Best We Journal Great Sports Podcasts (2024)

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SJR | Week 612: Great Southern Outdoors 46:36

2h ago46:36

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On this week’s show, we play back a discussion with Hunter Pritchett of Great Southern Outdoors. He tells us why feral hogs are such a problem for the ecosystem, the history of his family’s hunting plantation in Alabama, what they offer, some of the cool people that go hunt there, and more. Joe Henry checks in from the Northwest Angle, and Bret Amu…

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SJR | Week 611: Fishing Lake Eufaula 45:20

7d ago45:20

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On this week’s show, we’re in Alabama! The guys talk about their time fishing Lake Eufaula for largemouth and spotted bass. Then Richard Simms and Forrest Fisher join the show to talk about how their Eufaula crappie fishing went. Joe Henry joins us for the last segment and has a simple message for everyone. Please support our sponsors. Learn how yo…

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts 53:44

2m ago53:44

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…

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113: Sports & Gender -- "A League of Their Own" (Part 2) 48:47

23m ago48:47

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We conclude our discussion about the 1992 movie “A League of Their Own” by peeling back the fictionalized aspects of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) and talk about what happened with the league following World War II. What allowed it to continue for nine more years, and why did it cease? We bring the story to contempora…

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SJR | Week 610: He Missed the Turkey 50:57

14d ago50:57

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On this week’s show, Pat Kalmerton joins to talk about his turkey season, including an unfortunate mishap he had right before the show. He also talks Devils Lake and coho salmon fishing. Joe Henry tells us how good the fishing opener at Lake of the Woods was, and Bret Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about how Dan Amundson almost sank his boat this…

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113: Sports & Gender -- "A League of Their Own" (Part 1) 42:26

1h ago42:26

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The rapid growth of women’s professional team sports has a far-reaching history, and many contemporary women’s athletes have honored the legacy of pioneers as their inspiration. Included in this legacy is the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) that existed from 1943 through 1954 in the U.S. and popularized through the 1992 fil…

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113: Sports & Gender -- "A League of Their Own" (Summary of Episode) 3:46

1h ago3:46

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We will examine, through an organizational lens, one of the great sports comedies of the late 20th century, A League of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall. The movie tells the story of how the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League formed through a fictionalized account of the lived experiences of the players. The movie helped inspire t…

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg? 52:00

21d ago52:00

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…

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SJR | Week 609: Walleye Tips with Tom Huynh 1:44:59

19d ago1:44:59

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On this week’s show, pro Walleye angler Tom Huynh joins the show. He give us some tips for the walleye opener, setting up Livescope, targeting bigger walleyes and more. He also tells us his incredibly unique story on how he got into tournament fishing, and about his favorite jig colors and a new one on the way. Tyler Brick from Boatsetter tells us …

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SJR | Week 608: The Royal Dutchman 1:49:23

14d ago1:49:23

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On this week’s show, the Royal Dutchman himself, Kevin Heinrichs joins the show and gives us all of his knowledge on the Rainy River and sturgeon fishing. He tells us where he fishes, how he fishes them, how to clean a sturgeon and more. He also talks about how he got hooked on sturgeon, how he came into resort ownership and more. Joe Henry preview…

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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent 54:46

21d ago54:46

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In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation 47:30

24d ago47:30

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Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…

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SJR | Week 607: Rare Pheasants & Land Management 52:13

14d ago52:13

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about all the wildlife on the spring landscape! Bret Amundson has been in the field with the camera observing breeding pheasants, ducks, deer and more, and he spotted a rare pheasant. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to talk about that bird, habitat conditions, why prescribed burns are happening…

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Please buy us a coffee! 2:39

1M ago2:39

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SJR | Week 606: Spring Fishing the Niagara River 50:01

17d ago50:01

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are fishing in Niagara Falls. It’s another AGLOW media camp, so the guys talk about how fishing was, why the area is so cool to fish and more. Frank Campbell joins the guys to talk about how people can come out here and fish and what to fish for. Dave Scipione tells us about his Niagara River fish…

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores 50:20

18d ago50:20

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Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…

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112: Hierarchies & Promotion -- The "Peter Principle" (Part 2) 46:29

29d ago46:29

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We conclude our look at Lawrence Peter’s The Peter Principle by discussing why the Principle is timeless is its quality. Our contemporary experiences with hierarchies may have changed due to greater mobility of workers, but the Principle itself provokes our thinking about management. We also discuss how Peter used satire to present his points and w…

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SJR | Week 605: State of the Sturgeon 1:05:47

24d ago1:05:47

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It’s the 3rd Annual SJR Rainy River 500! The guys are broadcasting from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. They recap all of the fun they had during the tournament, talk about how healthy the sturgeon population is right now and the potential for federal protection on those fish. They also talk about how good the spring walleye fishing is right …

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112: Hierarchies & Promotion -- The "Peter Principle" (Part 1) 47:33

2M ago47:33

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The diligent administrative assistant moves up to supervisor but fails. The assembly line worker is promoted to foreman but cannot do the job. A teacher earns a deputy principal position in a school but falls flat on their face. Why is that? Why does this seem to happen across organizations? In The Peter Principle, Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hul…

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112: Hierarchies & Promotion -- The "Peter Principle" (Summary of Episode) 4:05

2M ago4:05

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SJR | Week 604: Red Lake Land Transfer 50:03

1M ago50:03

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn more about the potential for lands surrounding Upper Red Lake to be transferred to the Red Lake Nation. Robyn Dwight from the Upper Red Lake Area Association joins the show to tell us what they know about this legislation and it’s potential to Red Lake as we know it. Joe Henr…

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…

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SJR | Week 603: Fish and Hunt Longer 1:11:25

1M ago1:11:25

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about how to stay on the water or in the woods longer with the right gear. Aaron Ambur from Nexus Outdoors talks about new Whitewater Fish gear, Hardcore Decoys and more. We get a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River report from Joe Henry, and the guys talk about what the Nationa…

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius 59:46

2M ago59:46

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…

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SJR | Week 602: What Lithium Battery is Best For You? 1:15:07

2M ago1:15:07

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn what lithium batteries you should use whether you’re running a livescope shuttle or want to rig your fishing boat with new batteries. James Holst from Norsk Lithium joins the show and tells us what works best for different applications. Joe Henry joins with […] The post SJR |…

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111: Visible & Invisible Work -- Susan Leigh Star (Part 2) 41:47

2M ago41:47

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We conclude the episode by looking to the present day and how the negotiations over work visibility has evolved since the turn of the 21st century. Have the emergence of social media, emergence of general computing platforms over the proprietary systems from the 1990s, and increased competitive pressures driving quests for efficiency challenged or …

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SJR | Week 601: Fishing Updates in Minnesota & Deer Classic Walkthru 54:54

3M ago54:54

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about some updates to fishing in Minnesota including new regulations, boat landings opening and more. Livescope Glasses are discussed. Joe Henry joins from the capitol to talk Rainy River, and then we hear from some folks at the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic. […] The post …

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111: Visible & Invisible Work -- Susan Leigh Star (Part 1) 47:24

2M ago47:24

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In this episode, we focus on the emerging discourse from the 1990s on how automated systems would potentially change the very meaning of work. The discussion is on a seminal work of Susan Leigh Star and co-author Anselm Strauss, “Layers of Silence, Arenas of Voice: The Ecology of Visible and Invisible Work,” published in CSCW’s flagship journal, Co…

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111: Visible & Invisible Work -- Susan Leigh Star (Summary of Epiosode) 3:06

2M ago3:06

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We will discuss Susan Leigh Star’s “Layers of Silence, Arenas of Voice: The Ecology of Visible and Invisible Work,” published in Computer-Supported Cooperative Work in 1999. The article deals with the challenges and risks of automating work processes without due consideration of all the invisible work done in an organization that systems designers …

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SJR | Week 600: Pheasant Fest Walkthru 49:56

2M ago49:56

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On this week’s show, the crew is scattered all over. Bret Amundson is in the field snow goose hunting, Joe Henry and Greg Jones check in from the fish house on Lake of the Woods, and Dan Amundson holds down the fort in the studio. The guys talk about walleyes and snow geese, and them […] The post SJR | Week 600: Pheasant Fest Walkthru appeared firs…

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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…

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SJR | Week 599: Is Walleye Season Really Over?? 48:37

3M ago48:37

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their latest ice fishing trip to Devils Lake. How was fishing? They also talk about a fishing tournament that had two anglers fail polygraph tests, the end of the Minnesota inland walleye season and more. Joe Henry tells us how the ice […] The post SJR | Week 599: Is Wal…

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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad 56:23

3M ago56:23

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In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts…

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SJR | Week 598: Memories Made at Lake of the Woods 1:24:46

2M ago1:24:46

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about another attempt to restrict forward-facing sonar, and make more anglers happy. A tournament in Minnesota has created some new rules trying to appease everyone. Joe Henry gives a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River fishing report, and Bret talks to a […] The post SJR | Week…

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105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Episode 105.In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch on Euler's constant and its significance in mathematic…

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110: Organizations and Law -- Lauren Edelman (Part 2) 43:48

3M ago43:48

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Since Edelman’s two articles were published, a lot of research has followed into the ever-evolving environment engulfing organizations and the legal systems they operate under. It is more important to comply with the letter of the law or its intent? Why do organizations expend so much energy trying to avoid legal liability rather than pursue the in…

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SJR | Week 597: Barotrauma Drama – Canadian Fisheries Professor Weighs In 1:24:56

3M ago1:24:56

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson get a new expert’s opinion on the barotrauma drama! Fisheries Professor Steven Cooke from Carleton University in Ottawa shares what he’s learned about barotrauma, reeling fish up slowly, fizzing smallmouth bass and more throughout his career. He also weighs in on the MN DNR […] The…

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110: Organizations and Law -- Lauren Edelman (Part 1) 46:47

3M ago46:47

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In this episode, we explore two articles from Lauren Edelman, “Legal Ambiguity and Symbolic Structures: Organizational Mediation of Civil Rights Law” from 1992 and “The Endogeneity of Legal Regulation: Grievance Procedures as Rational Myth” from 1999. These studies showed a wide variety of organizational responses to the enactment of civil rights l…

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SJR | Week 596: First-Time Elk Hunting Adventures 48:40

3M ago48:40

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson share some exciting news with everyone. Joe Henry joins to talk about current Lake of the Woods conditions and about a water-skiing squirrel. Then Bret talks to Jamie Dietman about wrapping his new truck and his elk hunts in Montana. Jamie has advice for […] The post SJR | Week 596…

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104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties 55:16

3M ago55:16

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Contact the show: gametheorymedia1@gmail.com _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics of moving and the process of purging belongings. They also t…

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110: Organizations and Law -- Lauren Edelman (Summary of Episode) 4:11

3M ago4:11

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Coming soon! We examine the works of Lauren Edelman who explored organizations and their responses to new laws that impact their relationships with employees. Using civil rights laws as an illustration, she shows how ambiguities in the law and unclear enforcement mechanisms contribute to organizations having to define and measure compliance themsel…

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SJR | Week 595: How’d the New Barotrauma Studies Go? 41:28

4M ago41:28

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on the road. They briefly talk about the brutal Arrowhead 135, but then dive right into this year’s barotrauma study. Dave Weitzel is back to tell us how things went and what they did differently this year.. Jeremy Smith and Mike Hehner also join the […] The post SJR | Week 595: How’d the New …

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103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter 53:27

3M ago53:27

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In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herring Solution. The conversation explores Hempel's paradox…

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109: Emergence of Mental Health Professions - Abbott (Part 2) 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Professional competition both within the personal problems jurisdiction and from outside it (e.g., insurance and accounting) continued to shape the availability and quality of mental health care to the present day. Yet the landscape has changed – social stigmas against those seeking mental health care seem to have waned. Yet, the cost and lack of a…

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SJR | Week 594: MN DNR Roundtable Recap 51:10

4M ago51:10

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about how the 2024 MN DNR Roundtable went last week. They give us some highlights and lowlights of the day. Bret breaks down where some DNR money will be spent this year, and then the guys go through their new bracket challenge of the best […] The post SJR | Week 594: MN DNR Roundtable Recap …

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102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

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Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the deaths of several patients. Additionally, Macchiarini en…

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20.) A Conversation about the .280 Ackley Improved 15:08

4M ago15:08

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In this episode of My Hunting Journal, I respond to some comments on a recent youtube video I uploaded. The comments were regarding my favorite hunting cartridge, the 280 Ackley improved. I hope this video was informative, and helpful. If you have recommendations for other cartridges to talk about, let me know through the links below. If this topic…

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109: Emergence of Mental Health Professions - Abbott (Part 1) 47:27

4M ago47:27

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In this episode, we return to Andrew Abbott’s The System of Professions: An Essay on the Division of Expert Labor from 1989 to study in depth one of his case studies that may illuminate the present-day mental health crises gripping many nations from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Construction of the Personal Problems Jurisdiction” chronicles how socia…

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109: Emergence of the Mental Health Professions - Abbott (Summary of Episode) 3:12

4M ago3:12

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We return to Andrew Abbott’s System of Professions and examine the third of his case studies that informed his conceptual framework for understanding professional work and jurisdictional claims. “The Construction of the Personal Problems Jurisdiction” chronicled how social changes from the Industrial Revolution led to the maladjustment and isolatio…

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SJR | Week 593: Making Ice Houses in a Bakery?? 1:04:14

5M ago1:04:14

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On this week’s show, we learn about a company building fish houses inside a bakery. Tanner Cherney talks about the current situation for Team Lodge and also gives us a Devils Lake fishing report. Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their current ice fishing electronics, the best feelings while ice fishing and […] The post SJR …

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