Best Jack Cochran Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Krauss | Stress Warning Signs 33:30

5h ago33:30

33:30

Jack Cochran is joined by Paul Krauss. We continue our conversation from the last episode. Today we explore how to better identify the things that lead to burnout and how to deal with it when you are experiencing high stress. Book discussed during the interview: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever by Dr. Nicole Cain P…

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Paul Krauss | Emotional Intelligence improves Sales Quota Attainment 34:11

14d ago34:11

34:11

Jack Cochran is joined by Paul Krauss to talk about the actual mental health science around focusing on yourself and the benefits to your job when you do so. Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychothe…

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Matthew James | Always have a strategy and a plan 25:38

28d ago25:38

25:38

Jack Cochran is joined by guest Matthew James. The discussion focuses around video games, strategy, and how this can make us better sellers. Matthew Young James is a former banker turned top-performing Solutions Engineer. After starting his career at Goldman Sachs, Matthew saw the opportunity to revolutionize the financial industry through technolo…

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Matthew James | Never practice in front of your customers 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

Jack Cochran is joined by guest Matthew James to talk about music and presales. Matthew Young James is a former banker turned top-performing Solutions Engineer. After starting his career at Goldman Sachs, Matthew saw the opportunity to revolutionize the financial industry through technology. Since then, Matthew has been in client facing roles at le…

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Ron Whitson | Tennis is good for your brain 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

Ron Whitson joins Jack Cochran, continuing their conversation about tennis. In this episode they explore the deeper mental health benefits to tennis and other hobbies. Ron Whitson is an experienced Presales leader with a strong background in sales engineering and solution consulting. With a natural ability to take complex software and present it in…

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Ron Whitson | Tennis and Presales 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

Ron Whitson joins Jack Cochran this week on Beyond Presales to talk about all things Tennis! Ron Whitson is an experienced Presales leader with a strong background in sales engineering and solution consulting. With a natural ability to take complex software and present it in a simple, straightforward way, Ron excels at connecting with audiences and…

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Restaurant Test 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

Jack and Jerome talking about how to test if a restaurant is goodBy Jack Cochran, Jerome Barnes

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The Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development: Del Baker- EP 115 1:12:41

3M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Send us a text Ever wondered how a single year could define a city’s sports legacy? Join us as we revisit the exhilarating year of 1935 when Detroit's Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings each clinched their first championships, earning the city the moniker "City of Champions." We’ll also marvel at the incredible rise of Joe Lewis during this golden era. F…

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Liz Anderson | Dungeons & Dragons for Storytelling 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

Liz Anderson from the PreSales Collective finishes her interview on the show, talking about some of her various hobbies, more Dungeons & Dragons, and how DND has impacted her work. Find the PreSales Collective Pillars courses Want to get started in DND? Here's a newbie-friendly DND Discord community. Liz is the Director of Learning at Presales Coll…

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Liz Anderson | Dungeons & Dragons to Connect with People 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

Liz Anderson from the PreSales Collective joins the show and talks about her hobby: Dungeons & Dragons! It's a great way to connect with people, and can help you going through a RIF or any hard time. Play DND and always have something to look forward to! Find the PreSales Collective Pillars courses Want to get started in DND? Here's a newbie-friend…

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Pam Dunn | It's Not About You 22:25

3M ago22:25

22:25

Pam Dunn continues our conversation from last week. She talks about even more podcasts she enjoys and about how when connecting we need to think about them, not about ourselves. Connect with Pam on LinkedInBy Jack Cochran

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Pam Dunn | Connecting with People 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

Pam Dunn is guest on the show this week. She explores the importance of connecting with people to not only improve your demo, but improve your mental health, happiness, and improve your brain as you age! Connect with Pam on LinkedInBy Jack Cochran

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New Presales Podcast NEXT WEEK 1:48

3M ago1:48

1:48

Coming very soon! Our 2 episodes with Pam Dunn drop on August 13th. Be there!By Jack Cochran

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New Presales Podcast Launching August 13 3:13

4M ago3:13

3:13

Stop being so boring! What makes you unique isn't the fact that you "take a consultative approach" or "are a great listener" ... it's the things outside of work, such as that woodworking hobby, or the competitive underwater basket weaving championships that make you interesting. As a solutions consultant you need to embrace the side of you that is …

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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting & Development Pt 5: Bob Coleman Ep 114 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Send us a text Step into the golden era of Detroit sports with us as Jamie Flanagan and Charles Avison unveil the meticulous research and dedication that brought the legendary athletes of 1935 back to life. Journey through time as Charles recounts his thrilling discoveries of rare memorabilia and the painstaking effort he put into piecing together …

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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development - Jack Zeller (pt.4) - Ep 113 50:26

4M ago50:26

50:26

Send us a text What if a city could be crowned the "City of Champions" in a single year? Travel back to Detroit in 1935, a pivotal moment when the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and the legendary Joe Louis collectively put the city on the sports map. In this episode, we uncover the recruitment strategies that shaped the Detroit Tigers and contrast their…

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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development -Eddie Goosetree (pt.3) - Ep 112 46:09

4M ago46:09

46:09

Send us a text What if the scouting strategies of the 1930s are the secret to modern baseball success? Join us as we journey through the foundational era of the Detroit Tigers, where the Mississippi River became a strategic dividing line for talent acquisition. We'll uncover how Bob Coleman and Del Baker's pivotal roles in the early minor league sy…

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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development (pt.2) Wish Egan - Ep 111 50:48

4M ago50:48

50:48

Send us a text What if you could walk through Detroit's most glorious sports memories and meet the legends who lived them? This episode takes you on a nostalgic journey back to 1935, the year Detroit earned the title "City of Champions" with victories from the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and the meteoric rise of Joe Louis in boxing. Fast forward to t…

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S4 Ep13: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Fran Healy 40:30

4M ago40:30

40:30

For a bonus episode of his podcast, Chris welcomes Travis frontman Fran Healy. Emerging from Glasgow in the mid 90s, and now in their fourth decade together, Travis were inspirational to a number of like-minded British guitar bands like Coldplay, Snow Patrol and Keane. Travis 2nd album, 1999's 'The Man Who', was a became a huge hit globally, fuelle…

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Ivory Hunters: History of the Detroit Tigers Scouting and Development (pt.1) Billy Doyle - Ep 110 56:51

5M ago56:51

56:51

Send us a text What if one year could define an entire city's sports legacy? Travel back with us to 1935, a year when Detroit was crowned the "City of Champions," and discover how the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and boxing phenom Joe Louis made an indelible mark on sports history. We'll unpack the rich interconnections between Detroit and Portsmouth,…

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S4 Ep12: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Mark Knopfler 42:37

5M ago42:37

42:37

Joining Chris is Mark Knopfler, the revered singer-songwriter and a masterful guitar player, with a totally distinctive sound and style. Always fascinated with music, Mark worked as a junior reporter and studied English before finally realising his long held dream of finding the right band. That band was Dire Straits, whose ascent was remarkable wi…

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S4 Ep11: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Alan Edwards 48:27

5M ago48:27

48:27

Joining Chris for this episode is legendary PR man Alan Edwards. During his 45 years working in the music industry he's worked with the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, The Stranglers, Blondie, Paul McCartney and Amy Winehouse. Alan began his career under the tutelage of another music PR legend, Keith Alth…

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S4 Ep10: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Guy Chambers 40:48

6M ago40:48

40:48

Joining Chris today is songwriter Guy Chambers, best known for his work co-writing hits like 'Millennium', 'Angels', 'Let Me Entertain You' and 'Rock DJ' with Robbie Williams. Having graduated from The Guildhall School Of Music, Guy went straight to work with Julian Cope, then joined The Waterboys before moving onto World Party. And alongside his h…

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S4 Ep9: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Eddi Reader 40:19

6M ago40:19

40:19

Chris is joined by Scottish vocalist Eddi Reader for this episode, to chat about her fascinating career in music. From busking around Europe, to singing backing vocals for artists as diverse as Gang of Four, Eurythmics and Alison Moyet to finding fame - and having a number one single - with Fairground Attraction. But the band's success was fleeting…

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Restaurant Pet Peeves 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

No restaurant this time! Just talking about pet peeves in restaurantsBy Jack Cochran, Jerome Barnes

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S4 Ep8: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Corinne Bailey Rae 43:02

6M ago43:02

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Chris' guest in this episode is Leeds born singer songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. Though Corinne appeared to have success straight away with her first single, 'Like A Star', she'd already been through the painful process of having her first band fall apart - the punky 3 piece Helen she'd formed with friends. But a change in musical direction - partl…

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S4 Ep7: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Wolfgang Van Halen 37:03

6M ago37:03

37:03

In this episode, Chris welcomes rapidly rising rock star Wolfgang Van Halen. Now fronting his own band, Mammoth, Wolfie made his stage debut at 16 playing bass alongside his dad Eddie and uncle Alec in the legendary rock band Van Halen. Like his dad, Wolfie started his musical journey playing drums, before also picking up the guitar and bass. For h…

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S4 Ep6: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Sharleen Spiteri 43:43

7M ago43:43

43:43

Chris Difford is joined in this episode by Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer of the Glasgow band Texas, who've blended pop, rock and soul with huge success since their breakout single 'I Don't Want A Lover' back in 1989. The band have since enjoyed an incredible run of hit singles and number one albums, but have also overcome an 8 year hiatus and t…

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Find your flow with guest Lidia Vasileva | Stolen Focus 28:22

7M ago28:22

28:22

Lidia Vasileva joins us to talk about Stolen Focus and about getting into flow! Find Lidia on Linkedin or at https://www.packetmage.com/ This month's book is Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. Pick up a copy (or don't). Be sure to check out https://demojockeys.com/ for our full list of past and upcoming books, previous episodes, and more. Next month's bo…

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S4 Ep5: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Jack Cochrane 41:16

7M ago41:16

41:16

With Chris Difford for another episode of his podcast is Jack Cochrane, frontman for the West Lothian four-piece, The Snuts, a guitar driven act citing The Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines as influences. The band formed at school in 2015, with a single 'Glasgow' appearing in 2016, and since then, Jack and his band have enjoyed a remarkable and rap…

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Getaway to Laughlin ... but not for the food! 43:15

7M ago43:15

43:15

We went to Laughlin. Food was awful, had a good time. That's about it. Enjoy!By Jack Cochran, Jerome Barnes

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Can we get our focus back? | Stolen Focus 24:17

7M ago24:17

24:17

It's hard to stay focused. We're hoping this month's book can provide some great tips and tricks to getting our focus back! Turns out things are not all as they seem. Join Jack Cochran and Adam DiTomasso as they get clickbaited this month. This month's book is Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. Pick up a copy (or don't). Be sure to check out https://demo…

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S4 Ep4: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Gabrielle 38:08

7M ago38:08

38:08

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle joins Chris to discuss her career as a music maker. The London born singer was a huge music fan growing up, loving the music she heard on the radio and TV from acts like Wham, Haircut 100, Duran Duran and Adam And The Ants. And she was also exposed to the records of Barry White, Motown, Michael Jackson and Bobby Womack w…

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Teaming Zooming - all around Annoyance - and the birth of Desk-Neck 22:50

7M ago22:50

22:50

Let's talk about all of the crazy annoying and sometimes distracting things that happen on all our calls and online meetings. This hilarious episode covers the camera, the mute button and of course dogs and traffic… Come and join the Demo Jockeys! This month's book is Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. Pick up a copy. Be sure to check out https://demojoc…

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S4 Ep3: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Ron Sexsmith 51:25

7M ago51:25

51:25

On this episode of his podcast, Chris welcomes the Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith to talk about the fine art of music making. Starting his music career in a band that couldn't really play, then screaming his head off in a hard rock band, Ron finally found his voice making music more influenced by his Canadian forebears like Neil Young, Jon…

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Guest: Mattie Stremic | Bologna vs Peanut Butter. The debate continues | Stories that Stick 24:05

7M ago24:05

24:05

Sometimes you have to hide your facts within your stories. Like the medicine in the peanut butter or bologna for your dog. I mean, is there even a better way? There are BAD ways to tell stories! Adam, Jack, and special guest Mattie Stremic discuss Stories that Stick. Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. Also mentioned Never Split th…

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S4 Ep2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Norah Jones 36:53

8M ago36:53

36:53

Joining Chris for a chat about the fine art of music making is the amazing Norah Jones, who's released a string of albums that have constantly surprised and delighted, and which have covered a lot of ground musically; from jazz, blues and country to folk, pop and even punk. Norah burst onto the scene in 2002 with the hit single, 'Don't Know Why', f…

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Guest: Mattie Stremic | The devil ... and the good story ... is in the details | Stories that Stick 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

Business storytelling needs an overhaul! Join Adam, Jack, and our guest Mattie Stremic as they talk about bad starts to demos, Vanna White, how everyone has a story to tell, getting feedback from others, and adding in specific details to keep your stories real. Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. Be sure to check out https://demojo…

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S4 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - James Blunt 39:05

8M ago39:05

39:05

Chris Difford is back with his charming and insightful podcast series, 'I Never Thought It Would Happen'. In this first episode in the new series, Chris chats to the ever-excellent James Blunt. James is a hugely talented and highly respected artist who has sold over 20 million records. His self-aware, self-effacing character is just part of his cha…

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How to NOT SUCK at Storytelling | Stories that Stick 29:16

8M ago29:16

29:16

This month Adam DiTomasso and Jack Cochran are discussing storytelling after reading Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. Join us for conversations about motorcycles, sports, middle school failures, and why your stories probably suck (and how to fix that)! Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. Be sure to check out https://demojockeys.c…

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S4: Series 4 of 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford - is coming soon! 1:25

8M ago1:25

1:25

Series 4 of the hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford is back on March 19th. We return with a joyous and eclectic guest list from James Blunt to Wolfgang Van Halen. From Norah Jones to Ron Sexsmith and all in aid of the wonderful charity Help Musicians. Find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk…

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Guest: Peter Cohan | Discovery Closes Deals | Doing Discovery 33:09

8M ago33:09

33:09

Join your cohosts Jack Cochran and Adam DiTomasso as we talk about everything related to presales and our lives as demo jockeys. This month's book is Doing Discovery by Peter Cohan, who joins us for this episode! Peter Cohan is the founder and principal of The Second Derivative and the author of the Great Demo! and Doing Discovery methodologies, fo…

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Guest: Peter Cohan | Discovery Builds Trust | Doing Discovery 30:47

9M ago30:47

30:47

Join your cohosts Jack Cochran and Adam DiTomasso as we talk about everything related to presales and our lives as demo jockeys. This month's book is Doing Discovery by Peter Cohan, who joins us for this episode! Peter Cohan is the founder and principal of The Second Derivative and the author of the Great Demo! and Doing Discovery methodologies, fo…

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The Most Important Skill for Presales | Doing Discovery 33:33

9M ago33:33

33:33

Join your cohosts Jack Cochran and Adam DiTomasso as we talk about everything related to presales and our lives as demo jockeys. This month's book is Doing Discovery by Peter Cohan. We have a community: Demo Jockey Slack Community! We will soon be opening up the backstage for you to listen and engage LIVE with us during our recording sessions. Chec…

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