Each person has a unique story to tell and knowledge to share through their life experiences. Let's be honest here, we are the only experts on ourselves because no one else lives behind our eyes. Here at Learning From Friends, I find myself fortunate enough to spend some time with my friends introducing them to you and allowing them to take us on a journey of gained knowledge from their world. During each conversation, my curious self asks questions to gain more insight into these topics dis ...
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Breaking the Stigma: A Nurse & Wife's Perspective on Mental Health w/ Tori Arnold (Part 1)
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Join us for an insightful and moving part 1 of 2 podcast episodes as we delve into the powerful story of nurse and wife Tori Arnold, who has been a devoted advocate for mental illness. Tori courageously shares her first-hand experiences in supporting her husband through his battles with schizoaffective disorder, shedding light on the challenges the…
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How Rachel Turner's Creative Writing Adventures Shaped Her Identity: A Conversation with Brandy Stegall
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In this epsiode, guest host Brandy Stegall sits down with one of her best friends, Rachel Turner, to explore Rachel's creative writing journey. Brandy delves into Rachel's life beyond motherhood and how her writing has impacted various mediums, from print and theatre to upcoming projects on the screen. Their conversation is filled with humor and a …
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Keeping Native American History Alive: A Passionate Discusion w/ Zack Bob Thompson (Part 2 of 2)
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In this episode, we delve into the rich and complex history of Native Americans. We explore the importance of nature in their culture, and how it shaped their beliefs and way of life. We also discuss the unique governance of the people, which allowed for a strong sense of community and cooperation.However, with the arrival of the white man, Native …
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Keeping Native American History Alive: A Passionate Discussion w/ Zack Bob Thompson (Part 1 of 2)
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In this special episode, we are joined by Zack Bob Thompson to discuss Native American history and culture. We start by discussing his early introduction to Native American history as a child and how that sparked a lifelong passion for learning about their histories.Zack shares his journey of pursuing a degree in Native American Studies, which deep…
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How the Byess Family Navigates Parenthood: A Special Family Day Episode
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Happy in-between Mother's and Father's Day, everyone. Whether you are a parent, guardian, family member, or friend, it takes a village to raise children. I recently had the opportunity to sit and listen to the Byess family about their experiences raising two children during the 80s and 90s. The challenges they faced and overcame in their early year…
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Britney LeCroy Shares Her Passion of Being a Health & Fitness Coach (Part 2 of 2)
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In this part 1 episode of a 2 part series, I sit down with Britney LeCroy, a health and fitness coach for BODi (www.beachbody.com). Britney shares her expertise on fitness programs, mental health, mindset, habit-building, food consumption, self-care, and discipline. We dive into the importance of creating healthy habits and how to stay motivated …
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Britney LeCroy Shares Her Passion of Being a Health & Fitness Coach (Part 1 of 2)
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In this part 1 episode of a 2 part series, I sit down with Britney LeCroy, a health and fitness coach for BODi (www.beachbody.com). Britney shares her expertise on fitness programs, mental health, mindset, habit-building, food consumption, self-care, and discipline. We dive into the importance of creating healthy habits and how to stay motivated in…
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Thomas Paterson From History Cherokee, Helps Us Explore the County (Georgia)
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I enjoyed speaking with Thomas Paterson (Development and Communications Coordinator) from History Cherokee. We delved into the rich history of Cherokee County, Georgia, and how the Historical Society preserves it. Thomas talked about the importance of documenting and sharing the county's history and how the society collaborates with other organizat…
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In this episode, I sit down with two special guests—my wife and I's cats, Zin Zin and Zorro! We wanted to learn more about the lives of our two fascinating felines, so I invited them to share their stories. If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at: cade@learningfromfriends.com https://www.learningfromfriends…
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Theories on Aliens & Bigfoot w/ Zack Bob Thompson (Part 2 of 2)
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Welcome back to part two of our conversation, where we continue to explore the centuries-old conspiracy theories surrounding aliens and Bigfoot, captivating audiences with tales of mysterious sightings and encounters. Books / Films Mentioned - Valiant Thor - Author Davide Icke - The Old Straight Track: Its Mounds, Beacons, Moats, Sites and Mark Sto…
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Conspiracy Theories on Aliens & Bigfoot w/ Zack Bob Thompson (Part 1 of 2)
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There's always been a certain fascination with the unknown, and few things are more mysterious than the possibility of alien life and the existence of Bigfoot. On this podcast episode, we'll be diving into some of the most intriguing theories about these topics. From sightings of extraterrestrial spacecraft to accounts of massive, hairy creatures r…
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Duelist Aidan Collins on the World of Yu-Gi-Oh Card Gaming (Part 2 of 2)
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Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Aidan Collins In the first part of this two-episode series with Aidan Collins, we delved into the gameof Yu-gi-oh’s history, layout, and card types. We also discussedhow to read the cards, the number of cards available, and some of thegame's unique idiosyncrasies. Now that you are back for part 2, welcome; …
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Duelist Aidan Collins on the World of Yu-Gi-Oh Card Gaming (Part 1 of 2)
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I enjoyed speaking with Aidan Collins about the popular card-playing game Yu-Gi-Oh in today's episode. In this first part of a two-episode series, we delve into the game's history, layout, and card types. We also discuss how to read the cards, the number of cards available, and some of the game's unique idiosyncrasies. Remember to return next week …
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Let's Discuss the Issues of Stereotypes & Double Standards w/ Paron Part 2
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Paron and I pick back up in our discussion on stereotypes and double standards. We bring in several elements to consider while you are listening, such as the importance of recognizing the impact of censorship and social media on these issues. It's also interesting to consider the influence of celebrities and politicians on double standards in terms…
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Let's Discuss the Issues of Stereotypes w/ Paron Part 1
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In this episode, I speak with a former guest, Paron, about the prevalent social issue of stereotypes that we all face daily. Together, we will explore our thoughts on why we believe stereotypes exist, their impact on our lives, and potential ways to address and overcome them. I promise this to be an insightful and thought-provoking 2 part conversat…
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Author of, Miracles & Freak Accidents, Christen M. King
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Have you read Christen King's personal narrative "Miracles & Freak Accidents"? It's a powerful book that explores her experiences with love, loss, and trauma. She writes with raw honesty and vulnerability, sharing her journey of healing and self-discovery. The book is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, we can find hope and strength withi…
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The Day Santa Steve Herring Came to the Podcast
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It has been a wonderful year in podcasting, and what a way to bring it to an end with my holiday episode. With this year's holiday episode, I reached out to the North Pole and was able to get connected with Santa Steve Herring, who was my elementary school PE teacher. During our conversation, we discuss his journey as Santa, covering topics of his …
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Step Into the World of BattleTech / MechWarrior with Zachery Free (Part 2 of 2)
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In part 2, we pick up by discussing the history of the MechWarrior video game series and go into the premise and basic elements of the games. Once we get some groundwork laid, we go into the basic primer of the 5 Great Houses and the Star League to understand more about the universe. To wrap up the episode, we go into the favorites, along with the …
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Step Into the World of BattleTech / MechWarrior with Zachery Free (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode, I find myself returning to the nostalgia of sitting in front of my computer in elementary, middle, and high school, enjoying playing MechWarrior 2 & 3 games, both recommended by my buddy Zach. During episode 1 of 2, we go into the background of BattleTech and MechWarrior, his introduction to the series, and the origins of the serie…
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My Summer Buddhist Adventure in the UK (2nd Anniversary Episode)
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Congrats, we made it to 2 years of Learning From Friends. On this special occasion, I have a former guest, Andrew McEntyre return to the podcast to interview me about my 4-week long adventure I did this summer in the United Kingdom, during which 3 of those weeks I lived at the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston down in the Lake Distri…
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Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 3 of 3
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During this final installment of this 3 part episode series of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we wrap up the discussion of our favorites: storylines / feuds, matches, stipulations, finishers, belt, and crowd chants. As we wrap up our favorites, we talk about those wrestlers we wish got the big push that deserved it, creating our dream ma…
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Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 2 of 3
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During this episode, part 2 of 3 of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we start with what makes the elements of a good wrestling match and then begin the deep dive into our favorites: wrestler (male and female), faction, most entertaining, manager or valet, commentary team, announcer and referees. I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for…
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Professional Wrestling Round Table Discussion Part 1 of 3
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I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for a long time as I got to sit down with some of my best friends and talk about one of our favorite things that bonds us together: PRO WRESTLING. My dad Donald, brother Corey, Ryan Wright, Chris Byess, Joseph Mize, Daniel Murphy, and myself. After watching AEW All In from Wimbley Stadium in London, England,…
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Jade B. on Being a Military Spouse Part 2
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Welcome to part 2 of a 2-part episode where I speak to my friend Jade B about being a Military Spouse. Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere betwe…
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Jade B. on Being a Military Spouse Part 1
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Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere between 4 to 8 months a year with parts of that time not having contact, have 2 kids that your spouse will mi…
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During this episode, I revisited a topic with a different twist from not too long ago. Most of us have driven around in all different types of cars: makes and models, as they play a major part in our lives; some of us have fonder memories of cars our family members have driven, ones we drove, or the fascination of the culture surrounding them. Toda…
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Taking a Musical Journey with Tammy Sams
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In our lives, we cross paths with a variety of people. This person is the mother of one of my best friends, with whom I went to middle school through high school, and we still are great friends today. I have always associated her with her passion for music and concerts. So today, I am sitting down with her and learning about her fandom story in the…
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Let's Take a Transcontinental Bike Ride w/ Mark Noble
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In this episode, we hear about the journey of a ride on the Transamerica trail route from Virginia to Oregon, 4,063 miles in 83 days. Mark needed some adventure in his life after finishing college, and he and two friends took a cross-country adventure to fill that desire. During the episode, we learn about their prepping for the adventure, the peop…
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Realtor Extraordinaire Kristin Wilson (Part 2)
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Returning for part 2, Kristin and I continue our real estate talk. I highly recommend going back and listening to episode 1 to get a fuller picture of In this conversation before starting this episode. During this episode, we pick back up our conversation to discuss the topics of how she gets paid once a property closes, more about advertising, her…
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Realtor Extraordinaire Kristin Wilson (Part 1)
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If you are interested in the world of real estate, specifically on the side of being a realtor, both listing and selling agent, or you are thinking about selling your home or property in the near future. Give this episode a listen because Kristin takes us behind the scenes of what it takes from start to finish from the realtor's side of things. We …
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Lessons From Raising a Child With Down Syndrome w/ Brandy & Carl
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This episode shows us the beauty and joy of two parents of a lovely child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. With every parent of children, there are challenges, joys, and stresses, but having a child with special needs is not something discussed or understood by everyone, and I want to share with you the two amazing parents how things work in their wor…
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Being Queer in the Lutheran Church with Kalevi
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During this episode, I am honored to have Kalevi return to share his story about his faith journey. We discuss his coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out, struggles faced, misconceptions people have, finding his community, spiritual development, and providing resources/advocacy. As mentioned in the episode https://www.1946themovie.com/ http…
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Daniel Murphy Sharing About What It's Like Living With Asperger's
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In this episode, I am honored to have my friend Daniel as he shares what it's like living behind his eyes. Daniel is diagnosed with Asperger's which is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental disorder that can lead to having a difficult time relating to others socially, and their behavior and thinking patterns can be rigid and repetitiv…
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Kalevi Gives Insight Into Fantasy Tabletop Role-Playing Gaming (Dungeons & Dragons)
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The world of fantasy role-playing games is one of intrigue but most get overwhelmed by the intricacies and misunderstandings of how it works. During this hour you get a small introduction with some general knowledge questions answered. The classes, personalities, gaming examples, Dungeon / Game Master, dice, worlds to play in, board gaming vs compu…
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Just Shooting The Breeze About The Ford Bronco with Mark Blake
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Cars are a major part of our lives; each of us has our own personal connections to certain makes and models over others. There is a whole culture to it in the car world which makes it fascinating. Today I am speaking with a friend/former co-worker; who has that connection to the Ford Bronco. During this episode, we discuss his journey with cars and…
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The Magic That Comes From Reading About to Visiting Historical Places w/ Derek Weinrich
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My friend today is Derek Weinrich, and what we are discussing is the magic that comes from reading about events and places in history and then traveling to these locations to soak in the moments where these events took place whether it is local or international its life-changing because it changes your perspective about things when you see it in pe…
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Let's Learn About CBD & Hemp Products w/ Garrett
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There is a lot being said out there about cannabis and I had the great privilege of sitting down with a very knowledgeable friend to help shed some light on the topic. Garrett currently manages a Hemp and CBD shop and has a true passion for the products he sells and uses. With each topic, we are going to discuss some specific questions and concepts…
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Speaking with Kim About the Field of Architectural History & Historic Preservation
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My guest today comes not from my usual connection of friendships that I grew up with or have close contact with. This is a friend of my wife’s she met during college. We met a few times, and this is how I learned that I am a fan of what she does for a living. Kim works in the field of Historical preservation / architectural history. I look forward …
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Auctioneering & Ebay with John McMurry (Part 2)
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In this part 2 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek behind the curtain and learn about all of these today as he has agreed to share his knowledge with us. Visit John's eBay sto…
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Auctioneering & Ebay with John McMurry (Part 1)
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In this part 1 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek behind the curtain and learn about all of these today as he has agreed to share his knowledge with us. Visit John's eBay sto…
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Talking Nuclear Energy w/ Matt Marchese (Part 2)
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In this episode, we discussf Nuclear Energy, both fission and fusion. At first glance, I know most of you are thinking, skip or nope, this episode is not for me. STOP that thought and listen because of how Matt talks with enthusiasm and understanding of the topic. In his previous episode, we spoke of general common forms of energy coal, natural gas…
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Let's Learn About The Worlds Energy Sources Part 1 w/ Matt Marchese
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There are so many types of energy available in the world. In this part 1 of 2 episodes, we focus on an overview of Chemical - Coal, Natural Gas, Photovoltaic / Thermal - Solar, and Mechanical - Wind, Hydroelectric. As we go through each one, we discuss Safety, Sustainability (Long Term Availability of Fuel). Can renewables alone power the world? Ef…
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A Very Special Christmas Episode w/ My Father-In-Law Ken
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This is an extraordinary holiday episode where we will be talking with my Father-In-Law, Ken about what Christmas has meant to him over the years. We discuss food, traditions home, mail, school, religion, music, weather, gifts, and family history with the holiday season. It is incredible to hear the evolution that makes up my Christmas memories as …
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Site Specific Performance Artist Nadya Zeitlin
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My guest on this episode is Nadya Zeitlin, an artist of movement who interlaces dance and theatre into different spaces throughout Atlanta, Georgia. She has this langue and presence that engages you while she unravels this visual and meaningful narrative in unconventional spaces. We discussed her passion for Public Art and Site-Specific Performance…
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My Favorite Band Director Pam Mullins (Part 2)
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Let's continue with part 2 of the Great Mullinator. In this episode, we focus more on her time in the classroom, where we learn about how she handled teaching new students music and discipline, moving from teaching middle school to high school, the ins, and outs of marching band season, the importance of the band boosters, and ending off with some …
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My Favorite Band Director Pam Mullins (Part 1)
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The guest on the episode today has had a significant impact not just on my life but on thousands of others who came through the Teasley Middle School and Cherokee High School band / choral director program. She is the one and only Mrs. Pam Mullins. We will talk about her career and get a peek behind the curtains at what it was like to be a band / c…
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The One Year Learning From Friends Anniversary Episode "My Podcasting Jouney Thus Far"
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It's been a fun year doing this podcast, and in this episode, I have the roles reversed on me where, I become the guest, and my first guest Chris Byess takes over as host to get the inside scoop on who Cade Curtis is and why Learning From Friends is the way it is. If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at: cade@learningfromfri…
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Dak's Happy Halloween Horror Extraveganza
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It's time for that special edition Halloween episode of Learning From Friends, and the guest I have on today fits the bill perfectly. My friend Dak and I have known each other for about 18 years. Out of all my friends, if I ever was trapped in a horror film situation and had to make it out alive, I hope he would be there to navigate me through the …
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Joseph Mullinax on Life as a High School Special Education Teacher and Coach
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Let’s crack the door open and see what we can learn today. Joseph Mullinax, a ten-year high school special education teacher and wrestling and football coach. We will touch on these topics so you can see what it takes to be a good coach and educator. The hours are long, and much of the work goes unseen. If you have any questions or comments for me,…
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Investing in the Markets with Rodney Baskerville Jr.
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Rodney is an investor. He is there if money is to be made in the markets. During this episode, he introduces many different investing routes while unfolding his approach to investing. We discuss the stock market and what stocks are, Mutual funds, ETFs, CDs, Bonds, options, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. To reach out to Rodney: Email: rodneybaskervillejr…
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