Best Claude Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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Rayhan Thomas 48:31

3d ago48:31

48:31

Fresh off a top ten finish, Rayhan Thomas joins Claude for a trip down memory lane starting with his time as a junior golf at CH3's academy in Dubai to Oklahoma State and now the professional circuit. They discuss the keys and differences between junior golf vs. collegiate golf, how to properly practice, the lessons you learn from traveling at a yo…

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Episode 2: Larry Brey 57:49

17d ago57:49

57:49

Larry Brey of Elevation Church joins Claude on episode two of The Bullpen! In this episode, Claude and LB talk about what Elevation staff calls "being LB'd" (4:10), how LB was called to the local church (11:07), LB's first experience with Pastor Steven Furtick (13:03), and how a calling is always connected to a mantle (16:33). Later, Claude and LB …

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9: About Selfish Desires, Seeking Stability, No Soul, Sitting Meditation (#51) 13:11

16d ago13:11

13:11

Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions from students in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questi…

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Winning while being at peace with our unpeacefulness- Warrior for peace and combat veteran Claude AnShin Thomas 47:07

21d ago47:07

47:07

What do engaging with our suffering, breaking from addiction, and knowing our true nature have to do with beating the prosecution? Join Jon's riveting talk with Claude AnShin Thomas who has travelled the path between fighting in the thick of the Vietnam war to now being a warrior for peace and for helping others, including veterans. Claude ultimate…

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Ernie Lewis- Winning with a full frontal assault, and more 1:01:37

10h ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Ernie Lewis was one of Fairfax criminal and DUI defense lawyer Jonathan Katz's instructors at the National Criminal Defense College's Trial Practice Institute. Ernie is a past head of the Kentucky public defender system and a co-founder of the National Association of Public Defense. Join us as Ernie talks with Jon Katz about Ernie's relentless, ful…

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What we are getting wrong about AI regulation 34:49

3h ago34:49

34:49

Tom and Nate catch up on the rapidly evolving (and political) space of AI regulation. We cover CA SB 1047, recent policing of data scraping, presidential appointees, antitrust intention vs. implementation, FLOP thresholds, and everything else touching the future of large ML models. Nate's internet cut out, so this episode ends a little abruptly. Re…

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Trillium Rose 1:02:44

2h ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Top instructor Trillium Rose joins CH3 to talk all things game improvement. They dive into teaching styles, core drills and how leveraging data from a Rapsodo launch monitor can be the key to improving your swing and lowering your scores. Thanks to our partners at Rapsodo. Visit rapsodogolf.com/CH3 and you will receive a $50 gift card to Rapsodo.co…

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Thomas Linley Jnr (1756-1778) 1:20:33

24h ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Donald Macleod shines a light on charming and often enigmatic composer, Thomas Linley Jnr English composer, Thomas Linley the Younger was destined to become one of the brightest musical stars of eighteenth century. No less a person than Mozart, who was also a personal friend, hailed him as a ‘true genius’. Even so, Linley’s life was troubled. He an…

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True Believer Tony Serra- Winning with a total focus on great outcomes and mercilessness towards snitches 44:46

7d ago44:46

44:46

True believer criminal defense lawyer J. Tony Serra has been defending for over sixty years. He sees the criminal justice system as a broken system, without letting him shy away from fighting in court whatsoever. https://pier5law.com/attorneys/j-tony-serra/ Early in his career, Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense / DUI lawyer Jon Katz became aware o…

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How AI is Redefining Intellectual Property | Ask More of AI with Clara Shih 30:38

3d ago30:38

30:38

Clara sits down with Kathy Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Together, they discuss the transformative role of AI in intellectual property and its potential to democratize innovation.By Clara Shih

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Cross-exam wizard Larry Pozner- Winning with full preparation, focus, and compassion 43:16

10d ago43:16

43:16

Cross examination master Larry Pozner https://www.pozneroncross.com for decades has been practicing law and teaching criminal defense and other lawyers how to effectively cross examine witnesses, without needing to be born with that ability. Fairfax, Virginia, criminal defense / DUI lawyer Jonathan Katz first met Larry at a National Association of …

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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) 1:04:34

8d ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Donald Macleod explores key figures in Richard Strauss’s life This week, Donald Macleod explores key figures in the life of Richard Strauss, including his librettist, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, his “domineering and difficult, yet devoted” wife, the soprano Pauline de Ahna, his “frenemy” Gustav Mahler as well as Strauss’s uncomfortably close relationshi…

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Solo Q&A 45:21

18d ago45:21

45:21

You asked, Claude answered! He covers all your questions from iron swings vs. driver swings to Scottie's dominance and Brooks' new putter. -- Thanks to our partners at COBRA GOLF: The new COBRA DARKSPEED drivers are the perfect combination of groundbreaking aerodynamics, precision PWR BRIDGE weighting, and AI-designed H.O.T. Face technology that de…

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Civil liberties protector Louis Sirkin- Winning in court with relentlessness and caring on the side of the angels 48:49

15d ago48:49

48:49

Criminal defense and First Amendment defense lawyer Louis Sirkin has since the 1960's been at the forefront of obscenity defense, criminal defense and First Amendment defense, often crisscrossing the nation in his battles for our civil liberties. When Jon Katz first met Louie in 1999, he was struck by Louie's powerfully persuasive approach that is …

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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible hero 52:42

15d ago52:42

52:42

Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible heroBy Doug Doyle

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Lou Harrison (1917-2003) 1:15:29

15d ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of American composer, Lou Harrison Lou Silver Harrison was an American, multi-faceted composer who died in 2003. In his music he explored a synthesis of Asian and Western influences, just intonation, and writing for percussion ensemble. He also involved himself in the arts as a performer, dancer, instrumen…

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AI, feedback, and population public health 41:55

16d ago41:55

41:55

Tom and Nate revisit one of their old ideas -- AI through the lens of public health infrastructure, and especially alignment. Sorry about Tom's glitchy audio, I figured it out after the fact that he was talking into the microphone at the wrong angle. Regardless, here are some links for this week. Links: - Data foundry for AI https://scale.com/blog/…

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Champion lacrosse coach Robert Streeten- Winning Through Great Strategy and Teamwork 40:56

27d ago40:56

40:56

What do lacrosse, being self-demanding, and being ever vigilant have to do with beating the prosecution? Join us as championship lacrosse coach Bob Streeten talks with his former summer camper and now-Fairfax, Northern Virginia criminal defense and DUI lawyer Jon Katz about there being no replacement for preparation, hard work, excellent planning a…

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Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904 1:09:59

29d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Kate Molleson explores five windows onto Dvořák’s soul Antonín Dvořák was one of the most heartfelt tunesmiths in classical music - a man who not only brought the sound of Czech folklore to the world, but also had an indelible impact on the musical nationhood of America. As a character he was sometimes shy, sometimes melancholy, routinely homesick …

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Apple sends a memo to the AGI faithful 52:02

22d ago52:02

52:02

Tom and Nate caught up last week (sorry for the editing delay) on the big two views of the AI future: Apple Intelligence and Situational Awareness (Nationalistic AI doom prevention). One of our best episodes, here are the links: * The Kekulé Problem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kekul%C3%A9_Problem * Truth and Method https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

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Robert Rock 1:09:25

27d ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Robert Rock catches up with CH3 to share what it was like to qualify for the U.S. Open at this point in his career and how he shifted back to competitive play after years of coaching. They break down the week at Pinehurst and revisit his swing which CH still contends is one of the best golf swings in the game. Tell your friends about the show and b…

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Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Orlando Gibbons Orlando Gibbons’s life throws a light on the political turbulence affecting Britain in the early 17th century. As King James VI and I struggled to establish the concept of British identity, his court was blessed with one of England’s most talented musicians of the time, Orlando Gibbons. M…

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Emmy Award-winning journalist and memorabilia expert Darren Rovell holds Collectible Night at Red Bulls match 27:56

30d ago27:56

27:56

Memorabilia expert and Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Lovell joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Collectible Night at Red Bulls matchBy Doug Doyle

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U.S. Open: Pinehurst vs. Players 28:27

1M ago28:27

28:27

Claude is live from the U.S. Open where he's breaking down how and why Pinehurst is already anticipated to be one of the stars of the show this week. From his thoughts on where to miss to what the winning score will be, CH3 is sharing it all. Plus the strategies Viktor Hovland and Phil Mickelson shared with him and why the buzz word of the week wil…

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Powerhouse lawyer Bob Hilliard- Winning trials by caring for our clients and throwing ourselves fully into their cause 54:07

1M ago54:07

54:07

What do non-ego, blue jeans, and tireless work have to do with beating the prosecution? Join us as Fairfax, Northern Virginia, criminal and DUI lawyer Jonathan Katz talks in depth with Corpus Christi, Texas, trial lawyer Robert C. Hilliard, who was Jon's roommate at the Trial Lawyers College. https://hilliard-law.com Early on, Bob inspired Jon to s…

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Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894) 1:03:47

1M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Donald Macleod & Dr Jennifer Martyn explore the remarkable, tragic story of gifted violinist and composer, Amanda Maier Amanda Maier was one of the 19th century’s most brilliant musicians, yet whose story was almost lost to history. Born in the small Swedish town of Landskrona, her virtuoso talent at the violin saw her rise to become one of Europe’…

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Gary Woodland, Kyle Westmoreland & Lt Col Dan Rooney 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

It's a special week and episode at Son of a Butch. Gary, Kyle and Lt Col Dan join Claude to share more about PUMA golf's partnership with Volition America. Special thanks to our partners: PUMA Golf and Volition America have partnered together to give golfers cool every-day American inspired gear that not only represents an American sport style but …

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Public Defenders Supreme Shawn Stout and Shalev Ben-Avraham- Beating the Prosecution Like a Warrior 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

What do Gideon, Hawkeye and being a warrior have to do with beating the prosecution? Join us as Virginia criminal defense and DUI lawyer Jon Katz (who started his criminal defense career as a public defender lawyer) talks with Northern Virginia public defender lawyers Shawn Stout and Shalev Ben-Avraham. Jon has deep respect and appreciation for bot…

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Murky waters in AI policy 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Tom and Nate catch up on many AI policy happenings recently. California's "anti open source" 1047 bill, the senate AI roadmap, Google's search snaifu, OpenAI's normal nonsense, and reader feedback! A bit of a mailbag. Enjoy. 00:00 Murky waters in AI policy 00:33 The Senate AI Roadmap 05:14 The Executive Branch Takes the Lead 08:33 California's Sena…

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Taijiquan martial arts master Julian Chu- Winning by strengthening our root and internal compass 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Why does Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz's law firm symbol incorporate the taiji / yin yang / supreme ultimate symbol with the scales of justice? Because powerful balance and constant internal strengthening is needed to beat the disharmony of a prosecution, and because for decades Jon has incorporated his taijiquan / t'ai chi ch'ua…

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Episode 1: Brian Roldan 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Brian Roldan joins on the first ever episode of The Bullpen! Claude explains the vision behind the podcast (1:12), Brian is introduced (2:35), they discuss Brian's military background (7:33) as well as what Brian learned throughout his time in the military (13:37). They talk about Brian's deployment in Iraq (27:09), how to navigate having multiple …

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Dr. Greg Rose (Titleist Performance Institute) 1:16:37

2M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Claude sits down with Dr. Greg Rose, co-founder of The Titleist Performance Institute and someone CH3 credits as being at the forefront of golf fitness. They discuss how the body and game connect and share the most important components to focus on while optimizing your swing + improving your game. Special thanks to Rapsodo: Use code CH3 for a $50 g…

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8.Bringing Meditation to Life (#50) 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - speaks on the topic “Bringing Meditation to Life” during a public talk in October 2023 in Germany. He addresses his own inherited karma and how Buddhist practice helped him to transform that karma. Today his life is based in being-of-service. "When healing occurs to self, all pa…

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Winning by Adjusting to the Courthouse Battlefield: Lessons from Donald Trump's Trial on What to Do and Not to Do 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

What do keeping composure, staying off the witness stand, and grilling an admitted liar have to do with beating the prosecution? Join Fairfax, Northern Virginia criminal and DUI defense lawyer Jon Katz as he discusses lessons from the current prosecution against Donald Trump for what you and your attorney should and should not do on the path to obt…

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Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) 48:28

2M ago48:28

48:28

Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov This week, Donald Macleod traverses the dramatic and vivid musical landscapes of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: a vital, fascinating, and perhaps under-appreciated figure in the evolution of the canon of western art music. His life alone was extraordinary: beginning as …

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Steve Sands Returns 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Steve Sands returns to the pod to sit down with CH3 and break down Xander's win, the multitude of storylines and all the crazy news that came out of the PGA Championship at Valhalla last week. Special thanks to Rapsodo: Use code CH3 for a $50 gift card with the purchase of an MLM2PRO at rapsodogolf.com/ch3. Whether you are looking to improve your g…

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Poker great Phil Hellmuth on the keys to success in life and at the table 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

Phil Hellmuth enjoys being the greatest poker tournament player of all-timeBy Doug Doyle

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Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994) 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Kate Molleson sets out so show us why Elizabeth Maconchy deserves much more of our attention Elizabeth Maconchy is surely the greatest composer of string quartets ever to emerge in the British Isles; and yet her music is often ignored in favour of lesser works by more famous British composers. So says Maconchy’s biographer, Erica Siegel, who joins …

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ChatGPT talks: diamond of the season or quite the scandal? 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

Tom and Nate discuss two major OpenAI happenings in the last week. The popular one, the chat assistant, and what it reveals about OpenAI's worldview. We pair this with discussion of OpenAI's new Model Spec, which details their RLHF goals: https://cdn.openai.com/spec/model-spec-2024-05-08.html This is a monumental week for AI. The product transition…

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Butch Harmon 59:16

2M ago59:16

59:16

Butch is back and not holding back as he previews the PGA Championship. Plus, he shares what it's been like to work with Rory and his take on Scottie's play this year. Special thanks to Rapsodo: Use code CH3 for a $50 gift card with the purchase of an MLM2PRO at rapsodogolf.com/ch3. Whether you are looking to improve your game or just play more gol…

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A Winning Lyon's Roar- Powerhouse Lawyer Andrea Lyon on Beating the Toughest Prosecutions 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

What do hearts, dragons, and a defender general have to do with beating the prosecution? Join us as Fairfax, Virginia criminal defense and DUI lawyer Jon Katz talks with powerhouse, trailblazing criminal defense attorney, teacher, and reformer Andrea Lyon ( https://andrealyon.com - in Chicago) on how she effectively and persuasively fights like hel…

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7. Addressing Feeling Hurt, Value of Commitment, Dealing with Craving, Consciousness of Plants and Inanimate Objects 19:08

2M ago19:08

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You can find ZalthoLIVE on all major podcast channels: Apple, Google, Spotify, AmazonMusic, and Audible and also here: https://zaltho.org/en/media/podcasts-zaltholive.html These are questions and topics that Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - reflects on. He reminds the listener of how to stay awake to life and h…

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