Best CSUF Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 25: Overlooked Injustice: The Children's Village at Manzanar 54:37

2M ago54:37

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In Episode Twenty-Five, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra sits down with former CSUF history graduate student Kiana Nakamura on the anniversary of Executive Order 9066 to discuss her exhibit, "Overlooked Injustice: The Children's Village at Manzanar." In this interview, Kiana discusses why she pursued this project, her family's experience of being interned, wha…

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IN THE NEWS: Breakdown of Playbill.com's BIG 10 Universities for Broadway Actors 19:29

9M ago19:29

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Send us a text Ever wondered why some schools dominate Broadway? Join me, Scott Barnhart, on this special solo episode of the Creative College Journey Podcast, where we uncover the real stories behind the statistics found in Playbill.com's recent BIG 10 list - "Where Where Did the Actors of the 2023–24 Broadway Season Go to School?" I take you thro…

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SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW - "Your College Bound Kid Podcast" Dr. Lisa Rouff Interviews Scott Barnhardt 50:31

1y ago50:31

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Send us a text UNIQUE PODCAST EPISODE... the tables are turned and I'm being interviewed! This is a re-airing of the podcast I was interviewed on this month, Your College Bound Kid (YCBK) Podcast by Dr. Lisa Rouff. YCBK and School Match 4U have graciously agreed to allow us to share their interview on our platform! Ever wondered how a Broadway hope…

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INTERVIEW - Robyn Baker (MPH in Public Health at Brown University, Online; BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton CSUF) 1:01:12

1+ y ago1:01:12

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Send us a text Content Warning: This podcast episode contains candid conversations relating to eating disorders and mental health issues. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. The National Eating Disorders Association Helpline is available at 1-800-931-2237. Remember, you are not alone, and…

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Episode 24: Dorothea Lange's California: 1935-1942 53:21

1+ y ago53:21

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In episode Twenty-four, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra sits down with graduate students, Natalie Vandercook, Angelica Smith, and Kayla Ratliff, to discuss their work on the Great Park Gallery’s new exhibit, Dorothea Lange’s California: 1935-1942. The students talk about the process of researching and mounting an exhibition, and reflect on the impact of Lange…

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INTERVIEW - Grace Lu (UCLA, BA in Psychology; Professional Film, TV, and Voiceover Actor) 1:01:09

2y ago1:01:09

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Send us a text Grace Lu is someone I’ve known for a few years through the work of my husband, voiceover actor JP Karliak. Grace Lu is a graduate of Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, CA, and is currently a rising sophomore at UCLA (Go Bruins!) studying Psychology. And while a full time student, Grace has been navigating a robust and full pr…

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INTERVIEW: Thalia Atallah (UCLA, BA in Theatre, Musical Theatre emphasis and National Tour of ANASTASIA)) 57:51

2y ago57:51

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Send us a text Today's guest, Thalia Atallah is a graduate Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory and as of 2022, an alum of UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television (TFT) with a BA in Theatre, and an emphasis in Musical Theatre! Thalia Atallah is a bi-cultural Lebanese/Latinx performer from Los Angeles, California. She is…

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INTERVIEW - Carla Stickler (NYU - BFA & MA, Flatiron School; Broadway actress and Web/Software Engineer) 58:30

2y ago58:30

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Send us a text On this episode, Scott has the chance to interview Carla Stickler who has "defied gravity" and expectations throughout her varied careers as a vocalist, Broadway performer and web/software engineer. And she discusses the many educational paths she took to land some of her dream gigs, including Wicked on Broadway and her current work …

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INTERVIEW - Zoe Seare (University of Utah, BFA in Theatre Teaching) 59:04

2y ago59:04

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Send us a text Scott sits down with a former student, Zoe Seare, for a engaging conversation about Zoe’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and making the decision to transfer in her sophomore year from the BFA in Musical Theatre Performance to their unique BFA in Theatre Teaching, and the many revelations …

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INTERVIEW - Shane Norys (Disney Cruise Line) 54:23

2y ago54:23

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Send us a text Shane Norys is a dancer, choreographer and performer originally from Orange County, CA who is currently sailing the high seas as a Specialty Performer with Disney Cruise Line on The Disney Magic travelling the world a job he has held since auditioning for Disney the summer after he graduated high school. Shane recently completed prof…

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INTERVIEW - Adam Castrillón (University of California - Irvine (UCI), BA in Drama; Irvine Valley College) 1:09:04

2y ago1:09:04

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Send us a text Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show To find out more about The Creative College Journey and services we have to offer, please visit our website and sign-up for our mailing list: www.creativecollegejourney.com Introduction voice-over: Sara Cravens Or find our host Scott Barnhardt on Instagram.…

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INTERVIEW - Alyssa Carol (University of Michigan, BFA in Musical Theatre; Bad Cinderella on Broadway) 1:01:12

2y ago1:01:12

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Send us a text Scott sits down with a former student, Alyssa Carol, for a heartfelt and lovely conversation about Alyssa’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Michigan's famed Musical Theatre BFA and making her Broadway debut as an original Broadway cast member in Andrew Lloyd Webber's brand new musical, BAD CINDERELLA. And whil…

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INTERVIEW: Jordan Spena (Texas State University, BFA in Musical Theatre) 54:26

2y ago54:26

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Send us a text Scott sits down with a former student, Jordan Spena, for a witty and wise conversation about Jordan’s pathway towards higher education. Jordan Spena is an actor, singer, dancer, writer who is currently a Freshman at Texas State University earning his BFA in Musical Theatre. Jordan is also a graduate of the Orange County School of t…

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INTERVIEW - Bella Arnold (CSULB, UC Berkeley) - A journey from Musical Theatre to Journalism 1:00:08

2y ago1:00:08

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Send us a text Scott sits downs with a former Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory student, Bella Arnold, for a funny and heartwarming journey through her pathway towards higher education. Bella Arnold is a journalist who is currently earning her master’s degree at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and received he…

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Introduction: Scott Barnhardt, The Creative College Journey Podcast 5:45

2y ago5:45

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Send us a text Support the show To find out more about The Creative College Journey and services we have to offer, please visit our website and sign-up for our mailing list: www.creativecollegejourney.com Introduction voice-over: Sara Cravens Or find our host Scott Barnhardt on Instagram.By Scott Barnhardt

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Episode 23: Digital History as Public History 1:14:26

2+ y ago1:14:26

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In Episode Twenty-three, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra talks with CSUF Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and New Media in History, Dr. Jamila Moore-Pewu, and CSUF History graduate and Digital Ethnic Futures Outreach Coordinator, Scherly Virgill. They discuss the growing field of digital history, its relationship with public history, and collaboratin…

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In Memoriam: An Oral History with Roz Wyman 3:13:19

2+ y ago3:13:19

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Roz Wyman was the youngest person and second woman ever to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. While on the City Council she also became an instrumental figure in bringing the Dodgers to Los Angeles. In 2019 she was interviewed for our Women, Politics, and Activism Oral History Project. In her interview Wyman reflects on her expansive caree…

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Episode 22: 52nd Street - Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb 40:57

3y ago40:57

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In Episode Twenty-two, Dr. Natalie Fousekis steps in as guest host to interview Dr. Benjamin Cawthra about his current exhibition, 52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb, held at the Great Park Gallery in Irvine through May 1, 2022. The exhibit focuses on Manhattan's 52nd Street, a hub of musical creativity in the years immediate…

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Episode 21: One Book, One CSUF - Japanese American Archival Collections 39:37

3y ago39:37

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In Episode Twenty-one, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra is joined by COPH archivist, Natalie Garcia; Director of Special Collections, Lisa Mix; and Special Collections archivist, Patrisia Prestinary. The group discuss the 2021-22 One Book, One CSUF selection, "They Called us Enemy," by George Takei, and talk about collaborating on a corresponding event on Apri…

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Ken McCoy Life Skills Lecture and Training 59:00

3+ y ago59:00

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Real training for upward mobility for your life. Lifesskills and self motivational training by Ken McCoy.By Ken McCoy Radio

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Episode 20: Introducing the New Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History 34:41

3+ y ago34:41

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In Episode Twenty, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra sits down with COPH director, Dr. Natalie Fousekis to discuss the Center's brand new space on the 6th floor of CSU Fullerton's Pollak Library. Dr. Fousekis talks about the process and challenges of building a new Center; describes the features and benefits of the larger space; shares her vision for the Center…

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In Memoriam: An Oral History with Sally Tanner 3:50:09

3+ y ago3:50:09

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Former California State Assemblywoman Sally Tanner represented California's 60th District from 1978 to 1992. In 2020 she was interviewed for our California State Politics Oral History Project. In her interview Tanner discussed her passion for environmental issues; talked about serving as chair on the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committ…

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In Memoriam: An Oral History with John (Jack) Bedell 2:35:41

4y ago2:35:41

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John (Jack) Bedell served CSU Fullerton for more than 40 years as professor of sociology and chair of three departments. He held numerous academic and leadership roles, both on campus and in the community. In 2018 he was interviewed for our Humanities and Social Sciences Founding Faculty Oral History Project. We are truly grateful for the opportuni…

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Episode 19: Mapping Confederate Monuments 54:49

4y ago54:49

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In Episode Nineteen, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra sits down with graduate students, Luca Azuma, Fernando Lopez, and Melanie Vigil to discuss Mapping Confederate Monuments, a web-based archive created by students in Cawthra’s Introduction to Public History class at Cal State Fullerton. The project examines the creation, history, and current status of 40+ Co…

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Episode 18: Doing Oral History in 2020 41:23

4+ y ago41:23

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In Episode Eighteen, COPH director, Dr. Natalie Fousekis sits down with Dr. Benjamin Cawthra to discuss the challenges and new opportunities presented by COVID-19 in 2020. Dr. Fousekis talks about the necessity of putting certain projects on hold; developing new oral history projects focused on those affected by the pandemic, as well as those invol…

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Episode 17: Greg Williams 54:36

5+ y ago54:36

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Episode 16: Public History Across Cultures - Lange Tafel in Fullerton and Berlin 42:01

5+ y ago42:01

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In this episode, Dr. Cawthra is joined by Associate Director of COPH and Professor of German history, Dr. Cora Granata, along with students, Emily Ortiz, Erin Waldner, and Scott Torres. The group shares their experience organizing and participating in Lange Tafel, a public history project that took place this year on the CSUF campus, and in Berlin,…

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Episode 15: Interpreting the Past - Orange County Great Park and Marine Corps Air Station El Toro 29:57

5+ y ago29:57

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In this episode, Dr. Cawthra sits down with graduate students, Cynthia Castaneda and Scotty Coyne, to talk about the history of the Orange County Great Park (OCGP), once the home of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. The students talk about developing an interpretive site plan for OCGP as part of Dr. Cawthra's 2018 public history class, and how they…

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The Snapshot 1:09:28

5+ y ago1:09:28

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Where do you spend your time and energy? We describe the snapshot and how we use it to be honest with ourselves about where the chips fall.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Growth Quadrants 1:17:06

5+ y ago1:17:06

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Kenny drops one of his favorite models for growth - the four quadrants. We also dive deep into how to use them for just about anybody.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Muscle Growth 1:03:15

6y ago1:03:15

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Andy hits us with what's new in the science of muscle growth. Spoiler alert - we were all wrong about a few things...By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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The Five (Voltron) Tenants 1:13:55

6y ago1:13:55

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Kenny lays out the five tenants of coaching at Oak Park - purpose, growth, connection, contribution, and value.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Invest vs Consume 25:00

6y ago25:00

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Are you investing in your growth or consuming physical experiences? We break it down and help you distinguish between the two.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Use Your Brain 42:26

6y ago42:26

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Kicking off season 3 with a conversation about the growth of science and technology.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Going Dark 2 1:17:01

6y ago1:17:01

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Going deeper on why we're going dark.By Kenny Kane

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Going Dark 23:31

6y ago23:31

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We're back... but not in the way you might expect. We're going dark on social media and moving to a new model.By Kenny Kane

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Episode 14: For the Record - A Story Engagement Area in North Long Beach 35:37

6y ago35:37

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In this episode Dr. Cawthra talks with graduate students, Cynthia Castaneda, Patrick Guarte, and Brenda St. Hilaire. The students share their experiences working with the North Long Beach community to create a walking history tour on Atlantic Avenue, and a corresponding educational website. You'll also hear clips from oral histories with longtime L…

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Episode 13: 2018 Midterm Election Wrap-up 46:03

6+ y ago46:03

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In Episode Thirteen, COPH director, Dr. Natalie Fousekis, joins Dr. Benjamin Cawthra to recap the results of the 2018 midterm elections. They discuss the current political climate and its effect on the midterms, as well as the record number of women elected to Congress, and the shift from red to blue in Orange County. Relevant oral history clips fr…

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Episode 12: Remembering World War I 47:16

6+ y ago47:16

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In this episode Dr. Cawthra sits down with Dr. Jonathan Markley, associate professor of history at CSUF. Dr. Markley, a native New Zealander, talks about his archival research and shares what he has learned about his family's involvement in World War I. Later, COPH archivist, Natalie Navar, introduces clips from oral history narrators who share the…

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Episode 11: The Influence and Resilience of Women in Politics and Activism 42:13

7y ago42:13

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In Episode Eleven, Dr. Benjamin Cawthra talks with graduate students, Jessica Buckle and Helen Yoshida about their experience conducting interviews for the Women, Politics, and Activism oral history project, and sharing their research as part of a panel presentation for the annual Southwest Oral History Association conference, held right here on th…

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Episode 10: A Collective Campus Oral History 24:56

7y ago24:56

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In this episode, the Center for Oral and Public History celebrates its 50th anniversary with a look back at the history of California State University, Fullerton. Listen as Dr. Cawthra introduces clips from leading faculty and administrators who got the university started and later helped it on its way.Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-m…

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2.8 Epilogue 1:25:57

7y ago1:25:57

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We conclude Volume II with some reflections on leadership. Kenny, Andy, and Josh lay out what leadership means to them and what they learned from each guest.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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2.7 Mental Skills (featuring Jared Cohen) 1:52:06

7y ago1:52:06

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In chapter 7 of volume II, we dive into the mental side of training with Oak Park Mental Skills Coach Jared Cohen. There's a lot of discussion about mindset and mentality out there but few tools for measuring and improving these things with training. We describe some broader context and provide hands on examples for actually developing mental skill…

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2.6 Dave Beck 1:34:31

7+ y ago1:34:31

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In chapter 6 of volume II, we have the pleasure of discussing scientific thinking, sex education, and a slew of other topics with Dave Beck. Dave is a published author and science teacher who has been featured on the cover of the New York Times.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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2.5 Gabe Rangel 1:14:54

7+ y ago1:14:54

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In chapter 5 of volume II, we sit down with Gabe Rangel to talk about leadership in the military, professional sports, and life. Gabe explains the importance of environment and humility in developing people into better athletes and human beings.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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2.4 Doug Larson 1:35:19

7+ y ago1:35:19

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In chapter 4 of volume II, Co-Founder and Co-Host of Barbell Shrugged, Doug Larson joins us to talk about leadership in life and business. He goes into detail about his experience with being a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and father.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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Episode 9: Sam Stephenson 1:00:07

7+ y ago1:00:07

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In Episode Nine Dr. Cawthra sits down with author, documentarian, and 2017 Hansen Lecturer, Sam Stephenson to discuss his latest book, "Gene Smith's Sink: A Wide-Angle View"--the culmination of over two decades of research into the life and work of pioneering photographer, W. Eugene Smith. Stephenson also talks about his upbringing in North Carolin…

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2.3 What You Want 1:08:28

7+ y ago1:08:28

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In chapter 3 of volume II, we attempt to answer the question, why don't you get what you want? From fitness goals to business solutions, people often fall short and don't know why. We discuss the importance of focus, authenticity, and structure in helping people get what they want long term.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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2.2 Changing Roles 1:29:06

7+ y ago1:29:06

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In chapter 2 of volume II, Andy interviews Kenny and Josh about their relationship dynamics and how they change roles constantly. We get into the details of rebranding CrossFit LA as Oak Park and the importance of flexibility in leadership.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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2.1 Lee Brown 1:54:59

7+ y ago1:54:59

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In chapter 1 of volume II, Professor Lee Brown talks about sports science and mentorship. We discuss his research on power and velocity, overcoming cancer and the death of his son, and his role as a sherpa for hundreds of students and young scientists.By Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin

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