Best Michael LaCroix Podcasts (2024)

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Giza: the Tesla Connection / Christopher Dunn 56:07

33m ago56:07

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Were the ancient engineers of Egypt using the earth's geomagnetic gravity to harness energy through the pyramids? Did inventor Nikola Tesla re-discover some of this ancient technology and use it to power his Wardenclyffe Tower in the early 1900s? In this exclusive interview I am joined by engineer Christopher Dunn, who has authored several ground b…

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Episode 85: Werd Era feat. Billy-Ray Belcourt 38:48

5h ago38:48

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About Billy-Ray Belcourt: BILLY-RAY BELCOURT (he/him) is a writer from the Driftpile Cree Nation. His debut novel, A Minor Chorus, won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and was longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize. His bestselling memoir, A History of My Brief Body, won the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and was a finalist for the Lambda Li…

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Ep. 246 Get More Laughs With Chris McGuire 50:11

1h ago50:11

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Humor is necessary to make a presentation interesting and entertaining. Uncovering humor can be a challenge, and to learn more about how to get more laughs, Mark and Darren sit down with Hollywood comedy writer and humor expert Chris McGuire. Chris shares tips and techniques for uncovering humor and being unforgettably funny. SNIPPETS: • Use levity…

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Strange Artifacts, Giant Lords & Ancient Mounds of North America / Dr Gregory Little 1:33:02

6h ago1:33:02

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by explorer, researcher and author Dr Gregory Little who has written many books which include "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Native American Indian Mounds & Earthworks." Dr Gregory is the foremost expert regarding the ancient mound builders who thrived from coast to coast across North America in ages past. …

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Ep. 245 ADAPT TO THE SITUATION? 35:20

4d ago35:20

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As presenters, we should expect the unexpected. At times, we will encounter unexpected circumstances and situations, and today Darren and Mark discuss steps that we can take to not only adapt, but to give our audiences unforgettable experiences. SNIPPETS: • Assess the situations • Explore options • Use creativity • Go heart-to-heart with the event …

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Ancient Stargates, Cern & Supernatural Realms / Tony Merkel 1:02:26

7d ago1:02:26

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by Tony Merkel - host of The Confessionals podcast, filmmaker & CEO of Merkel Media. Tony & I discuss an array of intense topics which include: Strange phenomena taking place at Skinwalker Ranch & the nearby Space Wolf Research property that Tony has visited and produced a documentary film regarding. The myst…

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Episode 84: Weird Era feat. Myriam Lacroix 34:44

18d ago34:44

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This week, Alex talks to Myriam Lacroix about her novel, How It Works Out, queer fiction, the Canadian literary landscape, love as hunger, and parallel worlds. About Myriam Lacroix: MYRIAM LACROIX was born in Montreal to a Québécois mother and a Moroccan father, and currently lives in Vancouver. She has a BFA in Creative Writing from the University…

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Ep. 244 ADVICE YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR 29:57

11d ago29:57

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You want to ‘make it’ in the speaking business so you seek advice from a seasoned pro. Are you willing to take their advice…even if it’s hard to receive? Mark and Darren talk about advice they have received…and given…that some people don’t accept. These poignant nuggets of wisdom can help any presenter along the path to becoming unforgettable. SNIP…

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In Search of the Tower of Babel / Robert Edward Grant 35:36

14d ago35:36

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by author, inventor, explorer, historian, CEO, polymath and host of Gaia’s “Codex” series Robert Edward Grant. For the first time ever, Robert reveals his ground-breaking research that has led him to the conclusion that the infamous Tower of Babel mentioned in Genesis 11 was actually located on a high plateau…

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Episode 83: Weird Era feat. Lauren Oyler 1:08:35

17d ago1:08:35

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About Lauren Oyler: Lauren Oyler's essays on books and culture appear regularly in The New Yorker, the New York Times, the London Review of Books, Harper's, and other publications. Her debut novel, Fake Accounts, was published in 2021. She lives in Berlin. About No Judgement: From the national bestselling novelist and essayist, a groundbreaking col…

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Ep. 243 What Do You Do After? PART 2 30:09

19d ago30:09

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You have just attended a conference, heard good speakers, and received powerful content. You walk away with a folder full of notes, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. NOW what should you do? Darren and Mark share best practices to keep your enthusiasm and momentum alive and productively take full advantage of the event experience. SNIPPETS: • Revi…

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Confessions of an Archaeologist / Jenn Deyo 1:01:06

21d ago1:01:06

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by archaeologist Jenn Deyo, who is also part of the Earth Ancients podcast team with Cliff Dunning. Jenn has spent decades out in the field unearthing artifacts and researching ancient history. In this episode Jenn and I cover the following topics:- how does she cope as a critical thinking archaeologist in a …

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Episode 82: Weird Era feat. Cameron Russell 38:49

24d ago38:49

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About Cameron Russell: Cameron Russell has spent the last twenty years working as a model for clients including Prada, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, Vogue, and Elle. With over forty million views, her TED talk on the power of image is one of the most popular of all time. She is the co-founder of Model Mafia, a collective of hundreds of fash…

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Ep. 242 What Do You Do After? PART 1 23:01

27d ago23:01

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You have just presented at an event and after all your hard work planning, preparing, and presenting, what should you do? Today Mark and Darren offer solid suggestions to help you stay on top of your game after every speaking event. SNIPPETS: • Schedule a day off • Block time for your family, even if they are at the event with you • Don’t ruin your…

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New Egypt Discovery / Electrical Phenomenon of 1859 on the Great Pyramid 24:01

28d ago24:01

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In this episode I break down the recent news of a remarkable new discovery in Egypt of a massive 62 ton box that was hiding underneath the ground where construction had begun for a new hospital. Was this box a "sarcophagus," or was it originally used for a different purpose? Next I will share the incredible true story of Sir William Siemens and the…

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Episode 81: Weird Era feat. Alexander Sammartino 50:01

1M ago50:01

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About Alexander Sammartino: Alexander Sammartino lives in Brooklyn. He received his MFA from Syracuse University. Last Acts is his first novel. About Last Acts: Following a near-death experience, an entrepreneurial father-and-son duo wreak havoc and fend off bankruptcy in this unflinching portrayal of the absurdities of American life. “Hilarious, e…

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Ep. 241 Road Warrior? 45:33

1M ago45:33

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So, you want to travel the world and share your message. Perhaps you’ve wondered what it’s like to be a ‘road warrior.’ Mark and Darren pull back the curtain on their experiences of a combined 50+ years of traveling to speak, and share their time-tested tips for being a successful road warrior. SNIPPETS: • You are not alone • It’s not always glamor…

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Unearthing the Secrets of the Lost Ararat Civilization / Matthew LaCroix 1:12:31

1M ago1:12:31

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by ancient history researcher and author Matthew LaCroix. Matthew has written such books as "The Stage of Time" and recently co-authored "The Epic of Humanity." In this insightful episode, Matthew shares his in depth research regarding recent archaeological discoveries around and deep below Lake Van in easter…

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Episode 80: Weird Era feat. Brontez Purnell 41:22

1M ago41:22

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About Brontez Purnell: Brontez Purnell is the author of several books, most recently 100 Boyfriends, which won the 2022 Lambda Literary Award in Gay Fiction, was longlisted for the 2022 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award and the 2021 Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize, and was named an Editors' Choice by the New York Times Book Revie…

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Ep. 240 BIG STAGE, FIRST TIME WITH JODY LAVOIE 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Imagine, your largest audience so far has been fewer than ninety people, and you now get to tell your most emotional personal story on a BIG STAGE to more than 1,300 CEOs! What thoughts swirl through your head, and how will you pull it off? Today Darren and Mark get answers from Management Consultant and Executive Coach Jody LaVoie. Mark and Darren…

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Ep. 239 Game Changing Advice 19:57

2M ago19:57

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Have you ever received advice that changed the game in your business, career, or relationships? Today Darren and Mark discuss some of the nuggets of wisdom that they’ve received…and successfully applied…throughout their careers. SNIPPETS: • Let no one out-prepare you • Strive to be the client’s favorite • Your money should make more money than you …

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The Roswell Rock 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Did you know that in 2004, a local hunting near the Roswell crash site discovered a stone that features strange precision cut symbols? And why was there a large crop circle found in England in 1996 that featured the exact same design? Was this all part of an elaborate hoax or is this rock an authentic ancient artifact?…

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Episode 79: Weird Era feat. Eliza Barry Callahan 47:39

2M ago47:39

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About Eliza Barry Callahan: Eliza Barry Callahan is a writer and artist from New York, New York. Shortly after receiving her BA from Columbia, where she studied visual art, art history, and poetry, she returned to the university where she received her MFA in writing (2022). Her writing has been published in frieze, The Believer, The Brooklyn Rail, …

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Ep. 238 Your Stage Plan? 20:33

2M ago20:33

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Don’t memorize, internalize! Do you have a stage plan? Had you considered using the stage with purpose? A stage plan can help you internalize your speech while giving your audience clarity. It helped me and four CEOs that Mark and I coached over this past month. It was a game changer. SNIPPETS: • Why are you moving? • Are you clarifying or diluting…

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Lost Knowledge of Ancient Egypt / Mohamed Ibrahim 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by Egyptologist and tour-guide Mohamed Ibrahim - author of the new book "Egypt before the written History." In this insightful episode, Mohamed and I discuss a variety of topics that include stargates and lost technologies of ancient Egypt. Mohamed shares his fascinating theories regarding the purpose of the …

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Episode 78: Weird Era feat. Mariah Stovall 59:39

2M ago59:39

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About Mariah Stovall: Mariah Stovall has written fiction for the anthology Black Punk Now, and for Ninth Letter, Vol 1. Brooklyn, Hobart, the Minola Review, and Joyland; and nonfiction for The Los Angeles Review of Books, Full Stop, Hanif Abdurraqib’s 68to05, The Paris Review, Poets & Writers, and LitHub. I Love You So Much It’s Killing Us Both is …

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Ep. 237 The Unforgettable MC with Michael Davis? 28:09

2M ago28:09

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Sit down with Darren and Michael Davis as they cover what it really takes to make an event flow, the MC. Michael is not only a speaker and a TEDx Coach, he has been MCing Lady and the Champs and Game Changers for over a decade. Unforgettable events have unforgettable MCs. World-class MCs have skillsets that many do not even think about. Whether you…

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Episode 77: Weird Era feat. Alexandra Tanner 45:00

2M ago45:00

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About Alexandra Tanner: Alexandra Tanner is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor. She is a graduate of the MFA program at The New School and the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell and The Center for Fiction. Her writing appears in The New York Times Book Review, Gawker, and Jewish Currents, among other outlets. Worry is her first novel. About Wo…

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Black Helicopters over the "Montana Megaliths" / Michael Collins 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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The great state of Montana has always been considered one of the last frontiers of adventure and exploration. And never more so than now! In this exclusive interview, I am joined by researcher, film-maker, drone-pilot & ancient history enthusiast Michael Collins, AKA "Wandering Wolf," who has spent extensive time visiting the mysterious site outsid…

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Ep. 236 Power Prospecting with Ford Saeks 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Sit down with Darren and Ford as they talk prospecting. How to remain timely, topical and relevant. What does an ideal prospect look like for you? What are some of the tangible tactics that you can use to get in front of the audiences you can serve. To get booked you have to be found first! SNIPPETS: • What are some to the mistakes speakers make? •…

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Episode 76: Weird Era feat. Sarah Mintz 49:29

3M ago49:29

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About Sarah Mintz: Sarah Mintz is a graduate of the English MA program at the University of Regina. Her work has been published with Book*Hug Press, JackPine Press, Radiant Press, Apocalypse Confidential, The Sea & Cedar Literary Magazine, and Agnes and True . Find out more at https://smintz.carrd.co/. About Norma: Widowhood and weirdos, online and…

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Ep. 235 Get Yes! To Your Request with Ed Tate! 38:08

3M ago38:08

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Can you influence without authority? Yes! Do you know how to truly influence with integrity? You already do every day. Maybe you didn’t realize it. We do this naturally, but maybe you need to take a closer look at what you already do at home, at work and with your family. It is happening all around you. Take note and influence with purpose. Discove…

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Episode 75: Weird Era feat. Rebecca May Johnson 51:51

3M ago51:51

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About Rebecca May Johnson: Rebecca May Johnson has published essays, reviews and nonfiction with Granta, Times Literary Supplement and Daunt Books Publishing, among others, and is an editor at the trailblazing food publication Vittles. Small Fires is her first book. About Small Fires: Why do we cook? Is it just to feed ourselves and others? Or is t…

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Ep. 234 THE POWER OF COMMUNITY 28:47

3M ago28:47

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In addition to being part of speaking communities, we, as presenters belong to professional, social, charitable, faith-based, and other communities. Today Mark and Darren discuss the power of community, examining the ways that communities make us grow…and change. They offer advice on collaborating with your community, growing your community, and ev…

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Mystery Box Inside the Great Pyramid / Strange Head Discovered in Peru 21:51

3M ago21:51

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In this episode I start out by talking about the mysterious box that is featured deep inside the Great Pyramid in the so called "King's Chamber." Mainstream academia states that it is simply a sarcophagus, but is it? Next I share about a fascinating discovery that was made several years ago in Peru of one of the strangest mummified & elongated head…

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1915 Report: “Skeleton of a Horned Man” Discovered Near AZ Cave 16:03

3M ago16:03

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In this episode I start by sharing about a mysterious step pyramid structure in Mexico at Chichen Itza where something very interesting was discovered underneath. Next I break down a fascinating 1915 report I found in digital Library of Congress that mentions something (or someone) very strange that was found near an Arizona cave. Finally, we go to…

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Episode 74: Weird Era feat. Katya Apekina 46:28

3M ago46:28

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About Katya Apekin: Katya Apekina is a novelist, screenwriter, and translator. Her debut novel, The Deeper the Water, the Uglier the Fish, was named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus, Buzzfeed, Lithub, and others, was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize, and has been translated into Spanish, Catalan, French, German, and Italian. She is the recipient…

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Ep. 233 UNFORGETTABLE RESEARCH With Vince Antonucci and Chris McGuire 47:01

3M ago47:01

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Thorough research is an invaluable part of preparing unforgettable presentations. There are myriad ways to access information, and so much information from which to glean. Where do I look? How much should I use? How can I verify? Darren and Mark discuss these questions with…and get answer from…researcher/author/speaker Vince Antonucci and comedy wr…

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The Legend of Taga: an island Mystery of GIANT Proportions 16:50

3M ago16:50

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In this episode I start by sharing about the ancient legend of Taga. Located north of Guam in the remote vastness of the Philippine sea, stretches the Northern Mariana archipelago chain, where two tiny islands are at the center a giant-megalithic-mystery. Next I break down the possibility that strange looking pyramidal structures are hiding deep in…

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Episode 73: Weird Era feat. Marie-Helene Bertino 43:47

3M ago43:47

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About Marie-Helene Bertino: Marie-Helene Bertino is the author of Parakeet, 2 A.M. at The Cat’s Pajamas, and the story collection Safe as Houses. She was the 2017 Frank O’Connor International Short Story Fellow in Cork, Ireland. She has received the O. Henry Prize, the Pushcart Prize, the Iowa Short Fiction Award, the Mississippi Review Prize, and …

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Ep. 232 VIRTUAL PRESENTATION ENGAGEMENT? 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Virtual presentations are now commonplace and it’s easy to assume, “I’ve done quite a few of these and I’m good!” Today Darren and Mark share reminders of how FLOW, FOCUS and PACE ELEMENTS can make a significant difference in your virtual presentation…especially since distractions can be continuous and abundant. SNIPPETS: • Check your studio setup……

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Massive Ancient Lost City Discovered in the Amazon 16:28

4M ago16:28

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In this episode I break down the exciting news of the recent discovery of a massive ancient lost city in the Ecuadorian Amazon via the use of LIDAR technology that features over 6,000 rectangular structures! This discovery reveals that a large, complex society that appears to have been even bigger than the well-known Mayan societies in Mexico and C…

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Ep. 231 Congruent Characters? 30:52

4M ago30:52

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The story is arguably a presenter’s most potent tool. While it’s important to tell stories well, it is equally…if not significantly more important to transport your audience into the story. As Mark and Darren explain today, the key is to have CONGRUENT CHARACTERS, whose emotions are congruent with the emotion that they feel in the story. They share…

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Ancient Entities, Skinwalker Ranch & Stranger Things of the Unseen Realm / Chad Riley 50:47

4M ago50:47

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by researcher & film-maker Chad Riley, creator of the new documentary "Skinwalkers & Stranger Things of the Unseen Realm." In this episode we discuss a variety of topics covered in Chad's film, such as a little known discovery that was made in the late 1800s on top of Mt Hermon that may provide archaeological…

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Ep. 230 Your Holograms? 25:36

4M ago25:36

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Holograms? Hula hoops? What do they have to do with delivering an unforgettable presentation? Mark and Darren explain how and why holograms help you to vividly create scenes in the minds of your audiences. This simple but potent technique will allow you to transform your speech into an experience. SNIPPETS: • Holograms appear in the audience’s mind…

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Archaeoacoustics & the Ancient Alternative View / Phil Corbett 45:13

4M ago45:13

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by former Navy Royal Marine- turned ancient alternative researcher Phil Corbett to talk all things regarding the ancient alternative view of history and architecture. Phil takes us on a deep dive into the world of archaeoacoustics, frequencies and how ancient civilizations all around the world were harnessing…

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Ep. 229 Unforgettable Business Growth With Mark LeBlanc 51:33

4M ago51:33

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Avoiding mistakes and adopting the right practices are keys to successfully growing your business. Today Darren and Mark talk with business growth expert and Hall of Fame speaker Mark LeBlanc as he shares four decades worth of wisdom on finding your niche, developing your content, connecting with your audience, and much more. SNIPPETS: • If you qui…

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The Watchers, Giants & the Nephilim Wars / Gary Wayne 1:22:28

4M ago1:22:28

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In this exclusive interview I am joined by the author of "The Genesis 6 Conspiracy," Gary Wayne, who's decades worth of intense research regarding the prediluvian golden age world will blow your mind. Who were the Watchers that are mentioned in the ancient book of Enoch? What does the Bible actually say about the giants of old? Who really were the …

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Ep. 228 Unforgettable Habits 35:35

4M ago35:35

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A new year often brings New Year resolutions. Today Mark and Darren offer four unforgettable habits to help you take your presentations…and your business…to a new level in 2024 and beyond. SNIPPETS: • Take a TOP 5 Inventory • Disconnect to reconnect • Marketing has changed; find a way that works today • It is our job to reach out to clients and sta…

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Ep. 227 Unforgettable Wordsmithing 31:44

5M ago31:44

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As presenters, our words are our most important tools. Preparing an unforgettable presentation requires some wordsmithing. Darren joins Mark…our resident wordsmith…to discuss this critical aspect of the script editing process. They offer several wordsmithing techniques, explain how to use them, and reveal why they are extremely effective. SNIPPETS:…

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