Best Gary Arndt Podcasts (2024)

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Gary Arndt Guest Hosts the 200th Episode: Was This Podcast the Right Move? 40:07

4d ago40:07

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Send us a Text Message. You may or may not know that my friend Gary Arndt is the very reason why I started this podcast. He taught me about podcasting, encouraged me, supported me.... even among his own rising notariety. His podcast Everything Everywhere Daily sees about 1.5 million downloads a month (and growing!) So, on my 200th episode, Gary joi…

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10 Reasons Your Digital Product Might Be Failing (Inspired by NASA) 23:36

3h ago23:36

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Send us a Text Message. There were two NASA "fails" in the news this week... which got me thinking about our own failures. Here are 10 reasons your efforts aren't succeeding the way you want, in the order I'd review them if we were to do a private consult. THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then c…

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Gregor MacGregror and the Biggest Scam in History 16:11

1d ago16:11

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One of the most audacious scams in history took place in the early 19th century in Britain. A man sold thousands of people a dream of land in the New World. His claims attracted large investments, encouraged hundreds of people to move around the world, and even suckered in members of the royal family. However, his promises were empty, and in the en…

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The Discovery and Burial of the Remains of Richard III (Encore) 12:50

2d ago12:50

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The death of a British monarch is a very big event. Thousands of people may take part in the funeral and procession, with millions more lining up to pay their respects and billions more watching on television. This didn’t always use to be the case, however. In particular, there was one English King who not only didn’t get an elaborate funeral, no o…

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The Key to Building Connections and Trust in Your Business 22:27

2d ago22:27

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Send us a Text Message. 5 tips about crafting your story.... plus 20+ story prompts THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipeterson The quickest way to increase your traffi…

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Air Conditioning 14:18

3d ago14:18

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One of the biggest problems that humanity has faced for thousands of years is heat. Excessive heat made it difficult to work in the middle of the day. Heat was especially problematic in the tropics, where a shockingly large percentage of humanity lived. As cities became more developed, excess heat, all year round, became a limiting factor in how ta…

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Stain Glass Collateral & Brewery Operations 27:55

4d ago27:55

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What do you do when the bank needs more collateral? Buy antique stain glass, of course. Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman continue brewing business talk. They delve into various facets of their brewery business, including the story behind their iconic stained glass, expansion plans, pumping beer challenges, potentially offering spirits …

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The Formation of the United Nations 15:04

4d ago15:04

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In the midst of the Second World War, the Allied powers began planning ahead for what the post-war world was going to look like. The Legion of Nations had failed to prevent World War II. If they were to prevent another major war from breaking out in the 20th century, they needed something else. Learning from the lessons from the past, they created …

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The Marginal Revolution (Encore) 12:38

5d ago12:38

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In most academic disciplines, there is often a single idea or discovery which makes everything fall into place. All of the things which didn’t make sense before suddenly do when looked through this new lens. These eye-opening discoveries usually occur in the hard sciences, but one such advancement also took place in the field of economics. Learn mo…

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The French Foreign Legion 14:03

6d ago14:03

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A popular topic of films has been the French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion was supposed to be an organization where someone could get a new identity and a new start on life, even if they were criminals. They were often stationed in hot, desolate places, where they served out their tour of duty before starting a new life. But how much of…

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The Domestication of Cats (Encore) 13:27

7d ago13:27

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Dogs and cats are both domesticated, four-legged, fur-bearing mammals. Beyond that, they really don’t have much in common. One of the things that they don’t have in common is how they wound up in the lives of humans. Cats established their relationship with humans at a totally different point in history and for a totally different reason. Learn mor…

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Consider a Quiz for Your Next Universal Lead Magnet 12:48

7d ago12:48

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Send us a Text Message. THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipeterson The quickest way to increase your traffic? Update your content regularly. Get a free blog post updat…

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The History of Skyscrapers 14:52

8d ago14:52

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If you were to pick a single visible icon to represent the 20th century, it would probably be the skyscraper. Skyscrapers didn’t really even exist before the 20th century, but by the end of the century, they became ubiquitous in major cities around the world. The skyscraper didn’t just appear out of nowhere. They wouldn’t have been possible if it w…

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The Moon 14:06

9d ago14:06

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About 384,400 km or 238,900 miles above the surface of the Earth is our planet's only natural satellite, The Moon. Every culture and civilization on the planet has had the moon play a role in its legends, and they have also used the moon to keep track of time, plant, and harvest. Scientists have wondered where the moon came from and how it was form…

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Finding Clarity: Turning Life's Inflection Points into Opportunities 16:50

9d ago16:50

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Send us a Text Message. I promised to help give you some more direction on finding clarity... so as a continuation of the last episode... here are how 9 special words can help you craft the right FEELING about the future. THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group whe…

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Phillip II of Macedon 14:19

10d ago14:19

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Alexander the Great was one of the most famous people from the ancient world. He defeated a vastly larger Persian Empire and conquered everything from Egypt to India. Yet, what Alexander achieved wouldn’t have been possible without his father. In fact, if Alexander hadn’t accomplished what he did, his father would probably be the one given the titl…

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All The Shiny Stuff: Starting a Brewery 28:03

11d ago28:03

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From securing a loan to procuring secondhand equipment from overseas, starting a brewery is a challenge. Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy dive into the business and economics of brewing, showcasing their own road to opening McFleshmans. Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.faceb…

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Charles Ponzi and His Scheme (Encore) 14:10

11d ago14:10

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In January 1920, an Italian American businessman in Boston started a new company. In order to raise money, he took $100 investments from 18 people and offered them a fabulous return on their money in only 45 days, and he delivered on his promise. Soon people were lining up to give him their money and everything worked great…. …until it didn’t. Lear…

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'FINE' Is a Four-Letter Word 16:53

11d ago16:53

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Send us a Text Message. How are you feeling in the chaos? Fine? That's not good enough friend... so how to we get you to "great?" THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipet…

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The Danube River 14:09

12d ago14:09

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Located in Central and Eastern Europe is one of the continent's longest and most rivers: the Danube. For thousands of years, the Danube has been a vital river for commerce and agriculture, and it has served as a natural boundary for empires and kingdoms. Today, it is still vitally important to ten countries and has become one of the top tourist att…

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The History of the Toilet 13:55

13d ago13:55

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It is one of the most important inventions in history. Almost everyone listening to this has one. You use one almost every day, and if we didn’t have them, the world would be a very different place. I am talking about toilets. It isn’t something we like to talk about in public, but the sanitary removal of waste has been one of the critical componen…

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Wu Zetian: China’s Only Female Emperor (Encore) 13:36

14d ago13:36

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In the very long history of China, it has had exactly one female ruler. She was a woman who managed, against all odds, to inch her way closer to power over a period of years until she reached a point where she could claim power for herself. By all accounts, she was beautiful, brilliant, cunning, and absolutely ruthless. Learn more about Wu Zetian, …

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What Gets Measured Gets Done – So What Should You Measure? 28:13

14d ago28:13

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Send us a Text Message. Love this question for Leslie in our facebook group, asking me about what KPIs are worth following now. THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipeter…

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The US Occupation of the Philippines 15:04

15d ago15:04

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The Philippines is one of the largest countries in the world. With a population of 115 million people, it is the 14th largest country in the world in terms of population. However, for a period of 48 years, it was a colony of the United States. That half-century was one of the most important in the history of the Philippines. It saw two major wars, …

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The Origins of Wine (Encore) 14:38

16d ago14:38

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For thousands of years, wine has been one of the most important beverages in the world. It has been consumed by common folk and by emperors, and it can be made in a surprisingly wide variety of geographies. It can be made by backyard vintners as well as by megacorporations. It is so important that it plays a central role in some religions, yet it i…

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How would you start a brand new website based the way blogging has changed? 27:13

16d ago27:13

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Send us a Text Message. Stephanie is a member of our Facebook Group and asked a question about starting a blog in the midst of the Google craziness. We're covering that in today's episode! THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of …

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The War of 1812 16:19

17d ago16:19

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After the American War of Independence, Britain recognized the United States, but it didn’t necessarily make them close allies. Each country had its own agendas, and a generation later, they were butting heads again over a host of issues. The result was another war, but unlike the Revolutionary War, everyone claimed victory, and no one really won a…

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It'll Ring Your Bell: The Origin of 547 27:49

18d ago27:49

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Gary Ardnt, Bobby Fleshman, and guest Joel Hermansen discuss the creation of and cult behind the beloved West Coast double IPA from McFleshman's: the 547. From the Toronado Pub in San Francisco to the ringing of the bell and 547 Day, all shall be explained! Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://w…

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The History of Books 15:08

18d ago15:08

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Books are one of the foundational tools of civilization. They allow us to pass knowledge and information between people who don’t know each other, and their compact form allows knowledge to be transported across vast distances. Their permanence allows information to be sent across time such that centuries might separate a writer from a reader. But …

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MidJourney: Tips for using AI to create images for your blogging business 26:43

18d ago26:43

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Send us a Text Message. MidJourney is an app that allows you to create AI images for your website, printables, books, etc. I also reference a "scavenger hunt" that I created with MidJourney. You can see that here. Can you use these images in products that you sell? Can they be copyrighted? What prompts can help you get the look you want? All that i…

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College Sports 15:21

19d ago15:21

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In the 19th century, several American universities began to compete with each other in several sporting events in friendly intercollegiate competitions. Fast forward over a hundred years, and college sports in the United States is a multibillion-dollar business. How did institutes of higher education become some of the biggest sports organizations …

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Ninjas (Encore) 12:42

20d ago12:42

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Ninjas are awesome. They’re silent, they can turn invisible, and they can totally flip out and kill people, especially their mortal enemies…pirates. …or at least that is what popular culture would like you to believe. Were ninjas really as powerful as they are made out to be? Were they the ultimate silent assassins? Learn more about ninjas, real ni…

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The Five Good Emperors 14:50

21d ago14:50

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Depending on how you define it, there were approximately 70 Roman Emperors. They were a mixed bag ranging from philosophers to the insane, from generals to children. Some were truly horrible, but some were actually pretty good at their job. In particular, there were five consecutive emperors who reigned during the peak of Pax Romana. Learn more abo…

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8 Accessibility Considerations For Your Newsletter & Website 12:26

21d ago12:26

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Send us a Text Message. Are your newsletters inclusive? Can your color-blind, dyslexic and neurodivergent followers enjoy your content? Here are 8 considerations for your newsletter and your website. Color Contrast Checker: https://polypane.app/color-contrast/#fg=%23107db5&bg=%23fff&level=aaa&format=hex&algo=WCAG2&filter=protanonopia THE INSIDER ME…

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D-Day 15:01

22d ago15:01

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On June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious landing in world history took place on the shore of Normandy, France. The allied forces called it D-Day. The landing marked the commencement of Operation Overlord, a strategic move that heralded the long-awaited opening of the second front in the European war. D-Day was the start of the most meticulously plan…

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The Apollo Lunar Module 15:14

23d ago15:14

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When President John F. Kennedy set the objective of landing on the moon before the end of the 1960s, no one really knew what it entailed. The Apollo program involved many incredible feats of engineering, but perhaps the most impressive was the development of the Apollo Lunar Module. The Lunar Module was unlike any spacecraft before or since. It was…

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5 Blogger-Tested Tips To Increase Site Traffic with Kyle Brouse from Stay22 22:15

23d ago22:15

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Send us a Text Message. Yesterday Stay22 released this article on Search Engine Journal, and I was lucky to talk to Content Manager Kyle Brouse about his piece. Have you tried any of these methods? Which one works best? THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where…

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A Brief History of Central America 16:16

24d ago16:16

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Located between Mexico and Columbia, in a strategic area connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific, is the region we call Central America. The countries that makeup Central America were mostly former Spanish colonies, but unlike other Spanish colonies to the north and south, Central America wound up as a series of small countries rather than one big …

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From Monasteries to Factories: Industrial Innovations in Beer 25:17

25d ago25:17

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Here come the machines! Refrigeration, trains, rotary roasters, and more. Dive into the history and the significant technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution that transformed beer production. Hosts Gary Ardnt, Bobby Fleshman, and guest Joel Hermansen discuss how changes in agriculture, malting, and machinery set the stage for mode…

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The History of Money (Encore) 14:00

25d ago14:00

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Money is a very strange thing. All of us use it. We spend it, earn it, and save it. We know it when we see it. Yet, even some of the world’s best economists have a very hard time defining it. It has been around for thousands of years, yet innovation is still being made with it today. Learn more about the history of money, how it came about, and how…

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How To Tell Your Story So People Listen 19:12

25d ago19:12

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Send us a Text Message. How do you connect with others? How do you build credibility? Both of these things require sharing your story... and here is the blueprint for crafting your story to help increase your sales! THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we …

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The St. Scholastica Day Riot 13:57

26d ago13:57

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A common occurrence at many universities is that they have contentious relationships with their local community. This is not a recent development. It is something that has existed ever since universities were developed. The relationship between colleges and local towns was probably at its worst in 1355 when an outbreak of violence occurred at Oxfor…

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Questions and Answers: Volume 19 15:20

27d ago15:20

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The month of June was originally called Iunius by the Romans. It originally had 29 days and was the fourth month of the year. Today, it has 30 days, and it is the sixth month of the year. It used to be a bad omen to be married in June, and now it is the most popular month to be married in. However, despite all the changes in June, there is one thin…

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The Gulf of Tonkin Incident 15:16

28d ago15:16

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In August of 1964, an event occurred off the waters of North Vietnam that would have repercussions that would echo in US foreign policy for decades. Two alleged confrontations between US Navy vessels and North Vietnamese ships set off a chain of events that resulted in a dramatic escalation in the United States' involvement in Vietnam and a subsequ…

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Pitching a Brand: Avoid These Mistakes, with Keryn Means and Johanna Voss 55:13

28d ago55:13

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Send us a Text Message. Johanna Voss owns an agency that represents a diverse range of multicultural talent - Johanna B Voss Talent Agency. Keryn Means, a long-time friend and OG family travel blogger at Twist Travel Mag also works regularly in marketing consulting. I am honored to have these two ladies join me in a chat about the right ways and wr…

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The Real Story of Cowboys 13:52

29d ago13:52

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One of the most iconic images of America is the cowboy. Cowboys have defined entire genres of literature and movies and are the basis for entire styles of fashion. But how did cowboys come about, what exactly did they do, and who exactly became cowboys? Perhaps most importantly, how realistic is our image of cowboys? Spoiler: It's not very realisti…

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The Destruction and Rediscovery of Pompeii (Encore) 14:09

1M ago14:09

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In the year 79, Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located east of the modern-day city of Naples, erupted. Vesuvius had erupted before, but this eruption was different. It ejected an enormous amount of ash, which completely buried several towns and cities below the mountain. Almost 2,000 years later, the largest of those cities, Pompeii, was rediscovered, a…

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The Google Search Doc Leak: Cliff Notes About What We Know So Far 50:02

1M ago50:02

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Send us a Text Message. It has not even been 24 hours since the leak was made public... so there is STILL so much to learn. But Mike King's article is {chef's kiss}! He's done so much of the heavy lifting when it comes to digging into these API documents. After reading his info, plus that of Rand Fishkin, I thought that even as a studied SEO myself…

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The Wonderful World of Bees 14:56

1M ago14:56

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There are millions of different insect species in the world. All of them fill some niche in the ecosystem in which they live. However, some species are more important than others. In particular, insect species that are members of the family Apidae, or what you probably know as bees. Bees are some of the most important pollinators in the world. They…

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Evolution of Brewing in the Dark Ages 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Your favorite history teacher Joel Hermensen comes back to talk with Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman about brewing in the Dark Ages. They discuss the history of beer brewing in Europe, focusing on the impact of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the role of Benedictine monasteries in brewing, the influence of the Vikings, the significance of H…

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