Best We Journal Great Sports Podcasts (2024)

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SJR | Week 617: Record Flooding In Minnesota & What it Means For Fish 49:26

5d ago49:26

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the historic flooding in southern Minnesota and what it means for the fisheries down there. Are fish struggling with raging water? Or are they thriving with new cover? What’s the next step as far as some of these dams go? Fisheries Biologist Scott Mackenthun and river fishing guide Darren Troseth talk about …

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Episode 126: The Best Pike Fishing We've Ever Seen?? (LIVE from Brabant Lodge!) 53:56

6d ago53:56

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are under the midnight sun, LIVE from the front deck of Brabant Lodge in the Northwest Territories! Topics discussed included: how easy it now is to get to the Northwest Territories; 20-pound pike; catching MULTIPLE Inconnu; when weather no longer matters; smoked lake trout; walleye ceviche; disproving t…

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SJR | Week 616: Frank Ragnow From the Detroit Lions 50:40

12d ago50:40

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On this week’s show, Detroit Lions Center Frank Ragnow joins the show. Frank is an avid angler, so he talks about some of his favorite species, places to go, how he fell in love with the sport and more. Of course we talk a little bit of football too. Joe Henry talks about summer fishing at the northernmost point in the lower 48 states, and Bret Amu…

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Episode 125: LIVE from Nordic Point and Lumberjack Lodge (On the Road Again #1) 56:00

13d ago56:00

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Ever wondered what it takes to film a fishing show in the wild, unpredictable outdoors of Northwestern Ontario? Join us as we kick off our on-the-road outdoor journal radio podcast series from the stunning Sturgeon Lake, staying at the beautiful Lumberjack Lodge. Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman, along with their dedicated crew, share the exhilarating…

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

13d ago53:00

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SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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SJR | Week 615: Weird Ways To Catch Walleyes 49:32

19d ago49:32

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about catching fish in weird ways. Randin Olson joins the show and talks about the wild speeds he trolls at. Joe Henry joins us to talk about what methods are tried and true at Lake of the Woods. Dan Amundson talks about a different bait he’s been throwing at walleyes this season, and Bret Amundson and David Eckha…

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Episode 124: What Makes a Good Guide? (w/ The Untamed Pursuits Podcast) 1:08:58

20d ago1:08:58

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Dean (Pete is fishing) are joined by Jamie Pistilli and Ridr Knowlton to talk about their new podcast - Untamed Pursuits! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Free Livescopes; our website ads; catching your client's fish; and Eagle Lake Muskie. With those matters …

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SJR | Week 614: Walleyes, Walleyes, Walleyes! 51:31

26d ago51:31

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On this week’s show, we’re talking walleyes, walleyes, and more walleyes! Clarence Bergen from Guardian Eagle Resort in Ontario joins the show to tell us about their resort experience and the really cool looking walleyes they catch. Joe Henry joins the show to tell us how the walleye bite is coming along and how fish are transitioning to summer spo…

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Episode 123: They're Spraying WHAT on our Crown Land? (w/ James Alofs) 1:16:57

27d ago1:16:57

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by YouTuber James Alofs to talk about Canada's policy on Glyphosates and what it is doing to our Crown Land and all the creatures that use it. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our line of church wear; the St. Lawrence River; turning guests into…

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SJR | Week 613: What is OnX Fish?? 53:50

1M ago53:50

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On this week’s show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps joins the show to tell us about OnX Fish. He tells us what it is, how it helps anglers, and how you can try it for free. Joe Henry talks about covering lots of water to catch more walleyes, and Bret has the latest news from the Minnesota DNR. Please support our sponsors. Learn how you can be a spons…

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Episode 122: Walleye in Great Slave Lake!? (w/ Peter Fox) 1:20:24

1M ago1:20:24

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Peter Fox, owner of Brabant Lodge on Great Slave Lake to talk to us about a unique and rarely discussed fishery in our country's far north. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: gym podcasts; Dolly Varden on The Fish'n Canada Show; Bow River brow…

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114: A Conversation about Trist & Sociotechnical Systems 26:25

1M ago26:25

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In Episode 114, we re-examine one of our earlier episodes that covered Trist & Bamforth’s study on the longwall method of coal-getting (Episode 34) is the most referenced of any episode we have released. In this introductory segment, Pedro & Tom take a retrospective look at the episode, why it was included in the program back in 2017, and why it co…

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114: Using Trist & Bamforth's Study for Teaching Change 10:10

1M ago10:10

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In this bonus release, Tom talks about using Trist & Bamforth's study as a way of teaching professionals (student-practitioners) about managing organizational change. By telling the story in a way that does not require mastery of the coal-getting terminology, Tom shows how to bring the case study to life for a contemporary audience and help them se…

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114: Sociotechnical Systems -- Trist & Bamforth (revisited) (Part 2) 37:04

1M ago37:04

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114: Sociotechnical Systems -- Trist & Bamforth (revisited) (Part 1) 43:48

1M ago43:48

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With over 110 episodes in our catalogue, we decided it was time to take a step back and revisit one of our earlier episodes that continues to come up time and again. Episode 34, covering Trist & Bamforth’s study on the longwall method of coal-getting, was referenced in sixteen (16) episodes since its release. That is more than any other episode! Th…

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114: Sociotechnical Systems -- Trist & Bamforth (Summary of Episode) 3:56

1M ago3:56

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Coming soon! We will re-examine one of our earlier episodes which deserves another look. Trist & Bamforth’s study on the longwall method of coal-getting (Episode 34) is the most referenced of any episode we have released. Here we go back and look at the study with fresh eyes, bringing the conversation forward to the present day.…

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SJR | Week 612: Great Southern Outdoors 46:36

1M 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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Episode 121: The Unwritten Rules of Fishing 1:14:42

1M ago1:14:42

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are solo in the studio to talk about some of fishing's unwritten rules and to preview the new format for our "On The Road Again" podcasts! Topics discussed included: first cigars; organic fun; hitting the road again; new scientific names; Lloydminster; nut drivers; stinging nettle; Hay Fever; The Wil…

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SJR | Week 611: Fishing Lake Eufaula 45:20

2M 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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Episode 120: Should We Fish Pre-Spawn Bass? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to get into the science of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, including a lengthy discussion on whether we should be fishing them before their spawn! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Fan mail from T. Nugent; our new hoodies; ho…

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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) 48:46

2M ago48:46

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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

2M 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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Episode 119: The Evolution of Fly Fishing (w/ Dave Stewart - Wet Fly Swing Podcast) 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dave Stewart, host of one of America's largest fly fishing podcasts - Wet Fly Swing! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting flagged; Ang's battle with the IRS; our new look; being occasionally hilarious; cooking with wild herbs; whether CW…

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113: Sports & Gender -- "A League of Their Own" (Part 1) 42:25

2M ago42:25

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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) 3:45

2M ago3:45

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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

2M 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

2M 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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Episode 118: The Solution to our Tick Problem? 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are unintentionally guestless but are still here to give you all the outdoor news, tips, and stories you could ask for. Topics discussed included: where our guest went; haberdasheries; watching the Fish'n Canada Show in Mexico; ignorant lottery winners; living off grid; a new tick repellent; wearing …

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

2M 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

2M 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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Episode 117: Settling for Average (w/ the Average Ontario Anglers) 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jesse and Andrew of the Average Ontario Anglers podcast! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: lacking buttons; counting stitches; y-bone soup; the best-eating freshwater fish; eating too much fish; mercury poisoning; Iowa's fish kill; and out-of…

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

2M 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

3M 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 […] The post …

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Episode 116: Are Our Walleye Populations in Trouble? (w/ Zach Feiner) 1:17:48

3M ago1:17:48

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Zach Feiner, Fisheries ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and UW-Madison Center for Limnology, to talk about the danger our current weather patterns are posing our walleye. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: making up …

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Please buy us a coffee! 2:38

3M ago2:38

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Talking About Organizations has always been a free resource, available to students and scholars of organizations and management for almost 10 years now! Unfortunately, it is not free to produce, so we are turning to you, our listeners, to please help us keep the show on air, ad free, and without any paywalls! If you value the work that we do, pleas…

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

3M 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 […] The post SJR | Week 606: Spring Fishing the Niagara River ap…

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

3M 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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Episode 115: Extending Your Boating Season (w/ Steve Tait) 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Steve Tait, Vice President of Maple Leaf Marinas to answer all of our spring boating questions! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Hydro Time; Service Ontario; talking to dogs; fish variants; Survivorman; whether fish change size once they die…

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112: Hierarchies & Promotion -- The "Peter Principle" (Part 2) 46:28

3M ago46:28

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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

3M 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 […] The post SJR | Week 605: State of the…

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Episode 114: Early Spring = Bad Fishing? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 51:32

3M ago51:32

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven J. Cooke to talk about what our unusually early spring means for our fisheries. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Fish Talk with the Doc; incognito entrances; carrot hands; the case against Permetherin; how electric cars will impac…

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112: Hierarchies & Promotion -- The "Peter Principle" (Part 1) 47:32

3M ago47:32

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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) 4:04

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

3M 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 […] The post SJR | Week 604: Red…

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Episode 113: The Digital Fishing World (w/ Jay Siemens) 44:06

3M ago44:06

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are back at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show for the last time this year with one of the most familiar faces in the Canadian fishing scene, Jay Siemens. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Muskies Canada; more weights in fish; and taking your crappie to the zoo. Wit…

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

3M 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

3M 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 […] The post SJR | Week 603: Fish and Hunt Longer a…

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

3M 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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Episode 112: Hitting the Ice w/ Kris King 41:11

3M ago41:11

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by former Maple Leaf and current Executive Vice-President Of Hockey Operations for the NHL, Kris King! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed inlcuded: when the boys plan on retiring; the dominance of Canadian bass anglers; how we approach a new lake; and why …

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