Best Chad Schmidt Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting Perfectionism 31:19

1h ago31:19

31:19

This time we begin by talking about our thoughts on state fairs (and some unexpected tension over the Goo Goo Dolls). Then we dive into how to combat the temptation towards perfectionism in prayer and formation.

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The State of 5G: Insights & Opportunities with Raghav Sahgal of Nokia 22:42

3d ago22:42

22:42

In today's episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles is joined by Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. Raghav shares his journey from software developer in India to global business leader, highlighting his focus on translating technology into real-world impact. Raghav dives into the current state of 5G, now deployed by o…

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The Bull Case for Industrial Commodities, AI, and More, With Tony Greer 34:25

6d ago34:25

34:25

Tony Greer of TG Macro joins the podcast to discuss his bullish view on industrial commodities, especially oil, AI, the upcoming presidential election, and more. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and was made available to premium subscribers the next day. More information on premium subscriptions is available on our Substack. …

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Guests: Linda Schmidt and Tracy Winslow 33:25

7d ago33:25

33:25

We finally convinced Linda Schmidt and Tracy Winslow to join us, and we had a blast. Linda and Tracy have served for years with the priests and seminarians through their jobs at the parish level and the diocesan chancery. Plus, both have sons who spent time in the seminary. From all of this experience, they have a unique perspective and wisdom...as…

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Finding Contrarian Investors Among US Presidents Past and Present 49:28

10d ago49:28

49:28

Hear podcast episodes without ads and before regular listeners by subscribing to our premium offering. Megan Gorman joins the podcast to discuss her book 'All the Presidents' Money; How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money,' in an effort to locate the contrarian investors. There are several, led by Gerald Ford. The guest also discusses…

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Guest: Fr. Matt Siegman 32:28

12d ago32:28

32:28

In this episode we have a great time chatting with Fr. Matt Siegman about his love for Italian food as well as his Squidward-like persona. Finally, he shares how he was called away from a job at Learjet to his life as a priest.

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Guest: Fr. Dwight Birket 32:07

22d ago32:07

32:07

We are joined by Fr. Dwight Birket to discuss his time in seminary and priesthood, including the experience of serving in the missions in Venezuela. It is a blessing to hear him share what helped him persevere faithfully through over 50 years of priesthood when many of his classmates left.

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Business Growth and Exit Strategies in Telecom with Seth Buechley of Cathedral Consulting 36:33

24d ago36:33

36:33

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Seth Buechley, owner of Cathedral Consulting. Seth shares his journey in telecom, which began in the late 1980s when his father built cell sites, and later evolved into owning spectrum and focusing on public safety communications in buildings. He co-founded the Safer Buildings Coalition t…

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Fed's Next Move, Trump 2.0, Opportunities in AI, Argentina: James Fishback 50:29

25d ago50:29

50:29

James Fishback, founder of Azoria Partners, joins the podcast to discuss the Fed's shift in monetary policy, opportunities afforded by another Trump administration, why AI hype is real, and a host of other issues. This podcast was recorded on Sept. 4 and was being made available to premium subscribers that same day. More information about premium s…

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Guest: Fr. Jesus Bañuelos 33:15

29d ago33:15

33:15

Today we welcome on one of our newly ordained priests, Fr. Jesus Bañuelos. We discuss his theories on where to find the best tacos before he shares about how the Lord used his love of music to take him from guitar player in a Mexican norteño group to his calling as a priest.

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Revolutionizing Connectivity with Michelle Boexley of Pilot Global Technologies 22:37

1M ago22:37

22:37

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carries Charles speaks with Michelle Boexley, Chief Growth Officer of Pilot Global Technologies. Michelle shares her journey into the telecommunications industry, which began unexpectedly in IT sales during the Y2K era. Despite initially lacking a tech background, she launched Von Technologies in 2006 after becomi…

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Literature in Formation 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

Today we begin by sharing our greatest dreams of game show stardom. Then we discuss Pope Francis' recent letter on the role of literature in formation and how reading good books shaped our time in seminary and now our life as priests and evangelists.

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Internet Built for the Future with Brian Stading of Lumos Fiber 24:59

1M ago24:59

24:59

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles sits down with Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos Fiber, to discuss his journey and the story of Lumos Fiber. From his start as a telecom technician, Brian shares how taking calculated risks has shaped his career path and influenced his leadership philosophy. He also discusses the history of Lumos Fiber, f…

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Guest: Fr. Seth Arnold 32:10

1M ago32:10

32:10

We are pumped to welcome Fr. Seth Arnold to the studio to share about his love of running and his excitement to run the Boston Marathon. Then, he explains how a few moments of grace, including a providential encounter with a man in need, gave him the confidence to surrender his life to God as a priest.…

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Economic Data Pointing in Right Direction, for Now: Colin White, Verecan Capital 42:54

1M ago42:54

42:54

Colin White of Verecan Capital Management joins the podcast to discuss his views on the economy and why he considers the likelihood of a 'soft landing' to have increased... This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 and made available for premium subscribers the following day. More information on premium subscriptions is avalailable on o…

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Start of the Year 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

After calming rising tensions between Fr. Drew and Fr. Chad, we discuss the start of the school year: our traditions as kids, experiences returning to seminary each fall, and our practices now as we enter a new academic year as priests.

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Pilgrimage 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Sitting down once more with Bishop Kemme, we begin by talking about memories of road trips and travel before discussing the power of pilgrimage in aiding our growth in prayer and discernment.

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Creating a Customer-Centric Culture with Kimberly McKinley of UTOPIA Fiber 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

In this episode of "5G Talent Talk," host Carrie Charles interviews Kimberly McKinley, the Chief Marketing Officer of Utopia Fiber. Kimberly shares her unique career path, starting in healthcare accounting and moving through various marketing roles before joining Utopia Fiber in 2010. Utopia Fiber, founded in 2004 by 11 cities in Utah, is now the l…

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Bishop Kemme on Discerning the Diocesan Capital Campaign 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

We are blessed to welcome back Bishop Kemme to discuss his own discernment of the Diocesan Capital Campaign. Also, for the first time, we simultaneously recorded this episode as a video podcast. You can check that out on the diocesan YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/user/dioceseofwichita).

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Bonds Poised for More Upside. Tech Stocks Too: Chad Olivier 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

Chad Olivier of Baton Rouge, La.-based The Olivier Group joins the podcast to discuss his view of markets and why he is bullish about bonds and technology stocks. This podcast episode was recorded July 30, 2024 and was made available to premium subscribers the following day -- without ads or announcements. More information on premium subscriptions …

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Grit 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

We begin by chatting about different trends amongst priests or seminarians, bringing to the surface Fr. Drew's disdain for basically all animals. Then we discuss the importance of "grit" in prayer, discernment and formation.

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Gold Prices Set to Move (Even) Higher: Dana Samuelson 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Dana Samuelson, president of the American Gold Exchange, joins the Contrarian Investor Podcast to discuss why gold prices are set up to rally further -- even after a 20% rise so far this year. This podcast episode was recorded on Friday, July 19. 2024 and made available to premium subscribers the following business day. For information on becoming …

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Connecting Communities and Conquering Mountains with Gary Ervin of Ervin Cable Construction 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we explore the industry journey and leadership principles of Gary Ervin, founder and executive chairman of Ervin Cable Construction. Founded in 1980 as a small cable TV business, Ervin Cable Construction (ECC) has expanded into one of the leading telecommunication service providers in the natio…

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Guest: Fr. Dan Duling 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

We are joined by Fr. Dan Duling to chat about his parish and recent church building project as well as Fr. Drew's hot take about lake trips being too stressful. Then Fr. Dan shares how his vocation grew and flourished, even through a showdown with a nun.

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Creating Digital Equity with Scott Woods of Ready.net 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Scott Woods, President of Public Private Partnerships at Ready.net. They discuss Scott’s transition from a private practice attorney to a key figure in telecommunications, emphasizing his work at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Scott explains the NTI…

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When a Guy Leaves 35:27

3M ago35:27

35:27

Seminarians beware: today we come up with some ideas for good, just punishments for guys who break a House rule. Then we jump into a good conversation about the inevitable and often difficult experience of watching someone decide to leave seminary.

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Building Up the Fiber Workforce with Cesar Ruiz, Deb Bennett and Deborah Kish 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

In this special episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles welcomes industry experts Cesar Ruiz, President & CEO of Learning Alliance Corporation; Deb Bennett, VP of Apprenticeship for the Wireless Infrastructure Association; and Deborah Kish, VP of Research & Workforce Development for the Fiber Broadband Association, to explore innovative strategie…

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Guest: Fr. Matt McGinness 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

Today we are joined by Fr. Matt McGinness. Before hearing about his journey to the priesthood, we chat about his gift for hospitality, his affection for gin and tonics, and his experience as Vocations Director for 17 years.

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The 'Stoic Investment' Primer, With Darius Foroux 50:34

3M ago50:34

50:34

Darius Foroux, author of the upcoming book 'The Stoic Path to Wealth,' joined the podcast to discuss his, well, stoic approach to investing. This podcast episode was recorded on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and was made available to premium subscribers the following day -- without ads or announcements. For more information on premium subscriptions, visit…

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Mentors 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

This week we begin by sharing experiences of our ordination weekends and which priests we invited to preach at our first Mass and to vest us as a deacon and priest (while also throwing out some hot takes for the diocesan Office of Worship to consider). Then we discuss what it means to be a mentor to young people discerning their vocation.…

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Fostering a Culture That Drives Growth with Chad Tuttle of B+T Group 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

In this episode of "5G Talent Talk," Carrie Charles interviews Chad Tuttle, CEO of B+T Group. Chad shares his journey in the telecom industry, which began with his grandfather’s construction company in the 1950s, building radio and early AT&T towers. This influenced Chad to pursue engineering. He co-founded B&T Group in 2000, initially focusing on …

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Guest: Sr. Rosa Linda Lopez Rocha, MCP 30:02

4M ago30:02

30:02

We are joined by Sr. Rosie of the Missionary Catechists of the Poor, a community of religious sisters based in Monterrey, Mexico who serve here in the Wichita diocese. We discuss the beauty and difficulty of learning a second language before hearing how the Lord called Sr. Rosie to give her life to Him as a religious sister.…

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Hot Topics in Telecom with Ken Schmidt of Steel In The Air 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles speaks with Ken Schmidt, President of Steel in the Air, Inc. Steel in the Air provides guidance to thousands of clients across the United States on cell tower and cell site leases. Ken’s many years of experience has led him to become a pivotal thought leader in the industry, using his knowledge to g…

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Liturgy of the Hours 39:11

4M ago39:11

39:11

We chat about our practices of preparing for homilies before sharing our experience of the Liturgy of the Hours, the daily prayer of the Church, which sanctifies the entire day to God.

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US Economy Too Strong for Fed, Where to Invest Now: Leo Schmidt, River Eddy Capital 50:17

4M ago50:17

50:17

Leo Schmidt, founder of family office River Eddy Capital, rejoins the podcast to discuss his views on economy, markets, and where to invest capital in what may be a 'stagflation lite' environment. This podcast episode was recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024 and made available to premium subscribers the following Monday. Visit the Substack or Supercast…

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Bridging the Generational Divide with "The Grampion" Jim Tracy 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles welcomes Jim Tracy, co-founder of Legacy Telecommunications, author, speaker, and host of "The Grampion" podcast. Jim shares his incredible journey from a small-town welder in rural Minnesota to a prominent figure in the telecommunications industry. Jim shares the ups and downs of growing Legacy Tel…

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Guest: Fr. Jacob Carlin 31:28

4M ago31:28

31:28

We talk with Fr. Jacob Carlin to hear how the Lord brought him to the priesthood through the trials of discernment, four knee surgeries, and, worst of all, living in England for five years.

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Stock Market Expectations Getting Ahead of Economic Realities: Bob Elliott, Unlimited 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

Bob Elliott of Unlimited rejoins the podcast to discuss his view that stock markets are pricing in a lot of optimism that may not be based on economic realities... This podcast episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and made available to premium subscribers the following day. To become a premium subscriber, visit our Substack. Content Highli…

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Vocaciones Hispanas (Spanish Episode on Hispanic Vocations) 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

Fr. Garett sits down with Fr. Jacob Carlin and Sr. Rosie, MCP to have a discussion in Spanish about the unique reality of promoting vocations in Hispanic immigrant families. El padre Garett tiene una conversacion importante con el P. Jacob Carlin y la Hna. Rosie, MCP sobre la realidad de promover vocaciones en las familias de inmigrates hispanos.…

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Century of Connectivity: The Legacy of Great Plains Communications with Joe Pellegrini 26:10

4M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we explore the remarkable journey and company culture of Great Plains Communications (GPC) with Joe Pellegrini, President and COO. With a 113-year legacy, GPC leads the telecom industry by providing essential services to underserved communities. Joe shares insights into GPC's diverse business m…

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Guest: Fr. Zach Pinaire Part 2 28:18

4M ago28:18

28:18

How "The Chaz" became a priest.

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Forging the Path at World Wide Technology with Tonya Stopke 34:37

5M ago34:37

34:37

In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, host Carrie Charles chats with Tonya Stopke, Senior Vice President at World Wide Technology (WWT). Tonya shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a leadership role, emphasizing perseverance, authenticity, and community support. Tonya discusses WWT's evolution into a global tech leader, their pioneeri…

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Guest: Fr. Zach Pinaire Part 1 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

The three priests sit down with Fr. Zach Pinaire to share some stories, including the origins of his nickname "The Chaz." Then, he shares how his love and appreciation for marriage led him to the seminary.

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The Specter of Stagflation Still Looms: Ayesha Tariq 27:20

5M ago27:20

27:20

Ayesha Tariq, founder of Macro Visor, rejoins the podcast to discuss her views on the economy, markets, and where investors should look for opportunities. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 7 and made available to premium subscribers that same day. Become a premium subscriber. Content Highlights: The macro set-up and why people are talking a…

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Priest as CEO (Live from the Catholic Assembly for Business) 45:59

5M ago45:59

45:59

Recording live from a recent meeting of the Catholic Assembly for Business, we chat about what we'd be doing for a living if we were not a priest and then discuss our experience of business administration as a priest and how the laity can support priests in that aspect of life as a pastor.

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Fr. Ed Herzog 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

We sat down with Fr. Ed Herzog to hear why in the world a New Yorker is a priest in Wichita, KS. He admits that it was mostly due to his love of golf and the favorable cost of living, but the Holy Spirit had a little to do with it as well.

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Championing Women in Telecom with Lynn Whitcher, President of WWLF 34:41

5M ago34:41

34:41

Explore the world of telecom leadership with Carrie Charles on the latest episode of 5G Talent Talk. Joining her is Lynn Whitcher, the President of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) and General Counsel for MD7. Lynn shares her remarkable journey from litigator to telecom industry leader, offering insights into the evolving landscape of w…

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Guests: Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg, Part 2 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

We continue our conversation with Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg that exhibits well the power of priestly friendship. Listen in to hear how Fr. Joe lost part of his finger in a boating accident, when Fr. Ned nearly got shot as a chaplain in the War in Afghanistan, and the world premiere of Fr. Ned's own rendition of Prince's "1999".…

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Trend-Following Strategies for the New World Order: Doug Greenig, Florin Court Capital 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This episode was recorded April 15, 2024, and was made available to premium subscribers the following day -- without ads or interruptions. More information on premium subscriptions is available on our Substack page. Dr. Doug Greenig of Florin Court Capital joins the podcast to discuss his worldview -- one where the US is no longer the sole superpow…

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Guests: Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

We hosted the dynamic duo of Fr. Ned Blick and Fr. Joe Eckberg as they insisted they could not tell one vocation story without the other. A couple highlights from the first half of the conversation: Mother Teresa leading Fr. Joe to leave seminary, Fr. Ned's rosaries on beer trucks, and Fr. Joe running over Fr. Ned with a boat.…

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