Best Access Ninja Podcasts (2025)

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MD 411 - The Candleman w/ Joey Royale (Get Haunted Industries, Weird Heroes of Public Access (WHPA), Ninja City) 1:19:51

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This week’s guest is Joey Royale of Get Haunted Industries. We talk Weird Heroes of Public Access (WHPA), Ooze Nun for Mothership (with art from Tiger Wizard), Ninja City and his new adventure Resort to Violence, Sewer Rats (TTRPG collective) and the Joey Royale’s Pizza Party, and Joey and Tiger Wizard’s adventure Tails of the Night Market is part …

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Ep 401: Tell Me the Rules and I Will Find a Way to Win 8:53

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In this episode, Michael calls out a growing problem in the government contracting space, too many people are whining about FAR changes, small business rules, and politics, and not enough people are focused on winning. He breaks down why winners do not obsess over whether the rules are fair, they simply ask, “What is the new play, coach” and adapt.…

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Riker’s Hell Part 2 1:05:18

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This week on Y2Gamers, we return to the chaos that the Borg is reigning down on the Alpha Quadrant, but more specifically, everyone’s favorite first officer - William T. Riker. Join us as we recap the action and drama-packed episode of Best of Both Worlds Part 2, revisit some of the Nexf Gen classic games of the time, and share many many laughs at …

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Ep 400: A Look Back at the Last Decade in GovCon and a Look Ahead 1:15:14

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Over 400 episodes and a decade in, we step back and ask a big question: how has government contracting really changed, and what is coming next? In this special fireside chat, Michael LeJeune, Joshua Frank, Rich Earnest, and Tom Prokop break down the shifts that matter. We talk about rising simplified acquisition and micro-purchase thresholds, the V…

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Ep 399: Winter is Coming for Your GovCon Strategy 16:17

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Ep 399: Winter is Coming for Your GovCon Strategy by RSM FederalBy RSM Federal

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Ep 398-Target, Tell, Win- A Practical Guide to GovCon Go-to-Market 39:34

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune speaks with Alexa Tsui about the industry shift from traditional business development and capture toward disciplined go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Alexa explains why top tech entrants (Palantir, OpenAI, etc.) hire “go-to-market” leaders, not old-school BD roles, and why G…

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MD 410 - Greezy G w/ John “Hambone” McGuire (321 RPG, Vintage RPG podcast) 1:19:30

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This week’s guest is John “Hambone” McGuire of 321 RPG and the Vintage RPG podcast. Hambone teaches us to make the perfect smashburger. We talk 321 RPG scenarios Hotel Exorcist and the upcoming Death by Dino (of which Tiger Wizard did some art) from the Children of UMA universe. We dip into Days of Future Fairhaven for Weird Heroes of Public Access…

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Assimilating the Best of Both Worlds from Star Trek TNG 1:45:33

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Captain's Log: November 19, 2025. After an extended shore-leave, the Y2Gamers crew has embarked on another fascinating mission: to explore a seminal moment in Star Trek history - the ambitious Best of Both Worlds from the Next Generation! Join us on the bridge of the Enterprise as we re-live some of the most challenging moments facing Picard's crew…

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Ep 397: The Current State of AI How It’s About to Reshape Your Entire Workflow 59:49

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AI is no longer a buzzword, it is quietly reshaping how companies work, hire, and compete. In this episode, I sit down with AI and automation expert (and repeat founder) Luke Thompson to unpack the real state of AI and what it means for business leaders.We talk about why free AI tools give you a false sense of security, why executives must lean in …

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MD 408 - Messy Mass of Mice (M³) w/ Andre Novoa (Games Omnivorous, Mausritter Month, The Job) 1:02:23

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This week’s guest is Andre Novoa of Games Omnivorous. We talk about Mausritter Month (Nov. 2025), a group-collab project featuring an all-new setting for Mausritter JUNK CITY and new works from 16 of Mausritter's community of third-party creators, including our own Tiger Wizard. We discuss THE JOB, Hex World, The Dead Robotz (Death Robot Jungle, El…

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EP 396: 2025 GAGE Report: What GovCons Must Know About Growth & Efficiency 24:35

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune is joined by Kim Koster (VP of GovCon Strategy at Unanet) and John Sisson (EVP of CRM at Unanet) to discuss the newly released 2025 GAGE Report. Built from the input of over 1,200 GovCon leaders, the report benchmarks government contracting performance across compliance, a…

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Ep 395: OneGov Explained: The Death of the Middleman Strategy 9:43

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In this solo episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune breaks down the federal government’s OneGov strategy, a move that centralizes enterprise agreements with giants like Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, and Google. For years, many contractors relied on the “middleman” model, making margins by simply reselling software and hardwa…

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MD 408 - Terra Cotta Dream Thieves w/ Brad Kerr (Between Two Cairns, Necrotic Gnome, The Dream Shrine) 1:02:58

2M ago1:02:58

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This week’s guest is Brad Kerr, writer, editor, game designer and co-host of the podcast Between Two Cairns. We talk about his work with Necrotic Gnome (Old-School Essentials Starter Set & Old-School Essentials Demonic Grimoire, Carcass Crawler), The Dream Shrine, Hideous Daylight, Temple of 1000 Swords, Sun Bathers (Old School Essentials - Adventu…

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Ep 394: Hiring Top Tech Talent in GovCon with Ninja Recruiting Strategies 35:10

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Struggling to hire elite, often-cleared technical talent in GovCon? In this episode, Jessica Oliver shares practical ways to source beyond the usual platforms and cut through the noise. Learn where top engineers actually hang out online, how to personalize outreach with transparent offers and real-life perks, and how to assess both technical skill …

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Mark Kistler: The Secret City, Bob Ross, and the Power of Imagination 54:22

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📝 Episode Description Emmy Award–winning artist Mark Kistler — best known as “Commander Mark” from PBS classics The Secret City and The Imagination Station — joins Johnny B for an inspiring, funny, and heartfelt conversation about creativity, curiosity, and the lifelong power of imagination. Mark shares incredible stories from his early days at PBS…

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Ep 393: Adapting to Change: FAR Overhauls, NDAA Updates, and the Future of GovCon 31:49

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune welcomes back legal expert Steven Koprince to dissect the latest wave of proposed federal contracting changes. From GSA’s push to raise thresholds and alter the “Rule of Two,” to the potential expansion of veteran-owned small business opportunities under the NDAA, thi…

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Ep 392: How to Thrive at GovCon's Premier Conference of the Year 25:16

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune welcomes back Lori Revely, CEO of Cavalry Consulting and chair of SAME’s Small Business Council, to preview the upcoming SAME Small Business Conference in Phoenix, AZ. With more than 6,000 attendees last year, SAME SBC has become the premier government contracting eve…

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WPNinjasNL Podcast: Summit 2025 Highlights & WPNinjasNL Connect Announcement 19:52

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Ep 391: CMMC is Final: Deadlines, Levels, and How to Stay Competitive 9:19

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CMMC is officially here. The DoD finalized the DFARS rule on September 10, with CMMC clauses eligible in solicitations by November 10 and a three-year phase-in through November 10, 2028. We break down Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, the 180-day conditional grace period, prime flowdowns, and COTS exemptions. The headline: Level 2 can be a self-assess…

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Ep 390: Non-Traditional Contracting 101 OTAs, BAAs, CSOs, and SBIRs 46:31

3M ago46:31

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Non-traditional contracting is exploding in government contracting, and small businesses can win faster by learning the rules. In this episode, Michael LeJeune and guest expert Angela Webb break down BAAs, CSOs, OTAs, and SBIR/STTR, when to use each, and where to find them on SAM.gov. You will learn the typical cadence from five-page white paper to…

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Breaking News: The FAR Part 19 Deviation Has Been Released 10:59

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The FAR Part 19 deviation is here, and the world is not on fire. In this episode, I break down why “small business first” largely formalizes how agencies already operate, and why overreliance on 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB status is a risky strategy going forward. We talk about legal headwinds to socioeconomic programs, the SBA’s shrinking role, and wha…

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MD 407 - Scissor Pit w/ Brian Shutter (Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastes, 1-900-Phantazy, Zombie Braineaters) 1:15:22

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This week’s guest is Brian Shutter. We talk about Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastes upcoming miniatures skirmish game called Violence, Action, Cash and Prizes, and new supplement Deities and Demi-Bros, 1-900-Phantazy, Zombie Braineaters, Roller Brawl, Battle Binders, and announces Battle Binder Blitz month! Follow Brian: https://linktr.ee/NeonLordrpg …

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Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 – Day 3 Recap with the WPNinjasNL crew 13:30

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Day 3 of the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden wrapped up an incredible week of learning, networking, and innovation! In this final recap, the WPNinjasNL crew shares the biggest highlights, key takeaways, and memorable moments from the last day of the event. ✅ What’s inside: - Closing sessions and expert insights - Our favorite side events - Com…

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Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 – Day 2 Recap with the WPNinjasNL Crew 15:39

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Day 2 of the Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 in Baden brought even more deep-dive sessions, expert insights, and community energy! In this recap, the Workplace Ninja Netherlands crew shares the key highlights, announcements, and takeaways from the second day of the event. ✅ What’s inside: - Advanced sessions on security, automation, and endpoint manage…

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Workplace Ninja Summit 2025 – Day 1 Recap with the WPNinjaNL Crew 11:39

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Join the WPNinjaNL crew as we break down all the highlights from Day 1 of the Workplace Ninja Summit in Baden! From inspiring keynotes and deep-dive sessions to the latest trends in endpoint management, security, and modern workplace strategies, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for expert insights, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes moments that ma…

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Ep 389: Stop Trying to be Superman: Build Systems, Not Burnout 13:04

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In this solo episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune dismantles the “invincible leader” myth and makes the case for sustainable leadership. Your real job isn’t doing everything, it’s setting the temperature (be a thermostat, not a thermometer), building systems that work without you, and modeling healthy boundaries. Hea…

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MD 406 - GART: Goblin Art Collective w/ CJ Somavia (GLAIVE, Grand Rituals, Hothead Collective) 1:12:21

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This week’s guest is CJ Somavia. We talk about Hothead Collective (which is pretty much CJ and whoever he’s working with), Grand Rituals (a system agnostic toolset to introduce big magical rituals into your fantasy TTRPG), and GLAIVE (a quarterly glossy magazine dedicated to gaming and its subcultures). We discuss the difference between a magazine …

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Ep 388: From AI to Google How Wikipedia Defines Your Digital First Impression 41:46

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune is joined by Jenny Karn and Rhi Ruff of Lumino to explore the surprising role Wikipedia plays in your government contracting success. Far from being “just an online encyclopedia,” Wikipedia feeds into Google, Siri, Alexa, social media verification, and even AI tools like C…

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Ep 387: I’m the Problem - Radical Ownership for GovCon Leaders 17:37

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If your results are flat, it might be time to look in the mirror. In this episode, Michael breaks down “radical ownership” for GovCon leaders and shows how to fix what’s left of the equal sign, and the behaviors that drive outcomes. We unpack common scapegoats like politics, FAR changes, and slow agencies, and replace them with actions that actuall…

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MD 405 - H.O.M.E.: Sly Motherships w/ Jarrett Crader (Space Penguin Ink) 57:32

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This week’s guest is Jarrett Crader of Space Penguin Ink, who’s on their 68th release! We talk Forbidden Psalms, Liminal Horror RPG, the Cairn 2E box set, The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain, Survivors of the Core Wars: an NPC deck for Mothership RPG, and Seas of Sand by Sam Sorensen Follow Jarrett Crader: Website - X - Instagram MD 405 - H.O.M.E.: Sly…

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Ep 386: Surviving Executive Orders - Pivoting Through Chaos 33:21

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune talks with Kim Ali of Kim Ali Consulting about her remarkable comeback after losing 80% of her revenue in early 2025 due to sweeping executive orders. Kim shares how she used equitable adjustments to create a financial cushion, analyzed shifting federal priorities, and reb…

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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer 17:18

4M ago17:18

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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer by RSM FederalBy RSM Federal