Gerald Brooks, the founding pastor of Grace Outreach Center in Plano, Texas, is well-known internationally for his passionate heart to mentor other pastors.Pastor Brooks hosts the annual North Texas Leadership Conference in Plano, drawing ministers from all over the nation. He teaches leadership across the country through church growth seminars, including John Maxwell’s Breaking the 500 and 1000 Barrier conferences. Pastor Brooks’ regional roundtables and monthly leadership subscriptions pro ...
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Sound Optometry is the podcast from Docet that provides high quality continuing professional development (CPD) for fully-qualified UK-GOC-registered optometrists practising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each month, we’ll be exploring the topics that matter most to us optometrists with case studies and in-depth conversations. You can gain 1 CPD point by listening to this podcast and completing the exercise on http://docet.info.
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A podcast for, and about, public servants.
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Welcome to the Geeks Of Color Podcast! Our goal is to inform, entertain and interact in support of diverse comics, writers, artists, characters and more!
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A podcast for, and about, the Canadian federal public service.
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A podcast about designing experiences for humans
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COMETSA Business Connect Podcast is a product of COMETSA GoC International (Pty) Ltd. It broadcasts live and pre-recorded shows covering topics like business development, management, leadership, sales, marketing, products and markets development, market research, advisory, consulting, coaching, mentoring, networking, and organization development and design. The target audience of the show are business practitioners, entrepreneurs, managers, leaders, and students. We aim to educate, inform, a ...
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An Aussie Simpsons podcast with in-depth episode reviews, interviews, Top 10s and more. Hosted by Brendan Dando and Guy Davis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.
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Yeh Goodboy Goodboy Good Footy Energies with Brad Hollis, Reuben Lane, Sam Moten & Sam Clarke (DJ Jesus).
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In this monthly podcast series, Deloitte Vietnam will talk you through notable matters that are directly making impact on your business by the Covid-19 pandemic. Strategic forecasting, recommendations, and helpful solutions are what Deloitte Vietnam experts will share in every episode of this series. Have any questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] #deloittevoices
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Call Mr. Gocs, that's his name, that name again is Mr. Gocs! That's right, the hilarious Aaron Gocs joined us this week to review the classic "Mr. Plow". There were many flurries of passion as we dove deep into what makes this episode so fantastic. Whether it's the spot-on guest cameos, the absurdity of Springfield's weather or deciding who was the…
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48: PACS – Management of primary angle closure suspects
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28:23Primary angle closure disease is more common in the UK than was initially thought and it is important for optometrists to understand the condition’s stages of progression; from primary angle closure suspect (PACS), to primary angle closure (PAC) and primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). PACG is the stage we want to avoid, where structural damage t…
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Stefan Moritz - Are We Ready for Experiences Co-created with AI?
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1:09:45In this episode, we explore Stefan's career journey, sparked by an epiphany during a friend's 50th birthday in Italy. This experience led him to prioritize quality over quantity in his work. Stefan shares his approach to restructuring his workload by focusing on fewer projects, which fosters creativity and personal growth. The discussion explores h…
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The Four Finger Discount family recently lost our beloved pooch Jet, so to pay tribute we've gone back and revisited one of the more heartfelt episodes from the earlier seasons, Bart's Dog Gets An F. We discuss how revisiting the episode helped Dando grieve the loss of Jet, the history of Tracey Ullman's turbulent relationship with the series, the …
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For the first time in his life, Homer is financially liable for his actions. Can he last 3 hours without hurting himself? Meanwhile, Springfield Elementary are preparing to take the Vice President's Assessment Test, which means all of the trouble-makers are sent on a joyride to Capitol City with Skinner. A pretty enjoyable episode that sees Princip…
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BREAKING: The Simpsons Renewed For Four More Seasons!
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14:40A little breaking news today as FOX announce they have renewed The Simpsons for four more seasons, along with Family Guy, Bob's Burgers and American Dad. This will take the show through to Season 40! We give our thoughts on the news and what it means for the future of animation on FOX. NOTE: Apologies in advance for Dando's audio. His mic wasn't pl…
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Claus Raasted - Imagination is your most undervalued business tool!
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51:03What if life, work, and transformation were just better versions of play? In this episode, you’ll meet Claus Raasted, Experience Designer, Viking impersonator, and founder of The College of Extraordinary Experiences. From a childhood spent LARPing to advising McKinsey, Klaus shares how designing intentional, immersive worlds can lead to real-world …
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Homer learns that he should have won class president back in high school, which leads to a bizarre "Tales Of Interest" type story where Luigi's crazy chef shows Homer the future he could have had. Safe to stay, we'd all rather live in the sauce.We also discuss having sex on a beach, the new HD era, best movie twists and more. If you enjoy this revi…
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47: Chronic Stress – The brain-body connection
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25:49Stress and burnout, which we explored in the last episode of Sound Optometry, is far from uncommon in optometrists. In this episode, Michelle Hanratty uncovers the severe implications that chronic stress can have on the health of optometrists in the future. How can we reverse its damage? Michelle is joined by Professor Anna Whittaker, a health psyc…
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Mat Duerden - Unlock the Experience Ladder. How to Elevate Experiences from Memorable to Transformative
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1:04:09Dive into a captivating discussion on experience design with Mat Duerden, Department Chair of Experience Design and Management in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and Co-Author of the book Experience Design. Reveals how intentional design can transform everyday moments into powerful experiences. Mat shares his journey fro…
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If you think Juliette was insane with her visions of Equalia, perhaps you should take a look at the writers for even conjuring this episode together in the first place. An absolute stinker that never seemed to know what it was, or even what it wanted to be, which is unfortunate because there were several interesting directions that could've been ta…
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CAUTION! This week's episode is filled with stingers AND zingers as we tackle 'The Burns and the Bees', an episode that kinda just feels, "there". Apparently the fate of the world's bees falls on Lisa's shoulders (well, her face) and nobody seems to care besides her. Meanwhile Mr. Burns looks to Marc Cuban on how a billionaire can have fun AND be r…
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No need for the blown gasket, listeners! Although we can understand why you'd be excited for our review of "Lady Bouvier's Lover", featuring what Dando considers to be one of the biggest heel turns in Simpsons history. We also discuss the legendary Simpsons' rumpus room, Guy's love of hot-cross bun variants, watching late-night infomercials in the …
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With Dando's wife currently in the UK visiting family, we've decided to give you guys FREE access to our Patreon Exclusive review of 'Homer Alone'! As a parent, this is without a doubt one of the most relatable episodes of all time. Whether it's Homer's stress/fears of solo parenting, or Marge's meltdown as a result of the stress/anxities that come…
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46: Burnout in Optometry – Causes, challenges & solutions
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29:24A study conducted in Australia found that around half of optometrists experience burnout. One in every three optometrists also live with a mental health condition. We all know what workplace stress can feel like, but few of us can probably spot the signs of long-term stress turning into burnout. That can lead to even more serious mental health chal…
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A pretty controversial theme for a Simpsons episode, even if it does feel like it came 5 years too late. Essentially, Bart befriends a muslim boy and Homer quickly assumes he and his family are terrorists. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes obsessed with Mapple products. We also discuss becoming hackers, pointless calendars, buying new Simpsons PJs and more. …
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Homer And Lisa Exchange Cross Words (S20E06)
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1:27:23It's another "Lisa angry at Homer" story where Lisa changes her last name to Bouvier, after he (successfully) bets against her in a crossword tournament when she admits she's likely to fail. Did he do anything wrong? Yes and no. Meanwhile, there was a real wasted opportunity to focus on Gil being the smimy heel of the tournament. More evil Gil! We …
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Dr Paul. Zak: Why Building Trust, Engagement & Emotional Fitness is the Key to Creating Unforgettable Experiences and Thriving Relationships—at Work, in Business, and in Life.
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1:10:29In this episode of The Experience Designers, I sit down with Dr. Paul Zak, the neuroscientist who wrote the book on trust and human connection. A TED speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Immersion Neuroscience, Paul has spent decades uncovering the brain’s hidden responses to experiences, brands, and relationships. Link to Six App - https:/…
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The Best Simpsons Vacation Episodes Pt. 2 (with The Simpsons Index)
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53:40We're back again this week as Dando and Elliot (from The Simpsons Index) wrap up what they consider the BEST and WORST episodes featuring our favourite four-fingered family heading on vacation. They cover some classics like "Bart vs Australia", "Sumer Of 4ft. 2", as well as some episodes that you may not have seen yet like "Dude Where's My Ranch" a…
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With the 2025 Oscar nominations just being released, we thought we'd celebrate by giving you our review of "A Star Is Burns", which until now has been a Patreon exclusive! A movie reviewer reviewing an episode about a movie reviewer? Only on Four Finger Discount! A pretty controversial episode at Simpsons HQ, which has garnered some fairly mixed re…
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45: Vision and Dementia – Modifying risk for better outcomes
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26:52One in three people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia — a term used to describe a range of neurological conditions that cause the loss of cognitive functioning. It’s been established that dementia can affect vision and recently, researchers have realised that visual impairment is a modifiable risk factor for dementia, too. In othe…
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The Best Simpsons Vacation Episodes (with The Simpsons Index)
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49:53With everybody's Summer vacation wrapping up here in Australia, Dando and Elliot (from The Simpsons Index) delve into what they consider the BEST and WORST episodes featuring our favourite four-fingered family heading on vacation. They cover some classics, as well as some more recent episodes that you may not have seen yet. Let us know which episod…
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Has the weight of the world got your down? Well have no fear, happiness is just a "Flaming Moes" review away! We revisit this classic that sees Moe steal Homer's recipe for a successful drink. We discuss whether Moe's actions were justified, the spot-on "Cheers" parodies (and not just the theme song), Catherine O'Hara's missed opportunity, Aerosmit…
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Happy Holidays everybody! This is our best Xmas special to date, with special guest appearances from so many of the FFD family. Plus, we run through some underrated Xmas specials, our annual gift exchange and answer some of your mailbag questions.Thanks again for an amazing 2024 and let's make 2025 our biggest year yet! Support the Four Finger Disc…
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It's the holiday season here at FFD studios, so we've gone back and revisited this classic that sees Bart accidentally burn down the family Christmas tree and presents. There's lots to love (Brockman's news reports, Homer's parking hack, etc) however it also features Dando's LEAST favourite Simpsons moment of the golden era. It's not the best Chris…
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Worst. Episode. Ever. Well, worst episode so far at least. Just an absolute head-scratcher that leaves you disliking pretty much every character that appears. Basically, Homer and Marge find out that they both came close to cheating on each other five years. Yep. Apparently "marriage in crisis" is the only story that the writers know what to do wit…
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A pretty solid Halloween special that parodies Transformers, Mad Men and Peanuts! A nice blend of sci-fi and gore in the first two segments, however the tribute to "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" was top notch. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive con…
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The mailbag has returned! We answer all of your questions, both Simpsons and non-Simpsons related. Don't forget to get in touch with us, simply email [email protected] Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at …
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Double, Double, Boy In Trouble (S20E03)
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1:21:46The Simpsons present their rendition of 'The Prince and the Pauper' here as Bart switches places with a rich kid he meets at a party. There's a truly great story hiding here somewhere, instead it seems the writers were more interested in continuing on the never-ending saga of Homer being a jerk for absolutely no reason. If there's one this episode …
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Bart gets a cell phone. That is all. Well, not exactly, although it kinda felt that way when watching since as Guy likes to say, "it's just a bunch of stuff happening". The annoying part is that there's a really solid story to be told here, however the writers seem more interested in getting the Simpsons to visit Machu Picchu for 3 minutes. At leas…
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44: Corneal Conditions – Shape and clarity
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37:10Optometrists commonly encounter corneal conditions in practice—such as keratoconus, Fuch’s endothelial corneal dystrophy and recurrent corneal epithelial erosion syndrome. As Professor Sai Kolli explains in this podcast, the management of corneal dystrophies may involve monitoring, therapeutic treatment or onward referral, depending on their severi…
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It's incredible (and sad) how an episode that aired almost 30 years ago can still be just as relevant today, as it was back then. Regardless, here we are with our revisit of "Much Apu About Nothing", an episode that is in our opinion, the gold standard of "Apu" stories. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every sh…
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Goc O'Callaghan part 2 - The secrets and learnings from the dark side of Disney's magic
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44:45What if the magic behind your favourite experiences wasn't just a coincidence? In this second part two of this two-part series with Goc O'Callaghan, Co-owner of ArcTanGent Festival and Global Experience Lead at Buro Happold. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the often-overlooked and unknown 'dark side' of Disney's magic. From the hidden …
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Sex, Pies And Idiot Scrapes (S20E01)
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1:08:14We're back! Not that we necessarily went anywhere, but it's a new season and we're feeling optimistic after this fun outing that see Homer and Flanders start their own bounty hunter company. On top of that, Marge becomes an erotic baker which leads to one of Dando's favourite gags in a while. We also discuss Guy's love of all things Robert Forster,…
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The Best (And Worst) Episodes Of Season 19
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1:04:17We've come to the end of Season 19! What did we think were the best episodes? We run through our our personal Top 5, as well as discuss what we think was the WORST of the season! Let us know what you thought of Season 19 overall at [email protected] Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we…
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Goc O'Callaghan part 1 - Beyond the music: What festival design teaches us about crafting unforgettable experiences
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52:28We're taking you behind the scenes of an incredible journey, exploring the power of memorable experiences and the lessons we can learn from one of the major memory makers out there: music festivals. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Goc O'Callaghan, co-founder, owner, and festival director of the legendary ArcTanGent Festival in the UK. This …
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Lisa becomes Krusty's assistant, which leads to her becoming famous. Now don't be confused, this may seem like a copy of "Bart Gets Famous", however it's actually a really fun homage to the classic film, "All About Eve". What was even more impressive was that we both loved the way Sideshow Mel was handled too! Added great depth to his character and…
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