Best Mitch Lewis Podcasts (2024)

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GUITAR BOY by Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Melody Maestroes. (Phillips, 1966) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #86 7:11

21h ago7:11

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I miss Amoeba Records in Hollywood. When I was working a few blocks north of there, I’d visit a few times a week during my lunch break. They had a warehouse full of oddities of all mediums and genres, books, films and memorabilia. It was on one of these mid day excursions that I came across an album entitled: “The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa”…

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2017.04.17 Graham Haynes on Roy Haynes with Thelonious Monk - 2 of 2 34:40

6h ago34:40

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The previous time Graham Haynes was the guest on Deep Focus, it was to celebrate his father Roy Haynes’s stunning contributions to Charlie Parker’s performances at Birdland. That alone would have been enough to earn Roy a place in the history books. Now, how about Roy with another wildly different innovator making Jazz history at another musical la…

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Strava...What Have You Done!!?? Time To Reconsider? | Episode 135 33:24

19h ago33:24

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Strava has to be the number 1 social media platform for endurance athletes...or at least we think. However, it is a LOT more than that to so many people who link that to other platforms and apps so that coaches can use the data to help guide training schedules for their athletes. It sounds like Strava doesn't really care or doesn't want that to hap…

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Chapter 15: Mitch Albom on making music, managing mojo, and memorializing Morrie 39:58

21m ago39:58

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Once you find purpose, and once you find style… what’s left? Beauty. What’s left is finding and putting out beauty into the world. There are not many writers who have genuinely figured this out … but one of them is Mitch Albom. Mitch is the author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie,' the bestselling memoir of all time, as well as 'The Five People You Meet…

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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING "SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET"- SONG TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD -- ALICE'S RESTAURANT MASSACREE BY ARLO GUTHRIE (REPRISE, 1967). EPISODE #85 21:41

6d ago21:41

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From Bill: Reflecting upon the recent death of Alice Brock, the lady who lived in the bell tower of the abandoned church in Stockbridge, MA, along with her husband, Ray, (and Vacha, the dog) -, and who hosted the now legendary Thanksgiving feast attended by young Arlo Guthrie, that time when he got arrested trying to do his hosts a solid by dumping…

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Trailblazing Marketing and Media, With Peter Murphy Lewis 59:35

7d ago59:35

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Join us as we take you behind the scenes of Peter Murphy Lewis’s career. In this episode, Peter shares the adventures that have shaped his path, from his roots in Kansas to his ventures in Latin America. Peter has launched successful companies in various industries and connected with audiences through his popular TV show, “Aquí Te Las Traigo Peter.…

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The Relationship Experience pt 1/2 w/ Nicki & Tony Vee | Ep 016 1:02:28

3h ago1:02:28

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Welcome to the Relationship Experience with Nicki & Tony Vee. Legends of the relationship space and have years and years of wisdom to share on all things love and relationships. Stay proud people and stay tuned for episode two of this.By Mitch Coleman

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "DEVIL IN THE BOTTLE -RICH BUCKLAND'S ODYSSEY THROUGH THE COUNTRY MUSIC LOOKING AND DRINKING GLASS"- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK- WITH JERRY ... 37:43

6h ago37:43

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The story of a boy, a bottle and the redemption Country Music can deliver.By Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

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2017.04.17 Graham Haynes on Roy Haynes with Thelonious Monk - 1 of 2 1:18:01

7d ago1:18:01

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The previous time Graham Haynes was the guest on Deep Focus, it was to celebrate his father Roy Haynes’s stunning contributions to Charlie Parker’s performances at Birdland. That alone would have been enough to earn Roy a place in the history books. Now, how about Roy with another wildly different innovator making Jazz history at another musical la…

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FREE 5k Race? Training? Whatever! Go Check Out A Parkrun | Episode 134 29:41

9h ago29:41

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Parkrun has grown from just 13 runners in 2004 to over 9 million registered runnings and counting! If you haven't checked one out yet, you should! If you don't have one close you should reach out to the organization and start one. It is a great way to be in a running community in a no pressure atmosphere. 5k's and 2k's is what it's all about so any…

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TOTALLY WIRED by The Fall (1982, Rough Trade) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #84 6:01

5h ago6:01

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It’s jangly and jarring, but irresistibly hypnotic. Mark E Smith chants this incantation as if he is literally crawling out of his skin. The performance is teeth grinding punk rock in its distilled essence. a portrait of a poet in service to anarchy. And, funny. Deeply biting and ironical, this was DJ champion, John Peel’s favorite group. The lyric…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "WE AND MR. JONES -AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF MUSICAL MAGNITUDE "- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK- FROM HIS FILM SCORES TO MILES DAVIS TO CONDUCTING ... 25:08

10d ago25:08

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Quincy Jones Receives Posthumous Oscar, and Daughter Gives His Speech At the Governors Awards, Rashida Jones spoke on behalf of her father, who died earlier this month at the age of 91. Before his death two weeks ago, the musician and producer Quincy Jones wrote a speech he intended to deliver at the Governors Awards, where he would receive an hono…

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EVs Are Essential. But Are Visionaries in the Driver’s Seat? With Ken Boyer 1:07:07

1h ago1:07:07

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Elon Musk may make the most noise, but he’s not the only one shaping the future of EVs. Along with the CEO of American stalwart GM and the leaders of Ceer and Monolith is a restless billionaire who may be the Vietnamese version of Musk. Their breakthroughs and struggles are the focus of a new book by an EV, automobile and supply chain expert. The s…

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The Barber Experience - Iman Talks | Ep 015 2:04:22

14d ago2:04:22

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By Mitch Coleman

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2010.12.13 Craig Harris on Sun Ra, Mingus - 2 of 2 1:55:16

1h ago1:55:16

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What a treat! Listening to live recordings of Charles Mingus through the ears of the great trombonist and musical thinker Craig Harris. When Craig was coming up in the seventies, he was enthralled with what Mingus was doing; the daring and imagination were unmatched anywhere. This was a man in his moment. It's easy to see how this would have a bear…

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Casey Neistat, Matthew Choi, NYC Marathon And The Winter Blues...What A Mix! | Episode 133 29:38

10d ago29:38

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With the New York City Marathon having been run a couple weeks ago, there were some things to come out to talk about. And it didn't have to do with who won the race this time. Casey Neistat has been chasing the 3 hour marathon for a little while now. Check out his channel and his latest video on running this years New York City Marathon. Congrat's …

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I’M ALWAYS DRUNK IN SAN FRANCISCO by Carmen McRae (Atlantic, 1968) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #83 5:47

2h ago5:47

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I’M ALWAYS DRUNK IN SAN FRANCISCO by Carmen McRae (Atlantic, 1968) Here’s my San Francisco story: In the 1980s, Chemayne and I went there on our honeymoon, spending a week before flying to Hawaii. We stayed at The Red Victorian, a reconverted townhouse in the Haight run by a dedicated, middle aged hippie, Sammy Sun-Child. It was adjacent to the Red…

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Chapter 142: Oliver Burkeman relishes reflection and reveals writing rituals 2:11:49

4h ago2:11:49

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Are you ready for a writing masterclass from one of the best self-help writers in the world? After graduating from Cambridge, Oliver Burkeman wrote the popular column “This Column Will Change Your Life” in ‘The Guardian’ for over 15 years sharing his real-world, real-time poetic exploration of the self-help universe. In 2021 he published 'Four Thou…

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Hotel Bohemia And The Splendid Bohemians Present George Jones- Live at The Bottom Line, New York City- June 6, 1981- The Greatest Country Singer Of All Time In His Triumphant Return To NYC! 35:40

9h ago35:40

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George Jones’s New York BY JAMES BARRON George Jones Live At The Bottom Line- New York City- 1981 1 Ragged But Right 2 The Race Is On 3 Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms 4 Bartender's Blues 5 Grand Tour 6 Tell Me My Lying Eyes Are Wrong 7 You Better Treat Your Man Right 8 White Lightning 9 Once You've Had the Best AND MORE! Hardly anybody would have …

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Evaluating Any Tech Org—No Coding Required | Insights from a Veteran Leader, With Douglas Squirrel 1:10:00

2d ago1:10:00

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Do your tech advisors – everyone involved in delivering a technical solution, including developers, data scientists, product managers, testers, and the like – grasp the needs of your organization or one you might consider acquiring or investing in? Where is your tech strategy strong? Where does it need improvement? Is your investment in salaries an…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS: “REHEARSALS FOR RETIREMENT"- A KNEE JERK OFF GONZO JOURNALISM REACTION TO THE TRUMP MUDSLIDE - BILL AND RICH TRY TO MAKE COMMON SENSE OUT OF SOCIAL ABUSE REWARDED 24:29

23d ago24:29

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"REHEARSALS FOR RETIREMENT" WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY PHIL OCHS- "IF i CAN DREAM" WRITTEN BY EARL BROWN AND RECORDED BY ELVIS PRESLEY IN HONOR OF THE ONLY ROBERT KENNEDY IN THE DAYS FOLLOWING HIS ASSASSINATION. "THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED" DIRECTED BY ROBERT CORMAN AND NARRATED BY CHET HUNTLEY. "THE BEST MAN" DIRECTED BY FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER FEATURING…

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2010.12.13 Craig Harris on Sun Ra, Mingus - 1 of 2 1:00:07

4d ago1:00:07

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What a treat! Listening to live recordings of Charles Mingus through the ears of the great trombonist and musical thinker Craig Harris. When Craig was coming up in the seventies, he was enthralled with what Mingus was doing; the daring and imagination were unmatched anywhere. This was a man in his moment. It's easy to see how this would have a bear…

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Big Dogs Back Yard Ultra...What's It All About? | Episode 132 28:06

4d ago28:06

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Just the casual back yard race where you challenge your buddy to race to the fence. You might get that kind of feeling at a back yard ultra. The format is simple really. One loop is 4.167 miles, you start every hour, you run one loop, and as long as you're back in the starting corral before the next hour starts, you keep on continuing until you are…

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PT Sports Pro Packages!! Become A VIP And Get Yours Now | Episode 1012 26:18

8d ago26:18

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Let's face it, we all like specials and discounts and deals. Especially if they help us get in the gym more and help us accomplish our goals. Well, PT Sports Pro has release some amazing multi session packages for you to check out to help you get healed up or ready for your next race. Go check them out and find the one that fits your needs now. Che…

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ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY by The Bonniwell Music Machine (WB, 1968). BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #82 4:48

8d ago4:48

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Any self respecting devotee of fuzz and farfisa will genuflect at the mention of Talk Talk by The Music Machine, the brain busting bombshell that exploded in 1966 at the height of the garage band culture. Along with Psychotic Reaction by The Count V, and 96 Tears by ? And The Mysterians, The Music Machine ruled the airwaves that year. My middle sch…

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Mastering Financial Strategy: Cash Flow, Profitability, and Growth, With Ahuva Gruen 1:03:47

9d ago1:03:47

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In this episode, we’re joined by Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned Fractional CFO and CPA with over 20 years of experience in financial strategy. Ahuva will share her expertise on maximizing profitability through profit analysis, effective cash flow management, and strategic growth planning. She’ll provide actionable advice on how business leaders can optimi…

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The Martial Arts Business Experience w/ Gordon Burcham | Ep014 54:58

10d ago54:58

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By Mitch Coleman

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2024.10.14 Kenny Wessel on Badal Roy - 3 of 3 57:46

12d ago57:46

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Here's another Ph.D. topic for you: Miles Davis vs. Ornette Coleman. Both blazingly original innovators lived most of their lives in Manhattan and they were roughly contemporaries (Miles was 4 years older) so they drew from the same talent pool to make up their bands. But across 30+ years of simultaneous bandleading and the hiring of dozens and doz…

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Busted! How Do You Build Your Mental Strength? | Episode 131 29:31

14d ago29:31

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Time for some mental training! Maybe you need a pick me up, or some rest, or some discipline, or maybe it's just a reason why, all these things help us to build our mental strength with running. Here we'll talk about 7 things that can help you increase and strengthen your mental resolve with running. Who knows, maybe that can spill over into your e…

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Chapter 7: Vishwas the Uber driver on setting standards and secrets of stellar service 1:47:50

13d ago1:47:50

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Let's jump into the backseat of Vishwas Aggrawal's Uber and take a trip you won't forget. This is a story about setting your own standards in a world constantly hammering us into "human resources." This is a story about setting your own winning lines in a world that wants us to be widgets. This is a story about raising the bar for yourself and deep…

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THE BRAMBLE AND THE ROSE by Mary McCaslin and Jim Ringer (Philo, 1978). BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #81 5:49

15d ago5:49

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I’d like to say that this is one of the best love duets ever recorded, but I demur from superlatives generally. However, I can say with certainty that it’s one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the simple, straightforward vocal delivery of these two raw-boned, pioneer types that makes me cry every time they ease into the sinuous harmonies of the chorus. …

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Avoiding Common Marketing Mistakes and Maximizing ROI, With Hamlet Azarian 58:50

16d ago58:50

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Ready to supercharge your marketing game? In this episode with guest, Hamlet Azarian, we are diving into the biggest pitfalls that can derail your marketing efforts—and giving you powerful, actionable strategies to sidestep them! From setting clear, impactful goals and deeply understanding your audience to harnessing data insights and staying agile…

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2024.10.14 Kenny Wessel on Badal Roy - 2 of 3 1:01:16

27d ago1:01:16

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Here's another Ph.D. topic for you: Miles Davis vs. Ornette Coleman. Both blazingly original innovators lived most of their lives in Manhattan and they were roughly contemporaries (Miles was 4 years older) so they drew from the same talent pool to make up their bands. But across 30+ years of simultaneous bandleading and the hiring of dozens and doz…

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The Chowdah Challenge at Cape Cod Marathon (Review Time) | Episode 130 25:27

21d ago25:27

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Run Massachusetts and take on the Chowdah Challenge at the Cape Cod Marathon and Half Marathon. This is a GREAT race to visit Massachusetts and run a marathon or half along the coast line. If you're looking to add an east coast race to your calendar for the fall of 2025, be sure to check this one out. Cape Cod Marathon and Half Marathon Go check ou…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS A SPECIAL ARCHIVAL EPISODE: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS TRIBUTE TO BARBARA DANE (BARBARA JEAN SPILLMAN) May 12, 1927 – October 20, 2024- ACTIVIST, JAZZ, FOLK, BLUES SINGER, RECORD PRODUCER ... 47:58

1M ago47:58

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Breaking News! FILM PREMIERE Maureen Gosling's THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE "The amazing story of Barbara Dane, a powerful radical citizen-artist whose magnificent voice and uncompromising dedication to freedom, social justice and global liberation, continues to ring." --Danny Glover, Executive Producer WATCH TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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Triathlon Training Time! Zero To Sports Pro | Episode 1011 41:16

25d ago41:16

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Who hasn't heard of couch to 5k, or how about couch to 10k? Sometimes you'll even hear of people going from couch to half marathon or marathon training. Well, cleanse your pallet and refresh your thinking of what it means to start training for you next race. Welcome to "Zero To Sports Pro". PT Sports Pro founder, Terence Reuben and his son Nic Reub…

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WILDFLOWERS by The Holy Mackerel (Reprise, 1968) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #80 6:47

23d ago6:47

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I discovered this track on a WB compilation set named “My Mind Gets High”, and boy… upon hearing this cut did I ever started experiencing flashbacks. In 1968, The Holy Mackerel was explicitly created as a vehicle for young, up and coming singer-songwriter Paul Williams, whose heavily processed vocal, along with the sitar, places this psychedelic ar…

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Making Sure Everyone Organization-wide Works on the Right Stuff, With Josh Seiden 1:06:14

1M ago1:06:14

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People are working hard in your company…but often on the wrong stuff. This happens widely because teams are told what to build from leadership, causing them to lose track of what their customers want. It’s important to keep in mind that organizations exist to provide some kind of value to people, yet too often they don’t have a clear understanding …

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2024.10.14 Kenny Wessel on Badal Roy - 1 of 3 1:04:16

1M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Here's another Ph.D. topic for you: Miles Davis vs. Ornette Coleman. Both blazingly original innovators lived most of their lives in Manhattan and they were roughly contemporaries (Miles was 4 years older) so they drew from the same talent pool to make up their bands. But across 30+ years of simultaneous bandleading and the hiring of dozens and doz…

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World Record Set At Chicago Marathon and Camille Herron Update | Episode 129 22:58

28d ago22:58

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Quick little update on the Camille Herron story in Ultra Running on the 48 hour record. Also, in Chicago the world record was broken in the women's marathon! Ruth Chepng'etich became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon distance. What an amazing accomplishment! Also, go check out the Indiana Trail 100. This one is a favorite of ours as the…

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"CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC 8 BALL" -SEASON TWO- EPISODE FOUR. STIFFS LIVE (STIFF, 1978) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN EXPLORES HIS COVE OF 8 TRACK ... 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Last May, my son Jasper and my daughter-in-law Hannah asked me what I would like for my birthday. I said what I always say: “Surprise me.” But then Hannah suggested that they get me an 8 track because she knows I collect them. She wanted to know which genre or artist I like. Also, she didn’t know how, or where to buy one. “Ebay,” I said, and jumped…

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Chapter 141: James Daunt on bespoke bookselling building Barnes and bonds 1:59:31

1M ago1:59:31

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James Daunt grew up in England the child of a diplomat—moving countries, tasting cultures, living a life with books and history at its core. He lived in Turkey and Cyprus before coming back to England for boarding school. After studying history at Cambridge, he didn’t know what he wanted to do, so the Career Services department pointed him towards …

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From the Streets to Spiritual Awakening: A Journey from Addiction to Empowerment, With Yankel Meislin 59:03

1M ago59:03

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Yankel Meislin, whose extraordinary journey from a high-risk life of addiction to a profound spiritual awakening is nothing short of inspiring. Yankel’s life took a dramatic turn, from selling drugs and leading a high-stakes existence to embracing a life of sobriety and spiritual fulfillment. Discover how …

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Running Injuries And What To Do!? | Episode 128 36:20

1M ago36:20

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Nobody likes injuries and some runners do NOT deal with them well at all. It's time to talk more on what we should and can do to help and we're using our favorite guinea pig to discuss this further. Mitch is throwing himself on the sword and even making a little fun of himself as we dive into why he just can't get healed up. Maybe you can relate? T…

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2024.09.16 Lewis Flip Barnes on William Parker - 3 of 3 1:09:24

1M ago1:09:24

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Let's present an award: who would you say has been the most prolific artist on NYC's forward-looking music scene and who has contributed the most to its community? Deep Focus host Mitch Goldman's nominee: bassist William Parker. This Monday, Mitch and trumpeter Lewis "Flip" Barnes will put William Parker's music in Deep Focus. Will there be live, u…

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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS “DARTH VADER AND OTHER SWEET INSPIRATIONS"- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK WELCOME JAMES EARL JONES, CISSY HOUSTON, J.D. SOUTHER, AND KRIS KRISTOFFERSON TO ... 33:18

2M ago33:18

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A note from Bill: Rich says I'm too modest about discussing my Acting career - could be. But, today I have a story that I felt compelled to share about my "brush with greatness" with one of the greatest American actors of the 20th century: the titanic James Earl Jones, in a Shakespearean production of the rarely produced Timon of Athens. It's one t…

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