Best Chris Mcnulty Podcasts (2025)

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The Introvert’s Guide to Influence - Crissy Conner 34:45

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Crissy Conner, founder of the Visible CEO movement, about the complexities of developing leadership careers for wome…

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Building Delight: Inside Microsoft Product Management 41:26

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty speaks with Sean Squires, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, about the evolving landscape of software development, particul…

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Forging a Modern Microsoft Alliance with Lucy Bourne 38:28

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#11. Lucy Bourne is the cofounder and director of Oaka Studio in the UK. Oaka Studio, which just celebrated its second birthday, helps Microsoft partners level up their Microsoft alliance in their marketing, sales, their Microsoft alliance and in the operation of their Microsoft practice. Lucy is a former partner development manager from Microsoft,…

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Not Too Big, Not Too Small – TechCon is Just Right - David Wilhelm 30:21

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. Summary In this conversation, Chris McNulty and David Wilhelm discuss the challenges of AI adoption in enterprises, emphasizing the importance of training and expertise. …

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Just Imagine! The Abundant Benefits of Healthcare Hospitality featuring HHPartners' Peter Hertsgaard, M.F.A. 54:17

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Just Imagine! If healthcare isn't the most critical service to others, what could it be? Everyday, in some fashion or experience, we interact with others who treat us very well or we have an encounter that drives up our anxiety or anger. Today's podcast focuses on the practical, well-documented, and proven philosophical approaches to fellow human b…

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Scaling Innovation and AI at Avanade with Nancie Calder 38:54

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#10. Nancie Calder is a Senior Vice President and Global Consulting Practice Lead at Avanade, based in Toronto, Canada. From her start as a freelance consultant to leading a global team of 3,000 people, Nancie brings three decades of experience driving innovation at scale. Nancie shares her hard-won insights about what it really takes to nurture in…

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Bots to Books to Bucks – The AI Revenue Flywheel - Zack Zeller 41:37

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Generative AI is reshaping the business world by accelerating sales and customer engagement. In this episode of Polaris, Zack Zeller shares how thought leadership and engaging content can fuel the AI-powered revenue flywheel. From practical frameworks to emotional resonance in marketing, Zack explores how AI can amplify authenticity, streamline con…

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Leadership Lessons from Microsoft Partner Innovators: My Practice Leading Retrospective 18:52

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#9. Welcome to Practice Leading, the podcast for ambitious and curious Microsoft partner leaders who are passionate about growth, innovation, and building high-performing teams—with no tolerance for BS. I’m your host, Neil Benson, and in this special retrospective episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons learned from the show’s first eight guests. …

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Insider Secrets to Succeeding as a Microsoft Partner with Chris McNulty 39:49

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#8. Chris McNulty heads Strategic Markets at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365 at Microsoft. Chris’s prior experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He is the co-host of The Intrazone and host of the Polaris podcasts. KEY LESSONS Understand the Microsoft field. N…

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The Wonderful World of Mark Kashman 43:29

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. Summary In this episode of Polaris, Mark Kashman and Chris McNulty explore the evolution of the Microsoft 365 community, emphasizing the importance of personal engagement…

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From Four to Forty: Building CRMK’s Team and Culture with CEO, Kathrine Hogseth 36:49

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#7. Kathrine Hogseth is the CEO of CRM-Konsulterna (CRMK), a Swedish Microsoft partner business that she has led for 10 years. Kathrine has a master’s in electrical engineer and held several roles in telecommunications before achieving her MBA and then venturing into the technology industry. Today, CRM-K is one of the most highly regarded business …

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Strategy Unplugged: Dialogues with Dr. John Hillen 47:22

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty engages with Dr. John Hillen, author of 'The Strategy Dialogues', to explore the complexities of business strategy. They discuss…

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Transform the Future at The M365 Community Conference - Jeff Teper 41:40

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Join us as Jeff Teper and Karuana Gatimu discuss how to transform your future at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference (“M365CC”), highlighting key innovations and offering insights into what attendees can expect at this year's event. Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. Synozur reimagines business for our clients, navi…

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Mentorship and Hackathons for Professional Development with Edit Kapcari 31:55

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#6. Edit Kapcari is the Head of Solutions Development at ORBIS SE in Germany where she has built her career since 2017. Initially a software engineer in the CRM practice, Edit pitched the concept of starting a Power Platform practice to her leadership and now leads that business unit. Edit shares her perspectives and experience as a people manager,…

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The Productivity Paradox: Handling More with Less - Mr. Productivity 39:47

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company. We reimagine business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategy with ease. In this episode, Mark Struczewski, known as Mr. Productivity, discusses the challenges of maintaining focus in a world filled with distractions, particularly the impact of atte…

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AI Realities: More Than Meets the Avatar - Michael Cutajar 34:24

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Polaris is a production of Synozur – the transformation company, navigating the complexities of strategy and planning with ease. In this conversation, Chris McNulty and Michael Cutajar explore the transformative potential of AI-powered interactive avatars in business. Michael is the CEO and founder of InteractiveAvatars.AI. They discuss the current…

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Talent Acquisition in a Boutique Consultancy with Bob Bell, ITK Consulting 34:01

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#5. Today, I'm learning from Bob Bell, CEO of boutique technology services firm ITK Consulting in Canada. Bob is an expert in business administration and has a track record of leading business in several different industries before cofounding ITK in 2016. Bob shares how his superpower lies in his attention to administrative details—a skill that all…

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Project Runway: The Path to Delivery Excellence with Michelle Boyd 38:44

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In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty and Michelle Boyd discuss the importance of delivery excellence in project management. They explore the definitions of projects and delivery management, common misconceptions, and the significance of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. The conversation highlights the role of kickoff meetings, tools, and…

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“So A Lawyer Walks Into a Podcast Studio” with Dennis Meador 36:58

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Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. In our latest episode of Polaris, we sit down with Dennis Meador, CEO of the Legal Podcast Network. Dennis has a front-row seat for the evolution of modern marketin…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. -Behavioral Health in America is Badly Broken: The Episodes Project Has A Solution 50:49

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Behavioral Health in America is Badly Broken: The Episodes Project Has A Solution This bold podcast addresses the failure of most behavioral health systems across America for many decades. Tom McNulty, M.S., with 45+ years in behavioral health (mental illness and addiction), is joined by Invizion's president and president of Episodes Motion Picture…

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Building Diverse and Empathetic Leadership with Areti Iles 37:58

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#4. Today I'm learning from Areti Iles. She's the Head of Professional Services for Enterprise Applications at Telefonica Tech in the UK. Having started in technology with end-user organisations transitioned into consulting in 2016 and joined Telefonica Tech in 2021. She's active in her local user group community, and committed to helping others ad…

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AI and the Digital Workplace with Ed Rogers from Akumina and Michelle Caldwell 15:47

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Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. Welcome to a special episode of Polaris Pulse, where we’re joined by Ed Rogers of Akumina and Michelle Caldwell to explore the transformative impact of AI on digita…

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The future of pricing models in the Microsoft partner ecosystem with Ben Vollmer 32:55

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#3. Ben Vollmer is a Senior Vice President at RSM US responsible for growing their Power Factory offering. He is probably best known in the Microsoft community as the former global director of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Field Service business. Ben’s a prolific presenter at Microsoft conferences with a reputation for helping partners level up their pr…

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Digital Workplaces in 2025 - Ed Rogers and Michelle Caldwell 37:58

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Polaris is a production of Synozur - an advisory agency focused on transforming business for our clients, navigating the complexities of transformation and strategic planning with ease. In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty is joined by Ed Rogers (CEO of Akumina) and Michelle Caldwell (CEO of Synozur) to explore the evolving landscape of digita…

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What's your "Why?" for becoming a leader? with Joel Lindstrom 31:37

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#02. Today I'm learning from Joel Lindstrom. Joel is a senior director at Hitachi Solutions America, where he oversees the Power Platform, Low-Code and Automation team. Before joining the Microsoft channel as a solution architect with Customer Effective, Joel sold office equipment. Customer Effective was acquired by Hitachi Solutions seven years la…

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AI Predictions for 2025 - Chris McNulty 14:44

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In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty shares predictions for AI in 2025. He shares insights on the wide-scale adoption of AI, its impact on the workforce, and the rising trends in AI technology. Tune in to hear Chris' predictions about Omni AI, sustainable green AI, workforce disruptions, the rise of personal knowledge chatbots – and even Super…

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Fractional CxOs Get Our Undivided Attention - Michelle Caldwell 32:37

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In this episode of Polaris, Chris McNulty and Michelle Caldwell discuss the emerging trend of fractional leadership, particularly the role of fractional CxOs. They explore the reasons behind the rise of these roles, including the impact of the pandemic, the mass resignation trend, and the increasing acceptance of remote work. Michelle shares insigh…

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Culture Over Hierarchy: Tech Labs London's Unique Recruitment and Retention Strategies 40:18

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#1. Mohamed Mostafa is the founder and managing director of TechLabs London, the company behind iProperty Cloud, the housing management platform build on the Microsoft cloud. He has been recognised as a Microsoft MVP since 2016, a Microsoft FastTrack Solution Architect, and holds an MBA from Henley Business School. KEY LESSONS Join the Practice Lea…

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Holiday Reflections from Synozur: A Dynamic 2024 37:08

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In this special holiday episode of Polaris, guests from Synozur reflect on the past year, discussing significant events, innovations in technology, and personal highlights. They explore the impact of AI on businesses and the community, share memorable pop culture moments, and make predictions for 2025, emphasizing the importance of adapting to chan…

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Practice Leading trailer 2:37

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Welcome to Practice Leading, the show for emerging and curious practice leaders of Microsoft partner businesses. I’m Neil Benson and, if you’re anything like me with an unquenchable curiosity and zero tolerance for BS, you’ve come to the right place. Together we’ll learn from innovators and investors, executives and entrepreneurs, and business lead…

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Company Operating Systems - CoS it's Thanksgiving - Matt Shaffer 41:13

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In the latest episode of Polaris, Matt Shaffer delves into the concept of Company Operating Systems (CoS), exploring its framework, key components, and the importance of documentation and communication in achieving business goals. We discuss the distinction between strategic and operational focuses, the difference between strategy and planning, and…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Medical Cannabis Applications for Various Medical and Neurological Conditions- Dr. Laszlo L. Metchler, Chief Medical Officer at DENT Neurologic Institute. But What About ... 45:56

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For many years, the message about marijuana was it was a "gateway" drug to other more dangerous and illegal drugs. As a therapist working with adolescents in South Florida in the 1970s and 1980s, that was our clinical message to teens and adults. Pablo Escobar, the Calle Cartel, and Manuel Noreiga were flooding the streets with all kinds of drugs. …

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CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO - Andrew Borg 46:49

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Today we examine the emerging role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and its growing importance within organizations. While the CAIO may not be necessary in every company, particularly those in the early stages of AI adoption, their role becomes increasingly vital as AI adoption matures. We outline the key responsibilities and benefits of a CAIO, incl…

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CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO - Preview 13:32

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Today we examine the emerging role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and its growing importance within organizations. While the CAIO may not be necessary in every company, particularly those in the early stages of AI adoption, their role becomes increasingly vital as AI adoption matures. We outline the key responsibilities and benefits of a CAIO, incl…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S.- Hurricanes, Fires, Floods, Tornado Storms: "My Kids Are Traumatized. What Do I Do?" 37:09

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Hurricanes, Tornado Storms, Flash Floods, Mudslides, Forest Fires, & Trauma: What To Say and Not Say To Children and Adolescents We get multi-level, print and electronic, and tragically repetitive news stories that adults take for granted. Still, the weather and natural disasters emotionally impact children because the drama leads to the trauma. Re…

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Episode 165: The Regular Season is Ending w/ Joe Erskine 1:32:46

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Happy Tuesday! Joe Erskine, baseball afficionado and Private Division producer, is BACK! The regular season is coming to an end and the Cardinals are out of the race. Joey's Mets on the other hand, are making a push for what could be a really fun post-season. We do eventually get around to talking games: some Cult of the Lamb, some College Football…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty-DENT Neurologic Institute's Dr. Dawn Harbatkin: Critical Addiction Information 59:04

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Tom McNulty, M.S. has 45+ years in behavioral health. As such, he was very excited about interviewing DENT Neurologic Institute's Director of Addiction Medicine, Dawn Harbatkin, M.D. - board-certified in Addiction Medicine and also in Internal Medicine. If you have a family member, neighbor, co-worker, colleague, or friend struggling with addiction…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty: Veteran Challenges We Don't Understand-Time To Learn. Chris Kreiger, President, WNY Heroes 48:49

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A veteran once asked me, "So, you think you know me?" After 10 seconds, I realized I was full of misconceptions, 'bad intel", and unrealistic expectations. I took the time to listen and better understand and it opened up my eyes to the often insurmountable challenges returning veterans face. I learned that when a military person serves, the whole f…

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Episode 164: Koobideh, Dad Jokes, and Lamplighter's League 2:01:40

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Happy Wednesday! I lied! We have another episode in our Lamplighter's League series of interviews. This time Caleb sits down and talks to Sean Rohani the actor responsible for the voice of none other than Lateef, the Gentleman Djinn. Sean and Caleb kinda talk about everything. From acting and video games to Persian food and dad jokes. Come hang wit…

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Episode 163: Lamplighter's League FINAL - Chris Rogers 1:49:03

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Happy Monday! This is it! The final episode of our Harebrained Schemes, Lamplighter's League interviews. Today we wrap it all up with Creative Director and Studio Lead Chris Rogers! Chris is Career developer who knows what it means to step into roles because the studio needs it. Caleb and Chris talk about picking up responsibilities in indie projec…

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Episode 162: Lamplighter's League - Brian Poel 1:44:18

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Happy Friday! Another new episode of Bounty Board is here! Third in our series of interviews with the team at Harebrained Schemes, we have Senior Director of Operations Brian Poel (pool). Caleb and Brian dig into his winding path to the role he is in now, how it has changed in the last six moths, what it looks like to oversee a game's production cy…

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Episode 161: Lamplighter's League - Allie McNulty 2:24:04

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Happy Wednesday! Come check out another new episode of Bounty Board. Next in our series of interviews with the team at Harebrained Schemes, we have Senior AI Programmer and all-around badass, Allie McNulty. Caleb and Allie chat about good boss design, what it was like to build the AI for Lamplighter's League, working with teams you love, and the ga…

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Episode 160: Lamplighter's League - Connor Fogarty 1:58:04

1y ago1:58:04

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Happy Monday! It's been a crazy month for games and were only to the 10th! Keep the good times rolling with a new episode of Bounty Board. This is the first in a series of interviews with the team at Harebrained Schemes, developers of the Shadowrun Trilogy, Battletech, and last year's Lamplighter's League. Join Caleb on this episode as he sits to c…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Your Children Need Behavioral Health 54:32

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Your Children Need Behavioral Health Children are increasingly at risk when it comes to their behavioral health. They need informed parents and trained teachers and administrators to recognize their emotional ups and downs. Children from birth to 17 (and into early adulthood) are more vulnerable today because of multiple factors that can engulf the…

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Episode 159: Baseball and Dune w/ Joe Erskine 2:21:23

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Happy Monday! Start your week off with some good podcast audio! This Episode of Bounty Board sees the return of Joe Erskine, Lead Publishing Producer over at Private Division. Joe makes it back for his third recording just in time to talk about the impending MLB season, the enduring success of MLB The Show, devs reusing assets and animations in gam…

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MindSet: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 48:34

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression defined by a reoccurring seasonal pattern highlighted by mood changes, irritability, helplessness, pessimism, persistent sadness, decreased energy, hypersomnia, overeating, seasonal hibernation, aggressive behavior, reduced work or school performance, and family history. Millions of American…

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Episode 158: Lamplighters and Improv w/ Jon Everist 1:31:40

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Happy Friday! Enjoy the last day of the workweek with Caleb and returning guest Jon Everist. Jon composed the score for last year's Lamplighter's League by Harebrained Schemes, a pulpy, noir-infused mix of Indiana Jones and XCOM. Come hang while Caleb asks about the jazz influence on the score, what it is like composing music for games and they're …

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Episode 157: On Playing with Children 1:09:28

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Episode three of the "On Playing With" miniseries is focused on playing video games with kids, and for Caleb it is specifically about playing games with his oldest kid, Charlee. The two of them have played games before, but in the last few months Charlee took ownership of her first game, taking the time to learn how to play it and beat it herself, …

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Episode 156: On Playing with Parents 1:13:48

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On episode two of the "On Playing With" series I focus in on my family's long running family game night. But not before digging into some of the history that brought us to being capable of having family game nights. There is overlap in some ways between this conversation and the last episode. Including how, sometimes, I am just glad to log off afte…

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Episode 155: On Playing with Friends 1:07:00

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Here it is. The first episode of my "On Playing With" series. This episode is focused, as the title suggests, on the ever-evolving social structure of playing games with my group of friends, how that group changes (for good and bad), how the games constantly change, and how balance is a dish best served carefully. There are good times and bad times…