Best Ryan Koch Podcasts (2024)

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87 Crowdstrike Outage 10:09

10m ago10:09

10:09

Our host Ryan Koch (https://linkedin.com/in/kochryan) gives a quick briefing about the Crowdstrike outage. We talk about why you should care about it, what happened, as well as a couple of lessons we can take from the event.### Resources and Shoutouts:- [Cost Estimate](https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/21/business/crowdstrike-outage-cost/index.html)- [Wh…

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Episode 37 - Nicole Scott on Growing Skills, Confidence, and Humility as a Beginning Farmer 51:41

4h ago51:41

51:41

On this episode of Regeneration Rising, we sit down with Nicole Scott, farm director of livestock operation and farm outreach at The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in Cold Spring, New York. Nicole shares her story about getting started in agriculture and the different experiences that shaped her journey from apprentice to farm direct…

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GGCH: Biden’s Exit & Family Grief (#278) 44:27

9h ago44:27

44:27

This month’s Generation Gap Culture Hour focuses on recent political events (perhaps against our better judgement!). We also touch on generational differences in political engagement and dynamics within the Democratic Party. The conversation ends with a discussion about Joe Biden's decision to step down, how we are thinking about him/this decision,…

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Former MLB Player and Coach, Dave Magadan and Eric Hodson from Boars Night Out, Award-Winning BBQ Team and Rubs Maker 1:36:19

1h ago1:36:19

1:36:19

Former MLB Player and Coach, Dave Magadan and Eric Hodson from Boars Night Out, Award-Winning BBQ Team and Rubs Maker Dave Magadan is a former Major League Baseball player and coach. His playing career ended upon his retirement after 16 years and time spent with the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Oak…

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151 | Lineman | Is it TOO LATE for LINEMEN to change | Larry Lopez 1:54:07

6d ago1:54:07

1:54:07

This episode with lineman, Larry Lopez is about as raw and reel as it gets. Larry grew up in a rough area in LA and by all accounts shouldn’t have made it but he did. He not only made it but is thriving and a large part of that has to do with becoming a journeyman lineman. Larry’s been around a long time now and is heavily involved with giving back…

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Is America Really Becoming More Secular? (#277) 1:14:02

3d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Author and researcher Ryan Burge joins me to discuss religious trends in America. Ryan's research reveals a surprising plateau in the growth of religious "nones" over the past five years, even through the COVID-19 period. We explored his upcoming book on the "big church sort," discussing the polarization of American religion into conservative churc…

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Author, Andy McCullough Discusses His Book on Clayton Kershaw and Ryan Higgins Carries On His Family Business, J & R Manufacturing’s Legacy 1:42:48

2h ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Author, Andy McCullough Discusses His Book on Clayton Kershaw and Ryan Higgins Carries On His Family's Business, J & R Manufacturing’s Legacy Andy McCullough is a senior writer at The Athletic. He has previously covered Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Times, the Kansas City Star, and The Star-Ledger. His work has been honored by the Assoc…

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150 | URD LINEMAN | The BRUTAL TRUTH about our aging Underground Electrical system | Mark Savage 1:53:27

4h ago1:53:27

1:53:27

Put aside your personal opinions about underground vs overhead power lines for a minute. Mark has spent his career building and maintaining our aging underground infrastructure and you might want to hear what he has to say about it. We talk about his time in the US military, how he got into the trade, the state of underground work in America, and w…

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How to Leave Religion (#276) 1:10:44

15d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Returning guest and psychologist of religion Daryl Van Tongeren (Hope College) and I discuss his new book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion,” a book that is also quite helpful for those remaining in faith communities after changing beliefs/deconstructing, etc. We explore the concept of "religious residue": how religion continues to impa…

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Baseball and Barbecue Talk Abounds With Bill Donohue of WGBB Sports Talk New York and Greg Taylor from Grilledjawn.com and thephandemickrew.com 1:36:34

11h ago1:36:34

1:36:34

Baseball and Barbecue Talk Abounds With Bill Donohue of WGBB Sports Talk New York and Greg Taylor from Grilledjawn.com and thephandemickrew.com Bill Donohue is an on-air host, producer, and writer for the WGBB Sports Talk New York show. The show is heard live on Sunday nights and is then released as a podcast by the same name. Bill is modest as we …

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149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products 1:36:20

2d ago1:36:20

1:36:20

Today more than ever you have opportunity to do multiple things. Do you have an idea for a product but also work a regular job? So do both! That’s what Landon Dees has done and it’s paying off big time! Landon is a lineman and entrepreneur. He and his business partner started a company called Line Work Bucket Products and their line of bucket acces…

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Matt & Max from Milkless 2.0 (#275) 47:37

2d ago47:37

47:37

Matt and Max from Milkless are back! We pick up our conversation on belief and the meaning of life that we started in episode #271. After exploring the potential downsides of belief without proof (i.e. conspiracy theories) and the psychology behind how and why we believe, we chatted about the meaning of life. We grappled with the nature of meaning …

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Gay Ex-Mormon Comedian Ryan Erwin (#274) 1:14:48

23d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

I’m kicking off a new series exploring the intersection of comedy, religion, and spirituality! My first guest is Ryan Erwin, a gay ex-Mormon missionary turned clean comic. We talk about his idyllic Mormon childhood in Utah, his departure from Mormonism and exploration of other faiths, his introduction to comedy, and how he has ultimately found spir…

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Author, Kevin Baker Discusses His Book, The New York Game and Todd Koch is the Creator of Dad's Seasonings, Maker of Premium Rubs 1:45:13

7d ago1:45:13

1:45:13

Author, Kevin Baker Discusses His Book, The New York Game and Todd Koch is the Creator of Dad's Seasonings, Maker of Premium Rubs Kevin Baker is a novelist, historian, and journalist. He is a contributing editor to Harper's Magazine. He was formerly a columnist for American Heritage magazine and the New York Observer, and is a regular contributor t…

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148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews 1:12:06

10d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

If you are like me then you love the history in the line trade and that’s why I love having guests like the Matthews on the podcast. J.L. Matthews Co has been a staple in the power utility community since Joe Matthews started the company in 1946. His descendants, Danny and Harrison still own and operate the business today and are here to share thei…

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The Holy Spirit? Or "Just the Drums"? (Sarah Lane Ritchie & The New Evangelicals) (#273) 1:25:59

12d ago1:25:59

1:25:59

When we have spiritual experiences with things like worship music, is that the Holy Spirit moving? Or, as Tim Whitaker (The New Evangelicals) claimed in a viral Instagram meme, is it “just the drums”? Can it be both? Tim and Sarah Lane Ritchie return to discuss these ideas, Tim’s experiences as a worship drummer, “spiritual technologies” like worsh…

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Author, Andy Martino Discusses His Latest Book, The Yankee Way and Kristopher French from GirlDadBBQ Talks Barbecue With a Smattering of Baseball Talk 1:39:10

14d ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Author, Andy Martino discusses his latest book, The Yankee Way and Kristopher French from GirlDadBBQ talks barbecue with a smattering of baseball talk Andy Martino has written about sports, culture and entertainment, and has covered Major League Baseball for more than a decade. He is currently a reporter and analyst covering the MLB for the SNY net…

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147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener 1:23:31

16d ago1:23:31

1:23:31

What I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. This episode is packed with value for both, the safety profes…

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Is Dan Being Trolled By AI? (with Tyson Motsenbocker) (#272) 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

Tyson Motsenbocker returns to help Dan answer if he is being followed by a handful of AI-generated bot Instagram accounts. Could they be Russians? Why is Avis so interested in her son Jason and “knitting small bees”? Are we in an “uncanny valley” yet with AI content? Tyson on Instagram Where the Waves Turn Back Book Tyson's Website ________________…

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I Don’t Believe In That God: Matt Naylor & Max Valverde (Milkless Podcast) (#271) 1:41:13

1M ago1:41:13

1:41:13

This week I’m joined by co-hosts of the excellent fatherhood-focused Milkless Podcast, Max Valverde and Matt Naylor for another listener-favorite “I Don’t Believe in That God” episode. Max leans towards atheism, finding a personal God unlikely, while Matt feels a pull towards spirituality but questions specific religious claims. This is actually an…

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Discussing Memphis In May and Smokeslam With Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan and Author of The Fenway Effect, David Krell 1:41:06

1M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Discussing Memphis In May and Smokeslam With Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan and Author of The Fenway Effect, David Krell Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan are well known to Baseball and BBQ listeners and return to the show, not as guest co-hosts, but as guests. Doug was at Memphis In May where he conducted demonstrations for Home Depot, cooking on a T…

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Episode 36 - Jordan and Toni Sarazen on Life as Mobile Goat Graziers 57:35

28d ago57:35

57:35

This week on Regeneration Rising, Taylor interviews Jordan and Toni Sarazen, owners and operators of Goat Bros LLC, a mobile goat grazing business near Denver, Colorado. We discuss the huge life transition Jordan and Toni made from being financial advisors to living in a 5th wheel trailer custom grazing a goat herd up and down the front range, all …

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86 Thinking at Systems Scale 56:07

1M ago56:07

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We're joined by Greg Jordan-Detamore (https://www.gregjd.com/) to talk about digital services in operations, how applying civic tech practices happen where resources are constrained, and overcoming differing language choices.Resources and Shoutouts:- Greg's substack (https://civicinsighter.com/)- Recoding America (book) (https://www.goodreads.com/b…

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146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN 1:14:11

23d ago1:14:11

1:14:11

This is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. This led him to find a home in the power line industry. It…

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John Mark McMillan: Faith & Doubt (#270) 1:44:39

1M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

Finally, a long chat with indie Christian musician John Mark McMillan! John Mark started out firmly in the mainstream Christian world but has been gradually exploring more complex and nuanced expressions of faith (and doubt!) through his art. We discussed his early life on a Christian commune, what it's like to be a recording artist wrestling with …

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Author of The House That Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett and Big Unc's, Nick Wilson, Maker of Premium Sauces and Rubs 1:29:55

28d ago1:29:55

1:29:55

Author of The House That Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett and Big Unc's, Nick Wilson, Maker of Premium Sauces and Rubs Kelly Bennett is the author of many award-winning books for children. However, her latest book, The House That Ruth Built can be enjoyed by children as well as adults. Illustrated by Susanna Covelli, it is as stated quite eloquently on he…

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145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY 45:21

1M ago45:21

45:21

Quanta Service’s (AED) program has saved 42 lives (including several civilians) so far. Quanta’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program aims to increase the rate of survival for people suffering sudden cardiac arrests wherever their crews are. Jack Mauel works for Stryker, the leading manufacture of (AED's) Automated External Defibrillators…

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We Watched The Chosen So You Don't Have To: Season 1, Episodes 2 & 3 (#269) 1:38:07

2M ago1:38:07

1:38:07

How many times has someone told you that you have to watch The Chosen, the smash hit TV series depicting the life of Jesus? My buddy Jeff Martin and I break down season 1, episode 2 & 3, reacting to all manner of interesting details from my own liberal Christian therapist perspective and Jeff’s more moderate Evangelical lens. We get into: Shabbat a…

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Who Are the Exvangelicals? (#268) 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

Sarah McCammon, NPR journalist and author of "The Exvangelicals," shares her journey out of evangelical Christianity, including her pivotal relationship with her non-religious gay grandfather. We explore how journalism provided Sarah with a space to question and how my work in therapy also demands openness to evidence. We covered the impact of the …

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Barbecue Renaissance Man, Carey Bringle AKA The Peg Leg Porker and Prolific Best-Selling Author, Peter Golenbock, Writer of Some of Sports Biggest Works 1:36:12

1M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

Barbecue Renaissance Man, Carey Bringle AKA The Peg Leg Porker and Prolific Best-Selling Author, Peter Golenbock, Writer of Some of Sports Biggest Works Carey Bringle developed a love of barbecue when he was young and he still remembers family gatherings at iconic barbecue places. At age 17, he lost a leg to cancer, but recovered from the disease, …

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144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America 1:55:54

1M ago1:55:54

1:55:54

Few people give any thought to the state of the power network that lays beneath their feet. Americas grid is complex and rapidly aging with very few skilled tradesmen that are qualified to work on this network of equipment. John is a journeyman cable splicer and trainer with many years focusing on the underground craft. Join us for a behind the cur…

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GGCH: Israel, Rome and Christianity as a Story (#267) 45:12

2M ago45:12

45:12

After kicking things off with our usual game of "Bar, Bank, Church or Dispensary?” and “Ways we are becoming our dads” segments, I introduced a new segment focused on funny Hard Times headlines. Tony recalled his recent time in Rome and reflected on the passing of theologian Jurgen Moltmann. This led into a conversation about Israel and the war in …

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A Difficult Relationship with Christianity (#266) 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Today’s episode is a thoughtful conversation with my friend Josh Patterson of the (Re)Thinking Faith Podcast about his evolving relationship with Christianity. No longer a pastor, he sometimes struggles to articulate theological concepts that once came easily. Practices that used to nourish his soul now give him pause, and he wonders if his reduced…

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Author, Mitchell Nathanson Discusses His Newest Book, Under Jackie's Shadow and Chef Ray Sheehan Presents A Special Father's Day Gift Guide 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Author, Mitchell Nathanson Discusses His Newest Book, Under Jackie's Shadow and Chef Ray Sheehan Presents A Special Father's Day Gift Guide Mitchell Nathanson is a Professor of Law at Villanova University and the author of numerous books and articles on baseball. He is a two-time winner of the McFarland-SABR Award, presented in recognition of the b…

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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers 1:39:49

2M ago1:39:49

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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers You can’t afford not to listen to this episode because it might cost your life. There is a rise in incidents caused by dehydration and heat-related illness within the power utility industry. So I brought on the show the foremost experts on the topic. What I learned was …

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