Best Being Bored With Ben Podcasts (2024)

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Cooling Earth by Using Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight with Dr. Ye Tao, Founder and Executive Director of MEER 49:07

4h ago49:07

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Dr. Ye Tao, Founder and Executive Director of MEER, a company that uses mirrors at scale to reflect sunlight and mitigate the impact of global warming. Join us as we discuss the innovative concept of MEER and its potential to combat climate change. Dr. Tao shares his …

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EP84 - Midlife radio tips with RH - reading the room 1:04:48

10m ago1:04:48

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RH of Opposing Bases joins Ben, Brian, and Ted to offer some midlife radio tips. What's the perfect flight following call? Does it matter? Should you call "in the blind"? What does a controller hear when they're listening to multiple frequencies? OB will be at Airventure in Oshkosh, recording a show Saturday, July 27 2024 at 10am. Mentioned on the …

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EP83 - 100 Hours vs. 500 Hours - feral cats in the pattern 59:32

3d ago59:32

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Ben, Brian, and Ted compare perspectives from what it's like to have 100 hours vs. the point of view from 500 hours - and the pursuit of mastery. - People Places & Adventures with Dee and Vee: https://www.youtube.com/@planeplaces/videos - RHP - Andrews North Carolina: https://www.airnav.com/airport/RHP - SSI - St Simons Island: https://www.airnav.c…

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#94 - How Does It Feel to Be a Month Ahead? Budget Nerds Weigh In 44:27

3d ago44:27

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Getting a month ahead with your money is a milestone for many YNAB'ers. Being a "month ahead" means that when the first of the month hits, all your bills and expenses for that new month are already paid for -- the money for them is sitting in your bank account, and assigned to the respective categories in YNAB, waiting to cover those costs. And boy…

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Solving the Hydrogen Storage and Transport Challenge with Natasha Kostenuk, Founder and CEO of Ayrton Energy 37:04

9d ago37:04

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Natasha Kostenuk, Founder and CEO of Ayrton Energy, a company with the solution to overcome the traditional Hydrogen storage and transportation challenges with their Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) invention. Join us as we discuss the importance of hydrogen as…

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EP82 - Flight Simulators and Jitters 1:02:30

14d ago1:02:30

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Ben, Ted, and Brian catch up, then Ben talks with Chris C about his flight simulator use. The community shares opinions and suggestions, then Ted shares a clip from Chris C's recent video talking about having "jitters" after not flying for a while. Mentioned on the show: * Chris C, Flying Past 50, Rebuilding Confidence and Proficiency: https://www.…

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EP81 - Information Whiskey: broken hoses, hangar rant, and mailbox lasagna 57:33

17d ago57:33

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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted discussing a potpourri of topics, including Ted's trip that was 4x as fast as driving, Josh's Cirrus emergency, 1dullgeek's rant on hangars, and Brian landing Lucy on grass. Mentioned on the show: - Buzzfeed: How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/how-nashvill…

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#93 - Dream Bigger Than Your Bills! 35:49

18d ago35:49

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Today Ben and Ernie are joined by returning guest and YNAB Lead Educator, Erin Lowell, who posed the idea of thinking bigger with your money. Many people come to YNAB seeking a way to escape the paycheck to paycheck cycle, pay down debt, build an emergency fund, and reduce their stress and anxiety around money. These are wonderful goals! However Er…

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Plasma Tunnel Boring Machines to Revolutionize Energy Transmission: Insights from Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid 45:31

24d ago45:31

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Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Joining us today is Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid, a company that uses patented plasma boring technology to dig tunnels that carry power cables from remote clean energy generation points to the grid and onto the end user. Join us as we delve into the world of tunnel-boring m…

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EP80 - Checkride Fails - a good thing? 59:13

25d ago59:13

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We are joined by CFII and friend Nathan Ballard to talk about checkride failures. Several cases are discussed and the learnings from them. * Nathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying/videos * Brian Siskind's new (two hour) video, "the LONGEST most UNWATCHABLE flying video in HISTORY and also mountain flying" https://www.yo…

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EP79 - Airplane Partnerships: the good, the bad, the ugly 58:47

1M ago58:47

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Airplane partnerships are often the best way for us midlifers to enjoy flying, and while there is good, there is sometimes the bad, or even the ugly. Several unique examples are given, plus a anonymous horror story from a listener. Mentioned on the show: * OG Chris Moran on the news: https://www.wdtv.com/2024/03/21/first-4-forum-chris-moran/ * Bria…

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#92 - Are You Doing YNAB? Tracking Expenses vs YNABing 37:22

1M ago37:22

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It's a common story: a person finds YNAB and starts using the software, only realize months (sometimes years) down the road that they weren't actually following the YNAB method. They were just tracking expenses using YNAB's software. Tracking expenses is not a bad thing -- tracking brings awareness of your spending habits and where your money and e…

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Deep Sea Mining: A Responsible Approach to Resource Extraction with Oliver Gunasekara 45:05

1M ago45:05

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Our guest today is Oliver Gunasekara, Co-Founder and CEO of Impossible Metals Inc., a company focused on responsible seabed mining to drive a transition to circularity in mining. Join us as we discuss the controversial topic of deep-sea mining and its potential impact on the environment. Oliver …

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EP78 - OG Midlife Pilot - Carb Ice Anxiety and the Joy of Not Flying 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Ben is away for this week, so Brian and Ted are joined by OG host and OG Midlife Pilot Chris Moran! They catch up with Chris, talking about how it's okay to not fly, how proficiency is affected with time, flying clubs, airport authorities, anxiety, carb heat, Super Deltas, cargo cults, West Wing, and more. Mentioned on the show: * Ted's Copalis bea…

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EP77 - Before hour zero - Beginning in aviation before you can even begin 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

Ben, Brian, and Ted are joined by prospective pilot Laura to talk about things to think about before starting flight training. Even before starting, what's the mindset? What can you be doing even when you can't take your first lesson yet? Mentioned on the show: * Ted's "subcultures" video: https://youtu.be/979RVlzZ_3s * The 99s: https://www.ninety-…

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#91 - Windfalls, Learning to Invest, and YNAB 4: Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Ben and Ernie chat with Jeremy Schneider, an entrepreneur turned personal finance teacher who aims to demystify the confusing world of investing with simple, unbiased information. In his early 20's, Jeremy founded an internet startup and ran it for 12 years, never taking home more than $36k/year -- while living in San Diego, CA! This experience req…

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Nurturing Companies that Have a Net Positive Impact on Nature: Insights from Tom Chi of At One Ventures 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Our guest today is Tom Chi, Founding Partner of At One Ventures, a VC with the mission to invest in companies that work towards a world where humanity has a positive impact on nature. Tom's background includes being an astrophysicist and electrical engineer, developing products at Microsoft and …

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God Is On Your Side:A Tale of a GOOD GOD In Times of Adversity| Salvation Stories Ft Nyawira Gachugi 58:20

2M ago58:20

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Nyawira Gachugi who shares about her walk with God, how she dealt with the loss of her mother, her identity crisis and how she dealt with, it among other things! Please let us know if you're enjoying Salvation Stories and i…

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EP76 - When Flying Gets Boring 57:35

2M ago57:35

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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted while they discuss what to do when you have a few hours to fly. Other topics include hyperbole, flying in Sweden, (engine) infant mortality, and a musical Bag o' Words. * Nashville Ninety-Nines: https://nashville99s.org/ * XNX Music City Executive: https://www.musiccityexecutiveairport.com/ * Mt. St. Helens eruption: https:…

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You Are Exactly Where You Need To Be | Salvation Stories ft Ben Cyco 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Ben Cyco of The Joyride Podcast who shares his salvation story; how God has guided him throughout his life, how obedience impacted his life and so much more. Please let us know if you're enjoying Salvation Stories and if yo…

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#90 - YNAB Mega Wins: Round Two 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Ben and Ernie open their inboxes for another mega round of YNAB wins -- stories from YNAB users about positive outcomes, reduced stress, and newfound confidence with their money. In today's mega episode, they have broken up the wins into several themes: Partner wins Gaining control Getting a month ahead Paying down debt Clarity Stress reduction Bui…

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EP75 - Comparison is the thief of joy 58:28

2M ago58:28

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Join Ben, Brian, and Ted as they talk about the pitfalls of comparison and envy in training, airplanes, and in flight. It might be the missing hazardous attitude. Mentioned on the show: * Brian's "Comparison is a Thief" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4UoyWk6_Mk * PDK Good Neighbor Day Air Show: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport/good-n…

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The Role of Energy Storage Systems in Combating Climate Change with Mike Wietecki of Powin and John Thomas of ESS 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

Welcome to this special episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we are at the Wings Conference in Portland, Oregon, where Dylan is joined by Mike Wietecki of Powin and John Thomas of ESS for a live panel discussion. Both Powin and ESS are engaged in deploying battery energy storage systems on the grid. Join us as we delve into the crucial role…

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EP74 - Pressures, External and Otherwise 53:45

2M ago53:45

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Ben and Ted host while Brian is attending to house issues, but the pod must go on! The two discuss external pressures, from low-visibility rain during training to choosing to not fly to the Bahamas. Community feedback rounds out the topic. Ben is doing tailwheel training soon. Ted also shares a combination Bag o' Words and mistake while flying, and…

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Salvation Stories | From The Club To The Pulpit ft Pastor Angie Murenga 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Pastor Angie Murenga who shares her very relatable story on her salvation story. She lets us in on her motherhood life, her former struggles with alcohol, nicotine and how God turned things around for her. As usual please d…

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What's it like being (kinda) famous? | E26 44:47

2M ago44:47

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This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPEDⓇ. Use promo code VLDL ato get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping on your order. It's the WWTWSDAP season finale and we're chatting candidly about what it's like to have an audience. We don't really like to use the word 'famous', but we go into what it's like, the moment we felt we had crossed that line…

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Salvation Stories | A story of Rejection, Grief and Acceptance of Christ Ft Naomi Mburuh 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Naomi Mburu who shares with us her wonderful salvation story. She touches on her story of rejection, grief, and acceptance of Christ. As usual please do tell us your thoughts in the comment section and don't forget to subsc…

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166: Give yourself more credit. With Ben Franklin. 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Do you give yourself enough credit? My guest Ben Franklin shares his experience from the very start of his journey - and as he puts it - the setbacks and growth moments will be part of your journey at every point - wherever you enter, whatever your background or age. We explore the importance of taking risks, gaining practical experience, and overc…

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EP73 - Nashville Fly In recap, Newts, and Chinchillas 58:22

3M ago58:22

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We recap the Nashville Fly In, talk about the importance of the aviation community, newts, chinchillas, and many more insights from our gathering of podcast friends.Mentioned on the show:* Blairsville, Georgia: https://www.airnav.com/airport/DZJ* Published Vertical Guidance approaches: https://www.ifr-magazine.com/system/gps-alphabet-soup/* OG Midl…

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#89 - Find the Money First 35:56

3M ago35:56

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YNAB is well known for the Four Rules, or what many YNAB'ers are now calling the Four Habits, which describe the process of gaining control of your money and learning to spend with joy rather than shame or regret. The Four Rules are: Give every dollar a job Embrace your true expenses Roll with the punches Age your money In today's episode, Ben and …

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Robert Hartley joins us to chat D&D | E25 56:03

2M ago56:03

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This episode goes out to all our D&D supporters - featuring the legendary Robert Hartley! We chat to Rob about how he got in to D&D, how VLDL D&D came about and what it's like being casual players who only really play to perform. You'll hear little spoilers and teases for upcoming episodes, and hear more from the genius DM Rob, who we are so incred…

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Marine Electrification to Reduce Costs and Environmental Damage: A Conversation with Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine 49:32

3M ago49:32

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we’re looking at the potential of electrifying ships, hauling cargo, and those involved in tourism to cut up to 3% of the emissions of greenhouse gases on water. If cars can go green, why not ships? Joining me today is Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine, a company manufacturing elect…

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Navigating Friendship Breakups | How To Deal, Heal & Grieve FT Stephanie Nganga 52:22

3M ago52:22

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Stephanie Nganga, the host of the SNS Show on their personal experiences with Friendship Breakups. They also touch on how they dealt with it, grieved it and their healing journeys after the breakup. As usual please do tell …

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165: Be More Skeptical 14:03

3M ago14:03

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How come you blindly accept 'expert' opinion and even default thinking about yourself! Common sense ideas and public opinion can be too readily accepted by us all. Time for some healthy skepticism - time to get curious and examine! Who better to help us with this process than the philosoper Socrates? Whilst he might be long gone - his ideas remain …

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EP72 - ATC Scott and the Nashville Fly-In Preview! 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

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We preview the Nashville Fly-In, which is later this week - and are joined by BNA Nashville ATC controller Scott Wexler, who talks flight following, crossing the BNA arrivals and departures corridor, and makes a special offer of help for a possible Saturday adventure. The hosts talk through plans and weather possibilities. Show mentions: * Previous…

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The journey that was Baelin's Route | E24 42:56

3M ago42:56

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It's finally time for a peek behind the scenes of our fan-funded short film, Baelin's Route! From the writing, to finding our perfect Willow, to the hustle of filming and editing, all while keeping Viva La Dirt League running. We chat about THAT one-shot and reminisce on the the unforgettable memories we made along the way. And the big question - w…

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Money: The God Way! Biblical Principles of Money and Wealth | Ft Pst Damon Shurnet 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Pastor Damon Shurnet on Money: The God Way. They touch on important topics such as tithing, giving and biblical principles on money: how to earn it, save it and spend it. As usual please do tell us your thoughts in the comm…

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EP71 - Flying with kids, with Erica Gilbert and her offspring! 50:45

3M ago50:45

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We are joined by Erica Gilbert (Gilbert Aviation, Aerosafe), and her 9 year old son to talk about the things you need to think about when flying with children, the joy of making special memories with them while they are young. Patreon members also chime in with their tips, tricks, and questions. * Gilbert Aviation: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/ …

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#88 - Swim Fins and Why You Shouldn't Compare Yourself to Others 35:36

3M ago35:36

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In today's episode, Ben shares a story about swimming at the YMCA. One of Ben's favorite forms of exercise is swimming laps at his local YMCA, and while it's a great solitary form of exercise, sometimes you can't help but notice how your pace compares to others in the pool. One day Ben started swimming laps only to notice an older lady absolutely h…

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PUBG's influence on Viva La Dirt League | E23 50:11

3M ago50:11

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This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/VLDL and get on your way to being your best self. PUBG has been a huge part of Viva La Dirt League's evolution, so let's break it down together! We chat about our personal experience with PUBG, why we started filming PUBG content and we dive deeper into our e…

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50th Episode Special: Checking in with early guests Accelerate Wind, Charm Industrial, and Heirloom 49:16

3M ago49:16

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. To mark our 50th episode, we decided to bring back a few of our earliest guests to talk about all things climate tech, and what has changed since our last chat. Erika Boeing of Accelerate Wind expands on bold new developments in turbine technology; Heirloom’s Noah McQueen shares the opening of H…

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I Am All My Stories ft Maureen Waititu 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. In partnership with Estée Lauder, Maureen Waititu shares all her stories on this episode and gets candid on her motherhood journey, navigating social media, struggles with body dysmorphia and much more. As usual please do tell us your thoughts in the comment section and don'…

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164: How to negotiate with your self-doubt. 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Next time you fall into a self-doubt spiral full of negative self-talk getting you nowhere - try this! Use the 'principled negotiation' technique espoused by Fisher and Ury (expert negotiators) - to negotiate with your emotions and inner chat! In this episode I explore two of the ingredients of 'principled negotiation' - Separate the people from th…

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EP70 - The art of tailwheel flying: with CFI Ben Lehman 51:46

3M ago51:46

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We are joined by "Tailwheel Ben" Lehman, a CFI in Nashville who instructs in his Cessna 140A. Ben gives us great insights on learning the art of tailwheel flying, the ground loop monster, and much more! Brian learned tailwheel with Ben, so you can hear how Brian really did straight from the source. * Ben Lehman, Nashville tailwheel CFI: https://fly…

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Ben's journey with Viva La Dirt League | E22 52:04

3M ago52:04

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This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Adam is away again, so this week we're chatting to the outrageous, BEN! Ben tells us what made him want to become an actor and shares stories from his early days of acting, drama school and his experience with theatre. We dive into how Rowan and Ben met, how Ben became such a huge part of VLDL and what h…

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Salvation Stories : A Journey of Finding True Identity in Christ ft Pst Eric Thimba 1:13:11

3M ago1:13:11

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Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 4 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. Welcome to a new segment we're calling 'Salvation Stories'. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Pst Eric Thimba of Adullam Ministries who shares with us his 23 year walk with God and his wonderful story of salvation. He also touches on the importance of Findi…

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EP69 - Happy Hour, Annuals, BFR's, and a Zulu rant 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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We take a break from topics and planning to catch up, chat with the livestream audience, listen to a checkride debrief clip, and hear from 1dullgeek for a fantastic rant on Zulu time. The NASHVILLE FLY-IN is coming up at the end of the month, learn more, RSVP, and get one of the remaining hotel rooms: https://www.midlifepilotpodcast.com Discussed o…

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#87 - Stop Making Boring Financial Goals 44:52

3M ago44:52

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Ben and Ernie respond to a recent survey reported by Jill Schlesinger on CBS Morning about American's 2024 financial resolutions. The top responses: save more money (41%), pay down debt (38%), and spend less (30%). BORING! Ben rants about why "spending less money" is not a good financial plan, and Ernie highlights the importance of putting a why be…

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Chatting to Ellie from Viva La Dirt League | E21 47:35

3M ago47:35

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Adam is away this week and we've heard you - we know you want to hear more from our wonderful VLDL cast and crew! First up, we chat to Ellie. You may know her as Ellie from Bored, Bübble Bùtte from Tales of the Misfits, our old Social Media Manager and/or our current Podcast Producer. Ellie shares how she linked up with VLDL, reveals her favourite …

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Keeping Microplastics Out of Nature: A Discussion with Adam Root, Founder of Matter. 37:29

4M ago37:29

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Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we’re looking at overcoming the environmental challenge of 1.7 million tons of microfibre pollution in our oceans that impacts human health and the ecosystem and biodiversity of the oceans. We do a root cause analysis of the problem, and Adam Root, Founder of Matter., presents a filtratio…

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