Best John Vickers Podcasts (2024)

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Mr. John Crawford & the Importance of Family 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Welcome to the seventh episode of bOLDer People! In this episode, guest host, and former bOLDer People Producer, Leah Flake invites John Crawford into the studio. John is a retired engineer who now spends his time working in record preservation. He and his wife, Sherry, volunteer to digitize historical records, to make them available to the public …

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Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend by Joanna Bogle 49:51

6M ago49:51

49:51

Joanna Bogle gives an engaging presentation about the fascinating, little-known life of Caroline Chisholm, Catholic reformer and friend of emigrants in the Australia of the 1840s. Caroline travelled to Australia with her husband and family in 1838. Very soon she realised that little help was given to migrants, especially women, who often, as a resu…

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Battlefield 2040–A conversation at the Army War College. 1:25:00

7M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Episode 9: We speak with six students at the Army's War College. A handful of colonels, lieutenant colonels, and one civilian. We talk about the future of warfare, what war will look like in 2040, and how the United States Army is preparing for that future. We get a chance to hear from a group of War College students while they're in the midst of f…

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Mike Vickers–Green Beret, CIA Legend, Cold Warrior's Warrior, DoD Intel Czar, and (Future?) Director of CIA. 1:38:50

8M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Episode 8 -- Dr. Michael Vickers is a former Green Beret, CIA operations officer, and national security policymaker with a remarkable 40+ year career. Mike talks about his early career, including being part of the Grenada invasion force as a CIA trainee, taking down the Soviets in Afghanistan, and provides great analysis and assessment of operation…

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Digital God–Superintelligence, OpenAI, Sam Altman, and what if it's already here? 33:53

8M ago33:53

33:53

Episode 7, Imagine waking up today to discover an entity among us that's 10 times smarter than any human. What would change immediately? Everything. In this episode of the UnderSimplified Podcast, we delve into Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). How close are we to achieving this groundbreaking technology? If you think you know, or think you un…

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Episode 9 | John Forde - Canucks Trainer, Entrepreneur 1:10:05

8M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Join Luke and Brian in this episode as they engage in a captivating conversation with their good friend, John Forde. A former trainer for the Vancouver Canucks, John has a multifaceted background as a Highland Games athlete and the proud owner of P3 Cream and the Apollo Clinic. Tune in to hear John's fascinating stories from his upbringing, his exp…

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Dave Marlowe—Case Officer, Leader, Boat Builder, and Deputy Director of CIA for Operations 1:28:46

9M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

Episode six is with former CIA Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) Dave Marlowe. At the time of this recording, Dave had just given up the DDO reins and was preparing to retire after 32 years at CIA. During his career, which began in the Army during the Cold War, Dave served in some of CIA's most important roles including as the CIA Assistant Direc…

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Mr. Todd Reller & Finding the Next Project 19:42

9M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode of bOLDer People, our host Dr. Katie Ehlman invites guest speaker Mr. Todd Reller to the studio. Mr. Reller serves as the vice president of the Board of Directors for the Indiana State Games. Mr. Reller is no stranger to athletics and has ranged from being a student athlete here at USI, to running a marathon at 50 years old, to even…

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Leanda de Lisle: Henrietta Maria, the Queen Behind the Black Legend 1:08:02

1y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Watch the video below for our latest Zoom presentation from Leanda de Lisle, who gave a wonderful portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I. For the audio only listen via the player below or go to our podcast to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.By vburke44

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Jasper Jeffers—Leader, Disruptor, Soldier, and Special Operations Commander 1:27:57

1y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Episode five is with General Jasper Jeffers. General Jeffers has served in the Army for 27 years, and he served more than half that time in Special Operations, both as an Army Ranger and multiple times as a Special Operations Commander. He spent the better part of his 27 years deployed to combat zones and austere environments. His final combat tour…

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Episode 8 Work Life Balance in Law 21:58

1y ago21:58

21:58

Join Luke and Brian in this captivating episode as they sit down for an insightful conversation on what it takes to become a great trial lawyer. Discover the significance of the first 5 years in shaping a legal career, as they share their invaluable insights. Prepare to gain a wealth of knowledge and practical advice from these seasoned professiona…

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Episode 6 | How the law can help you 23:16

1y ago23:16

23:16

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of employment law and disability law. In this episode, Luke shares his personal journey of wanting to change an odd law. We begin by exploring the basics of employment law, discussing the key rights and protections that employees are entitled to. We also delve into disability law, explor…

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Episode 7 | Diane Janzen 55:02

1y ago55:02

55:02

In this installment, Luke and Brian have the privilege of interviewing Diane Janzen, a remarkable individual with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. Diane Janzen, currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of Skwah First Nation, has an impressive background that includes her former role as the executive di…

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From the Diamond to the Courtroom | Episode 5 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

21:07

In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating parallels between the game of baseball and the practice of law. From the strategies employed on the field to the legal battles fought in the courtroom, our hosts delve into how the two seemingly unrelated worlds are more intertwined than we might think. Join us as we discuss the unique ways in whi…

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Navigating Friendship in the Business World | Podcast Episode 4 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

In this fourth episode of our podcast, Luke and Brian dive deep into the topic of friendship and how it intersects with their professional lives. Through personal anecdotes and candid conversations, they share why their friendship works and the values that underpin it. Join Luke and Brian as they share their insights on how to balance friendship an…

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The Importance Of Community 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

18:19

In the third episode Luke and Brian interview Paul Donaldson about his role in the community and at Chilliwack Community Services.By Zacharias Vickers

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Origins and Values | Episode 2 23:33

1+ y ago23:33

23:33

In episode 2 Luke and Brian talk about the origins of the firm, their strong community values, and why a good workplace culture is so important. All cases discussed in this podcast are public. This podcast is not legal advice. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachariasvickers Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharia…

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You Saved My Life 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

21:16

In Episode 1, Luke and Brian share personal heartfelt stories of their time as lawyers. Luke gets emotional and Brian reflects on what it means to be caring strategists. All cases discussed in this podcast are public. This podcast is not legal advice.By Zacharias Vickers

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Trailer: UnderSimplified Podcast 1:45

1+ y ago1:45

1:45

The Under Simplified Podcast is on a mission to have deep conversations about the most crucial and consequential issues facing society. We will do this by way of myriad topics like technology, philosophy, health, history, and science, all at the crossroads of culture, society, the present and our future. We will take great risks to have provoking a…

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Toomas Ilves -- Former President of Estonia, Old School Technologist, Pensioner 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Episode four is with Toomas Ilves, the former President of Estonia. Toomas is a statesman, foreign policy expert, and a technologist long before the term existed. He brought the internet into Estonian elementary schools before the internet arrived to some U.S. cities. Toomas is like a visitor from a parallel universe where elected leaders are techn…

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Nicholas Breakspear, the English Pope by Adrian Waddingham 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

49:34

Nicholas Breakspear was elected pope in 1154, but his story started long before that. The son of a local churchman near St Albans, he would battle his way across Europe to defend and develop Christianity, facing war in Scandinavia and the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula. But it was after he took the throne of St Peter as Adrian IV that he would face…

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Annie Jacobsen -- Bestselling Author, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and Storyteller 1:18:53

1+ y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

In episode three we speak with bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen. Annie is the author of 6 books (listed below) and has a 7th on the way. She is an expert on many areas of the intelligence community and the U.S. national security apparatus. In this episode Annie and Aaron discuss aliens and UFOs, new war-fighting technol…

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Michele Flournoy -- Former DoD Undersecretary, Leader, Foreign Policy Expert, Innovator and Optimist 1:13:53

1+ y ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Episode two is with the former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Michele Flournoy. At the time Michele was Defense Undersecretary, she was the most senior woman to ever serve in the DoD, and she was on both President Obama and President Biden’s shortlist for Secretary of Defense. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy is effectively the #3 positi…

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John Sipher -- CIA Officer, Hollywood Movie Producer, Twitter Guru, and Radical Centrist 1:31:48

2y ago1:31:48

1:31:48

****Ways to support this podcast**** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/undersimplified Venmo: @UnderSimplified PayPal: paypal.me/UnderSimplified GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3d1b01b4 UnderSimplified Home: https://www.undersimplified.org/ John Sipher is a senior CIA officer who retired after 28 years, serving many times as a CIA Chief of Station acros…

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Cardinal Bourne of Southwark and Westminster by Fr Mark Vickers 39:03

2y ago39:03

39:03

At more than thirty-one years (1903-1935), Cardinal Bourne’s is the longest reign of any Archbishop of Westminster. Today, with the possible exception of his turbulent relationship with Bishop Amigo of Southwark, Bourne is virtually unknown. That obscurity is unmerited. His time at Westminster covered some of the most momentous events of the modern…

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Introduction 8:35

2y ago8:35

8:35

In this introductory episode CIA Operations Officer, Army Ranger, deputy sheriff, technologist, and entrepreneur Aaron Brown will tell you all about some of the amazing conversations we are about to have; the challenges and mysteries we hope to investigate; the new technologies that are changing the world; and, most of all, introduce you to some ex…

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Mr. Charles Goldman & Planning for Longevity 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

In this episode of bOLDer People, Dr. Katie Ehlman invites Mr. Charles Goldman into the studio. Mr. Goldman is an established board member at Solarbron Senior Living who spent 45 years in banking at Old National Bank and National City Bank in Evansville. In his life, he has learned much about planning, goal-setting, and seeing the bigger picture. M…

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Ms. Sheila Huff & Finishing the Race 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

22:16

In this episode, our host, Dr. Katie Ehlman, invites guest speaker, Ms. Sheila Huff, to the bOLDer People studio. Ms. Huff has been with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) for over 46 years and has worn many hats as a health teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. Ms. Huff currently serves as the Director of Strategic …

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Janeane Vickers & the Patchwork of Life 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

36:29

If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to the Third episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired. In this episode, our host, Katie Ehlman, invites guest speaker, Janeane Vickers, to the bOLDer People studio. Janeane Vickers is an avid q…

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Sandy Lasher & the Art of Retirement 35:38

3y ago35:38

35:38

If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to the second episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired. In this episode, we interview Mrs. Sandy Lasher, an active community member in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Lasher is a board member of SWIRCA & …

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Dr. Coudret & the Spirit of Innovation 33:06

3y ago33:06

33:06

Welcome to the first episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired. In this episode, we interview Dr. Nadine Coudret, Dean Emerita of the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Nursing Program at the University of Southern Indiana. I…

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bOLDer People Promo Trailer 0:41

3y ago0:41

0:41

Welcome to the bOLDer People podcast. In this show, we will explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana with our host, Dr. Katie Ehlman, director of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Dr. Ehlman interviews a different guest from the community each episode asking the…

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Francois Longuet and the Reading Mission by Lindsay Mullaney 1:00:05

3y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Francois Longuet was one of several French émigré priests who came to Reading in the wake of the French Revolution. He founded a new chapel in Reading, the first purpose-built one since the Reformation, which he called The Chapel of the Resurrection. Basing her talk on letters extant between Longuet and his Bishop, Lindsay gives a fascinating insig…

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The Papal Zouaves: Victorians who fought for the Pope by Fr Nicholas Schofield 1:14:14

3y ago1:14:14

1:14:14

The Papal Zouaves were the volunteers from Britain and Ireland who flocked to Rome to help the Pope defend the Papal States between 1860 and 1870. Fr Nicholas Schofield gives a detailed and fascinating account of this little known episode in Papal history. To listen to the talk click on the arrow below or click to the image to find the talk in our …

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Cardinal Pole by Rev Dr Kenneth Carleton 49:33

3+ y ago49:33

49:33

Rev Carleton is a Deacon of Brentwood Diocese, UK. He gives an introduction to Cardinal Reginald Pole, Archbishop of Canterbury under Queen Mary, and son of Blessed Margaret Pole. To listen to the talk click on the arrow below or click to the image to find the talk in our podcastBy vburke44

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Monasticism in Suffolk by Dr Francis Young 59:07

3+ y ago59:07

59:07

Dr Francis Young spoke on this subject to our members during a recent Zoom lecture. It happened also to be the Feast of St Edmund to which he alludes at the beginning of the talk. Dr Young gives a masterly overview of the history of monasticism in Suffolk. The story of the rise, fall and re-establishment of religious life in Suffolk is in many ways…

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With Help from the English Embassy: Spanish Civil War Letters by Loreto Sisters, 1936-38, by Dr Benjamin Hazard 40:49

4y ago40:49

40:49

We are grateful to Dr Hazard, of the School of History, University College Dublin, for providing us with this recording for our podcast which relates to a unique collection of letters written by Loreto Sisters during the Spanish Civil War. Their Irish Mother Provincial, Mother Baptist Gibney and some of the Loreto Sisters in Spain, were British pas…

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S2 E16: Power, with Susan Silva 52:18

4y ago52:18

52:18

To celebrate the series finale, Jordan invites the guest who helped push him to pursue doing a podcast: his cousin, Susan Silva. Together, the two discuss the meaning of power in their lives, whether they consider themselves powerful, times they've been powerless, and the most valuable kind of power. Later, they engage in Mad Lib Dating Profile whe…

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S2 E15: Pain, with Ashley Ward 1:18:35

4y ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Jordan’s good friend Ashley comes on the podcast to talk about their problems with pain. Together they delve into the problem with the concept “forgive and forget,” the differences between emotional and physical pain, and the importance of learning to let things go. Later, they play a game of Hot or Not that unintentionally involves a lot of Marvel…

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S2 Episode 14: Roast & Toast, with John Shupe and Rhiane Steinhauer 1:42:04

4+ y ago1:42:04

1:42:04

Former guests John Shupe and Rhiane Steinhauer (S2 E1) come back on the show to roast and toast (more roast than toast) the heck out of the 2006 flop "Zoom." Together they go through the many plotholes of the movie, how Chevy Chase is essentially Elton John, Courtney Cox's inability to walk, the worst superhero fight in movie history, the disgust o…

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S2 Episode 13: Emotions, with Rachel Oldham 1:02:11

4+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Welcome to what was originally scheduled as the season 3 opener, but alas is another episode in season 2. In the episode, Jordan makes some very important announcements about the future of the podcast. Jordan's (ex-)wife, Rachel Oldham, comes on the show to talk about emotions. Together, the married couple discusses their most frequently felt emoti…

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S2 Episode 12: Siblingships, with Paige Geisler, Lily Vickers, and Olivia Buchanan 1:06:45

4+ y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In what was originally scheduled as the season 2 finale (but is explained at the beginning of this episode), Jordan ropes in his sister Paige (from S1 E2 and S2 E10) and cousins Lily (S1 E4) and Olivia (S1 E5) to talk about their sibling relationships. Together they discuss what they think of their siblings, how their relationship dynamic has chang…

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S2 Episode 11: Popularity, with Katie Snider 1:09:55

4+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Jordan and his long-time friend Katie Snider flashback to their high school days and their popularity. They explain their nearly decade-long friendship and how multiple group projects and classes have brought them to become friends. Together, the two friends discuss how people become popular, Jordan's sandwich model of high-school popularity, and w…

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Season 2 Episode 10: Roast and Toast, with Paige Geisler 1:12:20

4+ y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Due to her losing a bet, Paige Geisler comes back on the show to do a Roast and Toast of the 2007 heist movie Mad Money starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, and Ted Danson. Together, Paige and Jordan discuss the major issues of the movie while covering its very few good points. They discuss the underlining racism and white privilege,…

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S2 Episode 9: Stress, with Tiffany Koerner 1:00:48

4+ y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Jordan and his good friend Tiffany spill some tea on all of the stress in their lives. Together they discuss times they've been overly stressed, when they've been driven to tears from stress, and what they think the difference is between stress and anxiety. Later, they play a brand new game about their attraction to celebrities and other famous fig…

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S2 Episode 8: Religion, with Paula Koch 1:35:49

4+ y ago1:35:49

1:35:49

Returning guest and Jordan's former/still-kind-of-current boss Paula Koch comes back on the show for a discussion about the most taboo conversation topic: religion. Together, Jordan and Paula discuss their personal beliefs, including their perceptions on heaven and hell, negative/positive experiences they've had with religion, the difference betwee…

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S2 Episode 7: Criticism, with Katherine Taylor (KT) 1:09:58

4+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Jordan and his former professor KT talk about the roles criticism plays in their lives. They get into the difference (if any) between criticism and feedback, times they've received good/bad criticism, learning how to keep things to themselves, and how criticism has evolved in recent years. Plus, there's a whole discussion on the sub-topics of contr…

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S2 Episode 6: Conflict, with Becky Spies 58:49

4+ y ago58:49

58:49

Jordan and his former English teacher Becky Spies sit down to talk about conflict. Together, they discuss their distaste for conflict and how they deal with it (like how Jordan watches it on reality TV). They discuss their approaches to dealing with conflict, particularly bad conflicts they've had, the difference between conflict and confrontation,…

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S2 Episode 5: Embarrassment, with Steve and Kelli Van Zant 57:10

4+ y ago57:10

57:10

In possibly the funniest episode thus far, Jordan and his good friends/former small group leaders Steve and Kelly recall their many mishaps and stories of embarrassment. Together, they delve into their most embarrassing moments, times they embarrassed other people, and how they deal with shame and learn to move on. They discuss how embarrassment is…

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Season 2 Epiode 4: Body Image, with Keionna Bailey 1:05:55

4+ y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Jordan and his great friend and classmate Keionna dive into the concept of body image. Together they talk about their best/worst features, the criticism they've faced over how they look, the power behind taking up space, and what they think the ideal body looks like for men and women. Plus, they settle the debate on whether or not wearing sweat pan…

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