Best Albert Hernandez Podcasts (2024)

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1P 346 - The Animals of Baker Street 31:03

6h ago31:03

31:03

This week we talk about the (cozy?) game of animal crime fighting. This game is set in the Edwardian world of Sherlock Holmes. You are a mixed group of animals trying to solve animal crimes happening in and around Baker Street. It's a fun little game that is more akin to a Choose Your Own Adventure book than anything else. The Animals of Baker Stre…

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Work Forces Rewind: Paul LeBlanc on AI and the Future of Higher Ed 39:10

3h ago39:10

39:10

Paul LeBlanc is former President of Southern New Hampshire University. Over 20 years, he led SNHU’s explosive growth, expanding access to over 250,000 students, to become the largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in the U.S. Paul shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence and the rise of tools like ChatGPT will bring deep…

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1P 345 - Popular Mechanics: Rondels 29:10

9h ago29:10

29:10

Julius is back! To celebrate, we talk about rondel games, a subject he is much more familiar with than I. We explore a few games that feature Rondels. As usual, I try to stretch that definition a bit. 02:10 Red Cathedral (BGG) 05:15 Transmissions (BGG) 08:20 Coldwater Crown (BGG) / New Bedford (BGG) 11:35 Ora et Labora (BGG) 12:50 New York Zoo (BGG…

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1P 344 - Simply Solo, part 2 29:14

7d ago29:14

29:14

This week we finish ranking the Simply Solo games designed by Scott Almes and published by Button Shy Games. Find out which are my favorite top 3 of the six games. Simply Solo Series (BGG, Button Shy Games) 04:00 Ugly Gryphon Inn (BGG, Button Shy Games) 09:21 Fishing Lessons (BGG, Button Shy Games) 19:56 Food Chain Island (BGG, Button Shy Games)…

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Lisa Schumacher on Workforce Development at McDonald's 29:29

11d ago29:29

29:29

Lisa Schumacher, Director of Education Strategies and Workforce Policy at McDonald's Corporation, shares her professional journey and the innovative workforce development practices embedded in the Archways to Opportunity program. Lisa discusses the importance of non-traditional career pathways and how McDonald's is providing a range of education op…

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1P 343 - Simply Solo, part 1 31:06

20d ago31:06

31:06

This week I look at the Simply Solo series from Button Shy Games. This is a collection of solo games all designed by Scott Almes, of many other games fame (Tiny Epic series, Warp's Edge and many more). In this two-part show, I rank the games from least to most favorite and focus on the last 3. Don't forget to enter the contest and win a copy of The…

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1P 342: Back to the Table with Lord of the Rings The Card Game 32:08

23d ago32:08

32:08

This week I bring Lord the Rings the Card Game from Fantasy Flight back to the table. This is a game that honestly, is often on the table. It's by far my most played game. I enjoy the deck construction and fun adventures of this game. It's still a great time to get into the game too. Lord of the Rings: LCG (BGG, FFG) A Long-extended Party (aLeP) fr…

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Amy Williams: Bridging Education & Career through Dual Enrollment 32:05

25d ago32:05

32:05

Amy Williams, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), joins us to discuss the transformative power of dual enrollment in bridging the gap between secondary and postsecondary education and industry needs. With over two decades of experience across various educational sectors, Amy shares her insights…

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Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine 1:15:40

27d ago1:15:40

1:15:40

June 17, 2024 Episode 12: Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine Today Dr. Hernandez and I discuss the history of medicine & spiritual healing, the impacts of Christianity & Islam on science, and the role of healing throughout life. CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFO Once you have listened to this episode, you migh…

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1P 341 - In Dreams 27:51

29d ago27:51

27:51

This week Julius is out so I have my very own dream quest as I talk about the game In Dreams by Jamie Thul & Mike Berg. It's an interesting little solo journaling game using a deck of unique cards and a little bit of AI magic. In Dreams (BGG, Side Room Games, PnP Arcade)By Albert Hernandez and Julius Besser

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David Hernandez: Building Skills in Electronics Manufacturing 32:12

1M ago32:12

32:12

David Hernandez is Vice President of Education at IPC, a global industry association for electronics manufacturing. David shares his journey from a family of educators to leading workforce training and certification programs at IPC. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities in the electronics manufacturing industry, the importance…

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1P 340 - Popular Mechanics: Miniatures 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This week Julius and I go out on a limb and talk about miniatures gaming. Turns out this isn't a subject we really know much about so we struggle to come up with some good examples of it. Still, I think the episode is useful if you are curious about miniatures gaming and want to find out a bit about what that is. Also, check out the new YouTube cha…

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1P 339 - Unsettled 41:55

2M ago41:55

41:55

This week Julius is back (but staying far far away from my teleporter). He talks about being lost in space in the game Unsettled in which you are exploring new planets while lost in space. It's a big big episode about a big big game!By Albert Hernandez and Julius Besser

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Scaling Impact: Merit America's Success Story 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

Connor Diemand-Yauman and Rebecca Taber-Staehelin are the co-founders of Merit America, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans stuck in low-wage jobs. The conversation delves into the challenges and successes of Merit America, exploring how their innovative coaching and financia…

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1P 338 - Sentinels of the Multiverse & Cauldron 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

This week Julius and I return to talk, yet again, about Sentinels of the Multiverse. This time we change things up a bit and talk about new content. First, we talk about the Cauldron expansion for the original editions. Then we talk about the Definitive Edition and our thoughts on that. The CauldronBy Albert Hernandez and Julius Besser

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1P 337 - Star Trek Captain's Log 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

This week I'm talking about another solo RPG. It's Star Trek Captain's Log by Modiphius Games. Due to some technical issues, I ended up recording alone. Hopefully any problems are resolved before the next recording. Sorry Julius! This is an interesting game in which you create a character to tell stories that feel like an episode of any one of the …

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Building Opportunity through Apprenticeships with John Colborn 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

John Colborn is Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing apprenticeships as a viable pathway to expand opportunities for American workers and employers. John shares his extensive background in workforce development and his holistic view of economic opportunity, emphasizing the importance of educ…

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1P 336 - Expedition to Newdale 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

This week Julius is out so I have a special guest. A podcast listener, ChrisOkay, comes on the show to talk me into playing Expedition to Newdale. The game will eventually get played by me but that is probably years away. Technically, I did play it a couple of times when I first got it... one solo and one with my son. Chris thinks I should play it …

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Ron Stefanski on Upskilling the Workforce 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Ron Stefanski is host of the DisruptED podcast and Chief Community Affairs Officer for the Alliance for Adult Education Foundation. Ron shares his extensive experience in leveraging education technology to revolutionize learning and career opportunities, particularly highlighting his pioneering work with McDonald's to launch the impactful Archways …

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1P 335 - Popular Mechanics: Set Collection 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

This week Julius and I discuss set collection solo games. We each bring three games that we think include set collection in the mechanics and are interesting solo games. Just a footnote here... I am right about Agricola. The first set of three sheep gets you a point. After that, every set of two sheep gets you a point! If you disagree, just let me …

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M&A in Higher Ed with Yves Salomon-Fernández 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández is President of Urban College of Boston. With a rich background that spans multiple roles across community colleges and a senior position at Southern New Hampshire University, Yves brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in navigating the complex landscape of educational institutions. She shares her unique perspective…

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1P 334 - Unpacking '20 Strong' and 'Solar Sentinels' 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

I accidentally used Podbeans AI processing. Let's see how it sounds.. the description below is from their's. Welcome to Episode 334 of the One Player Podcast, where we dive headfirst into the unique game systems of '20 Strong' and 'Solar Sentinels'. Join our host Albert as he navigates through the intriguing mechanics, quality of components, and pl…

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1P 333 - Dungeon Pages 31:33

4M ago31:33

31:33

This week's game is Dungeon Pages, a roll and write by Jasons Greeno & Tagmire. It's a roll and write dungeon crawl game. It was initially released once over the course of a year. Each week you would get a new dungeon page. Effectively a hero with their set of five dungeons to explore. Each of those pages is a quick campaign game that can be played…

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Albert Lewis, Jr.: A Learner-Centered Approach to Higher Ed 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

Dr. Albert Lewis, Jr. is the Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President at Northwest State Community College. Al shares his unique journey into the field and his innovative approach to aligning institutional strategies with student, community, and workforce needs. He discusses the challenges community colleges face in a post-COVID world, including…

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Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action 55:50

4M ago55:50

55:50

March 20, 2024 Episode 11: Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action Today Dr. Beth Blissman and I discuss the work of the Loretto Community in the UN, the marriage of science and spirituality, and the role of interfaith collaboration in pursuing climate justice on the international stage. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Blissman emphasizes the…

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1P 332 - Bullet ♥︎ 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

This week Julius and I talk about Bullet ♥︎ and, really, Bullet ★. These games are in the style of Bullet Hell video games were bullets are flying all over the place in overwhelming quantities. It's a really fast playing simultaneous play game with a timer. Julius find the timer optional and I appreciate that because it makes the game sound more fu…

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Chike Aguh on Workforce Development Strategies for the Future 33:51

4M ago33:51

33:51

Chike Aguh is a trailblazer in workforce innovation, currently serving as Senior Advisor with The Project on Workforce at Harvard. He previously served as inaugural Chief Innovation Officer at the US Department of Labor under President Biden. Drawing upon his unique cross-sector experience, Chike shares his insights on the key problems and opportun…

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1P 331 - Red Cathedral 38:55

4M ago38:55

38:55

This week's episode I tell Julius all about the game Red Cathedral, in which you are tasked with helping to build St. Basil's Cathedral in Russia. It's an interesting game with beautiful artwork and a very simple AI for the solo gamer. Fortunately, I did most of the talking this week. Julius's audio was a bit garbled and I was unable to clean it up…

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1P 330 - Popular Mechanics: Mathy Games 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

This week Julius and I look at Mathy and try to figure out if the subject adds up for us. We had some conversations I thought were interesting in what makes or doesn't make a mathy game while presenting six different examples. 07:00 Sprawopolis (BGG) 08:50 Castles of Burgundy (BGG) 15:20 Friday (BGG) 17:15 Cartographers (BGG) 19:45 Search for Plane…

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Je-Shawna Wholley on Intergenerational Spiritual Healing 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

February 28, 2024 Episode 10: Je-Shawna Wholley on Intergenerational Spiritual Healing SUMMARY Today Je-Shawna Wholley, founder of the groundbreaking Earthseed project, shares her insights into spiritual healing, intergenerational dialogue, and engaging with your family history, offering striking ideas for listeners to consider on how to apply thes…

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AI and the Future of Higher Ed: Insights from Paul LeBlanc 38:14

5M ago38:14

38:14

Paul LeBlanc is President of Southern New Hampshire University. Over 20 years, he has led SNHU’s explosive growth, expanding access to over 250,000 students, to become the largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in the U.S. Paul shares his perspective on how artificial intelligence and the rise of tools like ChatGPT will bring deep sh…

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1P 329 - Back to the Table: Escape: The Curse of the Temple 29:20

5M ago29:20

29:20

This week Julius and I revisit a classic realtime game... Escape: The Curse of the Temple, in which you Indiana Jones your way out of a cursed temple. Hurry though, you only have 10 minutes! Escape: The Curse of the Temple (BGG, Queen Games)By Albert Hernandez and Julius Besser

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