Best Matt Sunshine Podcasts (2024)

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Some surprise PFF Grades from last night's Detroit Lions loss 26:39

13m ago26:39

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We recap last night's 14-3 loss again to the Giants. Backup QB remains a concern. PFF grades are out and there were some scores that made no sense.. at all. Also, a backup O Lineman is done for the year and a wild prediction about the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified …

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Kenny G and hand sanding 58:54

5h ago58:54

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Grab some wine (or bourbon) and light some candles because we talk about a lot in this episode. From a nice candle light dinner with hand sanding to Andrew being camera shy! This is a great episode with The Trinity Forge, make sure you give it a listen!!!

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Postgame Reaction Pod as the Detroit Lions fall in the preseason opener 26:38

33m ago26:38

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It was not a great night for the Lions. They fall to the New York Giants 14-3 in Preseason Game #1. Lions offense could not get going under Nate Sudfeld, who started at QB. Hendon Hooker did better, but the offense only managed a Jake Bates 53 yard FG. Defense did alright and there were some positives. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Spon…

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Locked On Lions POSTCAST: Lions FALL To Giants In NFL Preseason Opener | Hendon Hooker Exits Early 30:33

18h ago30:33

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Detroit Lions and New York Giants battled in NFL Preseason Game #1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the Giants winning 14-3. Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker showed a lot of promise in his first game action since November of 2022 after suffering a torn ACL at the University of Tennessee. Hendon Hooker left the game earl…

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A special Crossover edition of Locked on Lions and Locked on Giants 28:22

3m ago28:22

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With the Detroit Lions spending the entire week in New Jersey, we thought we would bring you a special Locked on Lions and Locked on Giants crossover with Patricia Traina. PT is a legend on our network and she was there for all the fisticuffs that took place at the joint practice sessions. We discuss the Thursday preseason matchup as well and some …

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More scuffles between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants 27:25

14m ago27:25

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Matt Dery has your recap of Day 2 of the Lions and Giants joint practices. More righting and oh yeah, more fighting. Malik Nabers and Kerby Joseph got into a major scuffle. Nabers started it. It continued to be a great day for the Lions interior D Line and the defense really shined against Daniel Jones and the NYG first team offense. Bad news: Emma…

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The Detroit Lions involved in Brawl Day in Jersey 27:06

27m ago27:06

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Day 1 of joint practices with the New York Giants highlighted by multiple fights and skirmishes between the two teams. We also dive in to who looked good, who is making a move on the Depth Chart and who is not. Plus, the TV voice of the Lions in the preseason, Jason Ross Jr, joins us! #firstlisten For your next listen, check out the Locked On Fanta…

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#202 Chairman of Qualcomm, Mark McLaughlin: The Right Pitch 1:13:24

4m ago1:13:24

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Guest: Mark McLaughlin, chairman of the board at Qualcomm When he was 24, Mark McLaughlin thought his career was over. Since childhood, he had dreamed of attending West Point and joining the Army, but a helicopter crash left him unable to serve, with a medical discharge. However, the crash also let him stay closer to his then-girlfriend Karen. They…

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Quick Take: 10 Ways to Fill Your Sales Pipeline 6:47

6h ago6:47

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In this Quick Take episode, we're exploring one of the most crucial aspects of success as a business: the ability to keep your sales pipeline full. By the end of this short episode, you'll have 10 effective tactics at your disposal to ensure that your sales pipeline is never empty. LINKS: The Center for Sales Strategy Matt Sunshine…

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The Detroit Lions need a kicking competition 26:19

9m ago26:19

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The Lions held a full on scrimmage today during practice in Allen Park. Rough day for Jake Bates as we chronicle on today's show. The Rookie Kicker had his struggles, so what will GM Brad Holmes do? Also, the backup QB job is not anymore clear than it was yesterday. Jared Goff continues to be outstanding. We also have a cool O Line list and more. #…

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Why would I be offended (featuring Matt Parkinson) 1:09:56

6h ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Matt Parkinson aka Sword Matt came on the show! It was amazing getting to know how he got started and how he got the nickname Sword Matt! We share funny stories and have a great time! Let us know Can you hear it?

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Levi continues to impress his Lions teammates 26:12

36m ago26:12

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The Levi Onwuzurike love-in continues to go on in Allen Park. Another solid day of practice and a a teammate even saying he could be a 20 million dollar a year player. We discuss. Also, Day 8 Observations from Training Camp, a new face in the Lions TV booth, and our Call of the Day. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Linke…

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We fly with "The Bird" and talk some Detroit Lions 33:20

35m ago33:20

33:20

We chat with CBS NFL play by play man Ian Eagle on today's show. Ian gives tremendous insight on the Lions and previews next week's Joint Practices with the Giants. Ian loves what Detroit is doing and sees them as a definite Super Bowl contender. Also, Riley Patterson will not be coming to the Lions. And Dan Campbell is a big Levi fan. #firstlisten…

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Slow Ride (Foghat) w Roger Earl 1:12:26

1d ago1:12:26

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Alright alright alright! Your favorite Guitar Hero track brings our 5-episode EP run to a close--we're talking all things "Slow Ride" with Foghat's Roger Earl! Thanks for hanging with us for a short run of episodes. See you--soon? Your friends, Rob and JP

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Will Riley come home to the Detroit Lions? 26:46

13m ago26:46

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Just who will Brad Holmes pick to push Jake Bates for competition at Kicker for camp? It is remarkable to think but yes, Riley Patterson is available once again! Waived by the Jags, could there be a threepeat for Riley in Detroit? Also, John Cominsky with a major knee injury. Day 6 Training Camp observations. And a Call of the Day. #firstlisten Sup…

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The Deck-troit Lions 26:35

7d ago26:35

26:35

Taylor Decker has a brand new contract extension from the Lions. 3 years and 60 million dollars for the team's Left Tackle. Well deserved for a guy that really is the true Captain of this team. This leaves one more deal to get done: Alim McNeill. GM Brad Holmes said today on 97.1 FM The Ticket that it is "about time." Also, first day in pads, who s…

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From the Classroom to China: Teenagers Putting their Chinese to the Test 36:21

5d ago36:21

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In this special episode, host Jared Turner takes you inside a study abroad trip to China with a group of teenagers including his two sons. These teenagers, who have been learning Chinese for years in a dual language immersion program, finally get to put their skills to the test in the wild, navigating real-world challenges, stepping out of their co…

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#201 CEO Lyft, David Risher: The Ride 1:16:25

7d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Guest: David Risher, CEO of Lyft David Risher can measure his career in phone calls, from the one that introduced him to Jeff Bezos in 1995, to the call from the Lyft board in 2023, asking him to vie for the CEO job. But initially, he believed his life’s legacy might be the nonprofit Worldreader, which has brought books to more than 22 million read…

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The Badger grounded in Allen Park 26:33

30m ago26:33

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There will be a fresh Kicking competition with the Detroit Lions come tomorrow. Michael Badgley's season is over due to a torn hamstring, so that means Jake Bates has the job for right now. Lions will be working out other kickers and signing someone shortly. Badgley goes on IR and he is out for the season. Bates was a cult hero for the UFL's Michig…

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The One and The Only (featuring Bill Tyc) 1:03:01

12h ago1:03:01

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That’s right, we got on the Bill Tyc! Join us to listen about some future ideas and plans, how Bill got into making, and how much love we have for the community. Can’t wait for you guys to check it out, and let us know… Can you hear it?

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New wrinkle for the Detroit Lions Star RB 26:52

1h ago26:52

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It has already started at Training Camp. The Lions working in Jahmyr Gibbs at wide receiver a little bit. The kid showed flashes last year of stardom and now OC Ben Johnson has him running routes and working with the WR group in drills. Day 2 of Training Camp also featured a strong day from Jake Bates, Brian branch seeing some time at Safety, and D…

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Day 1 of Training Camp in the books for the Detroit Lions 26:27

16m ago26:27

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Dan Campbell had a simple message for his team as they opened Training Camp today in Allen Park: "We don't live off reputation, we live off work." Perfect. The Coach knows that teams will be gunning for the Lions in 2024. matt Dery talks about who was on the field today and who was not. Also, some surprising moves already in terms of the depth char…

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Enormocast 289: Smith Curry – A Climber Boy Can Survive

5d ago

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On Episode 289 of the Enormocast, I connect to Nashville, TN to talk to climber and musician Smith Curry. Smith is one of the busiest session players in Music City on dobro and pedal steel. He also happens to be a veteran climber with big walls, first ascents, and alpine gnar under his harness-belt. Smith … Continue reading "Enormocast 289: Smith C…

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Kansas 25 w Jennifer Knapp 1:17:08

3h ago1:17:08

1:17:08

25 years from the landmark release of her mainstream debut Kansas, Jennifer Knapp returns to the source to release Kansas 25, a re-envisioning of the CCM classic. And she's here to tell us all about the process, her holy grail guitar, and her amazing gas station snack food of choice. Episode 4 of our special 5-episode July 2024 run.…

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Some upgrades at the Detroit Lions facility on reporting day 27:00

9d ago27:00

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The Detroit Lions have renamed 222 Rod Wood Drive's facility, the Meijer Performance Center as the grocery chain has purchased the naming rights. Better news is that the team has had a roof on the stands in two different spots so that the fans will be shaded and less hot at the open practices. Also, USA Today predicts the Packers to win the NFC Nor…

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Detroit Lions coverage gets bolstered with a new start for Justin Rogers 30:06

11m ago30:06

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Justin Rogers has a new home. The longtime Detroit News beat writer has started up his own venture at www.DetroitFootball.net. You can subscribe to Justin to read his daily insights on the team and more. Justin joined Matt Dery today to discuss his departure from the News as well as what his Substack will look like. We also talk about the Lions and…

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#200 CEO and Co-Founder Together AI, Vipul Ved Prakash w/ Bucky Moore: Super Cycle 55:29

4m ago55:29

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Guests: Vipul Ved Prakash, CEO and co-founder of Together AI; and Bucky Moore, partner at Kleiner Perkins No one knows for sure whether the future of AI will be driven more by research labs and AI-native companies, or by enterprises applying the technology to their own data sets. But one thing is for sure, says Together AI CEO and co-founder Vipul …

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The Detroit Lions Top 10 talent is right there with the best 26:12

12d ago26:12

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The votes are in and the Lions high end talent is near the top of the NFL. ESPN is done with their positional rankings and scouts and coaches say the Lions have SEVEN Top 10 players at their position. Only San Francisco has more with 9. Goff, ARSB, LaPorta, Ragnow, Sewell, Hutch, and Gibbs. We discuss. Also, DJ Reader made a top 30 list. Rookies re…

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They’re wrong and I’m right (Featuring Noah Bloomberg) 1:18:52

8h ago1:18:52

1:18:52

We had on Ryan, now we finally got Noah from the hustle and grind podcast on! Tune in to hear what Noah thinks about gloves, people, and music! Oh and how much he loves a good White Claw!

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What Detroit Lions storylines for Training Camp are most intriguing? 26:13

7m ago26:13

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We have a great chat today with Lions beat reporter from The Lions Wire, Jeff Risdon. jeff breaks down the camp battles, what he looks most forward to next week, Matthew Judon trade possibilities, and more. Jeff also has his thoughts on the rest of the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you f…

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Branch has a shot to be a special Detroit Lion 26:22

42m ago26:22

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We have our list down to #1 of the Top 5 Detroit Lions who could become first time Pro Bowlers. No shocker that DB Brian Branch is at the top. The CB/S is arguably the most consistent player on this Lions defense and his 3 interceptions last year were impressive for a Rookie. Branch, McNeill, Decker, Reader, and Arnold are the list. We also dive in…

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Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) w Malcolm Bruce 1:25:40

2h ago1:25:40

1:25:40

One of the great supergroups and classic rock acts of all time breeds one of our greatest side conversations of all time, and we talk Cream and legacy with Malcolm Bruce, son of Cream's legendary bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce. Episode 3 of our 5-episode limited 2024 EP.

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Could the Detroit Lions make a call about Aiyuk? 28:15

39m ago28:15

28:15

(Apologize for the audio issues) Great chat today with PFF's Dalton Wasserman on a variety of Detroit Lions topics. Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has asked the Niners to trade him. How realistic is it that the Lions would make a phone call to John Lynch? Also, what does Dalton think of the Lions roster, draft class, and chances to win the NFC? We also t…

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One of the big fellas in the middle makes the Detroit Lions possible Pro Bowlers list 26:55

23d ago26:55

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Alim McNeill is next on the list at #2 on our possible first time Detroit Lions Pro Bowlers. McNeill joins Arnold, Reader, and Decker as guys who can make that next step this year. He is entering year 4 and it is also a contract year for him. The DT has improved every season. Also, Calvin Johnson enters the Detroit Lions Ring of Honor this season. …

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Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect 22:32

37m ago22:32

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Do you think your Chinese skills are better than they actually are? You might not be alone. This cognitive bias can cause learners to overestimate their proficiency, leading to overconfidence and potential setbacks in their language journey. Jared and John share personal anecdotes and experiences, breaking down the stages of language learning where…

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#199 CEO & Co-Founder Klaviyo, Andrew Bialecki: High Slope 1:00:23

7d ago1:00:23

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Guest: Andrew Bialecki, CEO of Klaviyo Whenever the marketing platform Klaviyo is hiring, says CEO Andrew Bialecki, “we sort of don't care so much what skills you have.” Instead, the company looks for “high slope” individuals who are curious and able to continually learn new things. “A big turnoff for me is [when] somebody says, ‘Oh, well, I was ne…

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Making Flat Steel Flatter (featuring Matt Stagmer) 1:17:00

17d ago1:17:00

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Guys… Matt Stagmer came on the show!! We talk about everything and anything. Stuff such as the ABS, how Matt got into knife making, and way more! Come join us and give it a listen!

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Is it finally time for the Detroit Lions Captain to get his due? 26:37

1d ago26:37

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We hit on our #3 Lions player who could be a first time Pro Bowler today. Taylor Decker is on this list every year. He is a very good Left Tackle but can never seem to get the recognition. Could 2024 be the year he makes it? We discuss. Also, Geoff Schwartz questions Jared Goff and the Lions Super Bowl chances. And we have TWO Calls of the Day from…

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What is two weeks before Training Camp like for the Detroit Lions? 29:30

29d ago29:30

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We talk to former Lions TE and LS Bradford Banta about prepping for Training Camp. We are two weeks away from the start of the first full squad practice. What are players doing right now? What does Brad remember about prepping for camp? Plus, Jared Goff bashing returns, this time from Geoff Schwartz. We also discuss the best battles in camp. #first…

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Enormocast 288: Don McGrath – The Vertical Mind Returns 1:05:58

21d ago1:05:58

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On Episode 288 of the Enormocast, I reunite with Don McGrath, the author of the book Vertical Mind. Don appeared nearly a decade ago on the podcast, and his book on the mindset of climbing has never left the conversion. Don has spent the last 10 years learning even more about overcoming the hurdles our … Continue reading "Enormocast 288: Don McGrat…

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Fall to Pieces (Velvet Revolver) w/Matt Sorum 1:12:14

3d ago1:12:14

1:12:14

Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n Roses, and a million other amazing bands joins us to talk about VR's signature hits, trying to outdo Slash, playing to the song, and his gas station snack food of choice. This is episode 2 of 5 in our limited-run EP return.

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The DJ has a chance to be a first time Detroit Lion Pro Bowler 26:06

4d ago26:06

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We made an error on yesterday's show. DJ Reader has never made a Pro Bowl in his career, snubbed in 2022. He has a shot this year and makes our list of the Top 5 Lions who could be first timers in 2024. Reader is at #4. A dominant at times DT who can really ball. Also, what is the Lions win total from PFF? Does it match what Vegas says? We also dis…

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What five Detroit Lions have a chance to be first time Pro Bowlers? We start the countdown 26:32

5d ago26:32

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It is our annual countdown from 5 to 1... Detroit Lions first time Pro Bowl list. Who might make it and who has the best chance to make it in 2024. We discuss #5 on today's show. Lions had 8 players that attended the game last year. Also, Mark Schlereth from The Stinkin Truth Podcast had a great take on the lions. You will hear that audio. In addit…

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#198 CEO and Co-Founder Wayfair, Niraj Shah: Homeward 54:42

21d ago54:42

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Guest: Niraj Shah, CEO and co-founder of Wayfair Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah caught the entrepreneurship bug in his mid-20s, when he and his longtime co-founder Steve Conine sold their first company just a few years out of college. They left the acquirer and independently realized “we absolutely wanted to start something else,” Niraj recalls. “Once you’…

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Keith is nothing but sunshine and rainbows (featuring Keith from Blackthorneconcepts) 1:06:59

1M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Well 22 episodes in and Keith finally decided he wanted to come on! Coming to you from the Working Hands Podcast we talk about things like Maker camp, instagrams bull, and Keith becoming our executive producer! Come give this one a listen. It’s hilarious!

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Fellowship of the Ring w/ Nicolás Repetto 45:19

10d ago45:19

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We journey back to Middle-Earth with composer Nicolás Repetto (Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic) to discuss Howard Shore's first swing at the Lord of the Rings with The Fellowship of the Ring. We discuss thematic construction, fantasy movie music tropes, Nicolás' origin as a composer, and what it takes to score a watch. Not a watch commercial,…

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To Hell With the Devil (Stryper) w/Michael Sweet 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

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The yellow and black attack kicks off our limited-return EP with a holy fury, and we've got frontman Michael Sweet to tell us all his favorite stories about Bible projectiles, angry protestors, and being a shy guy in a loud industry. Enjoy it while it lasts--GSP is back for 5 episodes only!

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From Reluctant Traveler to Fluent Speaker: Cleopatra’s Chinese Language Adventure 47:57

1M ago47:57

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Cleopatra Wise initially had no desire to learn a foreign language but after being convinced to go to China for a class trip, her visit to Shanghai became a transformative experience that sparked her interest in learning the language. She embarked on a quest to learn Chinese which ended up with her working in Taiwan, Beijing, and later working for …

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