Best Dia Brown Podcasts (2024)

1
CLASSIC: What's the deal with two-dollar bills? 58:33

4h ago58:33

58:33

Despite being pretty rare in comparison to other denominations, the U.S. two-dollar bill is one of the most storied notes in American folklore. So why do some people think it's lucky? Why do others think it's bad luck? Join Ben and Noel as they explore the bizarre evolution of the two-dollar bill in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.com/l…

1
Mastering Personal Branding with Vladimer Botsvadze 31:34

1d ago31:34

31:34

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a world-renowned social media influencer, keynote speaker, and startup advisor, to discuss how AI is reshaping personal branding and content creation. Vladimer shares his journey from growing his Twitter following to over 57,000 followers through consistent …

1
Mark Twain Was a Terrible Investor, Part Two: Typesetters, Steam Pulleys and Tesla 43:15

2d ago43:15

43:15

Well, Ridiculous Historians, as our pal Mark Twain settled into a life of literary fame, he still couldn't help himself from making huge investments in terrible ideas -- sometimes, at an enormous emotional cost to his family. In the second part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore some of Twain's most infamous bad investments,…

1
Mark Twain Was a Terrible Investor, Part One: The Legend of "Josh" 43:24

4d ago43:24

43:24

Today, Mark Twain is widely thought of as one of America's greatest authors -- but he was also, get this, a terrible investor. Inspired by his father's unfailing (and unsuccessful) efforts to become a business tycoon, Twain spent loads of time and money backing inventions that either didn't work... or were outright scams. In part one of this specia…

1
Making Public Impact: A Conversation with Adrian Brown 59:00

5d ago59:00

59:00

How do you measure public impact? What strategies can governments use to rebuild trust and legitimacy? How can governments implement systems thinking to tackle multifaceted challenges? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Adrian Brown, Executive Director, The Centre for Public Impact. Learn more about your ad choice…

1
CLASSIC: How James Bond Created a Mexican Dia de los Muertos Tradition 27:28

7d ago27:28

27:28

The Day of the Dead is a longstanding traditional celebration in Mexico, and currently hundreds of thousands of people associate it with a gigantic parade -- you know, like the one they saw in the James Bond film "Spectre". There's just one strange twist about that parade: before the movie, the procession didn't exist. Join Ben and Noel as they tra…

1
What is Karaoke? Part Two: Going Global; Careful What You Sing 34:36

9d ago34:36

34:36

As the karaoke phenomenon became a global pastime, it likewise transformed to adapt to cultures outside of Japan. In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the expansion of karaoke as both technology and culture as well as the troubling ethical nature of AI, arriving their own interpretations along the way. See omnystudi…

1
What is Karaoke? Part One: An Origin Story 34:59

11d ago34:59

34:59

Nowadays most people are at least generally familiar with the concept of karaoke -- technology allows you to sing along with your favorite songs, often to the delight of your friends and fellow amateur vocalists. It's a global phenomenon, and has created countless karaoke-based communities wherein, if only for a moment, anyone can be a star. In the…

1
Leading Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Justice: A Conversation with Melinda Rogers 59:00

12d ago59:00

59:00

A Conversation with Melinda Rogers, chief information officer at DOJ. What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)? How is the DOJ improving data governance and data sharing across the department? What is it doing to change the way it does IT? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Melinda Rogers, …

1
CLASSIC: Did Richard Nixon Unwittingly Smuggle Drugs for Louis Armstrong? 38:14

14d ago38:14

38:14

It's become one of the strangest anecdotes in modern American history -- numerous sources will swear to you that, in a last-minute panic before reaching customs, legendary musician Louis Armstrong had Richard Nixon's unwitting assistance smuggling a hefty amount of marijuana through US customs. It's bizarre (and pretty hilarious) if true... but how…

1
Building Resilient, Scalable WordPress Platforms with Tom Fanelli 56:34

15d ago56:34

56:34

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean sits down with Tom Fanelli, Founder and CEO of Convesio, a niche platform built on WordPress that empowers e-commerce businesses and agencies to scale and grow seamlessly. Tom shares his journey from being an early customer of WordPress to becoming a specialist in hosting solutions for high-traf…

1
The Nebraska Episode 31:48

16d ago31:48

31:48

Let's be honest: when many Americans think of Nebraska, we immediately think of corn. Yet there's much more to the Cornhusker State than a single crop. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into several ridiculous bits of Nebraska history, from an epic barn move to the surprising, silly origin story of how Lincoln, Nebraska ended up with its n…

1
Occupy Alcatraz! 39:49

18d ago39:49

39:49

Alcatraz! For a lot of us, this former island prison occupies an iconic space in the American zeitgeist. It's been home to some of the country's most notorious criminals, and has been the inspiration for tons of top-notch works of fiction and cinema. Yet in today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn this supposedly-impenetrable place was not once, bu…

1
Delivering Full Spectrum Acquisition Services: A Conversation with Corey Nickens 59:00

19d ago59:00

59:00

A Conversation with Corey Nickens, Client Executive for the Assisted Acquisition Services Innovation Business Unit, Federal Acquisition Service at GSA. What is the mission of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)? How does it work to meet the unique needs of the federal agencies it supports? How is it changi…

1
CLASSIC: 3 Times Society Refused to Accept New Books on Science 51:15

21d ago51:15

51:15

Progress versus preservation: It's one of the eternal dilemmas found throughout every instance of human civilization. Should we embrace disruptive thoughts and science that challenges our beliefs, or should we cling to the comfort of the status quo? Join Ben and Noel in this week's Classic episode as they explore the tragic and inspiring stories of…

1
Building a Proactive VA Team with Lawrence Wong & Joel Keddie 47:29

23d ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Lawrence Wong and Joel Keddie, co-founders of VA Hub PRO, a virtual assistant (VA) agency that connects digital agencies with highly skilled VAs trained in platforms like GoHighLevel, Zapier, Closedbot, and more. Lawrence and Joel share their journey from being scammed multiple times wh…

1
The Ridiculous, Murky Origins of Pasta, Part Two: From Myth to the Modern Day 36:46

23d ago36:46

36:46

Today pasta is a worldwide phenomena, and the story of pasta's spread is, in a very real way, also a study of global trade and civilization. Tune in to part two of this week's two-part series as Ben, Noel and Max explore the continuing evolution of pasta. (Spoiler: people are still inventing new shapes!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

1
The Ridiculous, Murky Origins of Pasta, Part One: Basic Ingredients, Delicious Results 33:00

25d ago33:00

33:00

Pasta is amazing. But where does the concept come from? In part one of this week's two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max delve into the origin of a simple series of ingredients -- and discover there's a lot more to the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

1
Disrupt with Impact: Achieving Success in an Unpredictable Work 59:00

26d ago59:00

59:00

How can we turn disruption into opportunity and transformation? What tools, frameworks, and insights can help leaders navigate the constancy of uncertainty? How can we unleash our disruptive thinking -- building roadmaps to imagine, invent, and prototype the futures? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with, Roger Spitz…

1
CLASSIC: That Time We Erased a (HUGE) Waterfall 29:02

28d ago29:02

29:02

It's often been said that "the art of losing isn't hard to master", and humanity overall seems to have a knack for losing everything from car keys to entire civilizations. Join Ben and Noel as they travel (vicariously) to South America and delve into the story of two nations who, eventually, lost an entire waterfall in this week's Classic episode. …

1
Navigating SEO in the AI Era with Rachel Hernandez 32:20

30d ago32:20

32:20

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Rachel Hernandez, Marketing Director at The Hoth, a leading SEO service provider, to discuss the evolving landscape of SEO and the impact of AI on digital marketing. With over eight years at The Hoth, Rachel shares her expertise on the most effective link-building strategies, d…

1
Patents Are Absolutely Bonkers: An Origin Story 48:40

1M ago48:40

48:40

Have you ever had a good idea -- like, a brilliant idea? If so, you may have immediately started trying to figure out the cartoonishly complicated, labyrinthine world of patents. In today's episode, the guys dive into the strange history of the concept and process of patents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
That Time a Swedish Queen Became So Enlightened, She Quit Being the Queen 44:15

1M ago44:15

44:15

Christina wasn't your average monarch of her day -- while many rulers sought to subjugate and terrorize their kingdoms, she sought to acquire knowledge, and to empower the public with information. Often called the "Minerva of the North," this ruler skillfully navigated treacherous geopolitical waters while also seeking to establish Stockholm as an …

1
Leading through Uncertain Times: Insight from Thought Leaders 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

What are the key qualities of an effective leader? How can we lead more effectively in uncertain times? What skills are most useful for leaders today? Join host Michael Keegan next week as he explores these questions and more with a variety of recognized thought leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

1
CLASSIC: The Poetic Justice of Death by Molten Gold 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

It's a grisly death familiar to many fans of fiction and fantasy -- a hapless, greedy villain meets their end by having molten metal, often lead or gold, poured upon them or down their throats. But was this morbid means of execution ever used in real life? Join the guys as they dive into the deadly science of real-life murder by molten gold in this…

1
How to Build a Strategy That Delivers Real Results with Simon Kelly 52:41

1M ago52:41

52:41

In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Troy Dean welcomes Simon Kelly, Director of Seriously Good Design (SGD), a thriving digital marketing and web design agency based in Melbourne. With a deep focus on creating lasting client relationships through strategic roadmaps, Simon shares his journey from managing project-based work to building a sus…

1
You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part Two: Driving In and Out of History 45:23

1M ago45:23

45:23

What made drive-in theatres so iconic? What led to their demise? In the second part of this week's two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max investigate the rise and fall of the old-school drive-in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

1
You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part One: Cars Meet Cinema 35:08

1M ago35:08

35:08

Have you ever visited a drive-in theatre? These fascinating outfits are increasingly rare in 2024, but not too long ago they were all the rage. In the first part of this week's two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the origin story of the iconic drive-in cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dia Brown Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide