Best Henry Johnston Podcasts (2024)

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Morten Landmark // Owning and Racing a Volvo Ocean 60 1:19:59

14m ago1:19:59

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ISBJØRN's rig towers over the other sailboats in her winter marina, but at the far end of the pontoons, there is one mast that makes even her spar look tiny. It belongs to a veteran of ocean racing, built as “Toshiba” for the last ever Whitbread Round the World race in 1997. She’s now under the command of skipper Morten Landmark, who uses it for fa…

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GA 553 | The Art of Project Management with Annette Johnston 30:58

17m ago30:58

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This week’s guest is Annette Johnston. Ron and Annette discussed project management, the role project managers play in decision making, what habits a good project manager should have, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Annette likes (3:02) Her background (4:47) What…

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Deb Fish // RORC's First Female Commodore 1:00:39

23m ago1:00:39

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In January 2024, Dr. Deborah Fish became the first woman ever to be elected commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. For 99 years, RORC, as it's better known, has been regarded as a premier organization for offshore racing globally, as well as a leading authority for safety at sea. Its most famous event – the Fastnet Race – Deb has completed in im…

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Michael Ardoline - Deleuze, Mathematics, Metaphysics: Difference and Necessity 1:22:23

20m ago1:22:23

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This week Cooper and Taylor were joined by Michael Ardoline to discuss his upcoming book, Deleuze, Mathematics, Metaphysics: Difference and Necessity. Michael received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Memphis in 2021. His main research is in metaphysics, continental philosophy, and the philosophy of physics and mathematics. He has pub…

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GA 552 | Identifying the Real Problems with Bill Krolicki 28:37

7d ago28:37

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This week’s guest is Bill Krolicki. Ron and Bill discussed data analytics, automation, the PDCA cycle, knowing if you’re winning or losing, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Bill likes (3:25) His background (3:44) What data analytics means (4:55) A Pareto example (…

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Kiera and Tripp // Apparent Winds 1:02:29

7d ago1:02:29

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Kiera and Tripp are the couple behind Apparent Winds, a nonprofit they run aboard their sailing research vessel Resilience. As they sail around the world, they collect and share stories of environmental and cultural preservation while conducting marine research. Their journey started in Washington State in 2022, and led them here to Maine via Alask…

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GA 551 | Knowing Honesty and Listening to Understand with Grace Gavin 37:37

7d ago37:37

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This week’s guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed the importance of open and honest communication, what it means to truly listen, the obstacles that get in our way, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Grace likes (3:36) Her background (4:22) Accountability ve…

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Porter Fox // Climate Change & Sailing with John Kretschmer 1:18:57

14d ago1:18:57

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Porter Fox is a writer, lifelong sailor and author of the new book Category Five: Superstorms & the Warming Oceans that Feed Them. I was referred to Porter by our mutual friend John Kretschmer, who is a major character in the book. Porter is also the son of Able Marine founder and grew up in Maine amongst sailboats and boatyards. Porter and I had a…

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Marcel Mauss's A General Theory of Magic 1:38:40

13d ago1:38:40

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This week Cooper and Taylor dive into Marcel Mauss's A General Theory of Magic. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh witter: @unconscioushhBy Cooper Cherry Jr.

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GA 550 | Assessing and Improving an Organization’s Culture with Garrett Delph 34:27

21d ago34:27

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This week’s guest is Garrett Delph. Ron and Garrett discussed Garrett’s company Clarity Ops, his take on continuous improvement, what it means to be emotionally neutral, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Garrett’s favorite quote (3:53) His background (4:23) How he uses conti…

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Jon Amtrup // Sailboat science in the High Arctic 1:09:30

21d ago1:09:30

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Jon Amtrup is an avid environmentalist, and one of the world's top high latitude skippers. He was an obvious choice for GREENPEACE for their arctic research expedition this summer, aboard their recently acquired sailboat WITNESS. She used to be named “Pelagic Australis” and was designed and built by Skip Novak. She is a unique expedition sailboat, …

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GA 549 | Toyota Kata at Jack Henry with April Bell 34:28

21d ago34:28

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This week’s guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses Toyota Kata, the power of making predictions, managing remote teams, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote April likes (3:17) Her background (4:45) About Jack Henry (6:46) Their continuous imp…

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Pip Hare // A 2nd Shot at the Vendee Globe 1:11:56

28d ago1:11:56

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Vendee Globe sailor Pip Hare returns to the show for a 3rd time only one month before the start of her second Vendee Globe. In 2020, Pip became only the 8th woman to ever complete the Vendee Globe, and on a shoestring, crowdfunded budget to boot. In the years since, Pip has parlayed that hard work and early success into a second campaign aboard a n…

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Emmanuel Levinas - Totality and Infinity 1:33:05

23d ago1:33:05

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Coop and Taylor discus Emmanuel Levinas’s Totality and Infinity, the first section, The Same and the Other.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh witter: @unconscioushhBy Cooper Cherry Jr.

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GA 548 | Using Continuous Improvement in Your Daily Life with Dhana Hanumayya 26:52

27d ago26:52

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This week’s guest is Dhana Hanumayya. Ron and Dhana discussed how Dhana uses continuous improvement and quality controls at home, the cause and effect matrix, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Dhana likes (2:43) What Dhana is up to (4:54) What it’s like having John…

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Blue, Brady, Mia & Andy // Sea Stories 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Blue & Brady of Cruisers Academy return to the podcast to tell some sea stories! This episode is an adaptation of a video that Mia & I filmed with them a few weeks ago, us on FALKEN, them at their shore base in Tahoe, as we started prepping for our Boat Show workshop coming up in Annapolis. We talk about some of the gnarliest things to happen to us…

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GA 547 | Doing Lean vs. Using Lean with Gregg Miner 31:34

1M ago31:34

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This week’s guest is Gregg Miner. Ron and Gregg discussed the difference between “doing” lean and “using” lean, how this applies to leaders, the true definition of lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Greg (2:23) His background (5:07) What it means…

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Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property 1:24:32

1M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Taylor and Coop have a look at section 1, Humanity, of Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property.Episodes Mentioned:Ego Book Series:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/the-unique-and-its-property?si=1353f061d719441caa42376e70a24966&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingSaul Newman: https://soundcloud.com/po…

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GA 546 | Navigating Business Turnarounds with Alfonso Aramburo 27:46

1M ago27:46

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This week’s guest is Alfonso Aramburo. Ron and Alfonso discussed Alfonso’s experiences with turnarounds, leadership styles, balancing financial restructuring and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that Alfonso likes (3:22) His background (4:2…

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GA 545 | Combining Performance and Purpose with Fabrice Desmarescaux 41:46

2M ago41:46

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This week’s guest is Fabrice Desmarescaux. Ron and Fabrice discussed Fabrice’s journey towards professional fulfillment and how he helps others find purpose in their life’s work. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quotes Fabrice likes (4:32) His background (6:04) How Fabrice discov…

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Matt Bower - Husserl At The Limits 1:29:13

2M ago1:29:13

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The week Coop and Taylor are joined by Matt Bower to discuss a few sections from Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s Husserl at the limits of Phenomenology as well as Husserl's The Origin of Geometry. Matt is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Texas State University. Matt completed his doctoral work at University of Memphis (2013) and…

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GA 544 | Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Efficiency with Alen Ganic 31:10

2M ago31:10

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This week’s guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen, a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed the definitions of flow efficiency and resource efficiency, what differentiates them, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Alen’s favorite quote (2:29) His background (4…

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Nigel Calder // The Perfect Cruising Boat 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

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Nigel Calder returns to the podcast to talk about selling his beloved Malö 46 Nada. Nigel is of course the foremost guru of yacht systems and is at heart and inventor and science buff. He and his wife Terry built their 'dream boat' some 16 years ago and are sad to part ways with her now. We talk about many of the custom design details he's integrat…

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GA 543 | Using Improv in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence 31:41

2M ago31:41

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This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: His favorite quote (3:45) His background (5:35) The Whe…

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Skip Novak // Wisdom From 50 Years Afloat 1:19:03

2M ago1:19:03

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Skip Novak returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Skip Novak On Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat. There's not much Skip hasn't done in his remarkable sailing career, including 4 Whitbread races, a 5th round-the-world race on a maxi catamaran, and of course pioneering expedition sailing in Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and Anta…

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Hegel's Philosophy of Right 1:35:10

2M ago1:35:10

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Cooper and Taylor discuss Hegel's Elements of the Philosophy of Right.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh witter: @unconscioushhBy Cooper Cherry Jr.

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GA 542 | The Digitization of Work with Ron Crabtree 28:38

2M ago28:38

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This week's guest is Ron Crabtree. The two Rons discussed the concept of digital transformation, or digitization, including what it entails, how to navigate these transformations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ron likes (2:54) His background (3:22) What a digita…

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Lydia Mullan // Seamanship & the Sinking of Alliance 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

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Lydia Mullan is a sailor, journalist, and on board reporter. She is the managing editor at Sail Magazine and was the social media manger behind Cole Brauer’s recent Global Solo Challenge campaign. She was aboard the vessel Alliance in this year’s Newport-Bermuda race when they struck an object and had to abandon ship in the Gulf Stream. In this epi…

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James Wakefield - Giovanni Gentile & Actual Idealism 1:43:32

2M ago1:43:32

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James Wakefield returned to discuss the his work on Giovanni Gentile, including translations. He teaches modules on Political Thought, Government and Political Science in the Department of Politics and International Relations. His research focuses on European and American political theory, ethics, philosophy of education, and intellectual history.J…

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GA 541 | The Gemba Academy School of Leadership with Ron Pereira 26:32

3M ago26:32

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This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron introduced the Gemba Academy School of Leadership and shared the audio from some of this exciting new content. Be sure to check the show notes to watch the video versions. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Change Management (1:49) Leading Teams (7:…

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Pam Wall & Peter Grimm // A Lifetime of Memories 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

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Friend of the podcast Pam Wall & our own Laura Parent do an ON THE WIND takeover this week to interview sailmaker and America's Cup sailor Peter Grimm! On an impromptu afternoon in Pam's living room, stories started flying and Pam said 'get the mics!' and this entertaining and charming episode was born! Big shout out to Pam & Laura for literally ru…

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GA 540 | The Space Between Leading and Following with Chris Fuzie 40:09

3M ago40:09

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This week's guest is Chris Fuzie. Ron and Chris discussed Chris's books, liminal space, tessellation, leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Chris likes (3:22) His background (4:23) About liminal space and leadership (12:08) Optimizing the liminal space (14:0…

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Nikki Henderson // 59º North Offshore Racing 48:25

3M ago48:25

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The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the great offshore ocean races and in February we launched the 59º North offshore racing program with this as our debut event. The Whole Point? To try to open the door of offshore racing wider so that more people like you can get involved. In this episode Nikki has a chat with Alex to reminisce on trials and tribula…

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The Eroticism of Contract and Gift 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

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The week Cooper and Taylor discuss chapter 1 of Jeanne Lorraine Schroeder's The Triumph of Venus The Erotics of the Market, Pandora’s Amphora: The Eroticism of Contract and Gift.Marcel Mauss's The Gift Episode:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/the-gift?si=75d82545bf564e358f5a22f2b59390c3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaig…

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GA 539 | Productivity Reimagined with Jacob Stoller 25:06

3M ago25:06

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This week's guest is Jacob Stoller. Ron and Jacob discussed Jacob's upcoming book, "Productivity Reimagined," what it means to be productive, what productivity looks like in different industries, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Jacob's favorite quote (1:58) Jacob's backgrou…

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Andy Schell // 10 Years of 59º North Sailing 1:33:50

3M ago1:33:50

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Andy Schell. We know him, we love him, he's the founder of this very podcast! And of course the co-founder of 59º North Sailing. In this episode, Emma turns the interview table around on Andy to ask him about this past decade of 59º North Sailing. A lot has changed from the early inspirations of starting the business to where Andy sits now, in Swed…

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GA 538 | The High Achievers Success Cycle with Nina Sossamon-Pogue 36:59

3M ago36:59

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This week's guest is Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Ron and Nina discussed Nina's gymnastic career, focusing on the process vs. successes, values like discipline, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Nina likes (2:46) Her background (3:11) About her gymnastics career (6:02) Whet…

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Julien & Pieter // Aboard BELAFONTE 1:20:15

4M ago1:20:15

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The BELAFONTE is underway on a great, big sailing adventure, and August was lucky enough to meet her and her lovely crew, Julien and Pieter in Bergen. They were on their way North to Svalbard, and the three had many things to talk about. They recently made it to the high Arctic, and are sharing their considerable experiences on @Aboard_Belafonte on…

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Rene Girard's Violence And The Sacred 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

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This week Cooper and Taylor discuss the first 4 chapters of Rene Girard’s Violence and the Sacred: Sacrifice, The Sacrificial Crisis, Oedipus and the Surrogate Victim, and The Origins of Myth and Ritual.Marcel Mauss's The Gift Episode:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/the-gift?si=75d82545bf564e358f5a22f2b59390c3&utm_source=clipboard&ut…

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GA 537 | Standing Up a Lean and Six Sigma Program with Gary Cihak 21:12

4M ago21:12

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This week's guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed what it takes to build a Lean and Six Sigma program, the Job Instruction component of TWI, why 5S isn't just a series of chores, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Gary likes (2:20) His background and what he's …

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 2 // Ocean Globe Race 1:50:05

4M ago1:50:05

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Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of him joining the Ocean Globe Race last minute at the start in Southampton, and chasing the circumnavigation that escaped him during his Golden Globe Race. -- If you liked this conversa…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 1 // Golden Globe Race 1:59:36

4M ago1:59:36

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Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice! In this episode, he tells the story of his remarkable Golden Globe Race, from the last polishing of his boat at the start in France, to losing her to a storm in the South Atlantic. -- If you liked this conversation you'll …

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Freud's Moses And Monotheism 1:29:54

4M ago1:29:54

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This week Cooper and Taylor discuss Freud's Moses and Monotheism. This builds on what Freud laid out in Totem and Taboo as well our as discussion on that text. Working through different modes of the Oedipus complex as put forth in the concept of the primal father. This relationship between law, economy and the social bond is the focus.Our episodes …

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GA 536 | Building a Company Culture in the Age of Remote Work with Jessper Maquindang 33:27

4M ago33:27

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This week's guest is Jessper Maquindang. Ron and Jessper discussed in-person, hybrid, and remote workplaces, how those choices affect company culture, what "belonging" means, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Jessper likes (3:16) His background (4:07) What influence…

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

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Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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Kara Kennedy - Dune: A Critical Companion 1:21:32

4M ago1:21:32

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This week Cooper and Taylor spoke with Dr. Kara Kennedy about her book, Frank Herbert's Dune: A Critical Companion. Dr. Kennedy's publications include the books Adaptations of Dune: Frank Herbert’s Story on Screen, Frank Herbert’s Dune: A Critical Companion and Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction …

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GA 535 | Transforming Meetings with Evan Unger 25:29

4M ago25:29

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This week's guest is Evan Unger. Ron and Evan discussed what often goes wrong in meetings, especially high-stakes meetings, as well as practical tips for making meetings successful. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Evan likes (2:03) His background (2:39) What Evan sees is go…

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

4M ago1:07:38

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Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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Gilbert Simondon - On The Mode Of Existence Of Technical Objects 1:19:06

4M ago1:19:06

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This week Cooper and Taylor tackle the introduction and chapter 1 of Gilbert Simondon’s On the Mode of Existence of Technical Objects. Chapter 1 Genesis of the technical object: the process of concretization.PDF:https://monoskop.org/images/2/20/Simondon_Gilbert_On_the_Mode_of_Existence_of_Technical_Objects_Part_I_alt.pdfSupport us on Patreon:https:…

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34. Tim and Kurt from Behavioral Grooves 1:22:36

4M ago1:22:36

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Send us a text We are really excited to bring you this episode with Dr Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan of the Behavioral Grooves podcast fame! Apologies for the lateness of the show, but this one is a great one! Hearing about themany guests that have been interviewed on the Behavioral Grooves podcast, as well as delving into the excellent 'They Though…

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