Best Arjan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 70 - Our Tern: Saving Hoboken’s Seabirds with Jeff Train 43:52

1h ago43:52

43:52

We talk with Mr. Train (Jeff Train), co-founder of "Our Tern", a project to help protect Hoboken, New Jersey's honorary bird, the Common Tern. Learn more here: https://www.ourtern.com/

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#128 Starry Nights and Soulless Office: Jim and Sander on Van Gogh, Corporate Dementors, and the Art of Mastery 58:43

3d ago58:43

58:43

"I don’t like the phrase 'meet people where they are.' If you only do that, it’s too easy for everyone to settle. Instead, I try to meet them a half-step ahead—and take them on a field trip to what’s possible." In this episode, Jim and Sander talk about the pursuit of mastery, how to inspire growth, and why being too comfortable can kill progress. …

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Episode 69 - The Love of Birds and Bird Conservation With Matt Miller 36:26

7d ago36:26

36:26

We talk with Matt Miller, director of science communications for the Nature Conservancy and editor of the Cool Green Science blog all about birds, bird conservation, and more!

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Episode 68 - All About Birding Ohio! 35:05

14d ago35:05

35:05

We talk to our friend Aiden, a young birder from Ohio about what it's like to bird there, the Biggest Week in American Birding, and more!

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Episode 67 - All About Ducks! 32:57

21d ago32:57

32:57

We talk all about the different ducks you can find in the United States, give an update on the orange Snowy Owl in Michigan, give an update on the warbler bracket, and more!

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#127 Rowing in the Same Direction: Strategic Agility with Co-Founder and CEO of Dragonboat Becky Flint 54:50

21d ago54:50

54:50

"We don't do the thinking for you—we surface signals out of the noise." In this episode of Mastering Agility, Sander and Jim sit down with Becky Flint, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragon Boat, to discuss the importance of strategic agility and value-driven product management. Becky shares her journey from working at PayPal to founding Dragon Boat, a prod…

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#126 Agile: Alive and Evolving with Arie van Bennekum 37:00

26d ago37:00

37:00

"When people say Agile is dead, most of them have never seen it really working." In this insightful episode, Sander sits down with Arie van Bennekum, one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto, to discuss the current state of Agile, common misconceptions, and the evolving nature of agile practices in modern organizations. Arie shares his thoughts…

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Episode 66 - Spring Migration, Orange Snowy Owls, Warbler Brackets and More! 27:44

30d ago27:44

27:44

We talk about spring migration, the orange Snowy Owl in Michigan and how it may have gotten that way, our America's Favorite Warbler Bracket, and more!

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#125 From Pivotitis to Product Perfection: Fighting Product Diseases with Radhika Dutt 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, the mind behind Radical Product Thinking. Radhika challenges the conventional wisdom of product development, explaining why big, vague visions, shallow strategies, and blind iteration often lead teams astray. She introduces us to the Radical Product Thinking framework, which helps teams av…

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Episode 65 - Talking with Author and Naturalist Stan Tekiela 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

We talk with author and naturalist Stan Tekiela about how he got into making field guys, the highs and lows of having a career involving wildlife, and more! This was filmed in 2022 so some of the new books he mentions are probably out now!

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Episode 64 - Breaking the Global Big Year Record! With Arjan Dwarshuis 53:14

1M ago53:14

53:14

We share an interview we did with Arjan Dwarshuis, who broke the Global Big Year Record in 2016 by observing 6,852 different species of birds in a single calendar year. We talk with Arjan about his amazing Big Year as well as his new book, "The (Big) Year That Flew By"!

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#124 Survival, Strength, and Saving Lives: Arjan Erkel on 607 Days in Captivity and Rescuing Girls from Exploitation 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

In this gripping episode, Sander and Jim sit down with Arjan Erkel, who shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage for 607 days in Dagestan. Arjan walks us through the terrifying moment of his abduction, the psychological battles he faced in captivity, and the resilience that helped him survive. He also discusses his remark…

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Episode 63 - East Coast Pelagics! 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

We talk about a recent pelagic trip that Derek did out of North Carolina, different experiences between east and west coast pelagic birding trips, and what makes them so cool and difficult.

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#123 Curiosity and Crust: What Sourdough Teaches About Agile with Tammy Gretz 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

In this episode, Jim sits down with Tammy Gretz, an Agile and Design Thinking coach based in Central Ohio. They dive deep into the nuances of coaching, the value of curiosity and partnership, and how these concepts relate to agile methodologies and design thinking. They also touch on topics like personal growth, learning through experimentation, an…

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Episode 62 - He Broke a Birding Record! With Ezekiel Dobson 56:46

2M ago56:46

56:46

We talk with the new Lower 48 Big Year record holder, Ezekiel Dobson about his year, his challenges, and his favorite moments!

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Episode 61 - Talking with Ivan Philipsen from "The Science of Birds" Podcast! 1:14:07

2M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

We talk with Ivan Philipsen from "The Science of Birds" podcast all about his background, his birding tours, and his podcast. You can learn more about the podcast here: https://www.scienceofbirds.com and support podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/scienceofbirds

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Episode 60 - Florida Big Years, Chasing Birds and More! With Noah Steinberg 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We talk with Florida birding enthusiast Noah Steinberg about what it takes to do a Florida Big Year, the excitement and disappointment of rare bird chases, and more!

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#122 Anchors, Bold Moves, and Flies on Urinals: The Subtle Power of Behavioral Science with Phill Agnew 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

💡 Description: In this thought-provoking episode of Mastering Agility, Jim and Marge sit down with Phil Agnew, host of the UK’s #1 marketing podcast, Nudge. Together, they explore the fascinating world of behavioral science, revealing how subtle nudges shape our decisions, from marketing campaigns to everyday life. Discover the psychology behind wh…

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Episode 59 - Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival Recap with Greg Miller 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

We talk about birding in Florida, the Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival, and more with famous birder Greg Miller!

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#121 Wise bees, optimized Learning and acceptable Discomfort: Mastering Agility Hosts and Ryan Brook Reflect on 2024 1:08:01

3M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

In this reflective and inspiring year-end episode of Mastering Agility, hosts Sander Dur and Jim Sammons are joined by "Solving For Value" co-author and "evil twin" Ryan Brook, along with editor extraordinaire Marge Scheuerer, for a conversation about leadership, agility, and the ever-elusive definition of success. From personal growth in 2024 to t…

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#120 From Critique to Connection: The Path to Growth and Connection through feedback with James De Mulder 1:13:41

3M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Description: In this episode, Sander and Jim dive deep into the art and science of feedback. Joined by James De Mulder, they explore the nuances of giving and receiving feedback, its role in personal and team growth, and the challenges that come with it. Learn how principles from Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can transform feedback into a powerful…

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Episode 58 - Breaking the Cook County, Illinois Big Year Record! With Tarik Shahzad 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

We talk with Tarik Shahzad who broke the Cook County, Illinois Big Year record in 2024 with 294 species. His record-breaking bird was an incredible Short-tailed Shearwater. Hear all about his Big Year and more!

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Episode 57 - Birding Fresno, California, Morro Bay Birding Festival and more! With Rick Grijalva 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

We talk with the President of Fresno Audubon, Rick Grijalva about birding in California, mostly around the Fresno area, the Morro Bay Birding Festival, being a bird guide, and more! Learn more about Fresno Audubon here: https://fresnoaudubon.org

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#119 Solving for Value with Ryan Brook and Sander Dur 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In this conversation, Jim talks to Sander, and Ryan about their book 'Solving for Value', exploring its motivations, tone, and the importance of authenticity and empathy in consultancy. They delve into the complexities of work relationships, the significance of critical thinking, and the shared struggles many face in their professional lives. The d…

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Episode 56 - Bird Photography, Social Media, and more! With Trav In the Bush 1:26:06

3M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

We talk with Travis Layton, known online as "Trav in the Bush", all about bird photography, Canada, being a social media influencer, and more! Get Trav's free photography guide here: travinthebush.com/badgerland Link to Trav's workshops: https://www.travinthebush.com/photography-workshops-2025

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Episode 55 - All About Birding Florida! - With Dee and David Simpson 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

We talk with Dee and David Simpson, who are a passionate birding duo known for their expertise in Florida birds and wildlife and guiding. Learn more about Dee and David: https://birdingwithdavidsimpson.com https://deefairbanks.com

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Episode 54 - Gray Hawks, South Texas and More! With Evan Farese 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

We talk with graduate student researcher and guide Evan Farese, who researches Gray Hawks in the Rio Grande Valley, all about his work, finding South Texas rarities, and more! You can book a tour with Evan here: https://tiffanykersten.blogspot.com/p/bird-guiding-rates-information.html

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Episode 53 - Birding Colombia, New US Field Guide! - With Miles McMullan 58:36

4M ago58:36

58:36

We talk with author, illustrator, and naturalist Miles McMullan, who is from Northern Ireland, but now lives in Colombia. We talk about his innovative books on neotropical wildlife, his new US field guide to the Birds of North America, which we helped collaborate on, and more! You can preorder the guide here! https://pelagicpublishing.com/products/…

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Episode 52 - All About the Sax-Zim Bog! With Sparky Stensaas 1:17:47

4M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

We talk with Minnesota author, naturalist, and photographer Sparky Stensaas about all things Sax-Zim Bog including the best time to go, top species to see, and more! Learn more about the Friends of Sax-Zim: https://saxzim.org Linkt To Spark's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/sparkystensaas

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Episode 51 - All About the Space Coast Birding Festival! 55:36

4M ago55:36

55:36

We talk with a crew from the Space Coast Birding Festival and learn all about what the highlights are, what bird species you can expect to see and more. The festival takes place yearly in Florida in January and this year will occur from January 22-26. You can learn more on their website: https://scbwa.net…

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Episode 50 - Beginner Birding and Birding New York! With Dave Bennett 54:06

5M ago54:06

54:06

We talk with our friend Dave who is a beginner birder, about the excitement of getting started, birding in western New York, the Biggest Week in American Birding festival, and more!

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#118 Agile Alchemy: Turning Refinement into Gold 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

"Refinement is about gathering enough information to get started, not pre-cooking the entire task." In this episode of Mastering Agility, Jim and Sander explore the concept of Refinement in agile teams, discussing its purpose in creating shared understanding, adding details, and aligning on goals. Refinement isn’t about perfect planning but ensurin…

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#117 - Beyond Frameworks: Ambition, AI, and Agility - Part 2 41:11

5M ago41:11

41:11

In this podcast episode, Jim and Sander discuss the final stages of Sander and Ryan Brooks's upcoming book, Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity. Sander shares his excitement around the book's December 1st release and the launch event. The book, originally focused on Scrum, evolved to address broader challenges around creating val…

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Episode 49 - Birding in the UK! With Stuart Winter 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

We talk with birder and writer Stuart Winter, who is a well-known figure in the birding and conservation community, primarily in the UK, all about what it's like to bird in the UK, differences between the UK and the U.S. and more!

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Episode 48 - Birding Costa Rica! With José Miguel Calvo Rivera 58:44

5M ago58:44

58:44

I talk with José Miguel Calvo Rivera from Costa Rican Nature, all about what you need to know before you visit Costa Rica, the top places to go, and some of the coolest species to see. We also talk about tours in the country, and some of the places we went and species we saw last time I visited. Learn more about José's tours here: https://badgerlan…

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#117 - Beyond Frameworks: Ambition, AI, and Agility - Part 1 26:51

5M ago26:51

26:51

In this podcast episode, Jim and Sander discuss the final stages of Sander and Ryan Brooks's upcoming book, Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity. Sander shares his excitement around the book's December 1st release and the launch event. The book, originally focused on Scrum, evolved to address broader challenges around creating val…

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Episode 47 - Making the Stokes Guide to Finches! - With Lillian Stokes and Matt Young 48:58

5M ago48:58

48:58

We talk with Lillian Stokes and Matt Young, who authored the new "Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada" about what it's like making a field guide, the new book, finches, and more! Link to the book (As Amazon Associates we do earn from qualifying purchases): https://amzn.to/48xcLKc

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Episode 46 - Birding Idaho, Oklahoma, Cryptids and more - With Mathew G. Radford 45:48

6M ago45:48

45:48

We talk with Oklahoma birder and host of the "Bird's Eye View" Podcast Mathew G. Radford about birding in Oklahoma, Idaho, cryptids, and more! Check out his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iSdFRrx8bXtRzQWTovwvy

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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 2 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…

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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 1 28:17

6M ago28:17

28:17

summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…

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#115 Hosts against Humanity: A tale of Scrum, Smurfs & big decisions - Part 2 38:52

6M ago38:52

38:52

This episode features an interview with the hosts of Mastering Agility who discuss their personal and professional journeys into Agile. Sander and Jim share how they transitioned into the Scrum Master role from various career paths. Both highlight the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and servant leadership in their Agile work. Jim i…

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Episode 45 - Birding in Canada, Boreal Birds, and more! - With Josh Dewitt 50:16

6M ago50:16

50:16

We talk with Canadian birder and guide Josh Dewitt about birding in Manitoba, as well as Churchill, the polar bear capital of the world, Canadian stereotypes, and more!

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#115 Hosts against Humanity: A tale of Scrum, Smurfs & big decisions - Part 1 33:38

6M ago33:38

33:38

This episode features an interview with the hosts of Mastering Agility who discuss their personal and professional journeys into Agile. Sander and Jim share how they transitioned into the Scrum Master role from various career paths. Both highlight the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and servant leadership in their Agile work. Jim i…

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Episode 44 - Spooky Birds, State Lists, Rhode Island, and more! 47:48

6M ago47:48

47:48

We talk about some spooky birds in anticipation of halloween, as well as the total species seen in a few states, what it would be like to do a Big Year in Rhode Island, and more! You can support us on Ko-fi here! https://ko-fi.com/badgerlandbirding

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01 - Amanda Perino - Executive Director of The Rails Foundation 49:13

6M ago49:13

49:13

Today we welcome Amanda Perino, the executive director at The Rails Foundation. We talk to Amanda about the foundation, her role and how she become the director. We talk about differences between working with developers and non-developers. We talk about the challenges of the foundation in reaching junior developers, creating better documentation an…

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Episode 43 - Buena Vista Grasslands, Prairie-chicken Conservation, and more! - With Rob Pendergast 53:45

6M ago53:45

53:45

We talk with Portage County, WI birder and eBird reviewer Rob Pendergast about Buena Vista Grasslands, Greater Prairie-chicken conservation, and more!

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#114 - Agile HR: From Managing to Empowering Employees with Riina Hellstrom - Part 2 38:03

6M ago38:03

38:03

Summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and his guest Riina Hellstrom explore the evolving role of HR in organizations, emphasizing the shift from traditional "resource management" to a more agile, empowering approach. They discuss the importance of adopting an agile mindset in HR practices, the impact of AI on the workforce, and the necessity for…

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#114 - Agile HR: From Managing to Empowering Employees with Riina Hellstrom - Part 1 30:32

6M ago30:32

30:32

Summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and his guest Riina Hellstrom explore the evolving role of HR in organizations, emphasizing the shift from traditional "resource management" to a more agile, empowering approach. They discuss the importance of adopting an agile mindset in HR practices, the impact of AI on the workforce, and the necessity for…

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#113 The end of the Goldrush? The Agile Crisis with Jurgen Appelo - Part 2 46:48

7M ago46:48

46:48

"The way we have been working for the last 20 years with standard frameworks and methodologies, we're going to leave behind." Summary In this conversation Sander Dur, Jim Sammons and their guest Jurgen Appelo explore the impact of the current crisis on the agile community and the need for adaptation and learning new skills. They discuss the concept…

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#113 The end of the Goldrush? The Agile Crisis with Jurgen Appelo - Part 1 36:23

7M ago36:23

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"The way we have been working for the last 20 years with standard frameworks and methodologies, we're going to leave behind." Summary In this conversation Sander Dur, Jim Sammons and their guest Jurgen Appelo explore the impact of the current crisis on the agile community and the need for adaptation and learning new skills. They discuss the concept…

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