Best MetaPod Podcasts (2024)

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3 Must-Master Skills for Purchasing And Procurement Teams 47:10

4h ago47:10

47:10

Explore the nuances of negotiation and understanding cost with Ron Crabtree and Jeoff Burris on MetaPod. Dive into enhancing negotiation skills, deep diving into cost understanding, and the strategic use of AI in procurement.By MetaExperts

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3 Must-Master Skills for Supplier Performance Management 38:52

15d ago38:52

38:52

Explore the intricacies of supplier performance development and management with Ron Crabtree and Greg Cable on MetaPod. Dive into effective communication strategies, the importance of feedback mechanisms, and the role of solid relationships in supplier performance.By MetaExperts

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Supply Chain 2030 – How Reshoring Will Impact Your Supply Chain 35:48

22d ago35:48

35:48

Explore the future of supply chains and the reshoring trend with Ron Crabtree and Bruce Imel on MetaPod. Dive into the strategic benefits of localized supply chains, the operational risks of lengthy overseas supply, and the financial impact of supply chain decisions on business continuity.By MetaExperts

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Supply Chain 2030 – Addressing 'The Forever Labor Shortage' 38:21

28d ago38:21

38:21

Explore the challenges of the forever labor shortage and strategic workforce stability with Ron Crabtree and Jim Bitterle on MetaPod. Dive into effective strategies to address labor shortages, the importance of talent retention, and innovative approaches to workforce management.By MetaExperts

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Supply Chain 2030 -- Navigating AI and Digitization Threats & Opportunities 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

Explore digital transformation and supply chain optimization with Ron Crabtree and Sanjay Khunger on MetaPod. Dive into practical advice on AI integration, the impact of digital transformation, and managing data inconsistencies.By MetaExperts

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Supply Chain 2030 – Environment, Social, Government Impact 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Every supply chain leader is juggling environmental, social, and governance issues every day. On this episode of MetaPod, Ron Crabtree and guest Simone Ross dive into the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the role of audits and certifications in maintaining supply chain integrity, and the critical need for comprehensive data coll…

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Leveraging Interim Talent in Finance Operations 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

Join Ron Crabtree and guest John Dennison as they discuss leveraging interim talent in finance operations. They explore diagnostics, practical advice, and real-life examples, emphasizing HR management, technology, and seizing sales opportunities.By MetaExperts

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Leveraging Interim Talent in Operational Leadership 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

Ready to leverage interim talent in operational leadership? Tune into an in-depth conversation with Stephen Cherlet to gain insights into integrating interim leaders seamlessly.By MetaExperts

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Optimizing Interim Talent in Supply Chain Operations 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

Bryan Seidensticker shares insights on utilizing interim talent to optimize supply chain operations, addressing challenges such as digital transformation and labor shortages for enhanced profitability and growth.By MetaExperts

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Interim Executive Sales Talent: Boosting Profits and Growth 17:37

3M ago17:37

17:37

Discover how to leverage interim executive sales talent to drive your company’s growth and profits on Meta Pod, with practical strategies and expert advice from seasoned sales leader Henning Schwinum.By MetaExperts

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Defense Production Act: Leveraging Funding Opportunities 24:32

3M ago24:32

24:32

Ready to secure government funding for your supply chain? Join Ron and experts Marty Abbott and Phil Winkler while they dive into the Defense Production Act and give actionable strategies for businesses to secure federal funding to enhance their supply chain resilience.By MetaExperts

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Defense Production Act: Supply Chain Strategies & Growth Implications 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

Jim Gitney shares insights on utilizing the Defense Production Act for business strategy, emphasizing marketplace understanding, strategic agility, and rebuilding manufacturing muscle to navigate global supply chain challenges and enhance competitiveness.By MetaExperts

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Trailer: Introducing Pop Comforts 3:01

3M ago3:01

3:01

Introducing Pop Comforts, a seven-part podcast series that explores the unexpected corners of popular culture that people turn to for comfort. The series launches on May 1, 2024. Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/popcomfortspodcast and listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Pop Comfort…

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Defense Production Act: Supply Chain Risk & Resilience 24:34

3M ago24:34

24:34

Explore the Defense Production Act and supply chain resilience with Ron Crabtree and guest Jim de Vries on Meta Pod. Dive into risks, strategies, and the importance of diversification in today's challenging operational landscape.By MetaExperts

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E72 - Ladybugs and Steak 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Margaret and Camden discuss whether the spots on a ladybug determine its age (08:54) and if the red liquid that comes out of your steak is actually blood (22:02).

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BONUS: "For Keeps" Featured on "MetaPod" (July 2022 Interview) 45:11

7M ago45:11

45:11

Happy holidays! In case you missed it, "For Keeps" was featured on this July 2022 episode of the podcast MetaPod. Special thanks to Wendy Morrill of MetaPod... enjoy! MetaPod's website: https://www.metapodshow.com Additional music by Chris Zabriskie Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://w…

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E71 - Mushrooms and Igloos 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).By Two Birds, One Scone

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100. The Activism Archive of John O'Brien 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

Since his early teens in the 1960s, activist John O'Brien has fought for causes he believes in — gay rights, farmworkers' rights, and dozens of other movements championed by progressives. Along the way, he has amassed a sprawling archive of pins, medallions, membership cards, whistles, recordings, and other ephemera that vividly illustrate these st…

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99. Shoehorns Aplenty, with Dr. Forest Tennant 37:05

8M ago37:05

37:05

The humble shoehorn: Is it merely a mundane tool, or a portal to history, art, and human ingenuity? During his travels as a physician and researcher, Dr. Forest Tennant stumbled onto an unexpected passion for shoehorns, eventually collecting approximately 3,000 of them and showcasing them in a museum he founded in West Covina, California. The Tenna…

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98. Presidential Memorabilia and More, with Jim Warlick 39:08

10M ago39:08

39:08

Self-described "political entrepreneur" Jim Warlick has spent much of his life tracking down valuable presidential collectibles, including rare items once owned or used by John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman — and he recently sold off many of his most impressive pieces to fund a historical monument in his North Carolina home…

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97. The Comedy Archives of Jeff Abraham 39:31

11M ago39:31

39:31

Entertainment publicist and author Jeff Abraham is endlessly expanding what he calls the Abraham Comedy Archives — which include roughly 5,000 comedy recordings from the well-known to the exceedingly rare, plus books, ephemera, and a wide range of personal items celebrating the work and lives of beloved comedians, including his favorite, Jerry Lewi…

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96. Basquiat Around the House, with Alexis Adler 36:08

12M ago36:08

36:08

Just before Jean-Michel Basquiat became a big name in the 1980s art world, the up-and-coming artist shared a New York apartment with Alexis Adler, a scientist and photographer who snapped roughly 150 photos of her then-boyfriend and his creative endeavors. She's held onto those photos as well as many of Basquiat's creations, from drawings to clothi…

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95. Puzzles in a Castle, with Roxanne and George Miller 36:48

1y ago36:48

36:48

For years, puzzle enthusiasts Roxanne and George Miller filled their Florida home with their world-class array of puzzles of all kinds — but they recently moved into an Italian castle, where they have grand plans to showcase and share their collection of more than 80,000 puzzles. Roxanne's blog, "Notes From Puzzle Palace": https://ipp30.blogspot.co…

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94. "Saturday Night Live," Celebrated by James Stephens 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

For nearly five decades, "Saturday Night Live" has delivered laughs to television audiences, and its rich history has inspired SNL superfan James Stephens to collect cast jackets, cue cards used on the show, signed photos, toys, scripts, and more — plus a massive video archive with every sketch the show has aired since its debut in 1975. James show…

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93. The Three Stooges Collection of Gary Lassin, Stoogeum Curator 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

Gary Lassin isn't just the president of the Three Stooges Fan Club — he's also the founder of the Stoogeum, a museum in suburban Philadelphia that's dedicated entirely to the iconic comedy trio and spotlights many of the roughly 100,000 items in his personal collection of "Stooge-abilia." The Stoogeum website: www.stoogeum.com Gary's book, "A Tour …

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92. The Titanic Collection of Mark Zaid 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

The 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic has long fascinated avid collector Mark Zaid, whose Titanic trove includes an impressive array of vintage postcards, books, movie memorabilia, and rare historical documents related to the disaster — as well as medals given to rescuers. Mark's former Titanic coin on TV's "Pawn Stars": https://www.youtube.com/watch…

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91. The Concorde, Celebrated by Nathan Shedroff 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

39:14

Nathan Shedroff's fascination with the Concorde — the supersonic passenger plane that blended speed with style — has led the college professor to collect everything from complete place settings from its in-flight meal service to gift items that celebrate the legendary aircraft's innovation and grace. Nathan Shedroff's Concorde collection: https://n…

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90. The Woodstock Stage, Uncovered and Upcycled by Steve Gold 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

As a teenager, Steve Gold attended 1969's star-studded, mud-covered Woodstock music festival, but it wasn't until nearly 50 years later that a hazy memory inspired him to track down and collect the wood panels from the concert stage — and create new memorabilia from the reclaimed plywood through his company, Peace of Stage. Peace of Stage website: …

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E70 - Uranium and Sharks 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.By Two Birds, One Scone

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89. Stalin's Wine Cellar, with John Baker 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

In the late 1990s, Australian wine purveyor and collector John Baker pursued the adventure of a lifetime — the chance to purchase an incredible collection of wines that Joseph Stalin had hidden in the former Soviet republic of Georgia during World War II, to shield it from the advancing Nazi army. John shares his tales of chasing this elusive colle…

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88. The Art of Matador John Fulton, with Britt Zaist 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

37:36

American bullfighter John Fulton (1932-1998) led a colorful life in and out of the bullrings of Spain — and distinguished himself as an artist, most notably through paintings colored with the blood of the bulls he killed in the ring. Friend and fellow artist Britt Zaist has held onto 80 of Fulton's works, while selling much of his work though her a…

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87. "Northern Exposure," Commemorated by Corey Davorin 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

35:33

Funny and philosophical, the quirky 1990s TV series "Northern Exposure" maintains a loyal following of devotees including collector Corey Davorin, whose Texas home includes a wide range of collectibles and even much of the show's actual radio booth — plus other unexpected parts of the show's history. Corey's KBHR South group on Facebook: www.facebo…

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E69 - Attention Spans, Perpetual Motion, and Onions 1:42:53

2y ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Morgan to discuss if attention spans are decreasing, if perpetual motion machines are possible, and how to cut onions without crying.By Two Birds, One Scone

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DPOYL 68 - Bears, Mosquitoes, and Skunks 1:12:02

2y ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Nick to discuss if you should play "dead" in front of a bear, ways to relieve itchy mosquito bites, and if tomato juice gets rid of the smell of skunk spray.By Two Birds, One Scone

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86. Studio 54 Memorabilia, Collected (and Donated) by Steve Desroches 36:29

2y ago36:29

36:29

Since childhood, Steve Desroches has had a fascination with Studio 54, the exclusive, anything-goes New York nightclub that was the toast of the town during the disco heyday of the 1970s. As an adult, Steve collected guest lists, party invitations, and even clothing related to the club — before eventually finding a permanent home for much of his co…

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DPOYL 67 - Caffeine, Morning After Pills, and Bluetooth 1:21:01

2y ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if caffeine really does dehydrate you, how morning after pills work, and how bluetooth works.By Two Birds, One Scone

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85. Banned Books on a Maine Island, with Eva Murray 32:30

2y ago32:30

32:30

Matinicus Island, Maine, is home to under 100 year-round residents — as well as a tiny public library that, thanks in part to treasurer Eva Murray, features a collection of books that have been banned or challenged elsewhere in the U.S. Matinicus Island Library on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Matinicus-Island-Library-1647462318852842 Opening theme by…

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84. "Flea Market Love Letters," Collected by Liz Maguire 38:36

2y ago38:36

38:36

Long live the letter! Over the past decade, Liz Maguire has collected nearly 2,000 vintage handwritten love letters of all kinds — from sweethearts to sweethearts, from soldiers to their families, and more — and shared her finds on Flea Market Love Letters, a website and social media account she's run since 2017. Flea Market Love Letters website: w…

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GCEA 13 - Weedle 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!By Two Birds, One Scone

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83. The Live Jazz of Art Pepper, Archived by Laurie Pepper 34:55

2y ago34:55

34:55

Jazz legend Art Pepper brought honesty to his playing and composing — and unflinching truth to his harrowing autobiography "Straight Life," co-authored by his widow, Laurie Pepper. Since Art's death in 1982, Laurie has archived innumerable recordings of Art's live performances, turning many bootlegs she's collected into releases on her own music la…

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E66 - Asteroids and the Uterus 44:27

2y ago44:27

44:27

Camden and Margaret discuss if flying through asteroid fields is dangerous, whether the uterus can "wander", and if the uterus is connected to the digestive system.By Two Birds, One Scone

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82. Astrodome Memorabilia and Memories, with Mike Acosta 38:01

2y ago38:01

38:01

The Houston Astrodome was dubbed "the eighth wonder of the world" when it opened in 1965, and dome enthusiast (and former Houston Astros team historian) Mike Acosta keeps its path-breaking legacy alive through his collection of dome memorabilia, including stadium seats, lights from the huge scoreboard, pieces of AstroTurf, items from its presidenti…

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GCEA E12 - Butterfree 1:08:45

2+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

In this episode Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend John to discuss the 12th Pokémon, Butterfree! We talk about if butterflies can ever be poisonous, how butterflies smell and taste, and if butterflies can fly in the rain!By Two Birds, One Scone

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81. Stamps of Bhutan, Collected by Leo Van der Velden 38:11

2+ y ago38:11

38:11

In the 1960s, American entrepreneur Burt Todd devised an interesting way for the tiny, cash-strapped kingdom of Bhutan to raise funds — through the sale of distinctive postage stamps to collectors. Stamp enthusiast Leo Van der Velden talks about his collection of the Asian nation's one-of-a-kind postal offerings, including "talking stamps" (a serie…

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80. The Sea Shanty Collection of James Madison Carpenter, with Bob Walser 36:07

2+ y ago36:07

36:07

In the 1920s and 30s, Harvard scholar James Madison Carpenter traveled in the northeastern U.S. and along the British coast to collect sea shanties, the maritime work songs that rose to prominence among sailors in the early 19th century. His notes and recordings of sailors preserved many shanties that would have otherwise been lost to history. To h…

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GCEA E11 - Metapod 46:48

2+ y ago46:48

46:48

In this episode we discuss the 11th Pokémon, Metapod! We talk about how caterpillars become a chrysalis (or cocoon?) and what a "soft shell" crab is!By Two Birds, One Scone

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79. Echoes of Cuba, Collected by Emilio Cueto 39:28

2+ y ago39:28

39:28

Since coming to the U.S. as a teen in the early 1960s, Emilio Cueto has collected anything and everything that relates to his homeland of Cuba — from books to news clippings to porcelain to cigar memorabilia — capturing a multilayered view of the island nation and its complicated history. Virtual tour of Emilio's home and collection (from the Wall …

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E65: Chloroform and Batteries 47:18

2+ y ago47:18

47:18

Margaret and Camden discuss if chloroform knocks people out quickly and if it's bad to charge your phone for too long.By Two Birds, One Scone

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78. Amazing Autographs, with Bryan Ulrich 38:58

2+ y ago38:58

38:58

For more than three decades, autograph hunter Bryan Ulrich has artfully positioned himself to snag the signatures of seemingly every celebrity under the sun, most notably movie stars and legendary musicians. And his hard work is paying off — literally — through the sale of signed items in his collection. Bryan's website, The Signature Library: www.…

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GCEA E10: Caterpie 47:49

2+ y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode we discuss the 10th Pokémon, Caterpie! We talk about how caterpillars use both chemical defenses (like stink and venom) and physical defenses (like mimicry)!By Two Birds, One Scone

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