Best Brian Dowling Podcasts (2024)

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Brian Leon, CEO of Choice Hotels Canada interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 35:26

29d ago35:26

35:26

Brian, a seasoned franchise business leader, has steered Choice Canada's franchise support and business development. Drawing on his family’s legacy in Canadian franchising, Brian's strategic decisions, have positioned him as an adept leader, dedicated to fostering the success of franchisees.By David Kong

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In the Trenches 432 - NFL Draft Recap 41:37

1d ago41:37

41:37

Michigan Football set a school record with 13 NFL Draft selections, the most for any program during the 2024 event. Following the incredible festivities in downtown Detroit, Jon and Brian break down each of the selections before discussing the landing spots for six more undrafted free agents and some other takeaways from the Draft. See Privacy Poli…

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Defend the Block 242 - Justin Joyner 20:36

2d ago20:36

20:36

Another new Michigan men's basketball assistant coach is our guest on Defend the Block! Justin Joyner shares some details on his decision to leave his home state of California to join the Wolverines' program, reflects on his growth as a coach during his time at Saint Mary's, and discusses the benefits of being married to a coach. See Privacy Policy…

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John Fareed, Global Chairman, Horwath HTL, Interviewed by David Kong 32:05

6d ago32:05

32:05

John offers highlights of his newly released book on personal branding and shares his personal mantra. He reflects on the most profound lessons from his professional journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and how to cultivate effective mentor relationships. John articulates the importance of embracing risk and provides advice on coalesci…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 130 - Zach Barlow 12:27

7d ago12:27

12:27

In advance of this weekend's Big Ten Championships, Jon welcomes men's golf Head Coach Zach Barlow to the podcast. Coach Barlow discusses his team's strong regular season before previewing the league tournament, set for this Friday through Sunday at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

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In the Trenches 431 - Sherrone Moore 49:41

8d ago49:41

49:41

Fresh off his first Spring Game as Head Coach, Sherrone Moore sits down with Jon Jansen at the beginning of the episode to recap the team's work during spring practice and assess each position group at this stage of the offseason. Then, Jon and Brian react to Coach Moore's comments, share some observations from Saturday's game, and discuss a few fi…

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Defend the Block 241 - Akeem Miskdeen 18:34

9d ago18:34

18:34

We continue our introductions of new Michigan men's basketball assistant coaches with Akeem Miskdeen, who joins the staff after spending the last three seasons in the SEC with Florida and Georgia. Miskdeen details his strong relationship with Head Coach Dusty May, reflects on his well-traveled career to this point, and discusses his areas of focus …

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Defend the Block 240 - Mike Boynton, Jr. 25:04

14d ago25:04

25:04

On Thursday afternoon, Head Coach Dusty May officially announced his new coaching staff. Over the next few weeks, Brian will visit with each new assistant coach, and we begin with Mike Boynton, Jr., who comes to Ann Arbor after spending the previous seven seasons as Oklahoma State's Head Coach. Boynton discusses his new opportunity in Ann Arbor, th…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 129 - Jan Dowling 16:03

14d ago16:03

16:03

With the Big Ten Championships coming up this weekend, Women's Golf Head Coach Jan Dowling sits down with Jon Jansen to recap her program's record-setting victory in the Chattanooga Classic last week and look ahead to the opportunity to compete for a conference title. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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In the Trenches 430 - Colston Loveland 41:29

15d ago41:29

41:29

The Spring Game is just a few days away, so Jon previews the event and shares some of the storylines he will be following at the game. Then, junior tight end Colston Loveland stops by around the 32-minute mark to discuss some of his points of emphasis this offseason and share his observations on the rest of the team during spring ball. See Privacy …

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Defend the Block 239 - Will Tschetter 26:01

16d ago26:01

26:01

In an offseason of change for Michigan men's basketball, soon-to-be graduate student Will Tschetter recently announced that he will return for his fourth season with the Wolverines in 2024-25. On this week's edition of Defend the Block, Tschetter discusses the decision to remain in the Maize and Blue, his interactions with new Head Coach Dusty May,…

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Jay Shah, Senior Advisor, Hersha Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott 35:38

16d ago35:38

35:38

Jay describes the important distinction between managing and leading, and he shares his approach to taking risks. He also explains why the easiest approach to networking is thinking of it as developing friendships, and why hospitality is a great connector. He shares a quote that helps overcome self-doubt, and why slowing down for big decisions can …

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Fran Brasseux, CEO, ICHRIE interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 34:42

21d ago34:42

34:42

Fran's career journey, emphasizing the importance of patience, perseverance, and personal empowerment. Fran shares her experiences transitioning from the hotel industry to association management and academia, highlighting the complexities and rewards of working within associations to make impactful changes.…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 128 - Landen Blixt 15:42

21d ago15:42

15:42

Michigan Men's Gymnastics won another Big Ten Championship last weekend, so Jon sits down with sophomore Landen Blixt, who earned the Big Ten floor exercise title, on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Blixt reflects on his evolution from last season to this season, details the team's championship performance last week, and previews the NCAA…

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In the Trenches 429 - Josh Priebe 45:31

22d ago45:31

45:31

On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his latest observations from spring ball and dissects the Wolverines' defensive prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. Then, transfer offensive lineman Josh Priebe joins us around the 36-minute mark to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor, his style of play, and the Spring Game. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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Defend the Block 238 - FAU Broadcaster Ken LaVicka 32:55

23d ago32:55

32:55

Brian visits with Ken LaVicka, the play-by-play voice of Florida Atlantic men's basketball and football, on this week's edition of Defend the Block. LaVicka reflects on Dusty May's work building the FAU program and discusses why May experienced the success he did in Boca Raton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 29:19

27d ago29:19

29:19

Jacqui discusses her love of books, how living and traveling internationally have impacted her leadership, and how she manages her heavy travel schedule. She shares her strategies for effective public speaking and which skill she thinks is important in any industry but also as a life skill. Jacqui also talks about the efforts behind increasing dive…

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Chirag Shah, Executive Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, AHLA Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 32:30

29d ago32:30

32:30

Chirag discusses how he builds important relationships especially when election cycles change frequently those who hold leadership positions. He talks about lifelong leadership lessons he learned as both a high school attendee and an annual counselor at Boys State and other lessons from his professors and mentors. He also shares his advice on work …

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In the Trenches 428 - Josaiah Stewart 48:36

29d ago48:36

48:36

On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the hiring of Lou Esposito as Defensive Line Coach, updates fans on the latest around spring ball, and discusses some potential fits for the former Michigan offensive players in this month's NFL Draft. Then, senior edge rusher Josaiah Stewart stops by around the 40-minute mark to reminisce about the fin…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 127 - Bev Plocki 15:42

1M ago15:42

15:42

We are coming to you early this week, as Crisler Center will host an NCAA Regional in women's gymnastics from Wednesday through Saturday. Therefore, Jon visits with Michigan Head Coach Bev Plocki to recap her program's 2023-24 season and preview the nine-team event, which starts for the Wolverines on Thursday at 1 p.m. here in Ann Arbor. Full detai…

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Azim Saju, CEO, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

Azim discusses his path from employment lawyer to hotelier, the importance for him of his involvement with associations, and why he prefers to build his relationships over dinner. He shares why he'd tell his younger self to have fun, surround yourself with good people, and invest in yourself. Azim also shares why he takes risks and how his risks on…

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Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer, Crescent Hotels & Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:35

1M ago36:35

36:35

Dawn shares her career journey from front desk associate to Chief Commercial Officer at Crescent Hotels and Resorts. She reveals strategic career decisions, driven by a growth mindset, hard work and dedication to excellence.By David Kong

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Conqu'ring Heroes 126 - Ronni Bernstein 13:52

1M ago13:52

13:52

This week, Jon Jansen visits with Ronni Bernstein, the Head Coach of the second-ranked Michigan Women's Tennis team. Coach Bernstein breaks down some of the many stars on her 16-3 squad before looking ahead to the challenging stretch run, including a pair of home matches this weekend in Ann Arbor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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David Kong, Closing Keynote of HSMAIL Intercollegiate Global Conference 36:45

1M ago36:45

36:45

David uses his career journey to explain the three phases of leadership, progressing from an individual contributor to a team leader and ultimately evolving into a change-making visionary. He passionately discusses the inspiration behind establishing DEI Advisors and articulates his goals for the future. Additionally, David candidly reflects on one…

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Defend the Block 237 - Dylan Burkhardt 23:16

1M ago23:16

23:16

Fresh off Tuesday's introductory press conference for new Head Coach Dusty May, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com stops by the show to discuss Coach May's fit in Ann Arbor and the next steps for the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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In the Trenches 427 - Donovan Edwards 42:12

1M ago42:12

42:12

On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his latest observations from spring ball, reacts to Head Coach Sherrone Moore's recent press conference, and details some of the important takeaways from Michigan's Pro Day. Then, senior running back Donovan Edwards joins us around the 26-minute mark to discuss his evolution since arriving on campus and th…

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Defend the Block 236 - Dusty May 21:16

1M ago21:16

21:16

On Tuesday afternoon, Michigan Athletics held an introductory press conference to welcome Dusty May as its new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Brian Boesch sat down with Coach May to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor, the process of taking over this program, the importance of relationship building, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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Lindsey Ueberroth, President & CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

Lindsey delves into the pivotal moments of her transformative journey at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, highlighting key lessons she's gleaned. She discusses the importance of integrating diverse perspectives, reflects on invaluable advice she's received, and outlines the qualities she prioritizes when interviewing executive candidates. Additionally, …

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Conqu'ring Heroes 125 - Cassie Churnside 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Cassie Churnside, the second-year Head Coach of Michigan Water Polo, stops by to recap her program's start to the season and preview a busy weekend ahead, as the Wolverines compete in four games over two days during the "Michigan Invitational." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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Michelle Jensen Session, Co-Founder, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions, Interviewed by David Kong 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

Michelle shares her career journey and the personal mantra that guides her. We discuss her general approach to challenges, taking risks, as well as imposter syndrome. She offers networking and communication tips. Finally, she shares her thoughts on personal empowerment.By David Kong

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Miraj Patel, President, Wayside Investment Group, Interviewed by David Kong 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

Incoming AAHOA chairman Miraj Patel shares his career journey, his key learnings, and secrets to his success. We discuss his personal mantra and the best advice he received from his parents. He offers thoughts on effective communication, networking, and risk-taking. We also discuss leadership qualities that he admires the most.…

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In the Trenches 426 - Brian Jean-Mary 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

Spring Ball is here! Jon and Brian discuss the early returns from Spring Ball, Friday's Pro Day storylines, and the recent College Football Playoff decisions in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, new Linebackers Coach and Defensive Run Game Coordinator Brian Jean-Mary stops by around the 40-minute mark to detail his return to Ann Arbor and share hi…

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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Mar. 18) 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

Our final basketball radio show of the 2023-24 season took place on Monday night at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor! We talked women's basketball with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico and graduate student Lauren Hansen, as the Wolverines earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for a sixth consecutive event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Defend the Block 235 - Penn State Recap 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

The Wolverines' season came to an end on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Brian and Terry recap both the loss to Penn State and the 8-24 season. Our postgame interviews begin around the 12-minute mark, as we hear from senior Terrance Williams II, sophomore Tarris Reed, Jr., and Head Coach Juwan Howard. See Privacy Polic…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 124 - Sean Maymi 11:35

2M ago11:35

11:35

Jon checks in with first-year men's tennis Head Coach Sean Maymi on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Maymi reacts to the program's challenging non-conference portion of their schedule and looks ahead to the Big Ten slate, including this Sunday's home match against Ohio State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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In the Trenches 425 - Wink Martindale 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

Jon shares his thoughts on the new-look defensive coaching staff under Head Coach Sherrone Moore in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon visits with Defensive Coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale around the 23:30 mark to discuss his return to the college ranks, offer up his early impressions of the players on his defense, and tell a few fun stories.…

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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Mar. 12) 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

We had a loaded final episode of "Inside Michigan Hockey" on Tuesday night. Al Randall visited with Head Coach Brandon Naurato, junior Ethan Edwards, and freshman Nick Moldenhauer to review last weekend's sweep of Notre Dame at Yost and look ahead to Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Mar. 11) 45:43

2M ago45:43

45:43

We kicked off a jam-packed show by visiting with the legendary Carol Hutchins, who discussed her post-coaching life and previewed the 15th annual Michigan Softball Academy. Then, Brian and Terry visited with Ariel Atkins, who is the new assistant coach for player development for Michigan women's basketball, around the 17-minute mark. We wrapped up …

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Julie Arrowsmith, President & CEO, G6 Hospitality, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

Julie discusses her style of leadership, the biggest lesson she's learned over the past year, and how it will impact her moving forward. She shares her approach to public speaking, how she overcomes self doubts, and how staying fresh and learning the whole business helped her grow during her first 29 years at G6, eventually resulting in her current…

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Defend the Block 234 - Nebraska Recap 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

The Wolverines dropped their final game of the regular season to red-hot Nebraska on Sunday afternoon. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills recap the 85-70 loss before visiting with Head Coach Juwan Howard around the 12-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

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Joel Eisemann, Senior Advisor, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

A highly-respected senior leader, Joel has mentored many of the industry’s top leaders. In this interview, Joel shares what he learned from three pivotal roles in his career as well as how he maximized opportunities to learn from industry icons early on. Joel shares how he approaches challenges, the importance of maintaining relationships, and the …

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Conqu'ring Heroes 123 - Beau Pederson 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

This week, Jon visits with Beau Pederson, one of the stars of the men's lacrosse program and the son and grandson of former Michigan Football players. Pederson discusses his family's ties to the University of Michigan, the decision to come to Ann Arbor for his final season of eligibility, and the team's performance so far this year. See Privacy Pol…

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In the Trenches 424 - Justin Tress 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

Jon and Brian react to the performances by former Wolverines in the NFL Scouting Combine and some of the reports surrounding the College Football Playoff model in this week’s “Seven from 77.” Then, Jon visits with Justin Tress, the Wolverines’ new Director of Strength and Conditioning, around the 23-minute mark to discuss his transition into the el…

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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Mar. 5) 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

With the Big Ten Tournament starting this weekend, the Voice of Michigan Hockey Al Randall visits with Head Coach Brandon Naurato and forwards Mark Estapa and T.J. Hughes on this week's radio show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Mar. 4) 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

We had both Head Coaches on Monday's edition of the "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show. Brian and Terry welcomed in Juwan Howard at the beginning of the show. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joined the program around the 27-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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Defend the Block 233 - Ohio State Recap 10:37

2M ago10:37

10:37

Ohio State surged past the Wolverines in the second half for an 84-61 victory on Sunday afternoon. Hear from Brian Boesch, Terry Mills, and Head Coach Juwan Howard on this postgame edition of Defend the Block. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Heena Patel, SVP of Rental Operations, Digital Marketing & Commerce, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by David Kong 32:40

2M ago32:40

32:40

Heena shares her career journey and the advice she has received from her mentors and advocates. We discuss her approach to challenges, how she built her extensive network, and the “Imposter Syndrome”. She offers advice on improving communication skills, taking risks, and personal empowerment. She also shares her thoughts on the most important leade…

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Defend the Block 232 - Rutgers Recap 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

The Wolverines never led in a Thursday night loss at Rutgers. Brian Boesch, Terry Mills, and Head Coach Juwan Howard react to the 82-52 decision on this postgame edition of Defend the Block. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

Embark on an inspiring journey with Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer at KSL Resorts, as she shares anecdotes of those who believed in her, supported her, and fueled her passion for the industry. Kristie's personal story, filled with mentors and opportunities, resonates deeply, offering insights for both personal and professional growth.…

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Conqu'ring Heroes 122 - Aasia Laurencin & Tom Brady 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Jon visits with two Michigan Track & Field stars on this week's Conqu'ring Heroes. The episode begins with senior Aasia Laurencin, who finished first place in the 60-meter hurdles last week at the Big Ten Indoor Championships. Then, graduate student Tom Brady, who earned a pair of third-place finishes last weekend, visits with Jon around the 11-min…

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