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Comprised of four parts, Gulliver’s Travels documents the bizarre, yet fascinating voyages of Lemuel Gulliver as he makes his way through several uncharted destinations, experiencing the lives of the small, the giant, the scientific, and downright eccentric societies. Narrated in first person, Swift successfully portrays Gulliver’s thoughts and reactions as he faces struggles of integration throughout his travels. Beginning with the introduction of Gulliver, an educated ship’s surgeon, who a ...
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A satirical essay written by one of the most renowned satirists, Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal expresses the author’s exasperation with the ill treatment of impoverished Irish citizens as a result of English exploitation and social inertia. Furthermore, Swift ventilates the severity of Ireland’s political incompetence, the tyrannical English policies, the callous attitudes of the wealthy, and the destitution faced by the Irish people. Focusing on numerous aspects of society including gov ...
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The world can few like a hopeless ugly place. There are about a billion problems in the world but yet it feels like very few people are willing to talk about them or possible solutions. In this podcast, Parker James dives headfirst into the world's insane problems from their history, to some facts you probably didn't know, to the people responsible and in the same vein as the classic essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift provides a solution that will leave you thinking...that could work.
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Hi! Welcome to Coffee Social! We’re spilling the beans on all things business, social media, and entrepreneurship. Your hosts Mimi Langley and Jonathan Howard will be leading candid conversations packed with their New York personalities, as they delve into social media marketing, YouTube and Instagram strategies, building confidence, and making money as solopreneurs. Join us for chats about the world of social audio (Clubhouse & LinkedIn), mastering content creation like a boss, nailing netw ...
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Music Is Funny

Jonathan Bright

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Willie Nelson’s granddaughter, Raelyn Nelson, and her bandmate/producer, Jonathan Bright interview top comedians about the similarities and differences between the comedy and music “business”. Road stories, bad gigs, shady promoters/etc, you get it all with Music Is Funny.
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Your Undivided Attention

Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, The Center for Humane Technology

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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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J&J Radio

Jason Givens; Jonathan Harper

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J&J Radio is made for people who love Sports! We specialize in NBA basketball, but we cover all relevant sports topics. What will happen? Who has the most to prove or lose? Is your favorite player underrated? We cover stats, culture, and everything else inside the sports world. If you talk about sports non-stop, tune in to J&J Radio.
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Changing the world, one mind at a time, For What it's Worth...“For What it’s Worth” is an interview-based podcast series which focuses on exploring innovative ideas for a changing world; ideas related to people, culture, business, education, science and more. The show features well-known guests from across a variety of industries and disciplines, each presenting their views, theories, and predictions about issues related to new ways of thinking, working, and learning. From education to techn ...
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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The Chop Sports Social

Dave Sturchio & Chris Gueci

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The Two Owners of Chop Sports Media & Chop Studios bring you a weekly show covering the world of sports and entertainment! Join Dave Sturchio & Chris Gueci as they give their hot takes on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL & all of your favorite combat sports including the UFC and the world of Boxing!
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Welcome to Beyond the Hedge where we go in search of the places, people, traditions and tales that make rural Britain extraordinary. Join us as we head out along the backroads to meet publicans, writers, hedgelayers, butchers, poets and keepers of everything from pigs to grey partridges to bees. We explore often-complex and sometimes-thorny themes with the help of real experts – practitioners with their hands in the soil and academics who’ve spent their lives thinking about things like the c ...
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM memberships or TEAM one-time sales? Think you need a big audience to make money on social media? Nope! There are so many ways to monetize right now on all of the major platforms like Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and it’s not just for influencers. Don’t let your follower count stop you. In this episode of…
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Originally uploaded December 17th, re-edited May 17th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Amirika Richardson, T3 Education Officer.Question: How would you summarize the overall experience of MiCareerQuest Capital Area this year, and what were the key takeaways in terms of engagement and the industries showcased?This year, over 2,000 students attended our …
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Paul and Mesh begin with WBD’s announced rebrand of Max back to HBO Max and a few Cannes film festival highlights. Next, they recap 5 primetime shows that NBC recently cancelled, in part to make room for its new NBA telecasts which will air on Tuesdays and Sundays (in addition to Peacock). Finally, they break down a recently announced 34.5B merger …
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Sarah Kwilinski, who is the President and Founder of Sundial Classical Farmstead.Sundial Classical Farmstead’s President and founder, Sarah Kwilinski, used her 20+ years as a special education teacher and consultant to identify structural and systemic barriers to learning found in modern educational practices. A certified sp…
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Oscar Wilde || The Importance Of Being Earnest || Episode 3 I'm SmarTune Music, as the author of 'Irish Tale' www.melodyloops.com/tracks/irish-tale/, grants Melody Loops and it's licensees, including How To Love Learning , permission to use this Music. This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and in monetized videos (such as Youtu…
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Originally uploaded April 24th, reloaded May 15th.Chris Holman welcomes back T. Rann Paynter, President & CEO, Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing, MI.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Rann in this conversation:Welcome back Rann, remind the Michigan business community about the Michigan Bankers Association?Briefly what were …
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Chris Holman welcomes Troy Baker, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion, Better Business Bureau® of Michigan, Southfield, MI.Talk briefly about the merging of the BBBs of Eastern and Western Michigan?What inspired the creation of the BBB Trades Scholarship, and how does it align with BBB’s broader mission?Can you walk us through the eli…
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Originally uploaded July 30th, reloaded May 14th.Chris Holman welcomes Jonathan Smith, Senior Chief Deputy Director for LEO - Labor & Economic Opportunity - Michigan, East Lansing.There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Jonathan in this conversation: Can you provide an overview of the Community & Worker Economic Transition Office an…
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Originally uploaded July 12, re-edited May 12.Chris Holman welcomes back Eric A Schertzing, Consultant, Michigan Land Bank Association, who is joined for this conversation by Michelle Thompson, New Executive Director, Michigan Land Bank Association.So Michelle, you were added new in March what was your background before this?Michelle, I understand …
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Originally uploaded March 6th, reloaded May 3rd.Chris Holman welcomes back Nick Chaffin, Program Compliance Officer, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! reviews the Rapid Response program and its role in supporting employers and employees through a layoff…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties Theme: Teri talks about the fourth annual DHHS Job Fair, which took place the previous day, and previews the upcoming Juneteenth Job Fair. Question 1: Yesterday was the…
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Chris Holman welcomes back Lorri Rishar, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago.Welcome back Lorri, remind the Michigan business community about EDGE?We celebrated with you at the Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala last week, tell us about your award? {A Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year}.Was this your first MCSB…
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Originally uploaded April 15, reloaded April 28th.Chris Holman welcomes back Anthony Dalimonte, Associate, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, Southfield, MI, one of Foster Swift's 6 branches across Michigan. Chris and Tony's Topic for this conversation: N.I.L.What is the NCAA House settlement and why is it such a big deal for college athletics?What i…
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Originally uploaded January 29, reloaded April 26th.Chris Holman welcomes Dave Lee, President & CEO, BRD Printing, Lansing, MI.Welcome Dave, share your company's history/story?What were the highlights for 2024?What do you expect for 2025?Can you share more about one of your service lines or new machines?How does BRD handle the talent issue?» Visit …
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Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded April 25th.Chris Holman welcomes Jeran Culina, Manager, Business Leaders United at National Skills Coalition, Middleville, MI.Welcome Jeran, tell us about Business Leaders United?What is your role at National Skills Coalition and how are you currently connected in the state of Michigan?What is the current st…
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Chris Holman welcomes Bill Hufnagel, President & CEO Dart Bank, Mason, MI.Dart Bank marked a significant milestone on Friday, March 21, tell us about that?Share the story of Rollin C. Dart and his son, Doc Campbell Dart, in 1925?Talk about the growth and your footprint across Michigan at this point?So, I'm hearing trust, innovation, and a deep dedi…
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AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …
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Paul and Mesh begin with life imitating art as the real-life 2025 Conclave has a few striking similarities to the 2024 Best Picture nominee Conclave. Next, they discuss President Trump's intent to establish a College Sports Commission to be co-chaired by Nick Saban and Cody Campbell. Finally, Paul and Mesh breakdown the latest entertainment tariffs…
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Oscar Wilde || The Importance Of Being Earnest || Episode 2 I'm SmarTune Music, as the author of 'Irish Tale' www.melodyloops.com/tracks/irish-tale/, grants Melody Loops and it's licensees, including How To Love Learning , permission to use this Music. This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and in monetized videos (such as Youtu…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Suzanne Greenberg, Executive Director from Children Trust Michigan, Lansing, MI: 23rd Annual Pam Posthumus Signature Auction coming up!Welcome back Suzanne, remind the Michigan business community about Children Trust Michigan that rebranded from the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund in 2022?What inspired this year’s focus …
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Martha Zehnder Kaczynski, who is the Owner and Vice President at Bavarian Inn Lodge.Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River, the Bavarian Inn Lodge is a world-class resort destination for families and couples. Unique in theme, experience a trip to “Little Bavaria” in Frankenmuth, Michigan! A great vacation spot for …
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Karen Mead, Co-Owner of Farmgirl Flea Market, Hudsonville, MI He had several questions for Karen in this conversation:1. Tell us a bit about Farmgirl Flea’s Spring Market? 2. What can people find at this year’s market? 3. What’s the importance of shopping locally? 4. What sets Farmgirl apart from other flea markets? 5. …
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Lorri Rishar, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago,Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI.Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS"Following tradition for Michigan Business Network, the pair of hosts, spend their first two segments of the first episode with Chris Holman founder and CEO of…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM Advice Seeker or TEAM Advice Voider? If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of your next move in your business, this one’s for you! In this mini episode of Coffee Social, we’re sharing some of the best advice we’ve experienced in business. Granted, we could make like 20 parts to this episode because there’s so…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of Marvel's Thunderbolts* box office performance which was solid but not a home run. Next, they discuss the start of Diddy's criminal trial in New York after Diddy rejected a plea deal on the eve of trial. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FCC and potential replacements for democratic commissioners, including …
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Vic Verchereau welcomes J.T. Mestdaugh, who is the Founder of the J.T. Mestdaugh Foundation.In J.T. Mestdaugh's words “I want to share my story so people who feel alone and discouraged might feel, well...less alone and more confident.” By the time J.T. Mestdaugh was three years old, he had spent 250 days in the hospital, and he endured sixteen majo…
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Chris Holman welcomes Mike McFall, Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Biggby Coffee, East Lansing, MIThere were several things Chris wanted to find our during their conversation: Mike welcome, remind the Michigan business community about Biggby Coffee's history?Big news right now is BIGGBY COFFEE celebrating 30 years of growth, customer loyalty, and specialty coff…
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Originally uploaded April 7, re-edited April 21st.Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.Athletics affiliation is at an interesting time, tell us about Sacramento?So Zach your season is just underway, remind Michigan about the Crosstown Rivalry with MSU?What sort of economic impact for Mid-Michigan shoul…
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Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI.Lansing BWL jumped into action after the recent Thunderstorm damage March 30th and then has shared crews up north to help after the Ice Storms?Tell us about LBWL's commitment to Earth Month?Your annual Water Quality Report is out, tell us a bit abo…
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Chris Holman welcomes back Noel Nevshehir, Director, International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley, Troy, MI.Welcome back Noel, remind the Michigan business community about Automation Alley's International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships?Many of those are tied in through MEDC?Tell us about y…
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Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded April 18th.Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly Way, CXO, Chief Experience Officer, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Kimberly, remind us about Michigan Works! Association?You have your annual Impact Awards, near the state Capitol April 24th, tell us more?Last year was a memorable experien…
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Chris Holman welcomes Katherine Japinga to the MBN studio for this month's conversation. Katherine is the Director of Marketing, Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.We understand you're wrapping up our international season for 2025 – 15th year with apple vacations/international service?Not much to say here since we don’t have final number…
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Originally uploaded March 14th, reloaded April 13th.Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, President & CEO, Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Julie, you've just wrapped up your Annual Meeting, tell us about that, and about its focus?And in that meeting you celebrated some record-breaking numbers please share those?One of Choose Lansing a…
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Chris Holman welcomes Ann Marie Creed, Newly named president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.Welcome Ann, can you share your career background?We understand you start this new role May 19th?Your roles in healthcare have prepared you well for this new position?What drew you to UMH Sparrow as they underwent their search?…
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Chris Holman welcomes Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. He is joined on this interview by,...Jennifer Calery, Strategic Communications Specialist, Cinnaire, Alpena, MI, assisting her local Boys and Girls Club.Mike Daust, Mark's brother-in-law, Plant Manager, Albie's Food Products, LLC, Gaylord…
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Originally uploaded March 6th, reedited April 10thChris Holman welcomes Rowan Leo, Account Manager & Head of Digital Department, 8ThirtyFour Integrated CommunicationsWelcome Rowan, remind the Michigan business community about 8ThirtyFour?What makes 8THIRTYFOUR's approach to website development unique? How does 8THIRTYFOUR balance aesthetic design w…
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Oscar Wilde || The Importance Of Being Earnest || Episode 1 I'm SmarTune Music, as the author of 'Irish Tale' www.melodyloops.com/tracks/irish-tale/, grants Melody Loops and it's licensees, including How To Love Learning , permission to use this Music. This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and in monetized videos (such as Youtu…
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What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of Ryan Coogler's Sinners which continues his stellar trajectory and whether his bespoke deal with WB could become a trend. Next, they discuss Ted Sarandos' comments regarding the theatre experience and shifting consumer preferences. Finally, they celebrate YouTube which turned 20 in April and look back at how …
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Chris Holman welcomes back Susan Corbin, Director, LEO - Michigan's Department of Labor, Economic Opportunity, Lansing, MI. What is the Going PRO Talent Fund, and what kind of support does it offer to Michigan businesses and workers?How does the fund help strengthen Michigan’s workforce and support employers looking to grow and retain skilled talen…
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Anthony Byson and Stephanie Byson, who are owners of Equip the Leader.Lead with Confidence – Know exactly how to communicate and make decisions that inspire action. Unlock Hidden Strengths – Discover the powerful traits you already possess but haven’t fully leveraged. Eliminate Barriers to Success – Identify and overcome the…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shelia Scott, Community Financial Education and Business Development Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. RE: LAFCU's Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduation Ceremony, and an upcoming deadline.Q1: Welcome back Shelia, for those who aren’t familiar, what is the Pathway to Financial Transformation program, and who is it de…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM get them on your email list or TEAM sell while the iron is hot? Worried about sounding too salesy? You’re not alone! So many entrepreneurs hold back from talking about their offers because they don’t want to turn people off. The truth is, if you don’t share your offer, people won’t know it exists. And tha…
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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with musical festival season as Coachella concludes and Fyre Festival 2 hits the brakes. Next, they discuss Drake’s amended defamation complaint against his own label, Universal Music Group, resulting from his rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. Finally, Paul breaks down college football QB, Nico Iamaleava, leaving the Univ…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Lindsay Gainor, VP of HR and Talent Management, Two Men And A Truck, Lansing, MI.What makes this year’s Career Move Season different from previous years?How has TWO MEN AND A TRUCK adapted its hiring strategy to attract and retain talent?What career advancement opportunities are available for new hires?Can you share a s…
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Originally uploaded July 11th, re-edited April 22nd.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Elissa Sangalli, President/CEO, Northern Initiatives, Marquette, MI. Questions 1. Can you explain the significance of Michigan having the largest state-supported CDFI program in the nation? 2. How will the $19 million awarded in this second round of MEDC funding specificall…
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Rick Ruble, who is the Summit Point Leader for the Global Leadership Summit's Lansing area site.Rick Ruble has joined the effort to bring a worldwide event to the Mid-Michigan area. The Global Leadership Summit event reaches over 300,000 people in excess of 500 locations across the globe. As the Summit Point Leader for the L…
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AI has upended schooling as we know it. Students now have instant access to tools that can write their essays, summarize entire books, and solve complex math problems. Whether they want to or not, many feel pressured to use these tools just to keep up. Teachers, meanwhile, are left questioning how to evaluate student performance and whether the who…
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Originally uploaded February 4th, re-edited April 20th.Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton CountiesTHEME: Capital Area Michigan Works! Business Services Manager, Teri Sand, recaps some of CAMW!’s key statistics from 2024 and available resourc…
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