Best Todd Mei Podcasts (2024)

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

7d ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

7d ago49:55

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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

22d ago49:40

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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

15d ago49:22

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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

22d ago49:29

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This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler 49:23

29d ago49:23

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This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…

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739: Chef Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey 49:46

1M ago49:46

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This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …

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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman 50:01

1M ago50:01

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When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways s…

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Unlocking Business Agility with EBM - CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOK! 6:46

2M ago6:46

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📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy Ryan and Todd, along with Patricia Kong and Kurt Bidner, released a new book, "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management" (EBM), on October 31st. This book encapsulates over 1…

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Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 15 - Leadership is Essential 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive. The fifteenth statement from Ken: "The role of enterprise management changes from telling people what to do to leading and helping everyone do their best to achieve goals. People aren’t resources, and managers aren’t bosses." Leadership T…

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Esther Derby's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 21:45

2M ago21:45

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Welcome to another exciting episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, host Ryan Ripley is joined by the renowned Esther Derby, a pivotal figure in the agile community and author of "Seven Rules for Positive, Productive Change" and the upcoming second edition of "Agile Retrospectives". Join us as Esther shares her rich journey in the wo…

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781: Eating With Funny People 49:56

2M ago49:56

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This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunt…

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Souleymane Thiongane's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Welcome to a new enlightening episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, we're excited to feature Souleymane Thiongane, a remarkable figure in the Scrum community, as he joins host Ryan Ripley for an engaging conversation about his journey with Scrum. From his initial discovery of Scrum as a software developer to becoming a passionate a…

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Jowen Mei's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 13:45

3M ago13:45

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Jowen Mei's scrum journey began in 2010 as a C# developer in Microsoft technology. His first experience with Scrum was transformative, sparking his love for the framework due to its focus on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, such as team collaboration, TDD, and direct customer engagement. After his initial scrum experience, Mei launched his own agile…

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Pawel Mysliwiec's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 18:57

3M ago18:57

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Pawel Mysliwiec, a fellow professional Scrum trainer with Scrum.org, joins host Ryan Ripley on the "Becoming a Scrum Master" podcast. Pawel's Entry into Scrum: Pawel recounts his initial, unknowing encounter with Scrum while working as a product manager on bank credit transaction software. He participated in what he later learned were Scrum meeting…

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Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 14 - Conflict Not Fights 8:56

3M ago8:56

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Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive. The fourteenth statement from Ken: "A team consists of people under pressure to do their best. Conflict is natural and the team needs to know how to deal with the conflict and have resources to draw on when needed." Natural Conflict in Te…

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Magdalena Firlit's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 17:02

3M ago17:02

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Magdalena discusses her transition from traditional project management to Scrum. In 2008, while experiencing project delays and rapid business environment changes, she discovered Scrum in a project management course, finding it a revelation for addressing these challenges. Firlit highlights a pivotal moment in her journey: recognizing Scrum's abili…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:08

2M ago50:08

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This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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David Sabine's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 18:03

3M ago18:03

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David shares his first exposure to Scrum in 2007 during a two-day training seminar organized by his then-employer. This led him and his colleagues to experiment with Scrum in their workplace, with David volunteering to be the Scrum Master. Application and Evolution of Scrum Mastery: David discusses applying Scrum principles both in an academic sett…

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Scrum Myth or Fact #1 - The Scrum Master is responsible for the personal growth of the developers 5:36

3M ago5:36

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The video is part of a series in which hosts Todd Miller, and Ryan Ripley discuss common myths or facts about Scrum, encouraging viewers to participate by commenting on their opinions before watching the response. 🔍 Today's Myth or Fact: "The Scrum Master is responsible for the personal growth of the developers." Todd and Ryan agree that the statem…

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Lavaneesh Gautam's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 15:08

3M ago15:08

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Lavaneesh Gautam, a professional scrum trainer, shares his journey to becoming a Scrum Master on the "Becoming a Scrum Master" podcast with host Ryan Ripley. Gautam first encountered Scrum while working as a developer/business analyst in a fintech company in 2011. He appreciated its transparency and visual management, which motivated him to become …

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Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten 27:53

2M ago27:53

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In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend a…

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Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 13 - Self-Managing Teams Rock 9:21

3M ago9:21

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Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive. The thirteenth statement from Ken: "Self-managing teams are extremely productive. When they work closely with the customer to derive the best solution to a need, they and the customer are even more productive." Self-Managing Teams' Produc…

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John Riley's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 16:36

3M ago16:36

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Coming from a development background, John Riley first encountered scrum around 2004, initially attracted to it due to its focus on agility and better project outcomes. Despite an early failure in an agile transformation attempt due to limited understanding and lack of support, he remained interested in Scrum. Shift to Scrum Master Role: Riley's pr…

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780: Spring Cookbook Roundup 50:23

3M ago50:23

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This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive!…

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Agile is Mostly Internally Focused 34:53

3M ago34:53

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Todd Miller, Will Seele, and Ryan Ripley discuss Agile's internal (organizational) focus and the gap left by not addressing the Value component of Product Management and delivery. In this Episode: Internal Focus of Agile: The discussion, led by Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley, challenges the common perception of Agile as customer-centric and value-orie…

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Andrii Glushchenko's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 17:49

3M ago17:49

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Andrii Glushchenko shares his unconventional journey into Scrum mastery. Glushchenko became a Scrum Master at 20 while working in an outsourcing company during the 2014-2015 Ukraine war. Initially a recruiter, his interest in Scrum was piqued by parallels he drew between the Scrum Master role and his basketball point guard experience. Challenges of…

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Becky Savill's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 20:39

3M ago20:39

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🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Becky Savill's journey to becoming a Scrum Master began nearly 10 years ago when, after six months of programming, her boss suggested she might be better suited to the role, despite her lack of prior knowledge about Scrum. Her boss recognized her passion lay not in codin…

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Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 12 - Maximize Value 9:30

3M ago9:30

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Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive. The twelfth statement from Ken: "Managing a release or project to deliver only the highest value functionality and not deliver the rest optimizes value [and] is the job of product management and customers." The 12th episode of "Scrum is H…

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Jenny Tarwater's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips 15:53

3M ago15:53

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🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org training courses: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Jenny Tarwater shares her journey into Scrum during an episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master" hosted by Ryan Ripley. She recalls her initial struggles at a large telecommunication company, where her early approach nearly led to her dismissal. Discovering a book o…

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