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Suit up!The imagery. The voices. The music. The deep philosophical ramblings about war and peace. Old enough to know better, two friends decide to tackle the sprawling space opera epic of Gundam Wing – a show they just can’t get out of their heads. High school is over and now they’re ready for a sophisticated, comprehensive and nuanced retrospective of all 49 episodes, free of the idiotic humor that formerly plagued all their discussions of the show. Maybe. Mission Accepted.
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What is GOOD?! Looking to create more joy, FUN and fulfillment in life? Join International Speaker, Paul J Long and his featured guests as they draw attention to more of what's GOOD in life as opposed to what's not. Laugh, think and learn in this lighthearted podcast intended to help identify ways to improve quality of life both at work and at home.
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Welcome to Response Message! Join Tom and Aaron as they navigate their way through movie series both good and bad. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/ARHpjnKYHt If you're looking for our previous podcast Mobile Suit Fundam, you can find it here: https://anchor.fm/mobilesuitfundam
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Recorded live in front of a Twitch audience, it's Episode 18 of Response Message. Andor season 1 is done, and we're talking all about it, so spoiler warnings all around. We also spend a little time talking about God of War Ragnarok, Pentiment, Dorfromantik, and The Lost Metal. Marvel at the pristine live production and whip fast improv abilities on…
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Coming to you live from Twitch! Tom and Aaron recorded this episode on November 5th and its here for you now. We dive head first into Die Hard. But before that we talk Marvel Snap, My Time at Portia, Modern Warfare 2, and touch on Andor again. It's mayhem and bedlam and other adjectives that imply a fast and loose devil may care recording session. …
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We're here, at the end, Indiana Jones is back and no one asked him to be. This series is so old Indiana Jones would find it in a temple. This series is so old it can make self referential dad jokes. Join Tom and Aaron as they talk about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Before that we've got Tom's book corner, Tom's anime corner, …
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Andor continues to be good, Prodeus is your dad's kind of shooter, and Hokko Life should probably be facing a lawsuit from Nintendo. This week is the 1989 sequel: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We're dealing with daddy issues, Nazis, and a cup. Join Tom and Aaron as they discuss these and more in this Episode of Response Message.…
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Welcome to the movie that spurred the creation of the PG-13 rating. And the movie that made us all ask "Why do George Lucas and Steven Spielberg hate women so much?" Tom and Aaron go back to the future of Indana Jones, in the prequel sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Before we get to that we're talking Tinykin, Garden Story, Before We Le…
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Harrison Ford returns! LOUD PUNCHING. WHIPS. MONKEYS. It's Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Harrison Ford movie directed by Steven Spielberg. Tom and Aaron dive into this progenitor of countless movie and TV tropes. Before that, we talk the Pikmin like, Tinykin, Tom is back on his Gundam nonsense, and for Aaron, It's NERF or NOTHIN.…
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Fast and Furious is in the rear view mirror as we look ahead to more artistic and thought provoking films. Join Tom and Aaron as they discuss Better Call Saul, Ted Lasso, She Hulk, Cult of the Lamb, and Goku with a shotgun. How do we work in 500 Days of Summer? How did Aaron reference another Rutger Hauer movie and not even realize it?! Find out! L…
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There's a whole lot of Marvel and Tom has thoughts. There is also a whole lot of holes, and Aaron has many thoughts. Join Tom and Aaron as they dive into Marvel, Better Call Saul, Power Wash Simulator, No Man's Sky, The Bear, and The Boys. After that we continue our journey through the Fast and Furious franchise with Hobbs and Shaw.…
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No fate but what we drive. No family but who we choose. Join tom and Aaron as the dive into The Fate of the Furious! Before that we talk about: Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Neon White, GTA 5 Online, You Must Build a Boat, The Bear, The Obi-Wan finale and Star Wars in general. Tom also tries to class up this place by discussing the book Murderbot Diaries.…
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The fast is getting faster, and the furious more furious. Tom and Aaron are back to talk Fast Seven. Before we get to that there is a lot to discuss. Obi Wan is a show now, Barry continues with season three, Chip and Dale make another appearance, and Top Gun: Maverick is on deck and ready to launch. Spoiler warnings for all the media mentioned abov…
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Tom and Aaron are back, and they brought special guest Geesepeep along and she has a special announcement! What does Tom Hanks do in most of his movies? Who owns an uncomfortable couch? Who has internet connection issues? Get the answers to all these questions and some hot drama from the world of birding in our latest episode! We also talk Ghosts o…
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An unstoppable slab of meat meets a meat wall! Tom and Aaron discuss Fast Five, the fifth movie in the Fast and Furious franchise. Before we get to that there is talk of The Northman, Risk of Rain 2, The Wire, We Own This City, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and Camping Simulator: The Squad. Prepare yourselves for ten tons of entertainment. An amo…
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Tom and Aaron are back! It's the fourth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise.. Fast and Furious. No, the really named it that. In this episode we finally introduce our rating system, it's clear, concise, and hypoallergenic! Follow our journey as we talk about corduroy blazers, Lightning McQueen, Super Mega Baseball 3, Severance, and Aaron'…
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Tyrese Gibson is hungry! Eva Mendes is a cop! Paul Walker is making prolonged eye contact! Join Tom and Aaron as they discuss the 2003 "hit", 2 Fast 2 Furious. It's the film that makes women scream! They scream in rage, buy hey, they're screaming! We're talking video games like Elden Ring, the time vampire that is Vampire Survivors, and Tunic. Tom'…
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It begins! Join Tom and Aaron as they launch a new podcast: Response Message. In this episode join us as we discuss Elden Ring, Deadwood, Snapple Elements, Sobe Life Water, and mildly spoil There Will Be Blood. It's a new podcast, a new idea, and a new direction. Will you boldly go on a journey of to the point and on the rails podcasting?…
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How do you define fulfillment and would you recognize it if you had it? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, host Paul Long discusses the power of having a clear definition of what fulfillment looks like in life and appreciating it when we have it. We live in a society that is consistently seeking joy from external sources. True fulfillment is…
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What was one of the most FUN childhood activities in school? Recess! In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Lifetime Fitness trainer and real estate agent, Cassidy Andersen discusses how he reignites his childlike exuberance. Complete with movie lines, dad jokes and all the shenanigans, this conversation captures the essence of what meaningful i…
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What differentiates you from others? Many individuals exhaust energy trying to fit in or showcase what they believe everyone else wants to see. In this episode of The Fundamism Podcast, Brian Long, National Sales Director at Ottobock, discusses how he feels one can be differentiated both personally and professionally. After several significant inju…
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When was the last time you found yourself in a truly awkward moment? What was going through your mind at the time and how did you respond? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast we feature Tim Mathy, Senior Partner at Speak, Inc. Tim's smile, passion for life and desire to help others shines brightly in nearly everything he does. He is both authe…
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How often do you find yourself misunderstood or frustrated by others failing to listen to what you have to say? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, we dive into the FUNdamental, Seek To Understand amongst many other things. As humans, there's a part of us that enjoys helping others and solving problems. However, when we look to insert ourselv…
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What do you hope to gain when listening to speakers? I've been working hard on developing a lot of new content lately. It recently dawned on me that if your organization hasn't booked me for an event, you most likely would not have the opportunity to experience the bulk of my material, past or present. In this episode of The Fundamism Podcast, I'm …
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What experiences created your perspective on life? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, I'm riding solo laying the foundation (F) of the acronym F.U.N. We all have unique differentiators, perspectives, belief systems, styles and more. These traits and experiences shape how we live our lives. Thus, our experiences in life are built off of our p…
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When was the last time you helped or empowered someone to unleash their full potential? This episode of the Fundamism Podcast features Philip Zimmerman, author of Unleash The Millennials And Save The World. We are all equipped with skills or abilities that can help improve society and promote shared human experiences. Listen in as Philip and I disc…
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What are your FUNdamentals? What makes you smile or creates a brain pattern interrupt when you're challenged with a negative mindset? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, we feature chapter 2 of the Fundamism: Connecting to Life Through F.U.N. audiobook. The FUNdamentals of Fundamism will provide you an overview of what FUNdamentals are, why t…
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What type of people do you surround yourself with? Those who light up the room when they enter or those who light it up when they leave? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Annette Brechbill and Mirjana Novkovic discuss the FUNdamental, Expand Your Circle. With over two decades in the speaking industry as speaker managers, marketers, event co…
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Guess who's back, back again. Paul Long's back, tell your friends! In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Paul is solo discussing the featured FUNdamental, Be The Change. If you're looking to improve life's experience, what energy are you putting into the universe? A quote often attributed to Gandhi states, "be the change you wish to see in the …
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What is your most audacious goal? How strongly do you believe in your ability to achieve it? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Kate Harvie, author of Believe It and Behave It: How To Restart, Reset and Reframe Your Life, discusses her years of messes, miracles and meaning. It's one thing to believe you're capable of something, it's another …
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in your life? Shoes you don't wear, toys that aren't played with, t-shirts you haven't looked at in years and even overwhelming thoughts in your mind can take up space that could be better suited for something else. In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterf…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in your life? Shoes you don't wear, toys that aren't played with, t-shirts you haven't looked at in years and even overwhelming thoughts in your mind can take up space that could be better suited for something else. In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterf…
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What's your biggest roadblock to creating joy, FUN and fulfillment in life? It's the same thing that has kept you from overcoming fears, pursuing dreams, maximizing relationships and more. Your mind. In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, author, speaker and former professional basketball player, Dre Baldwin discusses the 4 tenets of how to "Wor…
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When was the last time you were faced with challenge and courageous enough to ask for help? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Michele Demetriou, a mindset coach, discusses what can happen when you lower your guard and seek assistance from others. Michele primarily works with professional athletes and helps them "create lives that FEEL as go…
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What's something you've accomplished in life that gives you a great sense of pride? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, host Paul Long gives you a taste of one of his favorite projects. The Fundamism: Connecting To Life Through F.U.N. book was released on Audible in 2019. An unconventional podcast experience, listen as Paul reads the foreward…
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How well do you respond in awkward situations? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, we feature Ryan Campbell, a world record breaking pilot, paraplegic plane crash survivor, speaker and founder of #TurbulenceTough. Discussing the high of having a heart-felt interaction with Prince William, the low of a tragic plane accident, the meaning behind…
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How do you define fun? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, we chat with Premiere Speakers Bureau CEO, Shawn Hanks. With over two decades in the speaking industry, kindness as a leading virtue, emphasis on shared family experience, music and laughter as staples in life and a commitment to the CrossFit community, Shawn would tell you he's not a…
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How can we starve if we're always EATN? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Brandon Vega, author of Ghetto Conscious and founder of The EATN Project, discusses how we can all Exist Above The Noise (EATN). Listen intently as we dissect Brandon's book, Ghetto Conscious, a creative masterpiece riddled with beautiful poetry, unique experience and…
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What attributes do you look for in a salesperson? Why do you buy? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Vice President of Sales at Siemens and former Purdue Boilermaker, Aaron Starnes discusses the power of relationships, process and development in creating a buying environment for others. Everyone hates to be sold, so why do salespeople do it?…
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What were some of your favorite games growing up? Many childhood memories include Super Mario, Tecmo Bowl, Twister, Sorry and Trouble. What if you could create similar FUN in the work setting while improving the retention of training material? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Sam Caucci, founder and CEO of 1Huddle, discusses how his organi…
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Who in your life has helped push (or pull) you in maximizing life experience or growth? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas discusses the power of community and meaningful relationships in his development. Life in public service can be challenging, especially in today's political climate. Despite having a genui…
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If you had the ideal job, one that brought you strength, happiness and fulfillment, what would it be? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, king of the court, Chris Staples discusses his journey in flight. A professional dunker, actor, social influencer, Harlem Globetrotter alumni, and former contestant on ABC's The Bachelorette, Chris' ability…
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What one physical attribute or trait are you most proud of? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Dr. Amber Botros, founder of Plaza Aesthetics and Wellness, empowers us to "love the skin we're in." A doctor, body positive advocate, curve model and creative, Dr. Botros has impacted thousands of lives through her medical practice and robust soci…
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Let's talk origin stories. What level of pride do you have in the city you're from? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, LA-based director, Josh Sikkema discusses where his heart truly lies, Grand Rapids, MI. As if earning a Billboard #1, traveling the world with R&B Queen, Mya, working with artists/creatives like Snoop Dogg, Omarion, Stokely,…
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What was your first job? What memories do you have from the experience? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast we are joined by the President and CEO of Fareway Meat and Grocery, Reynolds Cramer. Starting his career with Fareway at the age of 16, Reynolds career has culminated in being the leader of an organization that has over 120 stores, opera…
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If you had three wishes, what would they be? In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, we are joined by the Senior Director of Research and Development at Children's Mercy Hospital, Dr. Kieran Pemberton. Hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland, Dr. Pemberton's stories are both entertaining and a FUN listen. From growing up during Ireland's "troubles" …
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