I want to make you driven!! Motivation comes and goes, but if you have drive you will always succeed.
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On this podcast, Jon Barber uses his unique style of musical commentary to share in-depth analysis on a wide variety of artists. Subscribe to listen as @BarberShreds goes deep and explores the music scene, with a focus on touring artists like The Disco Biscuits. Here at TDAD, we host and feature inspiring guests as they banter with Jon and discuss music, technology, and anything that shreds. #TouchdownsAllDay Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/touchdownsallday. Hosted on Acast. See ...
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Third Of Never's Jon Dawson talks to some of his favorite writers and musicians.
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Welcome to Let's Talk More Action Golf Podcast. Our show explores the stories of weekend golfers and insights of industry leaders who are shaping the future of golf. We do this by having thoughtful and entertaining chats with golfers who are trend setters in their own right.
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Join host Sean Perrin as he discusses “all that’s new and neat with clarinet, with the neatest people in the industry” on the world’s most popular clarinet podcast. Past guests include distinguished artists such as Martin Fröst, Michael Lowenstern, and Lori Freedman, and product manufacturers such as Legere Reeds, Backun Musical Services, and Royal Musical Instruments. Check out the website at www.clarineat.com and be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter for a chance to win giveaways.
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Seattle's Crackle & Pop! studio and the Fretboard Journal have teamed up for an all-new podcast where we answer your pressing questions about recording, audio engineering, producing, and mastering. Hosted by Johnny Sangster, each episode will feature special guests from the industry lending their expertise on all things recording. It's just like the FJ's Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, but for recording. Launches January 2021. Submit your questions and topics via voice memo or email to: po ...
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"Remember the Show" - The MMA Gameshow hosted by UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik from UFC Fight Pass, featuring weekly guests, random fan shows, and Bully's Bicks aka weekly UFC picks hitting over 60%.
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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Jeepers! It’s time to get your meddling on with “The Pod” — back for Season 2! Featuring a wide range of guests from all across the Scooby franchise & fandom, join Scooby-Doo and DaphneToo for discussions on mystery-solving, monsters and more that’ll have you screaming “Zoinks!” Hosted by Tiger Singh, you can unmask a new episode every Friday or join the gang by following @scoobydoo_daphnetoo on Instagram for even more fun! So grab yourself a box of Scooby Snacks and tune in for a very speci ...
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The best music you've never heard - since 2006, IndieCan Radio, heard on SiriusXM, college and Internet Radio and podcasting around the world, looks at the emerging Canadian music from from front-of-stage, green-rooms, festivals, recording studio and undisclosed Zoom or phone-in locations. Over 600 episodes. archived @ https://indiecan.com feature bands starting out, splitting up and sharing tales or recording, road-tripping, songwriting and showcasing. Industry insiders from award shows, mu ...
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Just because it’s fiction doesn’t mean it’s not true. Host & novelist, Amy Impellizzeri, interviews the biggest authors of this year’s best sellers and gets down and deep to reveal the true inspiration behind the stories. From Bangles Co-Founder & Debut Novelist, Susanna Hoffs, to New York Times Best-Selling Authors, Marie Benedict, E. Lockhart, and Kristy Woodson Harvey, just to name a few. Tune in to hear this week’s guest admit: “No one’s ever asked me that before!”
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E076 - Brownie's State of the Biscuits Address (part 1?)
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E076 - Brownie's State of the Biscuits Address (part 1?) - Marc Brownstein makes his triumphant return to the pod for his 2024 State of the Biscuits address, covering everything from setlists and songwriting to fashion and food. In addition to answering your questions, Marc reflects on the inspiration t…
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E075 - Risky Business - Barber and Coach Joey join Max to share the backstory of the Biscuits' latest banger, Risky Business. Plus, Barber reviews some of his musical (and personal) highlights from the final leg of the Why We Dance Tour, including the band's back-to-back weekends in Colorado and Montana…
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About Légère: Légère produces premium synthetic clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe reeds. They are used by players in the most prestigious orchestras and on stages around the world. Légère reeds produce a warm, vibrant sound while remaining consistent and playable for a very long time. Learn more about Sean King and Légère at https://www.legere.…
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E074 - Everybody Plays a Role with Rich Hartranft
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON E074 - Everybody Plays a Role w/Rich Hartranft - The Disco Biscuits are more than just the four guys on stage. "Everybody Plays a Role" is Touchdowns All Day's ongoing series showcasing the contributions of the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create the live Disco Biscuits experie…
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Coaching Golf with Norman Carter (season finale)
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In this season finale, we talked with Norman Carter on coach golf. Also in this special finale episode, we’re bring you a whirlwind of highlights, the best moments we've had with our guests. To all of our listeners—more than 200 of you have downloaded and subscribed to the podcast—we’re incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for being part…
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Episode 192 - Taneea and Dawson Hull
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Guest Bio: Taneea Hull began her musical career in Sioux Falls, SD, when she picked up the clarinet in her fifth grade band and studied with Chris Hill, the principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony. Today, she is an active performer and teacher in the Memphis, TN area. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance from the Peabod…
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E073 - Country Royale - On August 29, 2024 the Disco Biscuits debuted "Country Royale," the latest in a long string of collaborations between the band and lyricist Joey Friedman. In this episode of the podcast, keyboardist Aron Magner, Joey, and Max trace the song's long journey from its conception las…
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E072 - New Springfield Boogie Stop Shuffle
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E071 - New Springfield Boogie Stop Shuffle - Alex Mazer is a creative polymath who works across an array of visual and audio mediums, including digital mashups and memes, video production, fashion, poetry, and songwriting. While he's probably best known by his online moniker New Springfield Boogie (or,…
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In this week's chat with talked with Meg the Detroit Lefty, who describes herself as "The most positive golfer on the course! Golf at 11 to college softball back to golf. Amateur from/in Detroit, MI" Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends.By Luc Josaphat
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People Centered Community with No Bunkers No Bogeys' Matt and Jon
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No Bunkers No Bogeys mission is to uplift underrepresented and overlooked people in golf and foster connection for our love of the game. During my conversation with Matt and Jon, I quickly realized they are true to the mission. Check them out at nbnbgolfclub.com Subscribe and follow in your favorite podcast platform.…
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RTS. 134: UFC 305 Preview + Kamaru Usman Comments - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik
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UFC 305 Preview + Kamaru Usman Comments - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 134 Remember The Show RETURNS with a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT as we look ahead to Version 2.0 for the show in 2024 and beyond. Who is next at 170lbs? Shavkat? Kamaru? Colby? We discuss this and more with 170lbs UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and UFC Fight Pass' own Jason Anik. Let u…
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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps
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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E071 - The Sounds of Summer 2024 - Barber and Max reunite to catch up on everything going on with the Disco Biscuits this summer and play back some of the highlights from the band's July tour. Plus, Barber previews the band's forthcoming live album! Hey musicians? Wanna hear yourself on Touchdowns All …
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RTS. 133: Remember The Show 2.0 with UFC Champion Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik + Jared Gordon & Chef Ian Larios
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Remember The Show 2.0 with UFC Champion Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik + JARED GORDON & CHEF IAN LARIOS | RTS. 133 Remember The Show RETURNS with a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT as we look ahead to Version 2.0 for the show in 2024 and beyond. Who is next at 170lbs? Shavkat? Kamaru? Colby? We discuss this and more with 170lbs UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and UFC Fi…
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Creating a golf community with Wayne Dawson of Lowfadegolf and Jason Osborne of Scorecardpics Part 2
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We are back with part 2 of our conversation with Wayne and Jason. In this part 2, we talked about losing and finding golf balls, being competitive and best/worst experience. Don't forget to follow and subscribe @letstalkmoreactiongolfBy Luc Josaphat
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E70 - Nick Gerlach - Before getting to this week's episode, we at Touchdowns All Day would like to acknowledge the passing of our brother Johnny R. Goode III. JRG3 was the Disco Biscuits' lighting designer for more than two decades, and his artistry behind the console was a defining element of live Bis…
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Creating a golf community with Wayne Dawson of Lowfadegolf and Jason Osborne of Scorecardpics Part 1
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In this episode (part 1) we talked with Wayne Dawson of Lowfadegolf. As you will hear Wayne is an iron dart hitting golfer. Part 2 drops on Friday with Jason Osborne of Scorecardpics.By Luc Josaphat
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RTS. 132: BELAL IS CHAMP! -- Belal Muhammad's First Interview after UFC 304 with Jason Anik, Jon Anik & Kenny Florian | RTS. 132
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REMEMBER THE SHOW IS BACK WITH A UFC CHAMPION AT THE HELM!! Celebrate with us as we talk to Belal Muhammad, your new UFC welterweight champion after a DOMINANT win at #UFC304. Jason Anik is joined by twin brother Jon Anik and @anikflorianpod host Kenny Florian to talk to Belal after the massive win! Let us know your questions in the chat an hit tha…
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E069 - Everybody Plays a Role with Ben Travers
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E069 - Everybody Plays a Role w/Ben Travers - The Disco Biscuits are more than just the four guys on stage. "Everybody Plays a Role" is Touchdowns All Day's ongoing series showcasing the contributions of the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create the live Disco Biscuits experienc…
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In this episode, we talked with Paul of Lombardi golf. Paul is a great guy who decided to start a golf equipment business to add value to the game at a reasonable price. Chick them out at lombardigolf.comBy Luc Josaphat
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Sound of the Course with Wayne of Lowfadegolf
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On the course on this wet and cloudy day. My guy Wayne of Lowfadegolf brave the weather with me and play a great round. As usual follow, review and rate five star. Have a great weekend. Swing easy.By Luc Josaphat
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Guest Bio: Highly acclaimed for his musical imagination and astonishing versatility, “Control, and a smooth, elegant expressivity… are what make Wolak shine.” (John Terauds, the Toronto Star) Winner of Debut Atlantic Tour, Prairie Debut Tour, British Columbia Touring, Allied Concerts Tour (USA, 2016), the Royal Conservatory Concerto Competition and…
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On today's episode, we are joined by the founder and CEO of FOREUS, a golf clothing brand for women, Angela Reynolds. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite platform. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and exclusive content.By Luc Josaphat
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Sound of the Course with Tommy two gloves and them
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Tommy two gloves is back with fewer shenanigans and more bad swing. full video is on our your tube channel: @letstalkmoreactiongolf Have a great weekend.By Luc Josaphat
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Guest Bio: Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, clarinetist Jon Manasse is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely glorious sound and charismatic performing style. Jon Manasse’s solo appearances include New York City performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ Avery Fisher Hall and Al…
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E068 - JAMCEPTION 2 with Joey Friedman
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E068 - JAMCEPTION 2 - Let's take this podcast for another spin! The Disco Biscuits have been prolific in the studio in 2024, having recorded seven (or is it nine?) new songs during the first half of the year. Four of those songs were debuted at Biscoland over the Fourth of July weekend: Another Spin, I…
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Clubs and Holes are in the building
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It's all fun and games until you miss that putt...with Clubs and Holes everyone is catching a fade. In this episode, I talk with Fairway Mike and Quinn the Brown Bomber about how they are taking the game of golf to new heights. If you’ve ever stepped on a basketball court where skills extend beyond your handle then Clubs and Holes is where its at o…
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Sound of the Course with Tommy two gloves from Houston Texas
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In this episode of the sound of the course Tommy two gloves made par and continues to clown anyone who did not.By Luc Josaphat
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Guest Bio: Critically acclaimed saxophonist, multi-woodwind player, and composer Aaron Irwin is a compelling voice of his generation. Known as a "lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer" (The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in the New York jazz scene. Aaron Irwin celebrates his latest project: (After) (Adhyâropa …
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Sounds of the Course with the Southern Par Makers
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Southern Par Makers are a group of golf brothers playing out of Houston, Texas. If you would like to have your group featured on the Sounds of the Course, please email us an audio recording of your group to letstalkmoreactiongolf@gmail.com with the name of the group and you are from.By Luc
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E067 - Electric Forest 2024 - With Biscoland fast approaching, we're rolling back the band's electrifying performance at Electric Forest 2024. Barber gives Max the full lowdown on the set that ignited Sherwood Court, including the returns of Hide and Seek and O Fortuna, Magner's last-second decision to…
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In this episode, I chop it up with the Founder, CEO JD Craigman, the visionary behind 7iron Golf, and a passionate golfer who holds a distinct perspective on the matter.By Luc
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On July 2, Let’s Talk More Action Golf podcast will debut. The show will focus on exploring the stories and insights of industry leaders who are shaping the future of golf.By Luc
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E066 - I Remember When, with Ted and Andy
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E066 - I Remember When w/Ted Kartzman and Andy Gadiel - In this episode we inaugurate “I Remember When,” a new segment commemorating some of the greatest moments in the Disco Biscuits’ history. We kick things off with the story of the band’s impromptu show on May 31, 1999, as recounted by the men who s…
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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach
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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E065 - The Fan Covers Episode - The Disco Biscuits fanbase contains a bevy of talented musicians, and it has been our honor to share some of their musical stylings with you over the last few episodes. In this episode we turn the entire podcast over to you, the TDAD community, and showcase your creative…
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E064 - The Laser Queen - Tara Gracer's stunning photographs have become synonymous with the live Disco Biscuits experience. In this episode, Tara sits down with Max to discuss her history with the Biscuits, her approach to live concert photography, her life on the road, and her collaborations with the …
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Ten Kids, Two Lovebirds, and A Singing Mermaid: Celebrating Cathy Lamb's Long Awaited Return to Fiction
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After a 5 year hiatus, novelist Cathy Lamb is back with a new, self-published novel, inspired by her own childhood, with a cast of characters that are both inspired and imagined. Find out what she is learning about a return to art on her own terms in this no holds barred episode!By Guest User
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E063 - Festival Season - Summer's almost here, and that can only mean one thing: it's festival season! In this episode of Touchdowns All Day, Barber and Max listen back to the band's scorching-hot set from the Texas Eclipse Festival and preview the band's upcoming slate of festival dates. Hey musicians…
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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs
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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…
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Let's Pretend This Will Work! In Conversation with Maddie Dawson
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Maddie Dawson is the pen name of Sandi Shelton (just wait until you hear WHY she picked this name!) who is the author of the newest Amazon First Reads Pick, LET'S PRETEND THIS WILL WORK. With its true life inspiration, quirky characters, and thought-provoking premise, this new novel will take you on a ride you won't expect. Don't miss this conversa…
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E062 - The Human CDJ w/Allen Aucoin
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E062 - The Human CDJ w/Allen Aucoin - Drummer Allen Aucoin returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging interview about the latest evolution of The Disco Biscuits' sound. Allen shares the details of the fitness regimen that keeps him in tip-top shape, the meditation practice that keeps his mind quiet and …
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TM Blanchet on Witches, Dogs, Trilogies and More!
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Last time we talked to Tricia Blanchet, writing as TM Blanchet, she had just released her debut novel in 2022. Now, TM Blanchet has just finished the HEATH TRILOGY with the newly released Herrick's Key and what an ending! We talk about how the original ending of The Trilogy changed and Tricia makes a confession about which was the hardest book to w…
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EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION SOME DIES - A First Look at the Newest Novel by Catherine McKenzie That Surprised Everyone!
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When IKHTBE Host/Creator Amy Impellizzeri received an advance copy of a book from an unknown author, Catherine Mack, she dove right in and was anxious to meet the author. Turns out she already did! Catherine McKenzie, Canadian lawyer turned bestselling author of 20 novels (largely psychological suspense) surprised everyone by revealing that she was…
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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase
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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…
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THE VINEYARD REMAINS - A Candid Discussion With The Authors Behind the Pen Name "Addison McKnight"
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Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells, who together write as Addison McKnight sit down with I KNOW HOW THIS BOOK ENDS to talk about what it's REALLY like when 2 friends write a book a together (hint: it's not easy!) and why they went from writing about women's issues in the non-fiction world separately to writing novels together. There's a sneak peek abou…
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E061 - Everybody Plays a Role with Nik Francis
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E061 - Everybody Plays a Role w/Nik Francis - The Disco Biscuits are more than just the four guys on stage. This episode represents the first of what will hopefully become an ongoing series of interviews showcasing the contributions of the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create t…
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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more
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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…
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THE WAVES TAKE YOU HOME -In Conversation with Debut Novelist, Maria Alejandra Barrios Velez
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E060 - Producing the Revolution (REVOLUTION IN MOTION Chapter 5)
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TOUCHDOWNS ALL DAY w/ JON BARBER & MAX DAWSON. E060 - REVOLUTION IN MOTION Chapter 5 - Touchdowns All Day is proud to present the final installment of our five-part series exploring the making of the band’s long-awaited “Space Opera.” In this episode, REVOLUTION IN MOTION producer Derek "Cloudchord" VanScoten joins Max to talk about his creative co…
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