Best Derek Meyer Podcasts (2024)

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723: From Tetris To Clean Energy: Henk Rogers' Conversion Story 25:11

5h ago25:11

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two years before the end of the Cold War to broker a licensing agreement for what would become the best-selling video game of all time: Tetris. Either of those feats would be remarkable; to accomplish both is a whole other level of entrepreneurial achievement. While some of you may not be familiar with today’s guest, you’ll definitely be familiar w…

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722: A 100-Year Vision for a new kind of Energy Company with Cherry Street’s Michael Chanin 1:14:58

1h ago1:14:58

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What does it take to build a 100-year business? How does one expand beyond integration of off-the-shelf products to branding power plants as a unique identifiable product? What does it take to secure an entire City’s rooftops…like Atlanta? Michael Chanin, the CEO and founder of Cherry Street Energy, is bringing this ambitious vision to fruition. Ch…

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How he transitioned to pursuing stand-up comedy in Chicago, navigating the local scene while organizing international tours and recording specials in unique locations like Estonia, John McCombs. 36:15

3h ago36:15

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John McCombs was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the suburbs of Chicago at a young age. He attended the University of Illinois on an ROTC scholarship and served in the Marine Corps for four years, stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During his service, he deployed twice — once to Spain during airstrikes in Libya against ISIS, and once to R…

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Update: Clean Water Gets Cleaner in the Florida Keys 49:04

17m ago49:04

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You think of the Florida Keys, you think about clean blue water, great fishing, great swimming and diving and tropical drinks at sunset. However, some of the waters, the many canals where houses were built, were polluted with not enough water flow and were poorly constructed. Now a program is in place to clean up these canals one by one. On our fir…

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Leadership Special Mark Williamson: ‘Leading like Jesus’ 27:57

1h ago27:57

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Andy Peck talks with the founder of One Rock International about how to lead like Jesus, especially when the Gospels don’t give us a detailed account of how he led. They look at what elements of Jesus leading were transferable and the all-important question of how to do it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Chr…

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721: Achieving 250x growth, How CPS Americas scaled to >1000 customers & #1 Market Share in under a decade, with Bryan Wagner 49:58

2d ago49:58

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Every growth story has roots in finding scalable and duplicatable processes. From a Big Mac to the Macintosh, the capacity to create products people want and galvanize a team around delivering them is what sets true market leaders apart from their peers. However, in the more than 700 interviews we’ve done at SunCast, we know that the path to the to…

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Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+, 2024-)! 47:46

6h ago47:46

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Episode 109: Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+, 2024)! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. School is out for Season 1 of Star Wars: The Acolyte. The pub discusses the series – the good, the bad, and that cute looking rodent dude. And Derek didn’t die. That’s good. So, partake in the spiked punch if you are inc…

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TV and film pioneer Norman Stone on why most Christian films are awful 55:50

2h ago55:50

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Norman Stone began his career in television as the youngest producer/director at the BBC. Moving from documentaries, and a pioneering children's show, into popular drama, Norman later achieved international success with the BAFTA award winning Shadowlands, a film about the love and loss experienced by C.S. Lewis through the death of his wife from c…

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Leadership Special Derek Tidball: ‘How the New Testament views leadership’ 35:55

1h ago35:55

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Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist Minister and Principal of London School of Theology about how the idea of leadership evolved in the New Testament era. They discuss how this translates to the very different size and style of church today and consider if leadership scandals might be avoided if we followed biblical principles.The Profile is brou…

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720: Derek Chase Built A Robotics Company For Better Solar Inspections 1:09:17

2d ago1:09:17

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Imagine a Roomba on a solar farm with a camera that can automatically inspect modules, wiring, even hot-spots, and report all that information back instantaneously to the asset manager. That level of computer vision and automation is finally possible, and it looks a Lot like a fun Disney character you’d recognize! Derek Chase, founder and CEO of On…

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As he traces his path from growing up in the diverse Fairfax area of Los Angeles to becoming a pioneering figure in LGBTQ+ comedy, Jason Stuart. 58:29

3h ago58:29

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Jason Stuart is a comedian whose career reflects his diverse background and experiences. Born in the Bronx, he moved to Los Angeles at a young age, growing up in the Fairfax area amidst a culturally rich community. His upbringing included speaking Yiddish with his grandmother, a Russian concentration camp survivor, and being influenced by his fathe…

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Great Weather, Great Beaches, and Good Neighbors with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria 44:10

19m ago44:10

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Mayor Todd Gloria presides over one of the best places in the USA, best if you like near perfect warm weather year ‘round. With Mexico as a neighbor Mayor Todd has a practical and personal relationship with the immigration and border issue. He deals with it every day, and he says what you might hear and see on TV is not often reality. Listen to him…

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719: Training The Clean Energy Workforce w/Brittany Heller of Heatspring 13:57

2d ago13:57

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Perhaps the best way to scale your company is by investing in your people! If knowledge is wealth, then upskilling your workers (and indeed yourself) could be the best return on your investment. Brittany Heller, Director of Program Management at HeatSpring, explains how training programs are not just essential for attracting and developing new tale…

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Spurgeon's College Principal Philip McCormack: From battlefield to Bible 59:22

1d ago59:22

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In this engaging interview, the principal of Spurgeon's College, Rev Prof Philip McCormack reflects on his work as a miltiary chaplain in Afghanistan, for which he received an MBE. Talking about the strong influence of faith from an early age he shares memories of attending Sunday school and the profound impact of witnessing the genuine faith and s…

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718: FBI Negotiation Tactics To Better Your Business, With Chris Voss 19:39

1d ago19:39

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I’m going to argue that procurement (buyer OR seller) negotiations are just like hostage negotiations. Hear me out. Effective negotiations are crucial for uncovering hidden opportunities, maintaining control without aggression, and closing better deals. Mastering these skills can significantly impact business outcomes, ensuring more favorable terms…

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717: Is THIS the biggest clean energy opportunity? Panama Bartholomy of Building Decarbonization Coalition thinks so 1:12:53

2d ago1:12:53

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Electrify Everything! Ok, we’ve heard that “Electrification” is coming, but beyond our Automobiles what else can be electrified? Did you know that cleaning up our built environment is one of the biggest clean energy opportunities today? In the U.S., buildings are the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 35% of total energy-…

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His unique journey as both a seasoned doctor and comedian and balanced his medical career with stand-up performances at comedy clubs like the Comedy Store in LA and various venues in Chicago, Dr. Bill ... 38:55

2d ago38:55

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Dr. Bill Miller, a seasoned doctor and comedian, was born in New York and moved to Los Angeles at ten. Influenced by comedians on the Ed Sullivan Show, he pursued both medicine and comedy. He attended medical school at Northwestern and worked in emergency rooms while performing at comedy clubs. Despite his parents' initial skepticism, they eventual…

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A tough start in Oakland for Mayor Sheng Thao 33:06

2d ago33:06

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Oakland has always been in the shadow of it’s across the bay neighbor, San Francisco, but a new mayor is working on changing that and improving how the city operates and is perceived. Crime and homelessness are problems, but Mayor Sheng Thao is working on that. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a Ci…

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Leadership Special Mark Arnold: Leading through ‘neurodiversity’ 30:02

4d ago30:02

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Andy Peck talks with Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints and the co-founder of the Additional Needs Alliance. They discus the neurodiversity language, how leaders can better lead those with additional needs and whether local churches are improving in their provision.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christian…

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716: NC's Clean Energy Evangelist (is not a Democrat): John Szoka 18:46

14d ago18:46

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Energy isn't a battle of fossil fuels vs renewables; it's about figuring out the energy transition together. As a North Carolina State Representative (GOP), John Szoka was once dismissive of renewables, as many might expect. Yet, after serving five terms in the legislature, Szoka transitioned from a renewable energy skeptic to a champion, thanks in…

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Preston Perry: The poet and evangelist on brutal honesty, marriage problems and losing the argument 52:04

8d ago52:04

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The apologist and spoken word poet Preston Perry speaks to Emma Fowle about growing up in gangs, finding Christ and how God convicted him about his old approach to evangelism. Preston is the author of new book How to Tell the Truth: The story of how God saved me to win hearts – not just arguments (Hodder). You can also read this interview in Premie…

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715: Why Culture Eats Strategy: A Peak Performance Playbook From An Inc 5000 Solar Company, with Summit Energy's Eric Israelson and Dallin Mall 1:14:45

23d ago1:14:45

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Finally, a feel-good story of independence and triumph! There’s little more patriotic and American than the dream of starting out on your own and building a business that supports your family, serves your neighbors and builds a durable legacy. And we even have a “He left med school for this?” to pull your heart strings too. The true-life story of t…

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A unique blend of comedy, music, and drinking that has captivated audiences since 2005 and his ongoing passion for making people laugh, Derek Richards. 26:04

9d ago26:04

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Derek Richards is a seasoned comedian known for his dynamic performances and unique comedic style. Hailing from Detroit, Derek has been a devoted fan of the Detroit Lions, experiencing the emotional highs and lows that come with it. He began his stand-up career in 1993 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after a stint in radio, finding early success performing…

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The Reluctant Politician Promotes Good Government 50:53

9d ago50:53

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Shawn Milnes didn’t start out wanting to be in government and while he served as a county commissioner, he still can be a government critic, just like how he started out. Thinking he could do better, he ran for office, won an election but now serves Northern Utah on a commission that represents government to the business community. He says his back…

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Leadership Special Liam Johnston: ‘Chaplaincy on the railways’ 26:23

10d ago26:23

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Andy Peck talks with the executive director of the Railway Mission about his oversight of chaplains who serve across the mainland UK Rail Network. They discuss the current dispute between ASLEF and the Government, consider the challenges of fatalities that occur on average every 30 hours, and why the Mission’s work is such ‘good value for money’. T…

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714: The Republican Case for Clean Energy: Insights from Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Tim Echols 19:17

25d ago19:17

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Have you ever wondered why clean energy is not only surviving, but thriving in RED states here in the USA? Despite the common perception that Republicans are against clean energy, states like Georgia (and AL, SC, and FL, not to mention TX!) are seeing significant solar growth. Republican Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commi…

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Sarah Bessey's evolving faith 57:54

15d ago57:54

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The bestselling Christian author Sarah Bessey gives us a glimpse into her "evolving faith" in this week's edition of The Profile podcast. In reflecting on her spiritual journey thus far, Sarah explains how she's been able to hold onto faith during periods of turmoil, and why she retains a respect for a variety of church traditions and expressions. …

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713: Then And Now, How SEIA Helped Transform Solar Energy - 4 SEIA Presidents share the stage 59:05

22d ago59:05

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In 50 short years, solar energy transformed from a niche interest to a key driver of the global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has been at the forefront of this transformation, advocating for policies, fostering innovation, and driving growth in the industry. Founded in the wa…

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712: SEIA’s 50-Year Legacy of Advancing Solar Energy with CEO, Abby Hopper 40:42

23d ago40:42

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The United States just surpassed 5 million solar installations, but as excited as Abby Hopper is to shout that from the rooftops, she agrees we’re just getting started. While the last 50 years was about building a solid foundation (fighting for every inch), the next 50 actually has a lot more at stake. The Solar Energy Industries Association celebr…

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His journey into the world of stand-up comedy, reflecting on his roots in San Jose, California and his exciting journey in the comedy world, filled with creative opportunities and growth, Frankie Marcos ... 32:21

16d ago32:21

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Frankie Marcos, born and raised in San Jose, California, witnessed the city's transformation from a culturally vibrant area to a tech-driven Silicon Valley. Starting his comedy career at 22, inspired by being voted "most funny" in school, Frankie's first stand-up attempt at a San Francisco bar was a disaster. However, encouragement from friends lik…

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Leadership Special Joel Harris: ‘Supporting young people’s mental wellbeing’ 26:33

17d ago26:33

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Andy Peck talks with the youth and student co-ordinator at Kintsugi Hope, a charity that was set up to support those with mental and emotional health challenges. They look at why we are all on a spectrum when it comes to mental health and how we can wisely have conversations that can assist young people and students who are finding things especiall…

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711: How Agrivoltaics is Doubling The Use of Scarce Land with Dan French and Dave Gahl 22:52

1M ago22:52

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How can we meet the growing demands for renewable energy without losing precious agricultural land? Agrivoltaics! It’s one of the most exciting growth sectors in solar energy! This approach leverages solar photovoltaic (PV) systems without losing the property’s agricultural capabilities, thus unlocking fertile and scarce land’s dual-use potential. …

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Sheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship 52:29

22d ago52:29

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On this week's episode, Emma Fowle speaks to the Christian writer and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey. The Pause for Thought contributor shares about giving up his career as a club DJ and how he and his wife dealt with infertility. He also tells his personal story of leaving a Christain cult and updates us on his research into loneliness and friendship…

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710: The Truth About Solar's Hidden Waste Crisis with Adam Saghei of We Recycle Solar 1:23:46

1M ago1:23:46

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I learned a staggering statistic recently: Almost 90% of solar panels are thrown away when they reach the end of their useful life. In 2016, The International Renewable Energy Agency projected that 78 million tons of solar waste would be created by 2050. Within that waste sits a goldmine of opportunity: $15 billion in recyclable materials that most…

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As she shares her journey from stand-up comedy to podcasting offering a unique perspective on career evolution and finding fulfilling paths outside of traditional stand-up, Delanie Ficsher. 38:56

23d ago38:56

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Delanie Ficsher, who grew up near Encino's Trader Joe's and attended Bethel Lutheran Elementary School, reminisces about her early comedic roots and shared local landmarks, such as the LA Cabaret on Ventura Boulevard. Her journey into comedy began at UC Santa Barbara, performing at a student-run show called Laughology. Initially hesitant, Delanie' …

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Housing, Hockey, & Leadership with Mary Jo McGuire 44:07

23d ago44:07

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Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…

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