Best Brian Flock Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 455 - A Castaway Childhood: Growing Up with Disney Cruise Line 58:07

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Camden joins us this week to share what it was like to grow up with Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Her family started sailing DCL when she was a young girl - and Camden has now been able to experience sailing on Disney Cruise Line as teenager and adult. From the kids clubs to the 18-20 Society to having her first dinner in Palo, DCL has been a part of C…

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ep26 - Bart De Moor: subspace identification, linear & multilinear algebra, quantum information, ML 1:57:10

38m ago1:57:10

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Early education and PhD in control 10:35 - Non-negative linear algebra & modelling uncertainty principle 22:50 - Influence of Willems & the Frisch scheme 34:27 - Subspace identification & stochastic behavioural system theory 38:39 - Stanford experience with Golub & Kailath 53:30 - Return to Leuven: LS-SVMs, quantum inf…

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7/14/19 @ Alpine Valley w/ Chris Bojar 1:27:46

8h ago1:27:46

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. You know, everybody has their own standards for what constitutes a “special” Phish show: a killer setlist, monster jams, rarities, meeting up with old friends, making new friends, going to your hometown venue, and more. I mea…

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Ep. 454 - Live Bonus Show - Talking the Tauck: Adventures by Disney (ABD) v. Tauck Bridges 1:05:55

18m ago1:05:55

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We're joined on this week's live show by our show sponsor, Karen Shelton, owner of My Path Unwinding Travel. Karen is sharing her experience with Tauck, including a recent Tauck Bridges trip she took to Ireland. Karen is a seasoned traveler with Adventures by Disney (ABD) who has recently added Tauck into her travel portfolio. We wanted her to shar…

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Ep. 261: Planning for the next pastor 31:55

9h ago31:55

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Explore our online resources Contact us we’d love to serve you Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Explore locations of The Shepherd’s House Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (01:06) Setting the conversation and biblical understanding (08:54) Should a pastor stay in his congregation after he transitions from bei…

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Ep. 453 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Bingo: A Family's First Time Sailing the Disney Fantasy 1:02:55

1h ago1:02:55

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Rob joins us to share his family's experience sailing on the Disney Fantasy, one of our all time favorite Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships. Rob's family experienced some events pre-cruise that almost derailed their ability to take this cruise. He shares how Disney handled those events and what it meant for him and his family. Spoiler, they still had …

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Ep. 452 - Live Bonus Show - In the Room Where It Happened: Breaking Down Disney Cruise Line's D23 Announcements with Adventures and Mousecapades 1:09:59

1d ago1:09:59

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We had our live reactions, but now it's time to hear from some folks who were at D23 what they thought about the Disney Cruise Line announcements, and start to unpack what they mean for the future of DCL. We're joined by Nathan and Alicea from Adventures and Mousecapades who were at D23 this year. We're chatting through what they saw on the floor b…

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Ep. 451 - Nacho Libre: Matt and Scott Share Their Family's Cruise Aboard the Disney Fantasy - Wrestling Included 1:13:39

7h ago1:13:39

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Matt and Scott join us this week to share their family's experience sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy, on a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise. In additioin to chatting all about their onboard experience, we were especially interested in hearing about a new shore excursion they experienced in Cozumel - Mexicn Wrestling. By all accounts they (and thei…

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Coventry: 20 Years Later 44:07

7h ago44:07

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Send us a Text Message. Hey all, I'm testing out an idea for a late-summer episode about Coventry. For several reasons, I always figured that it would be impossible to do an Attendance Bias episode about Coventry because...well...who would be biased in thinking that Coventry was a great show because they were there?! BUT a listener emailed me with …

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Ep. 450 - Live Bonus Show - All Four One: Live Reactions to Disney Cruise Line's D23 Announcements 18:26

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We're reacting live to the Disney Cruise Line announcements at the D23 Horizons parks and experiences presentation along with our friends Wes (aka "The DCL Dude") and CT (aka "Tin Foil Mouse Ears"). DCL revealed new art for the Moana stage show coming to the Disney Treasure; a new stage production of Hercules coming to the Disney Destiny, and FOUR …

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6/22/00 @ AmSouth Amphitheater w/ Thom Epps 1:10:05

17d ago1:10:05

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s special guest is a returning champion: Thom Epps, who was a guest on attendance bias way back in the summer of 2020, when the podcast was just getting off the ground. Somehow, with the excitement on my part of hosting…

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Ep. 449 - Live Bonus Show - Popularity is Easy: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with Jason and Heidi from Popular Cruising 1:02:23

7d ago1:02:23

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Jason Leppert, from Popular Cruising, and his wife Heidi, a travel agent with Fairy Godmother Travel, join us this week to chat about all things Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Jason and Heidi are both prolific cruisers and cruise experts and big Disney and Disney Cruise Line fans. They shared their thoughs on the Diseny Destiny announcements from last w…

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Ep. 260: Walking with the Grieving 35:55

7d ago35:55

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Explore our online resources Contact us we’d love to serve you Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Explore locations of The Shepherd’s House Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:08) Biblical understanding (08:01) The pastor’s role in helping members grieve (16:40) Pastoral care for families during funeral plann…

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Ep. 448 - Live Bonus Show - It Looks Marvel-ous: Recapping All the Announcements from Days 2 and 3 of the Disney Destiny Reveal 48:19

11d ago48:19

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Chelsea from our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel, joins us as we recap all the announcements from days two and three of the Disney Destiny reveal. The Desting is Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) newest Wish-class ship, and will set sail November 2025, with bookings starting September 6, 2024 for Castaway Club members and the general public on Sept…

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Ep. 447 - Live Bonus Show - Tinfoil Mouse Ears: Recap of the First Day of Disney Destiny Announcements 1:03:36

13d ago1:03:36

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CT joins us on this special live edition of the show to discuss all the announcements out of Disney Cruise Line (DCL) today about their newest ship - the Disney Destiny. We're chatting about her home port at Port Everglades, the new Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King dining eperience, the Edna à la Mode sweet shop, coffee bar theming, and stateroo…

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Ep. 446 - Live Bonus Show - Good, Bad or Ugly: The Utopia of the Seas 1:04:33

22d ago1:04:33

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Leah recently disembarked from a preview cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's newest ship - the Utopia of the Seas, the latest in the Oasis-class of ships from RCCL. Come hear about Royal's new concept around a "weekend party at sea" and about their newest innovative dining venue "The Railway." Leah is sharing her experiences with the food, the entertai…

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Ep. 445 - 51 Days Left: Checking-in on the Ultimate World Cruise with Leslie and Jenny 56:31

18d ago56:31

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Jenny (DrJennyTravels) and Leslie (PointMySoulNorth) join us this week as we check-in on amidst the final leg of Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas. We're getting their top moments from Jenny's sailing around Africa and Leslie's amazing land adventures in Europe. We're covering favorite moments from their recent leg…

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10/31/95 @ The Rosemont Horizon w/ Jamie Boldt 1:32:55

20d ago1:32:55

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s special guest is Jamie Boldt, and boy, did he pick a winner to review today: 10/31/95 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois. Regular listeners of Attendance Bias will note that The Who was THE band for me as I made…

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Ep. 444 - Live Bonus Show - Our Destiny Awaits: New Destiny Teasers Released, a New Ship for Tokyo and D23 Announcements 1:06:46

21d ago1:06:46

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Chris from Dreams Unlimited Travel joins us this week on our live episode to chat through a boat-load of Disney Cruise Line news. First up, new teasers for the Disney Destiny have released and we speculate on what it might mean for the 3-day reveal event happening next week on July 30, July 31 and August 1. Next we're chatting about the recent anno…

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Ep. 443 - Lowering Expectations: Michelle's First Disney Cruise Line Sailing 1:13:52

24d ago1:13:52

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Michelle joins us this week to share her family's experience on their first every Disney Cruise Line cruise - a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy. Come here all about Michelle's first impressions of DCL from short excursions, to food, to shows and Castaway Cay. Michelle definitely encoutered some hiccups along the way, but…

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Flocking Outside CODA: A Miniseries About Goose From 3 Phish Lifers 1:31:09

27d ago1:31:09

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Send us a Text Message. Episode Playlist The Improbable, Unstoppable Rise of Goose, by Charlie Werzel for The Atlantic Welcome back, everyone! Today, Megan Glionna and Brian Brinkman of The Helping Friendly Podcast join Attendance Bias as we morph back into "Flocking Outside: A Miniseries About Goose From 3 Phish Lifers." About a year ago, the thre…

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Ep. 442 - Bonus - Adventures and Mousecapades: Chatting Disney Cruise Line with Nathan and Alicea 57:41

28d ago57:41

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Nathan and Alicea, from the Adventures and Mousecapades podcast, join us this week to share their experience and thoughts on Disney Cruise Line. Like us, Nathan and Alicea are Disney fanatics. They are platinum DCL cruisers and love sharing their Disney experiences across all of Disney's portfolio. Come listen as we talk about some of their tips, t…

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Ep. 259: Caring for seasonal visitors 36:33

30d ago36:33

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Discover articles written by pastors for pastors so that they might thrive Financially support the work of Practical Shepherding If you have a question or need encouragement contact us! Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (03:07) Biblical support for caring for seasonal visitors (05:57) Practical ways to welcome seasonal visitors (09:47) Wh…

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ep25 - Francesco Bullo: Geometric control, robotic networks, networked systems, mathematical sociology, contraction theory 2:08:45

1M ago2:08:45

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Outline 01:16 - Intro 02:28 - Early steps in Italy and California 13:00 - From Riemannian geometry … 17:01 - … to geometric control, robotics and locomotion 34:54 - Academic environment at Caltech 35:06 - From single robots to robotic networks 53:51 - Art gallery problem 1:01:37 - Networked and cyber-physical systems 1:21:47 - Contracting dynamics …

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Ep. 441 - What's Old is New Again: Returning to Disney Cruise Line After a 9-Year Hiatus 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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Beth joins us this week to share her family's experience returning to Disney Cruise Line (DCL) after a nine-year hiatus. Come hear what Beth thought of all the changes DCL has made over the past nine years, and what her family thought of their experience on the second-ever Disney cruise. Beth also shares some great tips and tricks for sailing with …

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4/6/94 @ The Concert Hall w/ Brian Blatt 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest, Brian Blatt, takes us back 30 years to April 6, 1994 at the Concert Hall in Toronto, Ontario. Phish had just started their spring tour promoting Hoist, but also showcasing their increasing ability to play anyth…

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Ep. 440 - Live Bonus Show - Rope Dropping Alaska: An Alaska Sailing on the Disney Wonder with Doug from Rope Drop on Deck 1:11:46

1M ago1:11:46

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Doug, co-host of both Rope Drop on Deck and Rope Drop Radio, joins us this week to share his family's recent experience sailing Disney Cruise Line (DCL) to Alaska on the Disney Wonder. We're focusing on some of the amazing things Doug and his family got up to on their various port adventures, including some booked with third-parties outside of Disn…

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Ep. 258: The Kingdom-minded Pastor with Joel Littlefield 26:17

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Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (02:00) Introducing Joel Littlefield (05:10) The unique challenges to ministry in Maine (08:00) Why the topic of Kingdom-minded pastor? (12:42) The ministry of Isaac Case (15:36) Th…

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Ep. 439 - A $7 Bill and Cannibal Forks: Sailing from Australia to Hawaii on Disney Cruise Line 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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Amy joins us this week to share her experience from her 15-night sailing from Sydney, Australia to Honolulu, Hawaii with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) aboard the Disney Wonder. Hear all about her amazing port stops in New Caledonia, Fiji, and American Samoa. Plus all the onboard fun with special guest appearances, an equator crossing and experiencing tr…

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7/4/00 @ Camden w/ Will Little 1:27:13

2M ago1:27:13

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. When I began this podcast, I didn’t know too much about the key shows of the end of 1.0. The years 1999 and 2000 weren’t exactly lost to me, but it was harder then than it is now to get the most recent recordings. And even if you…

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Ep. 438 - Live Bonus Show - Audio Mixology: Disney Cruise Line News, Margaritaville at Sea and Virgin Voyages 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Walter, from Where's Walter Travel, joins us on this week's live episode as we discuss all the news out of Disney Cruise Line (DCL) last week, Walter's recent experience on Margaritaville at Sea's newest ship - the Islander, and Walter also helps us allay my fears about our upcoming Virgin Voyages sailing. On the Disney Cruise Line news front we're…

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Ep. 257: Decisions around missions giving 36:02

2M ago36:02

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Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Find offerings provided to Women in Ministry Advancing the Church (ATC) Podcast Episode Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (02:07) Biblical framework for giving for gospel advancement (06:02) How Reformed Baptist Chu…

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Ep. 437 - Before a Live Studio Audience: The DCL Duo Inaugural Podcast Cruise 55:54

2M ago55:54

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We're coming to you this week from Animator's Palate with a live studio audience with the wrap-up of our Inaugural DCL Duo Podcast cruise - a 3-night Disney Cruise Line sailing to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point aboard the Disney Magic. We're sharing our thoughts on the group cruise experience, taking feedback on Lookout Cay from our audience, and …

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Ep. 436 - Live Bonus Show - Getting Beyond the Pier: A 5N DVC "First Wave" Sailing with Two Stops at Lookout Cay 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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We're sharing our experience from the 5-night Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member "First Wave" Disney Cruise Line (DCL) sailing aboard the Disney Magic with a stop at Castaway Cay and two stops at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Sam is sharing her first impressions of the island, and Brian is providing updates on what's changed between the preview s…

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Ep. 256: The pastor and counseling the flock 34:32

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Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (03:34) Biblical understanding of overseeing the flock in counseling them (08:14) Important aspects of shepherding/engaging in this way Stay in your lane with the ministry of the Wo…

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12/2/97 @ The Spectrum w/ Matt Hoffman 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest, Matt Hoffman, takes us back to an instant classic: December 2, 1997 at The Philadelphia Spectrum, the first night of a 2-night run that has since been released officially by Live Phish. The fall 1997 tour has been …

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Ep. 435 - Members Only: The Disney Vacation Club 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

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Chris is back to share his experience sailing the 2024 Disney Vacation Club (DVC)Disney Cruise Line member cruise - a 7-night Mediterranean cruise on the Disney Dream. Come here about Chris' experience in the many amazing ports including Barcelona, Livorno, Rome, Naples and Palermo. From amazing Pizza to incredible sights, Chris had some incredible…

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Ep. 434 - Bonus - This is a Big Deal: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Disney Cruise Line Itinerary Release 21:39

2M ago21:39

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Disney Cruise Line released a ton of itineraries - the most we've seen in quite sometime. DCL's itineraries now cover Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, going out through May 2026. We're chatting all about the new itineraries from the Bahamas to the Caribbean, Australia and beyond! Come hear what "Sleuthing Sam" found in this massive release of itineraries…

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ep24 - Brian Douglas: Boeing, Control Videos, Resourcium, Map of Control Theory, Cartoons, Mathworks 1:46:24

2M ago1:46:24

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Outline 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Boeing to Planetary Resources 08:57 - The origin of control videos 17:07 - About teaching style 20:52 - The (unnecessary?) math behind controls 26:54 - On interdisciplinarity 31:35 - How to build knowledge fast 48:32 - Resourcium 01:00:49 - The map of control theory 01:11:09 - IFAC Cartoons 01:15:35 - Fundamentals…

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Ep. 433 - Jack Jack!: Tips for Sailing with Little Kids on Disney Cruise Line 1:11:30

2M ago1:11:30

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Nick joins us to share his family's tips and tricks for sailing with little kids on Disney Cruise Line (DCL). From the nursery to the kids club, how can you best navigate taking your kis on DCL and what things can you do to set yourself up for a fun and successful family vacation? Nick's answering those questions and more on this week's episode. If…

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6/16/00 @ Zepp Osaka w/ Jordan Kahn 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s episode is about a Phish show, to be sure, but in the larger picture, it’s about an entire tour. Today’s guest, Jordan Kahn, chose to tell his story from June sixteenth, 2000, when Phish played Zepp Suminoe-ku, in Osa…

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Ep. 432 - In Defense of the New: Lookout Cay Preview First Impressions 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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Brian shares his first impressions of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point after his three-night preview sailing aboard the Disney Magic from Fort Lauderdale. Brian was an invited guest of Disney Cruise Line on this sailing, but remained committed to giving his balanced and thoughtful feedback on the island. Participating in the preview cruise afforded …

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Ep. 431 - Extra! Extra!: Speculating on the Future of Disney Cruise Line with Stephanie from DCL Magazine 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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Stephanie, the publisher behind the forthcoming DCL Magazine, joins us this week to talk about the magazine, her passion for Disney Cruise Line, her thoughts on some of DCL's new ships and destinations, and a little bit of speculation about what's next for the cruise line. All that and so much more on this week's show. If you are looking to book yo…

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Ep. 430 - Live Bonus Show - Who Takes the Tiara?: Disney Cruise Line v. Princess Cruise Line with the DCL Villain 1:12:02

2M ago1:12:02

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Josh is back to share his hot takes from a recent Princess cruise he took, as we discuss how his experience on a 7-night West coast sailing on the Discovery Princess compares to his experience on Disney Cruise Line. How did DCL stack-up? Come listen to find out. If you are looking to book your next Disney Cruise, then head over to My Path Unwinding…

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Ep. 255: Advancing the Church 32:54

3M ago32:54

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(01:46) Steve Bray of Mile One Mission (06:08) Matthew Spandler-Davison of 20schemes and Church in Hard Places (12:17) What is Advancing the Church (ATC)? (16:24) Are we adding more to this coalition? (23:11) Why ATC? (28:20) How you can support Advancing the ChurchBy Brian Croft, Steve Bray, and Matthew Spandler-Davison

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Ep. 429 - Does Royal Take the Crown?: Our 3-Night Sailing on Allure of the Seas 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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We're sharing our trip report from our recent 3-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas over the Memorial Day weekend. How did our experience compare to our sailing on the Oasis of the Seas? Will we keep sailing Royal Caribbean in the future? All that and more on our live show. Come check it out and get your questions answered live! I…

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The Phish Mapping Project w/Steven Gripp 55:58

3M ago55:58

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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest is Steven Gripp, the creator of the Phish Mapping Project. Steven is here today to tell about one of his favorite segments of Live Phish he’s ever witnessed: “46 Days>The Dogs>46 Days” from the Austin 360 Amphit…

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Ep. 428 - Bonus - The Mighty Mississippi: A Sailing Out of New Orleans Impacted by Bad Weather 51:30

3M ago51:30

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Andrea joins us this week to share her family's experience sailing on the Disney Magic out of New Orleans. Andrea's West Caribbean sailing was impacted by bad weather which altered the cruise itinerary. How did Disney Cruise Line (DCL) adjust course (literally) and what did Andrea think about sailing out of the Big Easy? We're covering the experien…

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Ep. 254: Pastors and Reading Books 41:16

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Why is it important for pastors to read books? What types of books do Brian and Jim recommend? Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.By Brian Croft and Jim Savastio

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Ep. 427 - Hey Howdy Hey: A First Time Cruiser and Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

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Michelle joins us to share her family's first experience cruising and their first time crossing on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) for a Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Dream! Come hear about the fabulous things Michelle and her family got up to on this uniquely themed cruise on DCL - from character meet and greets to fun performances, and so much more. Mi…

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