Best Stream Whistle Podcasts (2024)

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Attention and Perception 10:35

1h ago10:35

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It’s not what happens to you. It’s how you choose to view it. That sounds nice, but when life throws a shitstorm at your noggin, it feels impossible. Take that to macro scale, look at what’s happening in the world and it’s pretty easy to say - everything is going to hell in a hand basket and there’s no two ways about that. I call bullshit. To be cl…

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The Deep End 8:23

19d ago8:23

8:23

After taking a week off for the July 4th holiday, we're back with some swimmingly interesting perspectives. When learning to swim, typically one doesn’t just leap into the deep end right off. So why is it that we believe that people should just jump in and learn things and not make mistakes? Oh wait, maybe that’s just me. I was this year year’s old…

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Season 12 Episode 19: Summer of Staios? 1:36:26

10d ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Canuck and Pan are back from the NHL draft at the Sphere in Vegas. We recap the draft, the major off-season trades and the free agent signings. At the 21:00 min mark we are joined by TSN / Post Media's Bruce Garrioch. #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Leaves on a Stream 9:40

1M ago9:40

9:40

It’s one of the most common visuals one hears in guided meditations. The concept of visualizing yourself sitting by a stream, and any time an errant thought pops into your head, to imagine it as a leaf on the stream, and allow it to drift by. It’s a visual I’ve always loved. It’s always worked. Thing is, I never really spent much time by streams. S…

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Thirty Four 11:38

1M ago11:38

11:38

Though this relates to a specific incident a week or so ago, the troubling truth is that whenever you’re listening to this episode, it’s likely there’s been another incident that had the same result. A thing happened. One group of people celebrated it. Another group of people decried it as travesty, a disgrace. Both responses are bullshit. Saturate…

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Jaime Konzelman 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Jaime Konzelman is the kind of woman whose story will stop you in your tracks. It’s also the kind of story that, at least probably until somewhat recent years, most folks would have avoided telling. I mean, it’s not often that a high-power, deal-making corporate executive admits to having gotten her start as a stripper. She’s not the first woman I’…

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Season 12 Episode 18: Wait And See 1:22:40

1M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

We are back to chat about coaching, changes around the league and possible off-season adjustments. Oh, and an upcoming trip to the draft!By Sens Callups

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Want a pig? 13:59

2M ago13:59

13:59

When I was 9 years old I convinced one of my neighbors that my mother would allow me to have one of their Guinea Pigs. I brought it home. Needless to say, it didn’t go so well. Had the little guy long enough to name him Cornflake, and then return him. That's the last time I randomly brought home an animal for which I wasn’t properly set up to provi…

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Country Courtesy 11:58

2M ago11:58

11:58

One of the most irritating things about driving in most American urban and suburban areas is the utter sense of entitlement and disregard for anything even remotely resembling courtesy. Head to Paris or most any city in Europe where complex roundabouts and other traffic control exist, and watch as what seems to be chaos, orchestrates perfectly. It’…

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Road Kill 11:09

2M ago11:09

11:09

Driving around in the country you see a lot of times when some woodland creature just didn’t make it across the road. I do my best to not be the person leaving that collateral damage behind me. In this week’s episode - a case of stopping in my tracks - and in the process engaging with someone whose politics and views lay just about as far from mine…

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Don't Ask. Just Do. 13:04

3M ago13:04

13:04

Not sure when it happened but at some point doing nice things for people became suspect. You do something for someone and they think you want something. Sad, really. Result is that most folks keep to themselves, don't share when they need help and end up floundering around in this world trying to get shit done. Or take it to the other extreme and b…

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The Whistle 7:47

3M ago7:47

7:47

If you were an 80s kid you recall the whole going out to play after dinner and coming home before the street lights come on thing. You may also recall that most folks’ parents had some sort of whistle or call, a code that said - get your a$$ home. My father has been dead for 24 years. And the other night I heard part of his whistle. In the woods. S…

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Raising the Bar 9:08

3M ago9:08

9:08

I’m not sure when it happened but at some point, good healthy competition and the drive for self-improvement and growth became a zero sum game where one person’s success was only valued at the cost of someone else. That the climb to the top became based on climbing over others. As if there’s only one ladder, one mountain. Thing is, there isn’t. We …

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Taking a Stand or a Position 10:55

3M ago10:55

10:55

I grew up in a family where I was taught that speaking up and using your voice matters. That having beliefs and standing by them, matters. Today’s world, though, seems saturated with folks who are so focused on doing that, they lock into wherever they are, double down and become very committed to how right they are - and how wrong others are. It wa…

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Season 12 Episode 17: Another Wasted Season 1:42:41

3M ago1:42:41

1:42:41

Another losing season, but a HUGE off-season ahead for Steve Staios. We gather to discuss what should be done with each roster player, quick chat on Arizona moving to Utah, and playoff predictions. #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Ain't Over Till It's Over 7:54

3M ago7:54

7:54

Ah the joy of musical memories. Experiences, thoughts and phrases that trigger some song or another in my head. In the case of this week’s episode, though I reference Kate Smith and the whole “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings” thing, the song I’m really hearing is by Lenny Kravitz. It ain’t over, till it’s over. Either way, the point is this -…

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The Problem is How You See the Problem with GUEST Lisa Kalmin 50:09

4M ago50:09

50:09

This is a very special episode. Both because I diverge from my usual format and because of the incredible guest whose wisdom you get to experience. Her name is Lisa Kalmin and she is among the elite in the world of Transformational Leadership. In this wide ranging conversation, Lisa shares how she came to the world of Transformational Leadership, a…

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Take the Red Pill 12:31

4M ago12:31

12:31

It’s one of the key moments in the movie The Matrix. That moment when Neo chooses the “red pill”. Now if you haven’t seen the movie, that makes no sense. So if that’s the case, here’s a metaphor that might work - the idea that you cannot un-bake a cake, cannot un-ring a bell. Once a thing is seen or known, it cannot be otherwise. What on earth does…

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Falling Down 12:56

4M ago12:56

12:56

When you’re learning to walk, no one berates you for falling down. Somehow, once we get older, falling down is seen as humiliation. Embarrassment. And that applies whether that falling down is literal or figurative. Last thing you want to do is make a mistake, fall down. Problem is, we all do it, and so having shame around it doesn’t really serve. …

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Season 12 Episode 16: Where Do the Sens Go From Here? 47:17

4M ago47:17

47:17

We are back to record after all 3 of us watching the St. Louis Blues defeat the Ottawa Senators. A few wins followed by some terrible losses, which no answers in sight. #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Don't Ask Why 11:53

4M ago11:53

11:53

We’re taught to listen to authority. Kids learn to ask “Why?” and parents respond “Because I said so.” Over time, we question, query and dig underneath. Today’s culture - saturated by psychotherapy and coaches - encourages people to ask “What’s underneath that?” Questioning and digging underneath every action’s motivation. It’s exhausting. It’s als…

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Burn Baby Burn (Book) 14:26

5M ago14:26

14:26

When I heard Kara Swisher was writing her memoir, Burn Book, I couldn’t wait. Besides being one of - if not the - most influential Journalists covering Silicon Valley and tech at the rise of the Internet Age, she’s a stupendous writer, and is never one to shy away from calling bullsh*t. Admission - at this recording I've only read the introduction.…

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Season 12 Episode 15: Callups go to Disneyland 1:20:28

5M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

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Balance 14:30

5M ago14:30

14:30

When you think about balance, what comes up for you? Do you go immediately to the ever-present impossible expectation of life/work balance? If so, this episode is absolutely for you. It’s about a terrifying experience I had with literal balance that made me take a good, hard look at just how out of what my internal balance was. And more importantly…

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Where Do You Belong? 11:48

5M ago11:48

11:48

Where do YOU belong? Where is the place you just fit, no matter what? The whole idea of “home is where the heart is” has such value - and it’s not just about the heart. Those online “quizzes” that ask the question - “where would YOU prefer to live?” With images of mountains, the desert, forest, beach and cities - implying that the choice determines…

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Currency of Gossip 10:30

5M ago10:30

10:30

This week, inspired by a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, I ponder the value that society places on one of the most toxic behaviors around communication - gossip. Let’s be clear - we all have done or do it. Everyone. So let’s take a deep breath. The person who truly and honestly NEVER does is a rare creature indeed. It’s not new behavior - people have…

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Season 12 Episode 14: The Slap Shot Heard Around the World 1:20:44

5M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Well at least the league. We are back to break down every angle of Ridly Greig's empy net slap shot in excruciating detail. Sort of. #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Power in PAWS 13:15

6M ago13:15

13:15

Some topics just like to stick around. Pausing. Silence. The power that comes from taking … a … breath. This week, the power of the pause (but that’s always PAWS for me). How do dogs stay in the moment and what can we learn from that and how does communication shift? In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just let…

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Season 12 Episode 13: The All-Star Break and a Conversation with Bruce Garrioch 1:42:04

6M ago1:42:04

1:42:04

We are back to recap the final games before the all star break, and have an interview with Bruce Garrioch from Post Media. This was a late one for us and you'll hear us chatting around before the official start of the episode because I missed it before final production and well -- BONUS MATERIAL! Topics include: trade deadline, NHL in Utah, London …

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Poetry and POWER of Silence 11:41

6M ago11:41

11:41

This week another meander into a concept that everyone seems to “get” and plenty of people talk about. But for some reason, most folks have their heads shoved squarely up their a$$ when it comes to what it *actually* means. The power of silence. Silence is the most informative, instructive and valuable place when it comes to making decisions and fi…

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Brutal Honesty is Bullsh*t 11:30

6M ago11:30

11:30

Last week I talked about how context is bullsh*t. Since there’s so much shit around these days, figured taking on the ridiculous premise of “brutal honesty” would be next. Put simply, #brutalhonesty is a load of horsesh*t. The word brutal literally means savage, violent and destructive. So by association anyone who would be “brutal” with honesty? Y…

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Context is Nothing 10:39

6M ago10:39

10:39

Amazing how words and concepts get hijacked and bastardized. Because OF COURSE communication has a level of context to it. Saying “I love you” for example in one setting (like to a friend) has an entirely different meaning when looking into the eyes of someone you’re dating. (The latter sometimes even giving rise to a sense of nausea if if the firs…

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Season 12 Episode12: Whistles, Marbles, and Todd Van Allen 1:30:19

6M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

We are back and joined by the hilarious Todd Van Allen @heyitstva to recap the last half dozen Ottawa Senators games. We discuss some strange new rules on whistles and stoppage of play, a Squid Games marbles scenario with the Sens roster, a "Would you rather" when it comes to watching your team lose, and much more. #GoSensGo…

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I Am An Oak Tree 12:02

6M ago12:02

12:02

If you were a tree, what kind would you be? It’s one of the oldest urban legend interview stories. It’s said that Barbara Walters famously asked that of Katharine Hepburn. Turns out the actual interview didn’t go that way, but Hepburn DID note that she’d lived her life as an Oak tree. What on earth does that have to do with communication? Everythin…

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Season 12 Episode 11: No Refunds 57:50

7M ago57:50

57:50

We are back to 3 more losses in a row and at this point, what can you do? It's tough being a fan lately and oh look it might be time to renew those season tickets soon!By Sens Callups

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Getting Baked 11:44

7M ago11:44

11:44

This is about cookies. Bet you saw the title and thought this was about something else. Sorry to disappoint, but this is about cookies. Also it’s about complacency. It’s about what happens when you get so “comfortable” with a skillset you’ve “mastered” you take your foot off the gas. Stop pushing yourself. Stop reaching for excellence. During holid…

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Season 12 Episode 10: Have a Seat 1:25:23

7M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

The DJ Smith era is over, but the problems are far from over with this team. Canuck & Pan recap their road adventures which involve stories of singing birds and ugly sweaters. #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Like Riding a Bike 10:31

7M ago10:31

10:31

Kicking off a New Year felt like this particular topic was apt. Getting back on the horse. Starting again. Most skills we develop require some level of practical application or practice to maintain. Learning an instrument as a kid doesn’t mean you’ll be able to just play it later if you don’t keep up with practice. Other things may be a bit rusty b…

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Lessons Shopping at Target 10:36

7M ago10:36

10:36

Going shopping during holiday season can be a bit like a full contact sport. Which is precisely why it’s my favorite time of year to go shopping. It’s when the best and most powerful lessons about human behavior and communication are writ large. This year was no different, and this time around - courtesy of a high-traffic Target Superstore - the le…

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Season 12 Episode 9: Another Mixed Bag of Performance 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

As some of the Sens Callups prepare to watch some hockey in the desert, the team just can't seem to be any better than .500 with another disappointing week in Sens land.By Sens Callups

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The Wisdom of Weather 14:01

8M ago14:01

14:01

Mother Nature sure has a way about her. Damn smart, really. Not that this should be new information, I guess, but there’s something remarkably powerful when she lands messages that are relevant for every aspect of life. In this week’s episode - lessons from nature that relate deeply to heat of conversation and how to cool it down. In a world where …

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GPS For Communication 14:41

8M ago14:41

14:41

There’s something romantic about an old school map - those things made out of paper folks used to use to navigate from one spot to another. Technology made these obsolete. Navigation built into cars or on your cell phone - plug in your destination and GPS does the rest. It’ll even immediately re-route if the system detects traffic or issues. Far mo…

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Season 12 Episode 8: Jacques To The Future! 59:44

8M ago59:44

59:44

Ok, that title isn't original, but welcome back Jacques Martin. The Sens have won 2 in a row are are back to .500 hockey. Jacques Martin is back. Bring on the Leafs! #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Don't Look Back 14:42

8M ago14:42

14:42

Those who don’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it. I always found that statement to be dark. It also can sometimes create a whole new problem. Spending time saturated in the past not only doesn’t prevent things from happening again, it almost guarantees that you’ll attract precisely that which you’re paying attention to. That creates som…

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Season 12 Episode 7: Something Has Got To Give 1:26:24

8M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

While the Sens pulled out 2 wins in Sweden, they fail to impress the fans. Something has got to give #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Square Peg, Round Hole 14:21

8M ago14:21

14:21

Making it work. Getting it done. Powering through the problem. This way of thinking has its value AND it’s also a colossal contributor to the mess that is our world. After all, if someone doesn’t speak a language, talking more slowly and loudly in that language to them, doesn’t work. If you hit an obstacle, backing up and running at it harder MIGHT…

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Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods? 14:59

8M ago14:59

14:59

Well, I can confirm it’s true. Bears DO sh*t in the woods. I know because I came across a very very very very very fresh pile of bear scat during a hike. The good news - I didn’t step in it. The better news, though incredibly fresh (and likely meaning the bear wasn’t far off), I didn’t actually meet the bear. The even better news - the whole experi…

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When Words are Masks 10:21

9M ago10:21

10:21

Advertising is a funny thing. Words and phrases become identified with a brand based on artful and consistent use. “Just do it”. “We love to fly and it shows.” “Where’s the Beef?” What happens when words feel weaponized? What happens when words that appear to be celebratory or positive have a darker meaning? What happens when words are used to spli…

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Season 12 Episode 6: Frustrating 1:15:25

9M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Pierre Dorion is no longer the GM, "Fire DJ" chants in the arena, the players and fans are frustrated. Sounds like November Sens hockey! #GoSensGoBy Sens Callups

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Rituals - NOT the Creepy Kind 14:16

9M ago14:16

14:16

The word ritual has a lot of weight to it. Its main definition designates it as being about religious ceremony. Pretty sure that’s where my resistance to it comes from. Truth is, though, that ritual doesn’t have to be heavy, or religious. Ritual, having some sort of consistent process or practice, can be a source of comfort, solace and a beautiful …

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