Best Jon Wear Podcasts (2024)

1
Episode 273 - Tom Patterson: The Person Behind Tommy John 38:41

1d ago38:41

38:41

In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m joined by my close friend, Tom Patterson. Tom is best known as the founder of the amazing Tommy John Clothing brand but he’s so much more than that. In this conversation, Tom goes beyond his brand and opens up about his personal journey and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Tom shares a candid story of a life-cha…

1
White Out Win: Penn State beats Washington 35-6 44:48

4d ago44:48

44:48

In a dominate White Out performance, No. 6 ranked Penn State beat Washington 35-6 in Happy Valley. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 228 yards and one touchdown, while tight end Tyler Warren added to his impressive season with two rushing touchdowns as well as eight catches for 75 yards. The Nittany Lion defense stifled the Huskie offense by sacking…

1
Knowing When the Price is Right | Mark Stiving 42:58

6d ago42:58

42:58

What’s the secret to setting prices that truly reflect the value you deliver? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris reconnects with pricing expert Mark Stiving for an in-depth look at how understanding value can transform pricing strategies. From Uber’s segmentation strategies to the “good-better-best” approac…

1
White Out Preview: Penn State vs. Washington 46:19

7d ago46:19

46:19

Audrey & Jon are back for a midweek look at the Nittany Lions before they face Washington in primetime for the White Out from Happy Valley. Tune in for thoughts on James Franklin's midweek remarks, the decision making on the four chances from inside the five in the 4th quarter against Ohio State as well as how the thought Drew Allar and the offense…

1
Postgame: Penn State Falls to Ohio State…again 1:02:36

11d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

For the eighth consecutive matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite an early pick six by Zion Tracy, James Franklin’s team could not muster an offensive performance that would keep them in the game with Ohio State as they lost by score of 20-13 despite a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Audrey & Jon discuss ever…

1
How Product Managers Can Use AI in Their Daily Work | Dan Corbin 49:59

13d ago49:59

49:59

Wondering how AI fits into the day-to-day work of product managers? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris talks with Dan Corbin, a Pragmatic Institute instructor and expert in AI-driven product management. Dan explores AI's transformative power and shows how PMs can use it as thought partners, problem validato…

1
The Human Advantage Ep. 28 -From Bearskins to Battlefields: Leadership Lessons from WO1 Aidan O’Brien, OUOTC & Grenadier Guards. 44:15

13d ago44:15

44:15

A trigger warning- this podcast discusses combat operations in detail, talks about injury, death and the psychological impact of combat, you may want to skip this episode if this will affect you. In this episode, our Host Ash Bhardwaj, speaks with WO1 Aidan O’Brien, Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of Oxford Universities Officers Training Corps. Aid…

1
Game of the Season Preview: Ohio State at Penn State 56:45

14d ago56:45

56:45

Audrey & Jon are back to discuss the matchup of the year as the Buckeyes head to Happy Valley for a Big Noon showdown for the Nittany Lions. Tune in for thoughts on how James Franklin's team stacks up, the health of Drew Allar, can Beau Pribula carry the Lions if needed and what is the status of the other injuries to Anthony Donkoh and Dani Dennis-…

1
Episode 272 - The Pitfalls of Pride with Chad Veach 34:45

15d ago34:45

34:45

In today’s episode, I connect with Chad Veach, the passionate pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, as he unpacks one of the world’s greatest obsessions: pride. Pride is an issue for all of us. Chad and I talk about how to recognize pride in yourself, what the specific pitfalls of pride are (especially for leaders) and the power of humility in the f…

1
Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Product Marketing | Brady Jensen 46:56

20d ago46:56

46:56

By Pragmatic Institute

1
Penn State at Wisconsin Preview 35:22

21d ago35:22

35:22

Penn State heads to Wisconsin to meet the surging Badgers in Camp Randall. Tune in for thoughts on the matchup and what has led to the turn around in Madison and if the Nittany Lions will come away still unbeaten. How does this Penn State team stack up and how can they avoid a slow start on the road again?…

1
Episode 271 - How to Bring Justice Wherever You Are with Anu George Canjanathoppil 28:55

22d ago28:55

28:55

We live in a broken world where both wonderful and terrible things happen daily. What can we do when our hearts and minds are overwhelmed by all the negative events that are happening 24-7 around us and across the globe? Human rights lawyer, Anu George Canjanathoppil, joins us to give some practical and encouraging advice for where and how we can s…

1
268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

24d ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

1
Unlocking the Power of Win Loss Analysis in Product Management | Zach Golden 54:21

27d ago54:21

54:21

What makes some deals a win and others a loss? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Zach Golden, Director at Anova Consulting Group, to explore how win loss analysis can be a game-changer for product managers and business leaders. Zach explains how this powerful tool uncovers customer preferenc…

1
Episode 270 - What Grace Is & What it isn’t with Joby Martin 34:07

29d ago34:07

34:07

Grace is a word that we’ve all most likely heard and yet we often get it wrong. Do we really know what grace is and, maybe more importantly, what grace isn’t? To dig into this topic, I sit down with Joby Martin. Joby is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida which was recently named the “Third Fastest Growing…

1
Episode 47 - Building Future Leaders - Major General Zac Stenning OBE. 49:55

29d ago49:55

49:55

In this episode, our host Lt Colonel Dean Canham OBE speaks with Major General Zac Stenning, the Director of Leadership for the British Army, and Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, he has commanded forces from Platoon to Brigade across diverse and challenging environments, i…

1
Nittany Lions pull off the OT come back win over USC, 33-30 in LA 49:18

1M ago49:18

49:18

Penn State found a way! Despite a disastrous first half that saw the Nittany Lions fall behind 20-6, the Nittany Lions adjusted as they tend to do and made the plays to improve to 6-0. Tyler Warren had an unforgettable day that started chants of Warren for Heisman as he had 200 plus receiving yards and 17 receptions while playing nearly every posit…

1
Penn State at USC Preview 50:36

1M ago50:36

50:36

Audrey & Jon gear up for the journey west as Penn State makes its first cross country journey of the new Big Ten conference when it heads to USC this weekend. Tune in for thoughts on the matchup, how will the line play define the game? Is Nick Singleton back and ready to break the explosive plays the Nittany Lions need? Plus, Audrey caught up with …

1
Eliza Griswold's new book Circle of Hope is a cautionary tale about placing too much hope in your church 37:59

1M ago37:59

37:59

Eliza Griswold's new book Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church is about a church in Philadelphia that was started by a couple who became dramatic converts to Christianity in the 1970's. They became Jesus people. And unlike many others in that movement, they stayed pretty radical. Griswold's book tells the …

1
The Human Advantage Ep. 27 - Valour and Vulnerability - WO2 Johnson Beharry VC COG 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

In this episode, we delve into the theme of courage in leadership, both moral and physical, through the powerful and inspiring story of Warrant Officer Class 2, Johnson Beharry VC COG. Johnson Beharry takes us through his harrowing experiences in Iraq, where he displayed extraordinary bravery under enemy fire, making split-second decisions that sav…

1
Episode 269 - Hal Donaldson on How Balance Isn’t the Goal, Obedience Is 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

Ever wondered how to balance self-care and serving others? Is balance the goal? If you’re wrestling with this in your own life, today’s episode is for you! I sit down with Hal Donaldson, the president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger. Ha…

1
Penn State improves to 5-0 with 27-11 win over UCLA 49:29

1M ago49:29

49:29

The Nittany Lions got off to another slow start on both sides of the ball but took control of the game in the second half and improved to 5-0 on the season. Penn State beat UCLA 27-11 and James Franklin’s team avoided a let down following the win over Illinois. Drew Allar threw for 237 yards and a touchdown while Kaytron Allen was the primary back …

1
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Product Management | Leah Zillner 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

Ever wonder how to drive product success when you don’t have direct authority over your teams? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris chats with Leah Zillner, a product manager at Intellum, about the wild ride that is product management. Leah shares her story of transitioning from program management to product, and how Pragmatic Institute’s course…

1
Penn State vs. UCLA Preview 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

Audrey & Jon return to preview the first matchup of a new Big Ten opponent when UCLA comes to Happy Valley on Saturday. What is the quarterback situation for the Bruins and do the Nittany Lions have any cause for concern against a team that has struggled to score and defend the pass? Find out the latest from James Franklin at practice this week and…

1
Episode 268 - Emily P. Freeman on When to Stay and When to Go 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

In today’s podcast, I sit down with author and podcastor, Emily P. Freeman. With a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership, Emily’s superpower is gently helping people to discern the next right step in their lives. Decisions like when to stay or leave my job? What opportunity to pursue and what to walk away from. Deciding what to do wh…

1
Penn State run game wears down Illinois, 21-7 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Audrey & Jon are back for a late late postgame show to discuss Penn State’s top 20 win over Illinois on Saturday night. The ground game wore down the Illini defense and carried the Nittany Lions to the win with Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both showing up throughout the game to get chunk plays and keep this offense moving. The offensive line ha…

1
Creating a Winning Product Team with Amruta Moktali 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

By Pragmatic Institute

1
White Out Energy Preview: Illinois at Penn State 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

Audrey & Jon discussed the ranked matchup under the lights of Beaver Stadium this Saturday as James Franklin's Nittany Lions meet Bret Bielema's Fighting Illini. How will Penn State fare against the undefeated Illini and is Tom Allen's defense going to hold Luke Altmeyer in check? Will Drew Allar keep up his stellar start to the season or will the …

1
Episode 267 - Attn Parents: Jon Acuff on How to Encourage Your Teens to Pursue Goals! 36:09

2M ago36:09

36:09

A little over a year ago, I bought the book All It Takes Is a Goal by Jon Acuff and haven’t been the same since. Life altering for me (and I don’t say this lightly!) What about the goals your teenager might have? Is there a way to help them pursue their goals? This is what Jon & I discuss on today’s episode. I invited my teenage son, Hudson, to joi…

1
Penn State shuts out Kent State 56-0 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

Penn State dispatched Kent State in expected fashion with a 56-0 victory in Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Eight different players scored and Drew Allar accounted for four touchdowns as the Nittany Lions rolled in their last non-conference game before meeting Illinois next Saturday. Tune in for thoughts on the win as well as how much we can …

1
Identifying and Empowering Catalysts in Your Organization | Shannon Lucas & Tracey Lovejoy 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

How can you tap into the power of ‘catalysts’ to drive innovation and positive change in your organization? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, Shannon Lucas and Tracey Lovejoy, co-founders of Catalyst Constellations, discuss the concept of catalysts—individuals who connect ideas and take bold action to improve their environments.…

1
The Human Advantage Episode 26- Building Better Leaders: Major Robin White- The Rifles. 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj sits down with Major Robin White of The Rifles to explore the intricacies of leadership through the lens of a seasoned military professional. Robin shares his journey from commissioning into the Light Infantry in 2006 to commanding roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Robin's career has taken him from frontline depl…

1
Kent State Preview & K.J. Winston Injury Impact 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

Audrey & Jon are out of the bye week haze and back to preview Penn State's matchup with Kent State on Saturday as the Nittany Lions look to improve to 3-0. To start off the podcast, late news on Wednesday from James Franklin that star safety K.J. Winston will be out with a long term injury. How will this affect the defense and who will step up, wil…

1
Episode 266 - Politics & Faith with U.S. Senator John Thune, Senate Minority Whip - Part 4 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

Welcome to part 4 of our 4-part series on how to approach the upcoming election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Throughout this series, we’ve heard from different voices across the political spectrum. It’s been an INCREDIBLE lineup! Today’s episode is the last in our series and I have a conversation with South Dakota Senator and Sen…

1
Fostering Innovation Through Leadership | Dr. Jeff D. Standridge 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

How can organizations nurture innovation through structured processes and strong leadership? Host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Dr. Jeff D. Standridge, Managing Director at Conductor and co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners. Dr. Standridge explores the critical relationship between innovation and leadership, emphasizing that innovation is not just…

1
Unpacking Penn State's Week Two Performance | Nittany Lion Defense a Concern? 37:02

2M ago37:02

37:02

Audrey & Jon are back to discuss their rewatch of the win over Bowling Green and all the questions that were raised by the week two performance from the Nittany Lions. James Franklin spoke to the media on Tuesday and despite the performance he reiterated things could be worse as the team did get a win. Tune in for thoughts on the big day from Nick …

1
Episode 265 - Politics & Faith with “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon - Part 3 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

Welcome to part 3 of our 4-part Politics & Faith series on how to approach this election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Today’s Conversation is with Sharon McMahon, a former high school government and law teacher who earned the reputation of “America’s Government Teacher” for using Instagram to educate the general public on politic…

1
267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

2M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

1
Penn State Comes Back to Beat Bowling Green 34-27 47:23

2M ago47:23

47:23

The Nittany Lions gave up nearly 400 yards of offense to Bowling Green and trailed at the break but found a way to pull off the second half come back and improve to 2-0. James Franklin's team looked like they were sleep walking through the first half defensively letting transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak chew them up for nearly 200 yards. Drew All…

1
The Psychology Behind What Drives Digital Sales | Jon MacDonald 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

By Pragmatic Institute

1
Penn State hype after West Virginia win & Bowling Green Preview 55:45

2M ago55:45

55:45

Audrey & Jon are back to talk about the aftermath of the win over West Virginia and the newfound hype for this Nittany Lion team. Will Penn State be unbeaten when they head to USC in October? How will James Franklin keep the team focused on 1-0 now that the team is back in Beaver Stadium? Is Andy Kotelnicki the most popular coordinator in college f…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jon Wear Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide