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Navy Nuclear Engineer-turned-software developer Troy Broussard shows you how to play into the sexiness of email copywriting, marketing, & automation… while slapping the complexity completely out of it.
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BAAS Entertainment showcases the best in independent Soul, R&B, Jazz and House music. Since 2009, we have been a force in promoting indie artists around the New York City area. Many impeccable artists have graced our stages, including Alyson Williams, Angela Johnson, Gordon Chambers, Darien Dean, Kimberly Nichole, Trina Broussard and the list goes on. The BAAS Entertainment Podcast continues our tradition, highlighting the best in Soul R&B, Jazz, and House music.
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Ethics Untangled is a series of conversations about the ethical issues that affect all of us, with academics who have spent some time thinking about them. It is brought to you by the IDEA Centre, a specialist unit for teaching, research, training and consultancy in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds. Find out more about IDEA, including our Masters programmes in Healthcare Ethics and Applied and Professional Ethics, our PhDs and our consultancy services, here: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/ethics Et ...
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Episode 112- Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with truly one of the hardest working and multi faceted performers in the entertainment industry, Keith D. Robinson. In a world where talent is an ingredient for success, Keith D. Robinson is ahead of the game. He is a true triple threat; as the talented actor continues his pursuit as an all-around e…
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Ready to shake up your email marketing game? In this episode, Troy tackles a burning question that could change how you approach your business communications: Is it worth hiring someone to write your emails? Discover why Troy believes your passion and personal touch are irreplaceable, and why AI just doesn't cut it. Learn how to leverage your stren…
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Episode 111 - Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the architect of the legendary group Klymaxx, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and so much more, the Charismatic Diva of Soul, the one and only Bernadette Cooper! Troy starts the episode off by diving into the persona of Bernadette, asking if her stage personality is a…
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how daily email habits can skyrocket your business success. Discover the hidden perks of consistent email writing, from creating a treasure trove of reusable content to becoming a natural at audience engagement. Troy shares his top strategies for turning email into a powerhouse tool, emphasizing the importance o…
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Today's episode packs a punch with personal stories and practical insights from Troy Broussard. Fresh off a road trip to Oklahoma, Troy reveals how daily email practices can lead to unexpected and profitable relationships. Discover why patience and discipline are game-changers in email marketing, options trading, and even personal health. Curious a…
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Are you ready to get better at writing emails? In this episode, hosts Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about how to deal with problems like writer's block and staying consistent. Troy shares his tips for getting work done, even when things get tough. You'll learn how changing where you work can make writing easier and fun again. Plus, find out abo…
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In today's show, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about why you don't need constant motivation to succeed. Troy shares why being passionate and having good habits are more important than just trying to stay motivated. He tells personal stories and gives tips that are easy to follow. If you're looking for new ways to stay focused and excited about …
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For this episode, I spoke to Wendy Salkin, a philosophy professor at Stanford University, about informal political representatives: people who speak or act on behalf of groups in the political sphere without being elected to do so. Familiar examples include Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg. Informal political r…
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Episode 110. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and just an incredible human, James D-Train Williams! This episode starts with both men reminiscing about their high school alma mater, Erasmus Hall. D Train tells how Will Downing got him into the school's famous Choral Club and started his music career…
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In today's show, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about a smart trick called email banking. Troy explains how saving up ideas ahead of time can make writing emails much easier and faster. Curious how some people always seem to know what to write? You'll enjoy Troy's funny stories, including one about getting kicked in the head by a dead cow. This …
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Episode 109. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with the smooth, jazzy, multi-genre vocalist and songwriter the incredible Roderick Harper, the Keeper of the Love Song. In this episode, Roderick and Troy take a trip through Roderick's catalog from 1999 to the present, starting with his first offering, "Beautiful Beginnings," a well-sung collec…
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In today's show, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera are going to talk about the truth behind lead generation. Why focus on just getting leads when you can actually get buyers? Troy shares a surprising story about how a super high opt-in rate led to no sales at all. He also explains a smart trick using Amazon books to find the best leads. Don't miss out o…
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In May 2023, the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill received Royal Assent after two years of debate in Parliament. The new Act will strengthen the statutory duty already imposed on English higher education providers by previous legislation to secure freedom of speech within the law. Arif Ahmed, a former philosophy professor at Cambridge Univ…
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In today's show, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about how to help your kids become entrepreneurs. Troy shares simple tips on choosing the right areas to focus on, like health, money, and lifestyle. He also explains why it's important to be passionate about your work and stay consistent. You'll also get a preview of some unique ways to get more t…
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In this episode, hosts Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about common mistakes that can hurt your business. They explain why copying others isn't good, why focusing only on sales can be bad, and the dangers of wanting quick results too fast. You'll also hear why being consistent is super important. Plus, Troy shares some advice for beginners in the…
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Never let it be said that we don't tackle the big questions on this podcast. This week we're discussing no less a subject than the meaning of life, with Predrag Cicovacki. Predrag is Professor of Philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross (USA), where he has been teaching since 1991. He has served as a visiting professor in Germany, Russia, Luxemb…
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Episode 108 - Join host Troy Saunders as he takes a look into the world of the multitalented Chester Gregory! Troy and Chester met back in 2008. By that time, Chester had already solidified his name in the annuals as one of Broadway's finest performers, and was in the process of releasing his first independent soul album, "In Search of High Love". …
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Ever feel like your business is stuck no matter what you do? In this episode, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera talk about the biggest mistakes you might be making. They discuss why being too sure of yourself can be bad, why worrying about what others think can hold you back, and why selling what people want is better than selling what they need. Troy's…
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Episode 107- Join Host Troy Saunders as he converses with the genre bending vocalist, saxophone player, writer. producer and entrepreneur Michael J. Thomas. From a small town in Kentucky to riding the top slot on The Billboard Smooth Jazz Top Airplay Chart twice; Michael J. Thomas is reaching goals and setting new ones as a Indie Jazz Musician dail…
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In today's episode, Troy talks about how doing small things consistently can help you succeed in business and life. He shares advice on staying focused and patient to reach your goals. Tune in to learn how daily actions can lead to big achievements and how to avoid getting stuck in a rut. Join us for this insightful discussion on building good habi…
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Meredith Broussard is a data journalist and associate professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University, as well as research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology. Her book More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech explores the way technology reinforces inequality and as…
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Episode 106- Join host Troy Saunders as he opens his mic to chat with multi- instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, business man, musical director and so much more Marcus Devine. Born in Detroit Michigan Marcus came from a musical family. Everyone could sing. He states in this episode that his biggest musical influence is his baby brother. …
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In today's episode, Troy Broussard and JR Rivera share some interesting tricks to help you sell more. They talk about how doing fewer things can actually make you more successful, why you should pay attention to your help desk, and how calling out bad behavior can be good for business. You'll also hear about the benefits of rewarding good behavior …
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Episode 105- Join hosted Troy Saunders as he converses with Singer, Songwriter, Actress of stage and screen, Life Coach, one of the Funky Divas of the legendary girl group En Vogue, and so much more; the multi- talented Rhona Bennett. Rhona Bennett has been in the entertainment industry since the age of 11. In this episode Rhona tells Troy how she …
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In today’s episode, Troy Broussard is really fired up about something he calls the "Marshmallow Chasing TikTok Brain." He explains why always wanting things right away can actually hurt your business. You'll hear some fascinating ideas from a chat with marketing expert Ben Settle and find out why sending daily emails can build strong relationships …
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Ethical questions about the dead are frequently interesting, puzzling, surprising, and weird. All of these things become clear in this conversation with Dr Joseph Bowen. Joe is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, specialising in moral, political, and legal philosophy. As well as whether the dead have rights, his research focuses on…
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In today’s episode, discover how Troy harnesses his unique background—from nuclear engineering to email software development—to teach vital lessons on trend analysis and innovation. Learn why following the pack isn't always the path to success and how you can strategically position your business for optimal growth. Tune in for a mix of entertainmen…
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Episode 104- Join hosted Troy Saunders as he converses with Singer, Songwriter, Producer and all around beautiful spirit Michon Young! Michon's smooth, sultry, and inviting voice has been seducing Indie soul and inspirational listeners for nearly 15 years! In this episode Troy and Michon discuss how she started as a choir member in Pastor Marvin Wi…
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In this episode, Troy Broussard talks about how to better engage people who seem indifferent. Troy explains the benefits of using alliteration in your emails to make them more memorable. He also offers practical advice on what to do if your emails aren't engaging your audience. Expect a direct discussion with useful tips on how to improve your emai…
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This episode is an exploration of the relationship between love and time with Troy Jollimore. As well as being a Professor in the Philosophy Department at California State University, Troy is a successful poet. His first collection of poetry, Tom Thomson in Purgatory, won the National Book Critics Circle award in poetry for 2006. His third, Syllabu…
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In today’s episode, Troy Broussard shares an interesting story from his world of email software development. Troy explains a funny situation where he was outsmarted by his own email marketing tool. He'll take us through what happened when he tried to delete certain contacts and found that his system wouldn't let him—because of a smart feature he ha…
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Episode 103- Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with songwriter, producer, arranger, musician and of course singer Ricky Jones. You all my remember Ricky from a previous episode where Troy conversed with him and his then wife Shireen Crutchfield. Together they were Crutchfield Jones. Today Ricky is a solo act and spilling his heart out on his late…
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Hey listeners! Ready to give your email list a good cleanup? In this episode, Troy is all about helping you clean out those sneaky spam traps and unwanted bots that are hiding in your contacts. You'll find out why it's super important to filter out the bad emails, and how doing this can actually make your email campaigns work better for you. Plus, …
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Episode 102- Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and performance artist Toy Taha!!! Hailing from Philadelphia Toy has a long list of talented family members that have roots in music. In this episode She talks to Troy about her passion for music and its origins. They also discuss where she draws inspirati…
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Today, we're going to crack the code on using email archives to keep your content alive and kicking long after you hit send. It's like giving your emails a second life where they can keep working for you. We'll also check out how Berserker Mail teams up with Learnistic, so you can send out fresh material to your fans straight to their phones. Imagi…
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Dr. Munamato Chemhuru is Associate Professor in Philosophy at Great Zimbabwe University in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, and a Senior Research Associate in Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg in South Africa. He has been working on a project entitled Conceptualising Environmental Justice through Epistemic Justice in Africa, co…
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Episode 101 - Join Host Troy Saunders as he presents Lawrence Rosenborough, a new up-and-coming artist who artistry bridges the gap between, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, blues and gospel. His voice brings to mind soul-stirring singers like CeeLo Green and D.J. Rogers, but with a style all his own. In this episode, Troy and Lawrence cover all the songs in…
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In this episode, Troy Broussard explores the infectious disease of featuritis that plagues the software development industry. He explains why Berserker Mail doesn't simply list feature comparisons with other platforms, and how they approach useful features with a practical mindset. Troy discusses the complexities of split testing and unveils the un…
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Episode 100 - Join host Troy Saunders as he celebrates the BAAS Entertainment Podcast's 100th Episode and 3rd Anniversary. Hanging out for the celebration is singer, songwriter, producer, actress, professor, entrepreneur, Grammy Award winner Ledisi! Ledisi has been a constant on the R&B and Jazz charts since 2001. Collecting several Billboard Top 1…
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In today’s episode, you’ll uncover the untold truth about preview text in email marketing with host Troy Broussard. Gain exclusive insights into the evolution of preview text, its potential impact on audience trust, and the controversial stance on its necessity in email creation. Find out why Troy questions the effectiveness of this widely adopted …
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Politicians sometimes have to make decisions where there is no option that looks good, morally speaking. They may have to get their hands dirty, acting in a way that looks immoral - sometimes powerfully so - in order to avoid some greater evil. This is called the problem of dirty hands, and it's long been of interest to philosophers. However, most …
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Episode 99- Kevin Owens may not be a household name; but his voice is woven into some of R&B's greatest moments. From lead singer of the group Ray, Goodman and Brown, to one of Luther Vandross' center stage background vocalist to lending his sound to some of music's most memorable tunes like, Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name"; just to name a fe…
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In this episode of Go Berserk with Email, Troy Broussard discusses the concept of "the one metric that matters" and its immense impact on business growth. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on a single, personalized metric that drives the most growth for your business. Through examples from his own experience and that of successful companies …
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Episode 98. Join Host Troy Saunders as he reintroduces to the audience to the smooth soulful sounds of Devon Howard. Devon has been on the R&B music scene since the 1990's. He originally was introduced to the world as a member of the group Me 2 U. They hit the charts with songs "Want U Back" , "All Night" and "Raindrops". Since then Devon has been …
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Get ready to shake up your approach to business metrics with Troy Broussard on this episode of Go Berserk with Email. Troy challenges the traditional obsession with complicated dashboards and introduces a straightforward approach to measuring business success. Discover the power of just two key metrics that can revolutionize your understanding of y…
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A special episode from the Leeds Love Month live talks series, featuring Dr Brian Earp on the ethics of psychedelically-assisted relationship therapy. https://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/people/brian-d.-earp Ethics Untangled is produced by the IDEA Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds. Twitter: @EthicsUntangled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/id…
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A special episode from the Leeds Love Month live talks series, featuring a Q&A with MM McCabe and Troy Jollimore. Ethics Untangled is produced by the IDEA Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds. Twitter: @EthicsUntangled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideacetl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-ethics-centre/…
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A special episode from the Leeds Love Month live talks series, featuring Professor MM McCabe on love and desire in Plato’s symposium. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/mm-mccabe Ethics Untangled is produced by the IDEA Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds. Twitter: @EthicsUntangled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideacetl LinkedIn: https://www.li…
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A special episode from the Leeds Love Month live talks series, featuring Troy Jollimore on whether we love for reasons. https://www.troyjollimore.com/ Ethics Untangled is produced by the IDEA Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds. Twitter: @EthicsUntangled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideacetl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ide…
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A special episode from the Leeds Love Month live talks series, featuring a Q&A session with Finn MacKay and Tom O'Shea. Ethics Untangled is produced by the IDEA Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds. Twitter: @EthicsUntangled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideacetl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-ethics-centre/…
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