Best Chris Padgett Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9: Part I - Chris Padgett's Journey 34:48

18d ago34:48

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In the first half of this episode, Martin invites comedien, musician and speaker Chris Padgett to reflect on his musical journey and share insights on the power that music has had in his spiritual walk. The episode ends with a teaser from "The Chris & Linda Show", a podcast the Padgetts host about marriage.…

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Episode 9: Part II - At the Risk of Being Vulnerable 31:48

6h ago31:48

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In this shorter 2nd half of the conversation with Chris Padgett, Martin and Chris discuss the bravery that is a part of making music and putting it out there for others to see. Chris encourages musicians to create recklessly, reminding us that making music is valuable in and of itself as an experience but also as a learning opportunity.…

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A Story Told 1:48:13

18d ago1:48:13

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Like rock climbers scaling a big wall, Josh and Chris take on the towering crag of higher education. Josh finds perspective on this adventure in tackling a monumental read, Peter Heather’s Christendom, a story of how paradise was lost in the orthodoxies and power drive of the hulking monolith known as the Roman Catholic Church. Wary of such heights…

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T-24-003 : Christina Perla - Industrial Designer to On Demand Manufacturing 58:57

24d ago58:57

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In this episode of TradeOffs we connect with Christina Perla, co-founder and CEO of Makelab, an on-demand 3D printing service. Christina discusses her journey from working in corporate design at Converse to co-founding Makelab, emphasizing the challenges and successes of running a hardware startup. She highlights Makelab's growth strategy, includin…

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Episode 8: Part II - Freedom and Laughter 23:28

1M ago23:28

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In this second part of the Bob Rice interview, Bob shares a little bit about his story, how he entered into comedy, and later the way that God transformed his life from one of sadness into joy. Martin and Bob also reminisce about events they performed at together, and comment on ways in which creating comedy is analogous to creating music.…

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T-24-002 : Kevin Lavelle - Performance Fabric to Pediatric Telemedicine 58:15

1M ago58:15

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In this episode of TradeOffs, we sit down with Kevin Lavelle, founder of Mizzen and Main and Harbor, to discuss the challenges of building and scaling two very different companies—one in apparel and the other in pediatric telemedicine. Lavelle shares candid insights on navigating U.S. manufacturing hurdles, the importance of strategic networking, a…

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Episode 8: Part I: The Joy of Music 25:04

1M ago25:04

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In this episode, Martin and Bob Rice reminisce and reflect on years of leading music for spiritual events such as Steubenville East and other conferences, as well as discuss the innate joy that comes from performing music.

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Episode 7: Part II - Harmony and Splendor 22:40

2M ago22:40

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In this, the 2nd half of our interview with Dr. Michael Waldstein, we reflect on the intimate nature of beauty, delve into the treasures of classical music, and Dr. Waldstein describes the effect that music has had on him personally in different periods of his life. Finally, Michael shares stories about his encounters with Pope John Paul II, now a …

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Episode 7: Part I: The Wonder of Music 31:02

2M ago31:02

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In this episode, theologian, philospher, and music lover Dr. Michael Waldstein discusses the mysterious beauty that music possesses. Reflecting on his scholarly work on the Theology of the Body, Dr. Waldstein unpacks the phenomenon of expression and how the person is revealed in a mysterious way when they make music. This 1st half ends with a refle…

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Episode 6: Music As a Journey Towards Our True Purpose 23:00

3M ago23:00

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In this episode, Martin Doman explains how the natural structure of music mimics our life's journey, sharing an ancient story through one of his favorite songs. Life has meaning and purpose, and music can draw us back to our story and helps us to recognize God's work in our life.

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Episode 5b: Songs of A Servant - Part II 33:30

3M ago33:30

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In the second half of this episode, Bob Filoramo fan boy, otherwise known as Martin Doman, asks Bob more about the origins of his favorite songs, his process of writing, and the vulnerability of expressing deep emotion through music and how that relates to worship.

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Episode 5a: Songs of A Servant - Part I 37:39

3M ago37:39

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In this first of a 2-part episode, Martin welcomes his first guest, Bob Filoramo, the musician who inspired him to lead music. This is a change of gears from the plan, as Martin explains in his intro, but the change turns out great as Bob shares his musical journey and inspires with meaningful stories about his life making music.…

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Episode 4: On Repeat 11:42

4M ago11:42

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We tend to listen to the same songs over an over again, especially if we really like the artist. This repetition becomes layered as we listen to different parts of the song, and we hear more and more. And sometimes a song or album will completely change our world. After discussing this, Martin introduces the first guest to the pod!…

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AI Needs Copper 1:27:14

4M ago1:27:14

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AI needs copper. Yes. Sure. Okay. But what happens next? We live in a world of banal narrative - news media, politics, advertising - wherein our lives are curated with messages and stories of progress and performative empathy (think “thoughts and prayers” or “appreciate your patience and understanding”). Much of this gospel of progress and toxic po…

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Episode 3: Music is Transformative - My Musical Journey Part II 22:10

4M ago22:10

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Music changes lives. It helps us at key moments in our journey to rethink things, change course, confirm our most deeply held beliefs and strengthen our relationships. In this episode, I wrap up the 2nd half of retelling my own spiritual journey and how my path was transformed with the power of music.…

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Episode 2: What A Song Can Do - My Musical Journey Part I 21:01

4M ago21:01

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We all have a musical journey, moments in our lives strung together in a chain of memories connected by music. In this episode, I share some of the most powerful moments in my life and the music that helped me to process and encounter them.

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Episode 1: The Amazing Power of Music 16:14

4M ago16:14

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Have you ever listened to a song that connected with you in a surprisingly way? Have you been tempted to escape in one of your playlists to process emotions after a hard day? In this first episode, we explore the amazing power that music has to stir our deepest thoughts and feelings and awaken our most secret spiritual longings. Come listen as we t…

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The Narcissism of Power 1:24:38

8M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

When is a war not a war, but a police action? When is killing not killing but a “pragmatic, managerial militarism”? If you guessed, when the war criminal represents a liberal democracy, you win the cheese! If you simply said, “Henry Kissinger,” you win the whole wheel of cheese! “A perfect expression of American militarism’s merry-go-round” is what…

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T-24-001 : Haytham Elhawary - Transitioning from Hardware to Insurance 43:27

9M ago43:27

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In this first episode we speak with Haytham Elhawary. Haytham is a founder of Kinetic Insurance and has a PhD in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering from the Imperial College of London. He has been working at the intersection of hardware and biomechanics for close to a decade, and we sat down to discuss his connected product journey and his team's tr…

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T-24-000 : Trailer 1:04

9M ago1:04

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Trade-Offs explores the trials and tribulations of designing, building, and manufacturing hardware, and the people that make it. Each month, we sit down with founders, engineers, and other hardware professionals to understand the unique trade offs inherent in building a business that makes physical products. Join hosts Chris Rill and Nate Padgett a…

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The Banality of Nationality 2:03:32

9M ago2:03:32

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Sell the story and people will buy the product, so goes a hallowed principle of marketing. It works so well in advertising that corporations will spend 7 million dollars on a 30-second Super Bowl commercial, peppered up with shilling celebrities, just to sell a donut. And what works for donut companies works for nations. Wrap the story in enough ce…

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Constructed out of Terrible Misfortune 1:48:50

11M ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Having tried and failed (repeatedly) in their anger management counseling, and with league fines no longer an effective deterrent, Josh and Chris decided to give history one more try. And in this holiday season of miracles, what they delivered in shiny holiday packaging is a brand new episode of History Against the Grain. Clio the gift-giving muse …

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Catastrophic Damage and Progressive Collapse 1:45:56

1y ago1:45:56

1:45:56

We may experience life in the eternal present, but history rides along with us. And the history inside our classrooms this semester at American River College was suddenly and without warning upended by the history under our feet: our primary classroom building, Davies Hall, was shuttered upon being declared a seismic risk. As mismanagement and mana…

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Liberating Narratives w/Bram Hubbell 1:51:17

1+ y ago1:51:17

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Hey Florida, oh well, whatever never mind - you take the leprosy we’ll take the truth. Here on HAG we got the narratives that liberate, you dig? A good for what ails you cure for the summertime blues, wherever you may be in the thermal dome. Tune in, turn on, and get ready for a cool refreshing dip in history with a very special guest to quench you…

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#16: In Conversation with Mark Sterne, about Finding the Balance between Print and Digital 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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Mark Sterne, who is based in Chicago, is the founder and president of the Print & Marketing Solutions Group. He works with associations and other organizations to improve their marketing ROI and constituent engagement with effective print, fulfillment, digital publications and web-to-print solutions. His focus is to help associations with printing,…

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#15: In Conversation with Beth Rosenberg about Taking a Newsroom Approach to Covering Content 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

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Today’s guest is Beth Rosenberg. Beth is the director of communications at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), which is based in downtown DC. She primarily oversees the digital editorial content and social media channels. Beth has worked at NBAA for 11 years and was previously a newspaper reporter, working at newspapers throughout th…

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#14: In Conversation with Chris Durso, about Modernizing a Flagship Print Magazine to Lead the Content Plan 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

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Today’s guest is Chris Durso. Chris lives in Arlington, Virginia, right outside Washington, DC. He is the editor-in-chief of Construction Executive magazine, which is published by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He has more than 30 years of experience as an editor, writer, publications leader and content strategist across a variety of in…

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#13: In Conversation with Crystal Shelley, about the Importance of Using Conscious Language in Our Writing and Editing 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

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Today’s guest is Crystal Shelley, of Salt Lake City. Crystal is the owner of Rabbit with a Red Pen. She edits fiction and is an authenticity reader. Drawing on her background as a social worker, she unites her love of language and passion for social justice by pushing for writing and representation that’s more dignified, intentional, and just. Crys…

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#12: In Conversation with Christina Lewellen, about Reimagining Your Magazine into the Association’s No. 1 Marketing Tool 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

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Today’s guest is Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, who has been the executive director of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) since 2019. Christina, who lives in Virginia, is a seasoned association executive who brings a data-driven framework to business planning and strategy. She received an MBA from the Rochester Inst…

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#11: In Conversation with Jemilah Senter, about Opportunities and Risks of AI Tools Like ChatGPT 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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Today’s guest is Jemilah Senter, of MCI USA. Throughout her career, Jemilah, who lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has focused singularly on marketing and communications, including marketing strategy, brand developing, marketing technology assessment and implementation, and more. For the past two years, Jemilah was vice president of marketing and comm…

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#10: In Conversation with Nabil El-Ghoroury, PhD, CAE, about Stress, Burnout and Other Mental Health Issues 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

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Nabil El-Ghoroury, PhD, CAE, is a psychologist and principal at Executive Therapy & Consulting. He has 13 years experience as a nonprofit executive, including four years as CEO of a $6 million association. Nabil is a licensed psychologist who can see patients in over 30 states via telehealth and is available for individual counseling. As a global s…

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Skeleton Key 2:23:32

1+ y ago2:23:32

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Another trip around the school year calendar, another teacher cycle complete. They say the students never get older, but neither do their teachers, they just get on an airplane to Anaheim and fly off into the eternal languor of another summer. And our fountain of youth? It’s the history that keeps us young. And the trick is to find yourself a skele…

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Experts in a Dying Field 1:41:04

1+ y ago1:41:04

1:41:04

What do you do when it’s raining at the beach? Throw on your swim suit, grab a beach towel, a pair of flip flops, and have a lovely refreshing swim with HAG - Spring Break edition. Think of us as your history lifeguards, keeping you safe from the currents of bad history and the culture war undertow. History may be facing an existential crisis, but …

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Live from AHA '23 1:35:56

2y ago1:35:56

1:35:56

Join us for Episode 61 as HAG takes the show on the road with a live recording at the 136th annual meeting of the American Historical Association, held in Philadelphia. The AHA is the biggest and oldest of our professional associations, and is doing its best to stay young and in the game. But the history game in the U.S. today is in the full throes…

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Toxic Soil 2:15:31

2y ago2:15:31

2:15:31

Glad tidings to all our friends of HAG, as we wrap up 2022 and another eventful year in history. Predicting the future of the past is not for the squeamish, and once again we take our listeners into the breach where stories get made and stories are told, and as always, we are searching for a history we can trust. Take the American freedom story tha…

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The Best of All Possible Worlds 1:45:25

2y ago1:45:25

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“It is impossible that things should be other than they are; for everything is right,” said Dr. Pangloss. "Oh, Pangloss!" cried Candide, "what a strange genealogy! Is not the Devil the original stock of it?” With earthquakes and a bit of light editing, we cast off with Voltaire and Episode 59 in search of the stories that do not make us sick. It is…

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The Present is Always in the Past 2:11:43

2y ago2:11:43

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You’ve heard the one about how the Past, Present, and Future walk into a bar? It was tense (pause for mandatory eye-roll). Well, speaking of tense, things are a little frosty these days in the U.S. culture wars over history. It’s getting so you can’t tell your friends from your frenemies. The profit-maximizers over at the College Board announced a …

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#9: In Conversation with Joy Burwell, on How a Small Staff Successfully Rebranded and Refocused 40:01

2+ y ago40:01

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Joy Burwell is the director of communications and membership at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). She manages the communications and marketing for the organization and oversees the membership department. Before joining AOPA three years ago, Joy was assistant vice president of communications at the National Council for Mental …

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#8: In Conversation with Carrie Hartin, on developing industry partnerships and mapping out content engagement experiences 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

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Carrie Hartin is president of sales solutions and services at MCI USA. Carrie lives in Baltimore, Maryland. At MCI USA, she leads a team that generates revenue for more than 40 associations across the U.S. They provide a wide range of customized sales solutions—in media, sponsorships, training programs, and more. Topics covered: Dealing with curren…

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#7: In Conversation with Samantha Whitehorne, of ASAE, on Switching from a Print Magazine to Digital-First 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

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Today’s guest is Samantha Whitehorne, senior director, and editor-in-chief, of Associations Now at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Sam leads content development and management of ASAE’s Associations Now media channel. Throughout her 17 years at ASAE, Sam has managed both print and digital channels and developed content that positions A…

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#6: In Conversation with Bill Bell, on How Your Sales and Content Teams Can Build a Strong Partnership 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

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Bill Bell is senior vice president of sales at Fox Associates, a team of integrated media sales specialists. Fox Associates represents membership associations on behalf of their advertising sales. Fox has been around for over 50 years, and Bill has been with Fox since 2001, successfully working with national accounts in all major cities and categor…

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#5: In Conversation with KiKi L’Italien, on Sharpening Your Digital Strategy and Building Member Trust 43:46

2+ y ago43:46

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Today’s guest is KiKi L’Italien, the owner of the consulting firm Amplified Growth; she trains association staff and speaks on a number of topics, particularly trust, community and membership. She helps organizations develop stronger ties between their mission and their members, honing her approach to communications and strategy for many organizati…

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Counterstories 1:45:08

2+ y ago1:45:08

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Whether we regale you with tales of an early morning fishing trip or a relaxing solstice sound bath, we at HAG are here to help you find an escape from the summertime blues. If you are feeling a certain dreadful deja vu, and find it hard to tell the difference between real world war crimes and aging actor fighter pilots, or decide which is scarier,…

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#4: In Conversation with Sarah Black, Connector of Content with Membership Strategy 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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Today’s guest is Sarah Black, a longtime association content creator and strategist who lives in New Jersey. Over the past 15 years, Sarah has honed a career focused on strategic content and publishing innovation. In January 2022, she became the vice president of content and communications for the American Society of Plant Biologists, where she foc…

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#3: In Conversation with Randy Townsend, Scholarly Publishing Director and DEI Advocate 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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Randy Townsend, MPS, who lives in the DC area, has been director of publishing operations at the Public Library of Science (PLOS) since November 2021. Before that, he spent 16 years at the American Geophysical Union. Randy was also recently elected president-elect of the Society for Scholarly Publishing. At PLOS, Randy translates organizational vis…

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#2: In Conversation with Randy Ford, Storyteller and Communication Coach 37:02

2+ y ago37:02

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Randy Ford, of Chicago, is the owner of First Story Strategies. He is a writer, storyteller, and communication coach. He creates content at the intersection of people, policy, and progress. His work is supported by his experience working on Capitol Hill for a congressional representative for 10 years. Randy has been using the principles of story fo…

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#1: In Conversation with Stacy Brooks Whatley, MarCom Director and Work-Life Boundary Setter 45:48

2+ y ago45:48

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Stacy Brooks Whatley is director of marketing and communications at the American Physiological Society (APS). As a director since 2019, she oversees media relations, social media, website content strategy, the award-winning I Spy Physiology blog, and overall communications outreach for APS. She is also editor-in-chief of the award-winning The Physi…

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Trailer 1:25

2+ y ago1:25

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Coming soon. Subscribe now. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/association-station/id1628417327 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1RC2aS7ePYj8slpHWVQaUE Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-station Website Coming Soon AssociationStationPodcast.com

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Designer Memory 2:03:58

2+ y ago2:03:58

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“Stories are wondrous things,” says the writer Thomas King, “And they are dangerous, for once a story is told, it cannot be called back. Once told, it is loose in the world. So you have to be careful with the stories you tell. And you have to watch out for the stories you are told.” Another mass killing of innocent people in America has been perpet…

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...And No Lessons Were Learned 1:36:34

2+ y ago1:36:34

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We invite you to listen in with Episode 55, and celebrate the 2-year anniversary of History Against the Grain. It’s been quite a trip, from quarantine beards to creeping agoraphobia, and through it all a real time accounting of life in the apocalypse. We may look a little scruffier after all this, but that’s just because we have saved our straight …

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