Best James Guzman Podcasts (2024)

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James Freed and ICMA issue multiple statements about lawsuit | Ep. 71 50:37

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Things are heating up in the battle between Port Huron City Manager James Freed and the ICMA over the last two weeks. The two-year saga began in June 2022 when the ICMA publicly censured Freed and stripped him of his credential. Freed countered with a lawsuit alleging the ICMA engaged in a conspiracy to defame him. On September 5, 2024, Freed sent …

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Black Brothers Inc Bust: Philadelphia Black Mafia Expert Talks 50 Years of Crime In North Philly 48:33

12h ago48:33

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Sean Patrick Griffin, author of "Black Brothers, Inc. : The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia's Black Mafia", joins Scott to discuss Philly street legend Eugene "Bo" Baynes, the Black Mafia's influence in music, its close ties to celebrities, and how the government busted the powerful organization in September 1974.…

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PvI#82: LIVE in Personability w/ James Whittington 57:28

6d ago57:28

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Chicago’s iO Theater was graced on August 21 by Mark, Bill, and special guest theater educator James Whittington, who spoke about embodiment (see Maurice Merleau-Ponty), the possible disconnect between meaning and tone, and being in the physical presence of greatness. They acted out scenes (while still sitting!) about an unsuccessful party and Expe…

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Under-Fueling: The Hidden Struggle of Top Athletes – Olympic Team Doctor Kate Ackerman on Spotting Red Flags and Finding Solutions 1:12:51

1h ago1:12:51

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You train hard and have a great plan, yet you're still not getting the results as an endurance athlete. Maybe you're feeling exhausted or battling mood swings? Something is off and the dots just aren’t connecting - but you don’t know why. It is frustrating! It could be your fueling strategy. In Episode 38, Dr. Kate Ackerman, Harvard professor, spor…

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Was Whitey Bulger Set Up By The Government? Interview with Bulger Trial Juror Janet Uhlar 57:02

2d ago57:02

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Janet Uhlar was a juror in the 2013 Whitey Bulger racketeering trial and communicated with the famous Boston mobster through letters while he was in prison. She joins Scott to explain in detail why she believes Bulger was set up by members of the U.S. government to be murdered in prison.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Ep. 70 | Surviving Sexual & Domestic Abuse with Audree Guzman 1:02:03

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Audree Guzman refused to become a statistic and has courageously battled through childhood sexual molestation and domestic abuse as a young woman. We discuss her battles along with other struggles encompassing eating disordes and mental health issues. This is very powerful episode but listener discretion is strongly advised. SHOW NOTES: Here is the…

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PvI#81: Unshelved, Untitled 49:06

15d ago49:06

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Our long lost episode. Consider it a mystery box. Hear more PvI. Support the podcast! You’ll get all of our post-game discussions and other exclusive bonus content. You can choose to watch this on YouTube.By Mark Linsenmayer

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The Trials & Tribulations of your First Gig with Audree Guzman | Ep. 69 35:16

10d ago35:16

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Audree Guzman was hired into her first city administrator gig at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Less than a year later, she would be forced to deal with another historic event that rocked her community. In this episode, Audree and I discuss the trials and tribulations she faced down in her first city administrator gig in small town Kansas. We…

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Undercover in Canada: Infiltrating the Mob and Police Corruption with former Hamilton Police Officer Paul Manning 53:29

15d ago53:29

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Paul Manning, a former Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) Police Service officer, sits down with Scott to detail his life as an undercover cop and explain how he successfully infiltrated the Musitano Crime Family and Hamilton chapter of the Hells Angels.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Episode #50 - An Internal Marketing Conversation (with Seth Godin) 36:53

10d ago36:53

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In this 50th episode, international bestselling author and thought leader, Seth Godin, shares profound insights on why internal marketing is crucial for sustained employee engagement and performance; the difference between management and leadership; and the cost of getting new customers versus the importance of treating frontline employees well. Tu…

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Keyboard Warriors & Social Media Terrorists with Sam Toles | Ep. 68 1:07:14

17d ago1:07:14

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In Part 2 of my interview with Sam Toles of CiviSocial, we discuss keyboard warriors and social media terrorists. I offer up my distinction between the two and urge elected officials to exercise more discernment when evaluating online attacks. We discuss the outsized impact of the minority, whether they are truly engaged and participating in the pr…

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The Capture of El Mayo and Joaquin Guzman Lopez with Deborah Bonello 1:02:28

17d ago1:02:28

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We sat down with Deborah Bonello to discuss the capture of Sinaloa cartel leaders Joaquin Guzman Lopez and El Mayo Zambada. Deborah is the author of "Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin American's Cartels."By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Hells Angels and Rizzuto Crime Family with Montreal Insider Ken Pereira 1:35:19

23d ago1:35:19

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We sat down with Montreal underworld insider Ken Pereira. Ken was a whistleblower regarding Canadian labor racketeering and corruption in the construction industry. During his time as a labor organizer he interacted with Montreal underworld heavyweights like Raymond Desjardins and members of the Hells Angels and Rizzuto crime family.…

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Your City is Doing Social Media Wrong with Sam Toles | Ep. 67 1:14:09

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Sam Toles is a social media expert having worked for large entertainment companies like Bleacher Report, MGM, and Warner Music, as well as Vimeo. He was also served as an elected councilmember for the California community of Cathedral City. He is passionate about social media and the public sector, but believes that most communities across the coun…

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PvI#80: Brief, Alternative Facts w/ David Shields 47:01

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Important announcement for Chicago-area listeners: On Wed. 8/21, Mark and Bill will record a live episode of PvI at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury St.). Our show runs from 6-7 pm followed by a Bill-hosted regular improv event called The Green Room. Admission is free, parking is plentiful, no reservations required. Come meet us! Internationally best-s…

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How do we attract more women and minorities to the profession with Amy Farkas | Ep. 66 1:05:51

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Patton Township Manager Amy Farkas is passionate about recruiting more women and minorities into the profession of city and county management. In this episode, we talk about the importance of "telling a better story" to attract these candidates. We also discuss her unique approach to dealing with the stresses of the job through her hobby and what b…

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The Life and Crimes of Mickey Cohen 59:34

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We're discussing the life and crimes of iconic Los Angles crime boss Mickey Cohen. We discuss his connections to Bugsy Siegal, his war with the Italian Mafia, and his prison sentence at Alcatraz, among other details of his fascinating life.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Michael Penny believes the AAME can help city managers with performance reviews | Ep 65 1:10:54

1M ago1:10:54

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In the third and final installment of my interview series with Castle Pines City Manager Michael Penny, he shares his views on the recruitment and performance review processes and puts forth the idea that the American Association of Municipal Executives can assist city and county managers by influencing how these events are structured. Penny argues…

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The Hoffa Mystery with FBI Agent Greg Stejskal 1:34:55

2M ago1:34:55

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Scott sits down with retired FBI agent Greg Stejskal to discuss the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Greg also shares his experiences investigated the Tocco-Zerilli crime family in Detroit.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Episode #49 - Creating an Engaging Employee Experience (with Jamie Bell) 29:18

1M ago29:18

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Delve into the transformative impact of internal marketing on employee engagement and company success. Workshop's VP of Marketing, Jamie Bell, reveals powerful strategies and real-world examples of aligning internal and external brand efforts. Discover how creating an engaging employee experience can elevate your brand and drive business growth, wi…

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Why does the ICMA credential exist & does it measure competency? | Ep. 64 1:27:16

2M ago1:27:16

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Why did the ICMA create the credentialed manager program and does it measure competency? We discuss these issues and more in part 2 of my interview series with Castle Pines, Colorado city manager Michael Penny. Penny, who is a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives, has also been a member of the ICMA since 1995. He has …

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Was Gotti involved in the Giovanni Falcone Assassination? 29:20

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We evaluate and discuss the claims of former Sicilian hitman Maurizo Avola. He claims John Gotti sent a bomb maker to Sicily to help with the assassination of Judge Giovanni Falcone.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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Why did 29-year ICMA member Michael Penny join the AAME? | Ep. 63 1:29:32

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Castle Pines city manager Michael Penny isn't your ordinary ICMA member. He currently serves as the chairman of the ICMA's Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB) and has been a member of the organization since 1995. So, why did he join the American Association of Municipal Executives as a founding member and how does he see both organizations co-existi…

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The El Chapo of Asia: Chinese Drug Lord Tse Chi Lop 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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We discussed Chinese drug lord Tse Chi Lop with author and journalist Stephen Marche. Tse Chi Lop is known as the "El Chapo of Asia." He was networked in with the Rizzuto crime family in Montreal, the 'Ndrangheta in Italy, the Yakuza in Japan, the Triads in Hong Kong, and Hells Angels in Australia. *We apologize for audio difficulties on this episo…

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PvI#79: Edificial Intentions with Danny Mora 52:52

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Danny was in a sketch troupe called Maximum Party Zone back in the day with your improv host Bill, and they’ve now revived that trio to create the MPZ Listening Party podcast, which workshops sketch ideas in real time as a fun form of conversation. So we try out some of their tricks, such as combining two properties (in this case nominally The Appr…

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The AAME is Born & Signup Deadline Extended | Ep. 62 22:02

2M ago22:02

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For a variety of reasons listed in this podcast, the sign up deadline to become a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives has been extended. You have until midnight central on Thursday, July 25th to take action and join this historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is the last call -- so sign up here today. We have…

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The Life and Crimes of Eddie Nash 55:57

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We examine the life and crimes of Hollywood crime boss Eddie Nash. Nash was connected to the infamous Wonderland Murders.By James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein

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PvI#78: We Essence Merge with Tamler Sommers 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Tamler teaches philosophy at The University of Houston and hosts the Very Bad Wizards podcast. He joins Mark and Bill to talk about personal identity and whether the “self” is necessarily co-extensive with a particular body. Plus: meditation, Daniel Day Improv’s method acting, All of Me vs. Regarding Henry, what does “metaphysics” mean to YOU, drea…

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Audio Recording: ICMA Staff Supports AAME | Ep. 61 34:33

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A confidential source sent me an audio recording of ICMA West Coast Regional Director Pat Martel discussing the American Association of Municipal Executives. This discussion took place two weeks ago at the Oregon City/Count Management Association conference.. In this audio clip, Martel states that the ICMA is very much aware of the AAME, that it su…