Best Amy Jo Kim Podcasts (2023)

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Casefile True Crime

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Case 268: Colleen Stan (Part 2) 1:31:10

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*** Content warning: Extreme sexual violence, captivity *** [Part 2 of 2] As the years of abuse, torture and confinement to the bed box continued for Colleen Stan, she remained paralysed by her fear of The Company. But one thing changed. Her captors Cameron and Janice Hooker slowly started granting Colleen small privileges, including time outside o…

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Case 268: Colleen Stan (Part 1) 1:21:11

11d ago1:21:11

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*** Content warning: Extreme sexual violence, captivity *** [Part 1 of 2] When Colleen Stan’s family received an unexpected phone call from Colleen in June 1980, they were stunned. No one had seen or spoken to Colleen since she hitched a ride to California from her home in Oregon three years earlier. Colleen assured her family that all was well, bu…

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Case 267: Brian Barrett 55:27

18d ago55:27

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In the spring of 2005, two 18-year-olds met in an online chat room and immediately hit it off. Jessi went by the username TalHotBlond, while her new friend Tommy called himself MarineSniper. It wasn’t long before the two had fallen in love and gotten engaged… But less than a year into their relationship, the romance would be destroyed by a shocking…

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Casefile Presents: The Bakersfield Three 4:05

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When three friends disappeared or were murdered within a 30-day period in a California town, an investigation began that would ultimately unearth dark secrets and revelations no one was prepared for. Written and reported by award-winning investigative crime reporter Olivia LaVoice. All 15 episodes of The Bakersfield Three are available to stream ri…

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Case 266: Circleville Letter Writer 43:11

25d ago43:11

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In March 1977, school bus driver Mary Gillespie started receiving threatening letters delivered to her home in Circleville, Ohio. It wasn’t long before her husband, Ron Gillespie, also received the letters which accused Mary of having an affair with the local school superintendent, Gordon Massie. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – …

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Case 265: Marea Yann 1:03:23

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For Marea Yann, two things mattered most in life - family and community. When the 69-year-old was found violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home, the small Victorian town was left shaken. It seemed impossible that anyone would want to hurt this doting grandmother and dedicated volunteer worker. But as investigators learned more about M…

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Case 264: Andrew Gosden 1:02:11

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*** Content warning: Child victim, child abuse, suicide, grooming *** When 14-year-old Andrew Gosden mysteriously disappeared from his home in the UK suburb of Doncaster, evidence emerged to indicate that he’d left of his own free will. But Andrew was a gifted, intellectual teenager who came from a loving and supportive family – not your typical te…

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Case 263: Kim Barry 1:13:09

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When Brian and Beverly Barry returned from a weekend away to discover their 19-year-old daughter Kim was gone, they initially assumed she was out with friends. Then news broke that a body had been found in some bushland south of their home in Wollongong, New South Wales, and it wasn’t long before the truth came out... --- Narration – Anonymous Host…

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Case 262: Samia Shahid 34:56

2M ago34:56

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*** Content warning: Domestic violence, sexual assault *** In Pakistani culture, arranged marriages are common. So when the parents of Samia Shahid chose a husband for her, Samia agreed to the marriage. Despite being raised in England, Samia took her Pakistani heritage very seriously and would do anything to make her family proud. But Samia’s arran…

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Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 2) 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

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*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 2 of 2] When nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from the front of her family’s trailer in Richland County, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns that her kidnapping could be linked to the recent murder of Lexington teenager, Shari Smith. Those fears were confirmed when Shari’s sister D…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Leading with Laughter: Insights from Comedian Mike Goodwin 43:38

2M ago43:38

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Picture this – a soldier turned comedian and leadership trainer who brings laughter in boardrooms and classrooms alike. Join me, Amy Flanagan, as I sit down with the wonderful Mike Goodwin on the Savvy Communicator podcast, where we dance on the fine line of humor, leadership, and building connections. Discover how this military man turned his life…

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Casefile True Crime

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Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 1) 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

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*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 1 of 2] When 17-year-old Shari Smith disappeared from the end of her family's driveway in Lexington, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns for her wellbeing. Shari had a rare medical condition that could turn fatal without her medication. But any concerns that Shari’s illness could have caused h…

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Case 260: The Alpine Manor Murders 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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*** Content warning: Elder abuse *** The Director of Nursing at the Alpine Manor Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was thrilled when Catherine Wood and Gwen Graham joined their team of nursing aides in the mid-1980s. They were hard-working, enthusiastic and well-liked. But soon after they started, some residents of Alpine Manor began telling …

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Getting2Alpha

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Samuel Hulick: User Onboarding 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Samuel Hulick, a renowned UX consultant and leading authority in user onboarding, operates the well-known website useronboard.com. Through this platform, he expertly deconstructs the initial experiences of popular apps and services, showcasing his insights into effective user onboarding processes.By Amy Jo Kim

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Case 259: Jamie Lavis 50:49

3M ago50:49

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*** Content warning: Child victim, child sexual abuse *** When eight-year-old Jamie Lavis failed to return home on Monday, May 5 1997, his family quickly raised the alarm. Soon, it seemed as though all of Greater Manchester was searching for the missing boy – including a bus driver named Darren Vickers... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & w…

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Case 258: Kay Mortensen 1:10:19

3M ago1:10:19

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On November 16 2009, a 911 call was placed to the Utah County Sheriff’s Department by 34-year-old Pamela Mortensen. According to Pamela, her father-in-law Kay Mortensen was brutally murdered in his own home... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – And…

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Getting2Alpha

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Jason Hreha: Building Habit-Forming Products 25:02

3M ago25:02

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Jason Hreha is a behavioral scientist, formerly Global Head of Behavioral Sciences at Walmart, who uses his knowledge of human behavior to build better products. With a decade of applying behavioral science to tech challenges, he co-founded Walmart's Behavioral Science Team and pioneered Behavioral Strategy as an interdisciplinary approach. He stud…

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Anonymous Host first interview (Unfiltered podcast) 1:54:16

3M ago1:54:16

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Follow and subscribe to Unfiltered on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. In 2021, I sat down and had a series of hour-long phone calls with the anonymous host of Casefile, or “Casey,” as he’s been dubbed by fans of the show. At the time, Casey was recovering from an unexplained medical issue. Our chats reminded me of the p…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Authenticity and Vulnerability: Unconventional Insights into Leadership--with Jo Zulaica 31:26

3M ago31:26

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Imagine learning leadership from the rather unusual perspective of a tour guide. That's the fascinating journey of our guest today, Jo Zulaica. A seasoned leadership coach, Jo started her career as a tour guide on luxury, active travel trips. Through navigating people in vulnerable and uncomfortable situations, Jo discovered that authenticity and h…

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Case 257: Joe Gliniewicz 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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After a routine check on suspicious activity turns to tragedy for Illinois Police Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, Fox Lake locals struggle to come to grips with the loss of their hero cop. A statewide manhunt ensues, but when the perpetrators aren’t immediately apprehended, the question is raised - could this have been a targeted attack? --- Narration –…

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Getting2Alpha

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Alfie Kohn: Thriving Beyond Competition 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Alfie Kohn is an American author and lecturer in education, parenting, and human behavior. The author of fourteen books and hundreds of articles, he is a proponent of progressive education and a strong critic of competition and rewards. Kohn has been described by Time magazine as “perhaps the country’s most outspoken critic of education’s fixation …

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Case 256: Jill Rosenthal 1:17:55

3M ago1:17:55

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*** Content warning: Crimes against children, child abuse, domestic abuse, alcoholism *** On April 27 1964, young mother Dora Fronczak was in her hospital bed feeding her one-day-old son, Paul, when a nurse entered the room and said she had to take Paul back to the nursery. Dora handed her baby over, and the nurse hurried out of the room. Still car…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Freeing Yourself from Self-Shame and Judgement--with Anna Thellmann 26:32

4M ago26:32

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Ever wondered how open, honest dialogue can transform your sex life? Prepare to gain deep insights as we sit down with sexual intimacy coach, Anna Thellmann. Anna pulls back the curtain on her coaching journey, sharing how she equips individuals to quiet their mental noise and tune into their bodies. She also shines a light on her method to break d…

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The Savvy Communicator

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The Positive Side of Saying No: Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Yourself--with Emma Roy 32:03

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What if you could carve a boundary so firm between your work and personal life that they never bleed into each other? Imagine how liberating it would feel to say 'no' without guilt. With our guest, boundary coach Emma Roy, we explore this very concept and the crucial role it plays in our lives. The conversation takes an interesting turn as we uncov…

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Getting2Alpha

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Adrian Hon: Making Zombies, Run! 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Adrian Hon is an English writer and game designer, known for his expertise in alternate reality games and transmedia storytelling. As the CEO of Six to Start, he created the bestselling fitness game "Zombies, Run!" and authored books like "You've Been Played" (2022) and "A History of the Future in 100 Objects" (2020). He studied neuroscience at Cam…

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Case 255: Rudolf Rupp 1:01:49

5M ago1:01:49

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When 52-year-old German farmer Rudolf Rupp failed to return home from a night out drinking in the town of Neuburg an der Donau, several questions were raised. Had Rudolf accidentally driven into the nearby Donau River? Had he taken his own life? Or was he the victim of something more sinister? --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Els…

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Getting2Alpha

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Robin Allenson: Creating AI-powered Tools 35:34

5M ago35:34

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Robin Allenson is a serial entrepreneur who studied AI at University of Edinburgh in the early 90s, and went on to found a series of AI-powered ventures. His current venture Similar.ai uses AI to automate the important and often laborious process of optimizing web sites for SEO.By Amy Jo Kim

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Case 254: Winsie Hau 35:29

5M ago35:29

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*** Content warning: child victim *** On the afternoon of January 14, 2012, 15-year-old Winsie Hau was attacked with a knife by a 14-year-old boy. Winsie's father was also attacked, and while he survived his injuries, Winsie did not. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Hoyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music …

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The Savvy Communicator

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The Power Dynamics of Asking and Receiving at Work--with Kim Nicol 30:28

5M ago30:28

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Ever wonder why it's so hard to ask for what you want in the workplace? The truly savvy communicator knows it's not about demanding, but about advocating for professional needs with grace, strategy, and bravery. Kim Nicol, expert life coach, joins us to unravel this complex topic. We delve into the power dynamics of asking, the importance of long-t…

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Case 253: Aarushi Talwar & Hemraj Banjade 1:16:22

5M ago1:16:22

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*** Content warning: child victim, sexual assault *** When Rajesh and Nupur Talwar went to wake their 13-year-old daughter Aarushi on the morning of Friday, May 16 2008, the couple were shocked to find her brutally murdered in her bed. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and musi…

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Getting2Alpha

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Doug Hofstadter: Reflections on AI 40:01

5M ago40:01

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Douglas Hofstadter is a professor of Cognitive Science and Comparative Literature at Indiana University in Bloomington. His research into cognitive science includes concepts such as the sense of self in relation to the external world, consciousness, artistic creation, literary translation, and discovery in mathematics and physics. His 1979 book Göd…

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Case 252: Margaret Maher, Mersina Halvagis & Nicole Patterson 1:33:56

5M ago1:33:56

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*** Content warning: serial rapist and killer, sexual assault, stalking *** When Melbourne women Margaret Maher, Mersina Halvagis and Nicole Patterson were found brutally murdered in the late 1990s, police didn’t immediately link the crimes. The killer left behind no incriminating evidence, indicating he was an experienced offender who knew how to …

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The Savvy Communicator

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Social Media, Digital Communication, and the "About Me" page--with Val Casola 34:36

5M ago34:36

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What does it take to become a captivating copywriter and brand storyteller? Our guest, Val Casola, shares her inspiring journey of discovering her love for writing, and how she's turned it into a successful career in communications and external relations. From early encouragement in second grade, to pursuing creative writing in college, and earning…

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Case 251: The Caldwell Farmhouse Murders 45:14

6M ago45:14

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*** Content warning: Child victim, animal cruelty *** When single mother Nadja Medley met an older man named Mike Bullinger, she finally found happiness after a difficult few years. As well as being a fun, kind-hearted partner, Mike was a wonderful father figure to Nadja’s 14-year-old daughter Payton. In May 2017, the three of them moved from Ogden…

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Case 250: Amy Boyer 46:32

6M ago46:32

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*** Content warning: Mental illness, stalking, gun violence *** Amy Boyer was a popular teen in her hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire. Her life was busy between school, work and social commitments. Full of joy and love, Amy naturally drew in those around her – including a troubled young man named Liam Youens. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research…

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Case 249: Lorraine Wilson & Wendy Evans 1:09:16

6M ago1:09:16

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*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** When trainee nurses Lorraine Wilson and Wendy Evans failed to return to work in Sydney after a holiday around Australia in 1974, fears arose that they could have fallen victim to the so-called Gold Coast Hitchhiker Murderer. But when a discovery is made in the rural town of Murphy’s Creek years later, an even…

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Getting2Alpha

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Dr. Julie Gurner: Unlocking Peak Performance 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Dr. Julie Gurner is an executive performance coach with a Doctorate in Psychology. She has coached top-percentile executives, talent, and teams operating in fast-paced, competitive environments for over ten years, helping her clients unlock peak performance. She publishes the Ultra Successful newsletter on Substack.…

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Case 248: Abraham Shakespeare 1:13:59

6M ago1:13:59

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*** Content warning: Gun violence *** When 41-year-old Abraham Shakespeare won the 30 million dollar Florida Lottery prize, his underprivileged life changed overnight. Yet, he quickly realised his newfound wealth was a curse. Despite showing limitless charity, he became demoralised by the pressure and expectations thrust upon him by those seeking h…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Unlocking Effective Communication: Nurturing Meaningful Connections and the Five Links In Love—with Ann Visser 40:45

6M ago40:45

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Have you ever felt lost in your relationships, struggling to communicate effectively? In this captivating episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Visser, a life coach, speaker, and trainer at 4better4ever.com, and certified John Maxwell coach. Ann shares her personal journey of learning to communicate better in her marriage, and how those…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Live the Life You Want, Relationship Red Flags, and Taking Up Space—with Alyse Freda-Colon 32:27

6M ago32:27

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Do you ever struggle to communicate what you truly want or need in your relationships? Join us today as we explore the power of clear communication with therapist and coach, Alyse Freda-Colon. Discover how speaking up can help you live the life you deserve and break the cycle of attracting jerks. We dive into the importance of knowing your must-hav…

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The Savvy Communicator

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Navigating the Dance: Effective Communication Strategies for Connecting with Teens—with Emily Powell 31:56

6M ago31:56

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Ever wondered why communicating with teenagers can feel like walking on eggshells? Join us as we sit down with Emily Powell, a therapist specializing in teen and young adult care, to uncover the unique challenges and rewards that come with talking to teens. We talk plainly about the things that make adolescents prone to volatility and hostility, an…

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Getting2Alpha

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Joakim Achrén: Investing in Games 40:45

6M ago40:45

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Joakim Achrén, “the gaming startup guy”, is a games investor, and founder of Elite Game Developers, which provides advice for game founders. He co-founded Next Games (which was acquired by Netflix), and worked as Director of Analytics at Supercell.By Amy Jo Kim

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Casefile True Crime

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Case 247: Nina Puganova, Irina Trasyn & Anastasia Mikhailova 34:23

6M ago34:23

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In the summer of 1980, Theodosius Glukharev received a series of harrowing deliveries to his home in Kishinev, Soviet Moldova. The contents ultimately unravelled the murders of three women – Nina Puganova, Irina Trasyn & Anastasia Mikhailova... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production…

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Case 246: Grégory Villemin (Part 2) 1:26:59

7M ago1:26:59

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[Part 2 of 2] *** Content Warning: child victim *** After grieving father Jean-Marie Villemin takes revenge for his son’s death into his own hands, the investigation into Grégory Villemin’s death takes a series of unexpected turns. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music …

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Getting2Alpha

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Pavel Samsonov: Storyboarding for UX 42:04

7M ago42:04

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Pavel Samsonov is a design architect and UX Practice Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) based in New York City. With a background in graphic design and a passion for human-computer interaction, Pavel has spent the last three years at AWS helping large companies adopt cloud computing and build innovative products using design methods. His professiona…

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Case 246: Grégory Villemin (Part 1) 1:33:19

7M ago1:33:19

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[Part 1 of 2] *** Content Warning: child victim *** The extended Villemin family lived in the Vosges region of north-eastern France. From 1981, several members of the family started to receive anonymous, threatening phone calls from a mysterious caller they eventually labelled The Crow. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGi…

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Case 245: Sherri Papini 1:31:24

7M ago1:31:24

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When married mother of two, Sherri Papini, goes missing near her home in Redding, California, the community is gripped by fear. Suspicion immediately falls on Sherri’s husband, Keith Papini, but an even darker theory emerges – what if Sherri was the victim of a human trafficking ring? --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill…

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Case 244: Engla Höglund & Pernilla Hellgren 31:14

7M ago31:14

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*** Warning: This case involves a child victim *** On April 5 2008, 10-year-old Engla Höglund went missing while cycling home from soccer practice near the small Swedish town of Stjärnsund. As news spread, a witness came forward who had captured Engla in a photograph just moments before she disappeared. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & wri…

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Getting2Alpha

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Kevin Kelly: Excellent Advice for Living 31:54

7M ago31:54

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Kevin Kelly is a writer, futurist, and Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His books include The Inevitable, about future trends, and What Technology Wants, a theory of technology. He is founder of the popular Cool Tools website, which has been reviewing tools…

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Case 243: Deidre Kennedy 1:21:39

8M ago1:21:39

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*** Warning: This case involves a child victim *** On April 14 1973, the Kennedy family awoke in their Ipswich, Queensland unit to discover the unthinkable. 16-month-old Deidre Kennedy was missing from her cot, having been abducted by an intruder overnight. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly …

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