Best Fractured Roll Podcasts (2024)

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Silver of Hope, Ep 220 - Fractured Expectations 31:49

20d ago31:49

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A Cracks in Our Facade Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy space…

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Silver of Hope, Ep 223 - The Gilded Guardian 40:38

2h ago40:38

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A Not All That Glitters Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spac…

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E328: Facing the Fracture: How to Prioritize Connection in a Polarized World with Psychologist Dr. Tania Israel 54:36

4d ago54:36

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology at UC Santa Barbara and author of the forthcoming book "Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation." Dr. Israel delves into the complexities of our politically fractured society, offering fresh perspectives on misinformation, pola…

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Silver of Hope, Ep 222 - One Final Test 37:56

6d ago37:56

37:56

A "If walls are looking Goopy..." Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering …

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E327: How LGBTQ+ Identity Empowers Business Success: Jennifer and other LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Join the Smart Gets Paid Podcast 42:02

11d ago42:02

42:02

This episode, originally recorded for the Smart Gets Paid podcast, and hosted by Leah Neaderthal, explores how being queer has positively impacted business ownership. Leah shares her personal journey of coming out 20 years ago and how it has shaped her approach to business, from challenging assumptions to expressing herself authentically. She also …

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Silver of Hope, Ep 221 - Enter The Dragon Reflection 43:43

13d ago43:43

43:43

A Sinking Feeling Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces for…

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E326: From Accommodation to Innovation: Building a Culture of Disability Inclusion with Loren Gesinsky 1:05:33

18d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this episode, we welcome Loren Gesinsky, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to discuss the critical importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and society at large. Loren shares his personal journey from employment lawyer to passionate disability rights advocate, offering valuable insights into the evolution of disability inclusion practices…

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Best of the Will to Change: Millions of Micro-Moments of Bravery with Joze Piranian, Stutterer, TEDx Speaker and Stand-Up Comedian 42:32

26d ago42:32

42:32

This "Best of The Will to Change" episode, features an interview with Joze Piranian, Global TEDx Speaker and a lifelong stutterer turned transformational speaker on inclusion and resilience. Joze also shared information about stuttering, and revealed what he has learned from his own journey.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 219 - InVersus 40:18

27d ago40:18

40:18

A Stop Hitting Yourself Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spac…

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Ep 325: Transforming Public Safety Through Inclusive Innovation with Axon VP Yemi Akisanya 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In this episode, we talk with Yemi Akisanya, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Axon, a technology company serving law enforcement and public safety. Yemi discusses his journey from finance to DEI leadership and his innovative approach to implementing DEI strategies in a complex industry. He also explains how he aligns DEI initiatives with A…

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Rotting Christ, "Pro Xristou," (5/24/24), Review 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Metalheads!! Sadly, David couldn't be with us, but his pick for May rolls on!

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Silver of Hope, Ep 218 - The Crystal Fountain 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

A Short Rest Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces for ever…

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Grab Bag 035: Double Albums 1:21:52

1M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Metalheads!! It is July 4th Weekend, and in honor of 'Merica's birthday, Ben decided to do something excessive. A grab bag of double albums.

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Best of The Will to Change: Leading with the "E": AJ Hikes and the ACLU's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy 55:46

1M ago55:46

55:46

This episode features an interview with AJ Hikes, Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). This discussion covers everything from healing the harm caused by racist bias within organizations, to integrating justice into diversity, equity & inclusion work, to the exclusionary nature of our modern …

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Wheel, "Charismatic Leaders," (5/3/2024), Review 14:37

1M ago14:37

14:37

Metalheads!! We have lived long enough to see another Wheel album released. Tracey has chosen it as his album to be released in May.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 217 - Behind the Next Door 38:48

1M ago38:48

38:48

A Moist, Magic, & Mail Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy space…

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Motörhead, "Rock 'n' Roll," (August 1987), Review 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

Metalheads!! The year of Motörhead continues!!

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Silver of Hope, Ep 216 - Seeming Symmetry 37:50

2M ago37:50

37:50

An As To The Left, So To The Right Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering…

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E324: DEI in Action: Balancing Data, Heart, and Strategy with Consilio SVP and DEI Officer Maureen O'Neill 1:13:58

2M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Maureen O'Neill. SVP and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Consilio, about her journey from litigation to leading DEI efforts in a rapidly growing global professional services company. Maureen shares insights on creating and scaling DEI initiatives, including employee resource groups and advisory boards,…

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Powerman 5000, "Abandon Ship," (5/10/2024) Review 18:18

2M ago18:18

18:18

Metalheads!! Gabe's pick for May is a new wave of 90's alt-metal nostalgia.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 215 - Objects in the Mirror 37:56

2M ago37:56

37:56

A Shifting Perspective Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy space…

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Grab Bag 034: "Baby Metal" 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Metalheads!! Gabe asked us to come prepared with an album released in our birth years. So we did.

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E323: The Power of Intergenerational Connection with Award Winning Trans Elder, Sterling Cruz-Herr 59:03

2M ago59:03

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In this episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer sits down with Sterling Cruz-Herr, a trans elder, educator, and activist. They discuss Sterling's journey of self-discovery, the importance of intergenerational learning within the LGBTQ+ community, and the challenges faced by marginalized groups in today's society. Sterling also shares their experien…

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Ingested, "The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams," (4/5/2024) 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

Metalheads!! David slams us with some UK death with his pick for April.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 214 - Sacrifice of the Heart 38:31

2M ago38:31

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A Hollowed Halls Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces for …

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E322: Voices From the Will to Change: Pride Month Roll Up with Jennifer and Doug 41:23

2M ago41:23

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In this special Pride Month roll-up episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer and Doug revisit powerful conversations with past guests who share insights on navigating DEI work in today's challenging climate. They discuss highlights from episodes featuring Lily on making DEI work "boring" to reach more people; Dr. Elijah on the importance of naming i…

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Motörhead, "Orgasmatron," (8/9/1986), Review 15:02

2M ago15:02

15:02

Metalheads!! Ben continues his slow slog through the discography of Lemmy's iconic band in this year of Motörhead.

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Grab Bag 033: Frenemies Pt 1 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Metalheads!! From Tracey's warped mind comes the first of three convoluted Grab Bags!

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Silver of Hope, Ep 213 - The Pythongeist 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

A Serpentine Belted Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces f…

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Castle Rat, "Into the Realm," (4/12/2024), Review 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Metalheads!! Gabe's Bandcamp tours reveals something completely different

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Discography Blast 048: Motörhead 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

Metalheads!! The year of Motörhead continues with the first of three discography blasts for this legendary band.

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E321: Behind the (Keynote) Curtain: Jennifer Shares Her Approach to Maximizing Learning and Impact as a Speaker 41:58

3M ago41:58

41:58

In this episode Jennifer shares her process for preparing and delivering keynotes that go beyond simply giving a speech. She discusses the importance of being consultative, collecting information, and calibrating with clients before, during, and after the event. Jennifer also reveals how she engages the audience through interactive polling, uses th…

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Erra, "Cure," (4/5/2024), Review 16:14

2M ago16:14

16:14

Metalheads!! A new progressive metal album has emerged for Tracey to recommend.

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Discography Blast 047: Converge 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Metalheads!! The much-threatened Converge blast is here!

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Silver of Hope, Ep 212 - Museum Security 34:54

3M ago34:54

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A Finding Yourself Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces fo…

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E320: Tailoring DEI Strategies for Maximum Impact with Evercore CDO Lucida Plummer 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

In this conversation, originally recorded as a Community Call, Jennifer welcomes Lucida Plummer, Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer at Evercore, to discuss the challenges and strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. Lucida shares her experience leading DEI efforts at various companies, emphasi…

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Silver of Hope, Ep 211 - Weird Wednesday 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

A Touching The Magical Artifact Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering ne…

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E319: Safety First: Author Mark McBride's Inclusive Vision for the Engineering Industry with Jenn Grace and Eduardo Placer 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Mark McBride-Wright, author of "The Safe Leader" and Founder & CEO of EqualEngineers, joins Jennifer, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Your Purpose, and Eduardo Placer of Fearless Communicators to discuss the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the engineering and STEM fields. Mark shares his journey of writing the book, the support h…

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Ministry, "Hopiumforthemasses," (3/1/2024), Review 19:47

3M ago19:47

19:47

Metalheads!! Gabe's pick for an album released in March is the sixteenth by Uncle Al and the crew in Ministry.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 210 - Surprise Sacrifice 50:35

3M ago50:35

50:35

A Wood is Flammable Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy spaces f…

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Grab Bag 032: Big Dick Cutter Energy 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Metalheads!! It is time for some divine feminine anger.

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E318: Open to All: Transforming Retail Culture from the Inside Out with Calla Devlin 53:16

3M ago53:16

53:16

In this episode, we dive deep into the fight against discrimination in the retail industry with Calla Devlin, Managing Director of the transformative organization Open to All. Through Calla's insights and the inspiring work of Open to All, we explore the multidimensional challenges of bias and exclusion in retail and the innovative strategies being…

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Exhorder, "Defectum Omniom'" (3/8/2024), Review 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Metalheads!! Tracey heads down the mighty Mississippi to dredge up some New Orleans thrash with the latest from Exhorder.

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Silver of Hope, Ep 209 - Fall Guy 48:40

3M ago48:40

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A Maryne Academy of Magic Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering nerdy sp…

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E317: Cultivating Creativity in Community: Replenishing Our Leadership with Coach and Artist Alex Jamieson 47:08

4M ago47:08

47:08

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by coach and artist Alexandra Jamieson as they explore the challenges and opportunities facing women leaders in their 40s and 50s. Through the lenses of their own experiences and those of their clients, Jennifer and Alex delve into the impact of external factors, the importance of creativity and community, and th…

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Vltimas, "Epic," (3/15/2024), Review 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

Metalheads!! David's pick for an album released in March arrives!

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Silver of Hope, Ep 208 - Disappointing Debrief 55:24

4M ago55:24

55:24

A Making Plans and Spilling Tea Narrative Play Adventure Co-Created by: Alpha Comics & Games: From vintage comics & games to new releases, find your Adventure at Alpha! | Conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Richmond VA. Goblins and Growlers: Creating Inclusive Community Through Tabletop Gaming. Creating all-original TTRPG content, and fostering ne…

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Grab Bag 031: No Rules, Just Right 1:12:02

4M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Metalheads!! This Grab Bag is whatever we wanted to bring to the table. Featuring Kublai Khan, TX., Linkin Park, Caligula's Horse, and Maniaxe.

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E316: More Than a Rebrand: Positioning and Languaging Our Change Work with Author Dorie Clark 49:25

4M ago49:25

49:25

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by renowned consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Dorie Clark, for a conversation about the challenges faced by DEI practitioners, Dorie shares her insights on the importance of personal branding and authenticity in driving change. Together, Jennifer and Dorie explore the need for a paradigm shift …