtuix and Wayfinder developer Airship Syndicate, among others. Not only was he kind enough to speak on some of his experiences in that space, but also his active role in the Austin…

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#156 March 2004 Pt.1 55:37

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This weeks episode is the history of March of 2004. The records I discuss and breakdown in this episode are the following: 100 Demons - "Self Titled" Mar 8thDismember - "Where Ironcrosses Grow" Mar 8thRaunchy – "Confusion Bay" Mar 9th Decapitated – "The Negation" Mar 9th Edguy – "Hellfire Club" Mar 15th 36 Crazyfists – "A Snow Capped Romance" Mar 1…

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Episode 7: Apparatus Testing with Scott Mumford 15:10

2M ago15:10

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Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, where we discuss the topic of apparatus testing with Scott Mumford, Pierce’s Production Manager who has 23 years of fire apparatus manufacturing experience. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge and expertise on fire apparatus testing. We discuss the benefits,…

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S4E10 Depleted UF6: A By-Product for Industry - 05/20/24 - Zak LaFontaine, DOE Program Director, Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride Conversion Program 26:21

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The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is more than tearing down aging, contaminated buildings. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, we’ll take a look at another dimension of cleanup--the conversion of depleted uranium hexafluoride—or UF6--at Paducah, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio. A by-product of the conver…

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Bonus Episode: FDIC International 2024 Attendees 9:08

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We have something special in store for Pierce™ Dispatch listeners this week… a bonus episode! We sat down with attendees at FDIC International 2024. Tune in to hear voices of the fire industry from all over the country on their experience at the show. Date Aired: 05/17/2024 Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Pierce Booth Attendees Guests: Alie Reetz is a…

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#155 February 2004 Pt.2 1:17:04

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Here's part two of the February 2004 episode. Albums covered are: Hypocrisy – The Arrival Feb 16th Vintersorg – The Focusing Blur Feb 16th Deicide – Scars of the Crucifix Feb 23rd My Dying Bride – Songs of Darkness, Words of Light Feb 23rd Primal Fear – Devil's Ground Feb 23rd Scars of Tomorrow - Rope Tied to the Trigger Feb 23rd Anata - Under a St…

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Episode 6: Preparation for Pierce Visits with Jason Blank 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Welcome back to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch. In this episode, we sat down with Jason Blank, Pierce Fleet Requirements Manager. We discuss valuable insights on how customers can make the most out of their visits to Pierce and learn expert tips on achieving success in their apparatus build process. Date Aired: 05/10/2024 Featuring: Host D…

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S4E9 K-25 Reunion: Recalling Nuclear History - 05-06-24 - Dr. Harold Conner Jr. and Pam Toon 56:43

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On April 27, 2024, more than 650 former workers at the historic K-25 gaseous diffusion plant in Oak Ridge, TN, came together for their first-ever reunion. As Daniel Dassow wrote in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, it was the first time many had driven their private cars into the complex, the first time they weren’t required to show a badge and perhaps …

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Fallout: A New Era of Multimedia Franchises? 56:17

3M ago56:17

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War. War never changes... but the media landscape sure does. With Amazon's new Fallout show dominating headlines and streaming charts alike, Zak and Aaron returned to the vault this week to dust off an old favorite topic: video game adaptations. This time, the question at hand isn't the program's quality (spoilers: it's pretty good), but rather wha…

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Episode 5: FDIC International 2024: Pierce Platform Experts 25:01

3M ago25:01

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Whether you followed along on Pierce’s social media, or saw Pierce’s booth first-hand in Indianapolis, tune into this FDIC International recap of what was in the Pierce booth this year! In this episode, we sat down with our Pierce platform experts on the show floor to discuss the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies…

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S4E8 Meet DOE's Top Project Director - 4/22/24 - Jud Lilly, DOE Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office 55:14

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Thousands of workers show up each day to advance the environmental cleanup mission at DOE sites around the country. They are talented and dedicated but for the most part their work goes unheralded without awards or accolades. In this week’s Gone Fission Nuclear Report host Michael Butler talks with a DOE official who has been singled out by the Sec…

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#154 Zak Vargas (Elysia) 1:42:33

3M ago1:42:33

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History. My guest is Zak Vargas from the now defunct band Elysia. Zak came on the podcat to talk the 18 year history of the bands debut album "Masochist" which is currently getting a remaster\reissue treatment on May the 10th. Zak took me through the entire history of the record track by track discussing…

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#153 February 2004 Part 1 1:12:35

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History. This episode is split into 2 parts as there was just SO much information about all these records and bands. Over the two episodes these are the bands and records discussed that are celebrating a 20 year anniversary in 2004! Exodus – Tempo of the Damned Feb 2nd Glass Casket - We Are Gathered Here…

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Epic vs. Apple Lawsuit: The Fate of Platform Monopolization 58:36

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Ahh, Apple. Creators of the smartphone, pioneers of industry, the gold standard for excellence, the last bastion of inspiration in a world that's gone dull, and... an illegal monopoly? That's what a recent set of lawsuits allege - and they're gaining traction. Between an all-out assault from Epic Games' Tim Sweeney and an 88-page treatise on illega…

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Episode 4: Fleet Standardization and Purchasing with Mike Feduniw 20:27

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Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce. We delve into fleet standardization and purchasing with Mike Feduniw, Fire Captain at the Red Deer County Fire Department and Sales Manager at Commercial Emergency Equipment in Canada. Mike shares insights on standardizing fire apparatus fleets, covering benefits, strategies, and…

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S4E7 National Laboratories Speed Hanford Cleanup - 04/08/24 - Connie Herman, SRNL, Delmar Noyes, DOE-Hanford 30:46

3M ago30:46

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The Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories conduct research and development on some of the world’s most vexing challenges—from climate change to the origins of the universe. Most recently, six labs have turned their attention to speeding cleanup of underground tank waste at DOE’s Hanford site in Washington State. The labs are using $27 mil…

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Dragon's Dogma 2: Does Review Bombing Work? 58:07

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Rejoice, RPG fans, for Dragon's Dogma 2 is finally here! The reviews are in, and the consensus is... well, complicated as hell. While critics are stoked overall, fans seem to have some grievances — and they're quite happy to share them. This brings Zak and Aaron to the ever-relevant topic of review bombing, or the practice of leaving droves of nega…

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#152 Pete Lloyd & Mike Goncalves (Replicant) 52:26

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History. My guest were Pete Lloyd and Mike Goncalves of the New Jersey based band Replicant. Pete and Mike came onto the podcast to talk about their crushing new album "Infinite Mortality" which will release soon on @TranscendingObscurity records. Replicant Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/replicantnj…

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Episode 3: Pumper Overview with Aaron Zak 34:02

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Welcome to the third episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce. In this episode, we interview Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak. We compare different pumper designs, what approaches are taken to order a pumper and discuss stand-out designs. Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Special…

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#151 January 2004 48:29

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History, where, yes, we are FINALLY getting to the history episodes. The year I've chosen to cover is 2004 and all the insanely incredible albums celebrating a 20 year anniversary. The albums and bands covered on this episode are: Drawn and Quartered - Return of the Black Death Released Jan 1st WarCry – …

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S4E6 Cleanup and the Nuclear Renaissance - 03/25/24 - Ashley Saunders, UCOR, Dr. Wes Hines, Head, UT Nuclear Energy Department, Jim Little, Board Member, E-4 Carolinas 1:01:50

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The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is boosting a resurgence in the growth of nuclear energy. Cleaning up formerly contaminated land has created a new home for advanced reactor concepts that have become the centerpiece of the nuclear renaissance. In this week’s episode, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report examines how environmental…

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Suicide Squad: The Desperate State of AAA Games 58:00

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When you think of AAA games, does your mind fill with excitement imagining what spectacular worlds dedicated artists have crafted for you with the benefit of near-limitless resources? Or do you imagine boardrooms filled with disinterested people demanding endless compromises in pursuit of maximum profit? This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to politel…

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Episode 2: Ascendant® Tower Overview: Inwood Fire Department 16:53

4M ago16:53

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Welcome to the second episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we invite our first guest from the Inwood Fire Department in Inwood, New York, Chief Josiyah Green. We discuss their first Pierce delivery, an Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty …

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S4E5 Celebrating WIPP's 25th Anniversary - 03/11/24 -- Mark Bollinger, Tammy Hobbes, Brandon Jones 42:39

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This month, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Located in Southeast New Mexico about 26 miles east of Carlsbad, WIPP was constructed for disposal of defense-generated transuranic--or TRU-- waste. WIPP is the nation’s only repository for the permanent disposal of TRU waste. In this week’s episode, Host Mic…

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#150 Drew Slavik (See You Next Tuesday) 1:11:31

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Welcome to the 150th episode! This weeks guest is a part two from last weeks episode with the rest of the members of See You Next Tuesday, Drew Slavik the guitarist wasnt able to make the first episode so we set up a time to have him on and continue the discussion about how everything from the past year came to fruition with "Distractions" and how …

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Adam Powell Interview: Union Organizing and the Games Industry 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

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At this point, trying to find a new or clever way to say that the games industry is in turmoil is a profound exercise in futility. There is no one way to "fix" the problems that seem to follow developers from studio to studio, but there's one pretty clear step in the right direction: unions. This week, Zak and Aaron sit down with former union organ…

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#149 Fox, Rick and Jimmy ( See You Next Tuesday) 1:10:21

4M ago1:10:21

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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. This week I had 3 out of the 4 members of the band See You Next Tuesday ( @cunexttuesdaygrind ) , long time listeners will know that Chris Fox the vocalist came on in the early days of the podcast to talk about "Parasite" celebrating a 10 year anniversary. Drew was also supposed to be on this episode, b…

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Episode 1: What's Trending in Apparatus Design? 29:24

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we deep-dive into the evolving landscape of fire apparatus for the year 2024, bringing insights straight from the industry's frontline. Cohosts: Alie Reetz and Dan Meyer K…

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Pierce™ Dispatch Trailer 1:10

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Introducing Pierce™ Dispatch! From fire apparatus, tools, and technology to firetruck equipment, trends and processes. Pierce™ Dispatch offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed on the front lines of firefighting. Hosted by Pierce Manufacturing representatives and featuring fire apparatus and equipment experts and fire service profess…

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S4E4 Black History Month: Scarboro 85 - Desegregating Oak Ridge Schools - 02/26/24 - Ray Smith, Oak Ridge Historian 42:51

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As we near the end of Black History Month, in this week’s podcast host Michael Butler features the story of the Scarboro 85. In August 1955, 85 young African American students entered all-white classrooms in the Oak Ridge High School and the Robertsville Junior High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This desegregation stands as an important milestone…

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#148 Jeremy, Justin and Kyle (Sunmancer) 1:42:23

5M ago1:42:23

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Welcome to this weeks episode of Heavy Metal History. My guests were Jeremy Harlan and the brothers Justin and Kyle Mazlik of the band @sunmancer they all came on the podcast after we met through mutual friends at a show back in October of 2023! We all hit it off and they were integral in me bringing the podcast back from hiatus. They all came on t…

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Palworld: Imitation, Inspiration, and Poké-Plagiarism 1:00:56

5M ago1:00:56

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If you've spent any time on the internet as of late, odds are you've stumbled across something about a new game called Palworld - otherwise known as "Pokémon with guns." Hell, with north of 19 million downloads and record-breaking player counts on Steam, it's easily set to be one of the biggest games of the year. But what is it, really? This week, …

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S4E3 The Birth of the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus - 02/12/24 - Former Congressmen Doc Hastings (WA) and Zach Wamp (TN) 45:53

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Consistent, reliable Congressional funding is an essential element of success in the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast, host Michael Butler interviews two former members of Congress who were instrumental in creation of the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus in the mid-1990s. …

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#147 Taylor Danley (Sacrificer) 1:02:27

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WELCOME BACK! The podcast is officially back from hiatus! My first guest back is guitarist Taylor Danley from the death metal band Sacrificer. Taylor is the guitar player in the band and it also includes past guest Jamie Hanks from I Declare War. Taylor came on to talk about Sacrificer (who just put out an EP) as well as his guitar playing and what…

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Heavy Metal History 2024 2:34

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In this brief trailer for the podcast I quickly give the rundown for new people what the podcast is and for old listeners where the podcast is going! Thanks for listening.By Heavy Metal History

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Chasing Pre-Orders: Early Access Monetization Madness 54:13

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Hello, everybody, and welcome to season three of Some Patches Required! Our intrepid hosts have been away for a while, but the games industry certainly didn't take a break with them, as mass layoffs, leaks, hacks, studio closures, and more dominated the headlines. This week, Zak and Aaron tackle the messy topics of true early access and the recent …

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