Best Tom Tan Podcasts (2024)

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Diane Prince: Unpacking the Secrets to a $28 Million Staffing Exit 49:43

17m ago49:43

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00:00 Lessons Learned and Agency Ownership 24:58 Navigating the World of Staffing Agencies 39:39 The Power of Coaching and Consulting 44:27 The Significance of Personal FreedomBy Adam Posner

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Pubcrawl Politics (w/ Prismatic Wasteland) 44:46

1h ago44:46

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⁠⁠Support the show!⁠ Prismatic Wasteland aka WF Smith is the prolific blogger behind prismaticwasteland.com and the creator / writer of Ennie award winning fantasy adventure, Barkeep on the Borderlands. He's also running a game jam where participants create their own pub or tavern, which is live as this episode comes out and runs until August 15th …

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Jocelyn King: Revolutionizing Compliance with Tech 26:37

2d ago26:37

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00:00 Introduction and Trade Show Tips 01:46 Jocelyn's Journey and the Birth of Virgil HR 03:10 The Product: Employment and Labor Law Platform 06:23 The Role of AI in HR: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch 07:06 The Value of SHRM Certification for HR Practitioners 08:07 Recruiter Bashing and the State of the Hiring Market 09:36 Concerns and E…

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Josh Rock: Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 21:30

3m ago21:30

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00:00 Game Seven and Transition to Talent Acquisition 01:26 Managing Timelines and Processes in Recruiting 03:17 Uncovering Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market 06:11 Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 09:53 Ethical Usage of AI in Recruiting 18:31 Exciting Innovation in the HR Tech SpaceBy Adam Posner

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Tim Sackett: Leading the Way in HR Thought Leadership by Example 26:51

13h ago26:51

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00:00 Experiencing the Community and Energy at Shurm National 03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in the Recruiting Industry 09:07 The Impact of AI in Recruiting 11:26 The Future of Recruiting 15:43 The Importance of Work Ethic and Productivity 17:10 Building a Personal Brand and Influencer Status 19:32 Challenges and Concerns in the Recruiting Indu…

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Lauren Perkins: Leading with the Head and the Heart in Entrepreneurship 51:06

4d ago51:06

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship and Sports 03:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery and Market Research 08:04 Working at the Boston Globe and Building a Strong Organizational Culture 11:21 Starting FitFly Global and Learning in the Startup World 14:18 Teaching and Building at General Assembly 16:10 Leadi…

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Bonus: Top 10 Ter'angreal 35:58

5d ago35:58

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While we take a break for the holiday, enjoy this Patreon bonus episode from October of 2021. Joe ranks his top 10 ter'angreal in The Wheel of Time book series. Or should we say ten'angreal!!! Listen as Joe's undeniable logic elicits little argument from Tom, and we refresh Jen's memory of some of the more obscure magical items in the book series. …

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Woman of Honour: Board recruitment specialist Bernadette Uzelac AM 43:44

6d ago43:44

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‘If the door is closed, climb through the window’. That’s the message from board recruitment specialist and director, Bernadette Uzelac, who has been made a member of the Order of Australia (AM), for significant service to the community of the Barwon Southwest region in Victoria. Growing up in Geelong, Bernadette was married with a baby and selling…

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POZcast LIVE: People Leaders Roundtable: The Ladies Leading the Way 57:14

9d ago57:14

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#thePOZcast LIVE: People Leader's Round Table: The Ladies Leading the WayRecorded 5/21/24VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ljb7MhW0dug?si=OH0Z6m7hFnBJ6XAjI am excited to welcome these three incredible experts to the show, where we will explore the latest trends and topics in Talent Access, Hiring, HR, and more!Anna Morgan: @ Careerbff & Host @ "A…

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Fantasy Non-fiction [w/ Tom McGrenery] 1:02:50

16d ago1:02:50

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⁠Support the show!⁠ Tom McGrenery is an RPG writer and translator from Hong Kong, who publishes under the banner, Porcupine Publishing. He's contributed to products like Feng Shui and Night's Black Agents as well as designed his own games like his hack of the Drama System featuring brazilian layabouts and swashbucklers, Malandros. In 2020, he trans…

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Oooh, What a News That Was 44:50

17d ago44:50

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom catch up on some of the more recent show news, including a quest for accolades, some season three hints, and we try and read the tea leaves, and emojis, for the future! Hear Tom jinx his favorite team! Hear Joe master pronunciation! Hear Jen celebrate one country above all others! All that, plus secret kinky crushe…

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AI Productivity & Workplace Innovation with VC Expert Brett Martin 47:19

18d ago47:19

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Defining Luck and the Role of Hard Work 06:20 The Influence of Unconventional Careers and the Importance of Co-founders 13:02 Lessons Learned and the Value of Attention to Detail 19:51 Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work 23:29 Defining Culture in Remote Work 25:39 Fostering Collaboration and Accountab…

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Julie Adams OAM: Dad’s legacy brightens future for cancer patients 26:59

20d ago26:59

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Warning: This podcast discusses suicide A curious child who grew up with an older brother, Julie Adams OAM started challenging gender stereotypes at an early age. “I felt empowered to speak up if I thought I was being treated differently because I was a girl,” said Julie. It was this curiosity, she says, that led to her success as an entrepreneur a…

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Torin Ellis: DEIB: More Than Just Checking Boxes The Role of Empathy in Leadership 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…

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Analyzing Yazeba's B&B (w/ jay dragon) 55:39

26d ago55:39

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Support the show!⁠ Jay Dragon is a queer disabled game designer behind such games as summer camp horror game, Sleepaway and the pastoral fantasy indie darling, Wanderhome. Jay is the editorial director at Possum Creek Games. As of publishing this episode, they print version of Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast has come out. It's a project of immense scope…

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Main Character Countdown 2: Who Better Than Alviarin? 1:05:42

1M ago1:05:42

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In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom continue to reveal, review, and discuss the results of the main character survey in which you all voted over 43,000 times! We pick up where we left off covering characters 50-21! Hear Jen bring up traumatic memories to a stranger! Hear Tom take issue with the results! Hear Joe long for closeness! As always, spoile…

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Main Character Countdown 3: Shocks in the Top 20! 1:07:46

28d ago1:07:46

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom reveal the Top 20 in the main character survey. Oh, we have thoughts. Joe feels bad guys need more love! Jen gets shocked multiple times! Tom gets hyperbolic about a couple of percentage points! As always, spoilers abound, as do dramatic reveals! See the full rankings on our website: https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/p…

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Tom Conrad's Journey: Innovating from Apple to Pandora, Snapchat and Beyond 55:28

1M ago55:28

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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…

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What Comes For WoTCon? 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including new audition scripts! They are then joined by Rebecca from Reading the Pattern to talk about what to expect from next month's WoTCon? New panels will be featured! Special guests will return! Cast members from the show will appear! All that, plus listeners love math more than we do! …

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Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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Avril Henry AM - Levelling the playing field - Women of Honour Series 45:22

2M ago45:22

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Avril Henry in her own words, is a perfect example of what you can do when you’re willing to work hard and have someone who believes in you. Growing up in social housing in a low income family in a mining town in South Africa, at the height of apartheid, Avril was an “English speaking girl who was not expected to amount to anything”. In 2024 Avril …

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Main Character Countdown 1: Rock The Casban Line 1:22:21

1M ago1:22:21

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom jump right into a special topic - ranking the main characters in The Wheel of Time book series! But this isn't just them voting, it's the fan community at large! Over 43,000 votes were cast, to make this definitive ranking! Hear Tom have fun with numbers! Hear Joe reveal his favorite character! Hear Jen Rahvin-spla…

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Best of 2023: All Advice Is Advice For Myself 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Because of some travel, instead of an interview, something from the patreon feed makes it way into the main feed. This is a round-up of 2023's answers to the question, "What is something you're trying to do better at the gaming table?" Enjoy!

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Talent Insights: Krista Tan's Journey in People Ops, Recruitment & The Future of Community 43:31

2M ago43:31

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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…

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The Adventure of Huckleberry 'Finns 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including confirming their predictions on a S3 release! They then forgo a Deep Dive, to DELVE into the world of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn! Joe gets three questions answered! Jen gets three wishes granted! Tom says "if you're not cheating, you're not trying!" All that, plus we talk ourselves in…

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Stories from the Ground & Air: Edmond Huot's Journey in Airline Branding 48:51

2M ago48:51

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00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Passion and Job Alignment 07:15 Airport Design and Travel Experience 19:10 Airport and Airline Branding 20:26 The Role of Hospitality 21:25 Unexpected Adventures 22:07 Understanding the customer journey 23:38 Creating memorable experiences for airline passengers 26:16 The role of creativity in advertising 30:…

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BEST OF: Chris Pronger: NHL Hall of Famer Unpacks His Career Journey on and Off the Ice 54:17

2M ago54:17

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2:34 - Upbringing in North West 3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up 4:42 - Getting into NHL 6:05 - Chris' First Game 7:44 - First goal memory 9:33 - Business side of Hockey 10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective 13:09 - Inspiration from team mates 15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game 16:34 - What's it lik…

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Architect Helen Lochhead AO - Building a career with purpose - Women on Honour series 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Make every day count. That’s the advice from architect and urbanist Professor Helen Lochhead, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for distinguished service to architecture and urban design, to building regulation reform, to tertiary education, and to professional organisations. A graduate of…

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Some Sort Of Spect 58:37

2M ago58:37

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news on Season 3 , and then take a look back over the the first two seasons to address some questions that cause us to do introspection, or is that retrospection? HearJen battle through a horror movie? Hear Joe sneak his opinion in! Hear Tom explain how language works! All that, plus updates on vot…

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Marketing Mindshift: Deirdre McGlashan on AI, BrandGuard & Value Exchange 41:58

2M ago41:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 The Impact of Remote Work 03:05 The Evolution of Marketing 05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned 06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations 09:10 Immigrant Background and Family 11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings 12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments 13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair Ex…

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BEST OF: Todd Kaplan: CMO @ Pepsi: Culture Bending Creative & Entrepreneurial Leader 49:03

2M ago49:03

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1:30 - 2022 Show 2:44 - Things that could go wrong 4:57 - Eminem's viral video 5:54 - Todd's Career Journey 7:04 - Todd's establishment 9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment 10:20 - In-house role 11:31 - Power of Internships 14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment 15:09 - Meeting with Indra 16:30 - Credit to confidence 18:54 - Traject…

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Hardcore RPG Theory (w/ Sidney Icarus) 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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Support the show! On this week's episode, I talk to Sidney Icarus, a game designer of, among other things, the scifi horror game, Decaying Orbit, published by Storybrewers Roleplaying, which won the 2023 ARPIA Game of the Year. But I first heard of them as the fantastic host of the now-concluded Hard Move, a wonderful podcast where every episode, S…

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The Rand To The Spear? 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom discuss the last news and social media shenanigans including casting, mutants and #HenNews, before delving into the big topic, a supposed leak of the plot of one of S3's episodes! Hear Joe find another opportunity to insert his most wished for thing! Hear Jen want to get inside a globe! Hear Tom wish for more Quant…

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Walking Barefoot Across the US for Mens Mental Health Awareness: Anton Nootenboom 57:41

2M ago57:41

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00:00 Introduction to Anton Newtonboom 01:11 Anton's Military Background 04:26 Anton's Role in the Military 06:17 Mental Health in the Military 08:10 Coming Down from the Adrenaline 09:47 Realizing Something Wasn't Right 11:40 Negative Self-Talk and Identity 15:24 The Sign on the Hilltop 18:00 Seeking Help and Mental Health Tools 19:08 Walking Bare…

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Georgina Gubbins OAM, ‘The accidental farmer’ - Women of Honour Series 25:23

3M ago25:23

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In this Women on Boards Honours series, WOB Executive Director Claire Braund talks to the 12 WOB members who were recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. In this episode Claire speaks to Warrnambool cattle and sheep producer and founding member and chair of Food and Fibre Great South Coast, Georgina Gubbins, who was awarded an OAM for service…

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Tara-boners and Tan-chicas 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including a possible cold open for Season 3 and some musical news! Then we take our patent-denied Deep Dive into the nation of Tarabon, and its capital, Tanchico! Jen breaks Tom with her naming convention! Tom won't let Joe finish his question! Joe finds a way to make his dream come true! All…

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Angelic Vendette: Building the Future of Retail With An Entrepreneurial Spirit 55:47

2M ago55:47

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:58 Lessons from Working in the Service Industry 09:53 Choosing Business School over Acting 12:06 First Job at Deloitte and Learning Business Skills 15:51 First Experience Managing People 21:56 Assessing Character and Soft Skills in Interviews 25:04 Balancing Social Media and Et…

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Making a TTRPG Career (w/ Sebastian Yue) 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Support the show⁠! On today's show, we're talking ship with Sebastian Yue, a game designer, writer, and editor. Apart from their own self-published games and DMs Guild modules, They work full-time at Hit Point Press which is best known for various very succesful third party D&D 5e products like Heckna and Humblewood. They've also contributed as a d…

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As Elaida To Sleep 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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In this episode Joe and Tom soldier bravely on through Jen's sickness to cover the latest news, including Elaida audition scripts and casting for a pivotal scene! Joe starts putting the pieces in place! Tom is encouraged, then discouraged! Jen has strange cures for a cold! All that, plus a brand new game for you! As always, spoilers abound, as does…

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Lan Phan: Power of Daily Inspiration & Discovering Your Life Calling 43:58

3M ago43:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Growing Up as Vietnamese Refugees 03:29 The Power of Community 06:44 Transitioning from Teaching to Marketing 11:26 Starting Community of Seven 13:43 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges 20:06 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Self-Limiting Beliefs 20:53 Overcoming Insecurity and Self-Doubt 22:05 The Power o…

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JordanCon Gathered In Their Masses 56:48

3M ago56:48

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In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans including rumored castings, visits to NYC, and #HenNews! Oh yeah, and there's a convention happening in the ATL? With cast interviews and more?! Hear Jen explore pronunciation! Hear Joe forget to Flicker! Hear Tom steal Guy Roberts's stories! All that, plus we play…

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Professor Ngaire Elwood AM, Beating the Odds - Women of Honour Series 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Associate Professor Ngaire Elwood AM is driven by a strong sense of purpose that grew out of a life-changing experience that inspired her, as an inquisitive science-loving teenager, to dedicate her life to improving therapies for kids with cancer. As a teenager, she was treated for osteosarcoma, a common form of bone cancer that had a survival rate…

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Leah McSweeney: Real Talk on her Life & Business Journey 57:57

3M ago57:57

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV 06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV 10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism 26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob 30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob 31:43 Starting Married to the Mob 32:39 Learning on the Fly 33:01 Dealing with Challenges…

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Getting Weirder Than Lovecraft (w/ Graham Walmsley) 49:39

3M ago49:39

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Support the show! Today, we're talking to Graham Walmsley, the celebrated game designer behind tabletop RPGs like Cthulhu Dark and A Taste for Murder, larps like Will That Be All, and lovecraftian scenarios for games like Trail of Cthulhu. He's also the author of two non-fiction books called Stealing Cthulhu about telling lovecraftian stories and P…

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We're Running With The Shadows In The Night 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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Joe changes his mind and gets a point. Tom does some research and fights a cough. Jen threatens a child and sings a song. Plus Elton John helps us understand #HenNews As does Hello Kitty for the cool kids. News: https://www.wotseries.com/2024/04/06/all-wheel-of-time-season-3-episode-titles-revealed/ Support the Show. https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ …

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Maximizing Human Potential: The Revolutionary Intersection of Gaming, Mental Health, and AI Tech with Joe Schaeppi 52:01

3M ago52:01

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(00:00) Harnessing Inner Tenacity With Joe Sheppi (03:32) Fascinating Background and Career Paths (09:06) Balancing Ethics in Digital Interaction (13:55) Navigating Technological Evolution and Human Potential (20:41) The Importance of Play and Wellness (31:59) AI, Wisdom, and Generative Thinking (39:29) Hiring and Growth…

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The Collab You Never Know You Needed: Chad & Cheese x #thePOZcast @ TransformHR 2024 16:16

3M ago16:16

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(00:00) Navigating HR Tech and Podcasting Landscape (05:09) Podcasting, Business, and Authenticity (13:50) Independent Contractors Collaborate in PodcastBy Adam Posner

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Emerita Professor Lesley Hitchens AM - Women of Honour Series 24:03

3M ago24:03

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In this first episode of the new Women on Boards Honours Podcast Series - featuring the 12 WOB members recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours - WOB co-founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund, chats with Emerita Professor Lesley Hitchens. Lesley was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to tertiary educatio…

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Blame It On The Fain, Yeah, Yeah 1:09:16

3M ago1:09:16

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In this episode, Joe and Jen are missing Tom, but are joined by the Black Tower boys, Andrew and Josh! Together, they take a deep dive into Padan Fain, and just what the show has planned for him! Hear Andrew sell you prescription drugs! Hear Josh lose sleep over empathy! Hear Jen understand fear of a bedpost! Hear Joe remember.... A murder! All thi…

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Jeremy Schiff: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through AI Innovation and the Future of Recruiting at RecruitBot 22:18

3M ago22:18

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(00:14) AI Entrepreneur Shares Startup Journey (05:53) AI in Recruiting (14:13) Navigating Entrepreneurship and Generative AI (19:04) Optimism in Recruiting for 2024By Adam Posner

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