Best Diane V Podcasts (2024)

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#638 Customer Service and Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell 56:13

1h ago56:13

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Lee Cockerell is a retired Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort and has consulted local governments and companies all over the world. He joined the podcast to discuss leadership, customer service, and creating Disney magic. He shared his definition of customer service, the importance of clear expectations, and how to …

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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:03

1h ago1:23:03

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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#637 Back to City Hall with Kristen Dorman, Warrensburg, MO 39:10

4d ago39:10

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Kristen Dorman, Assistant City Manager for the City of Warrensburg, Missouri, joined the podcast to discuss her new position and family ties to local government. She shared her transition from remote to in-person work and from working for the Alliance for Innovation to returning to City Hall. She also discussed her ties to local government with bot…

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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley 1:21:28

37m ago1:21:28

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At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the next few years he learned filmmaking under his father Lee Stanley on what became known as The Desperate Passage Series (1988 to 1995) starring Sharon Gless, Edward James Olmos, Marlo Thomas an…

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Ep.97 - Are your brainstorms crap? Time to liberate structures 26:05

30m ago26:05

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Have you ever sat in a brainstorm and thought, "Well this is pretty shit." Most of us have and it sucks the energy out of the room like a backwards tornado. John had a great week, read a book and got so excited about it, he wanted to share some of the possible antidotes to those crap house brainstorms. In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The …

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#636 Being Real and Authentic with Quinn Cole, Topeka, KS 34:54

1h ago34:54

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Quinn Cole, Management Analyst - Economic Development for the City of Topeka, Kansas joined the podcast to share the importance of being real and authentic. He shared her work on the Topeka Land Bank, dealing with negativity at City Hall, being named the Number Two Top Influencer in Local Government for 2024, and why she wears pink everyday. Host: …

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Ep.96 - Guest episode with Neil Mullarkey - Improv Maestro, Actor, Author, Comedian and Leadership Expert 1:19:23

42m ago1:19:23

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In Episode 96, The Occupational Philosophers chat with a returning guest, Neil Mullarkey! Neil who embodies the ethos of this shows and plays at the intersection of curiosity, creativity, and serendipity! His last conversation with the show was way back in 2021 when the world was still reeling from the pandemic, the Tories were still in power, and …

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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen 1:17:51

1h ago1:17:51

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Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories through film the first time she got her hands on an early addition VHS camcorder in 1993. Christine’s love of film turned into a life-long passion for writing and directing. Christine has a B.A. fr…

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#635 Sustainability and Community Climate Action with Amy Eckberg, Orange County, NC 51:00

18d ago51:00

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Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager for Orange County, North Carolina joined the podcast to discuss climate action and sustainability. She talked about the background and elements of the County's Climate Action Plan and highlighted the Community Climate Action Grant Program which funds local sustainability projects. She also discussed pilo…

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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman 1:06:01

5d ago1:06:01

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Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis, Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the…

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#634 Save Your City with Diane Kalen-Sukra 49:57

27d ago49:57

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Diane Kalen-Sukra, author of Save Your City, joined the podcast to discuss toxic culture and how it can erode a sense of belonging, community and well-being. She also argues that the capacity to collaborate and innovate is undermined by the rising incivility and divisiveness local governments are seeing. She shared her own experience of tackling to…

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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter 1:02:59

22d ago1:02:59

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Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder in October. They also wrote and directed a segment of the highly anticipated V/H/S/99 which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Their feature debut, Deadst…

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Ep.95 - If everything is so ambiguous, why is it avoided? 28:59

15d ago28:59

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In episode 95, whilst exploring the nuances of everyday occurrences and slipping between conscious states of being, The Occupational Philosophers dive into the concept of ambiguity. Why? The reason? So many challenges that need to be solved have a huge amount of ambiguity around them. There may be multiple answers It's a multi-faceted question It's…

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#633 Recovering from Violence with Vince DiPiazza, Uvalde, TX 1:11:28

20d ago1:11:28

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Vince DiPiazza, City Manager for the City of Uvalde, Texas joined the podcast to share his experience from the tragic shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. He shared what happened that day of the tragedy, lessons learned, and highlighted the importance of mental health. Host: Lauren Palmer…

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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan 1:00:46

19d ago1:00:46

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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…

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#632 Investing in Community with Halee Ratcliff, Wilkesboro, NC 41:05

1M ago41:05

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Halee Ratcliff, Finance Director for the Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina joined the to podcast to discuss community investments. She shared how the town used American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to invest in a community park and support economic development. She talked about how the Town's outdoor action plan informed the investments and shared the …

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#631 Growing Up in City Hall with Monica Davis and Poonam Davis 43:19

1M ago43:19

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When public administration is a family business. Monica Davis, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Oakland, California, and Poonam Davis, Retired City Clerk for the City of Long Beach, California, joined the podcast to talk about their careers in local government. Monica shared what she learned growing up with parents in public service, Poona…

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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin 1:13:19

1M ago1:13:19

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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …

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Ep. 94 - Guest episode with Dr. David Cropley, Professor of Engineering Innovation and expert in creative problem solving 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Professor of Engineering Innovation and expert in creative problem solving In Episode 94, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr David Cropley, a Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia. He specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers. After serving for four year…

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#630 Culture of Innovation in Local Government with Brian Elms, Change Agents Training 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Brian Elms is the Founder of Change Agents Training, author of Peak Performance, and the former Director of Peak Academy and Analytics for the City and County of Denver. Brian joined the podcast to discuss innovation in local government. He shared how to start the process of innovation, the importance of subtraction in processes, and strategies to …

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

1M ago52:06

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Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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#629 Grants Pass v. Johnson and a Utopian California City - GovLove Island 55:56

1M ago55:56

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Housing and homelessness. The GovLove Co-hosts joined together in a grand experiment they are calling GovLove Island to discuss two of the latest topics in the local government world. First, they discussed the recent Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling from the Supreme Court. They chatted about what the court ruled, how it impacts local governments, and …

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01 / Meet your Host and Fellow Immigrant Diane V and hear Why this podcast was started 10:43

2M ago10:43

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Millions of people all over the world find themselves as Immigrants in a new land. Not enough is spoken about the real struggles people face when leaving their home countries and having to rebuild their lives in a foreign land or culture - as an outsider. I started this podcast for this very reason - to talk about the reality of processing change a…

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#628 Parks Make Life Better with Lydie Gutfeld, San Bernadino, CA 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Park, Recreation, and Community Services for the City of San Bernardino, California joined the podcast in honor of Parks Make Life Better month. She talked about her career path getting into parks, career accomplishments, and the transition to being a Director. She also discussed emerging trends in the parks and recreatio…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

1M ago1:14:10

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This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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Ep.93 Inbetweeners - I smell coffee when I see blue. What's happening? 13:25

2M ago13:25

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In this short, sharp inbetweener episode The Occupational Philosophers explore Synesthesia...when senses get their wires crossed... Amongst other things, they discuss: How artists notice the world through multiple senses What happens when different senses blend together How does synesthesia affect how Pharrell Williams composes music? Why we should…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

2M ago55:28

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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#627 From Elected Official to Staff with Sandy Spang, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments 41:22

2M ago41:22

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Sandy Spang, Executive Director at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, joined the podcast to discuss her transition from elected official to local government staff. She shared her career journey from small business owner to an elected City Council member to working in economic development for the City of Toledo. She discussed her c…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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#626 Youth-Centric Neighborhood Planning with Dave Walker, Detroit, MI 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Dave Walker, Design Director for the City of Detroit, Michigan, joined the podcast from the APA National Planning Conference to discuss the award-winning Cody Rouge and Warrendale Neighborhood Plan. This neighborhood is home to the largest concentration of children in Detroit and the City wanted the next generation to shape the neighborhood plan. H…

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BPS 372: How NOT to Lose Money Producing Indie Films with Anne Marie Gillen 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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The film industry had to adjust a lot since the hit of COVID. Thanks to streaming services, the hit wasn’t as volatile as could be. Now that society seems to be reaching the end of the pandemic, the future of the filmmaking and film experience post-COVID has become part of the conversation. To help us explore the subject, I have on the show today, …

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Ep.92 - Guest episode with Dr Diane Hamilton: Speaker, 5 x Author, Behavioural Expert and creator of the Curiosity Code 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

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Behavioral Expert, Author, Speaker and Curiosity Guru! Dr Diane Hamilton is an expert in curiosity, perception, emotional intelligence, and behavioural science with nearly four decades of real-world experience and creator of the Curiosity Code Index®, the Perception Power Index, and the author of five books sold worldwide. She is a thought leader i…

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#625 Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John Stefanski 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

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Curating Professional Development with Jessica Deakyne and John StefanskiTwo guests joined the podcast to discuss curating professional development. Jessica Deakyne is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Novato, CA and John Stefanski is the Assistant City Manager at the City of San Rafael, CA. They discussed the importance of professional org…

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BPS 371: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick 47:24

3M ago47:24

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Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to …

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#624 Rethinking Budgeting with GFOA's Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss rethinking municipal budgets. Chirs Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed why it is time to rethink the budgeting process and GFOA's Rethinking Budgeting initiative. They also talked about why it is more…

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BPS 370: Changing the World with Your Documentary with Susan Kucera 27:13

3M ago27:13

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In the stillness of a serene morning, the light of inspiration dawns upon us as we venture into the depths of human creativity and perseverance. On today's episode, we welcome the visionary documentarian Susan Kucera, whose lens captures the intricate dance of life and the profound undercurrents of our existence.Susan Kucera, a remarkable filmmaker…

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Ep.91 Guest episode with Dr Anthony Simcoe: Actor and multi-hyphenate, creative polymath! 1:24:38

3M ago1:24:38

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In Episode 91, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr. Anthony Simcoe, a multi-hyphenate, creative polymath! He is as comfortable on stage as he is in infrastructure projects in leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and organisational culture. He is an Australian actor, a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydn…

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#623 Planning Law Careers in Law Firms 1:29:07

3M ago1:29:07

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A panel of planning lawyers joined the podcast to share their experiences in planning law while working at law firms. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions. The panel included: Sean Suder, Lead Principal & Founder, ZoneCo; Deborah Rosenthal, Senior Attorney, FitzGerald Kreditor Bolduc Risbrough LLP; Taylo…

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BPS 369: Music Licensing for Film Demystified with Chris Small 46:57

3M ago46:57

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We have all wanted to have a killer song we love in one of our films or projects, that perfect song that makes the scene pop off the screen. When you begin to investigate how to get permission for the song you soon discover the maze of red tape and crap you need to deal with in order to have the song in your film.From getting film festival rights t…

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#622 Free Speech, Social Media, and the Lindke v. Freed Case with Robert Hagemann, Poyner Spruill LLP 56:41

3M ago56:41

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Can public officials block you on social media? Robert Hagemann, a Partner at Poyner Spurill LLP, joined the podcast to discuss Lindke v. Freed and its impact on free speech and the use social media in local government. He shared the First Amendment landscape prior to the Supreme Court ruling, what the outcome of the most recent ruling means for lo…

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BPS 368: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward 1:14:51

3M ago1:14:51

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Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with know…

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#621 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Government with Sam Quinney and Ryan Flynn, the Lab at DC 54:58

3M ago54:58

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Two guests joined the podcast to discuss using applied science in public policymaking. Both guests work at The Lab at DC. Sam Quinney is the Director and Ryan Flynn is a Civic Design Researcher. They shared how The Lab at DC was formed, improving housing vouchers, and how other local governments can use applied science in policymaking. This episode…

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BPS 367: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall Jones 1:27:52

3M ago1:27:52

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Today episode is probably one of the most important shows I have released in some time. On the show is filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones the writer, actress and producer behind the indie film Bite Me, a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits them, directed by Meredith Edwards.The filmmakers of Bite Me have d…

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#620 City Planning from Waaaay Downtown with Caitlin Clark, Scottsdale, AZ 51:26

3M ago51:26

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The Real Deal Caitlin Clark. The most famous planner in the nation joined the podcast to talk about her work and starring in a television commercial. Caitlin Clark, Planning Specialist for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, shared her career path to working in local government and how she ended up in a commercial with the basketball star of the same …

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Ep. 90 - Humility v Hubris v Brumble 11:44

3M ago11:44

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In this short, sharp inbetweener episode The Occupational Philosophers explore Humility, and it's Sith brother, Hubris... Amongst other things, they discuss: How curiosity needs to be wedded to humility What the Greeks made of humility and why hubris was a crime Why you should listen to your father (Heads up Icarus!) What is an 'Idea Baby' and why …

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#619 Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week with Sarah Mondesire and Jessie Brown 47:01

3M ago47:01

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In anticipation of the 2024 Top Influencers in Local Government, two guests joined the podcast to discuss their work in local government after being awarded an ELGL Top Influencer in Local Government in 2022. Sarah Mondesire is the Community Well-Being Manager for the City of Commerce City, Colorado and Jessie Brown is a Social Media and Communicat…

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BPS 366: Using Filmmaking for Change in the World with Jon Fitzgerald 44:26

3M ago44:26

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Today on the show we have filmmaker and author Jon Fitzgerald. Jon has twenty-five years of experience in the independent film, internet, and film festival communities, a rare leader with a unique combination of skills. As a filmmaker, he has produced a number of award-winning documentaries; and as a consultant, he has guided many independent film …

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Ep. 89 Inbetweeners: Are we living in a VUCA, TUNA or a TURD environment? 12:50

4M ago12:50

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Have you been at a business event and someone, with a very serious face, stands on the stage and talks about a VUCA environment? If so, there is help! (and if not, still read on!) In this short, sharp inbetweener episode The Occupational Philosophers dive into the world of acronyms used to describe the current business environment/s we are in. Amon…

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