Best Dan Orr Podcasts (2025)

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Banter with BC - Mitch Orr 32:00

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On the new episode of Banter with BC, I’m joined by renowned Aussie chef, Mitch Orr - aka the Prince of Pasta. From kitchen chaos and not judging your mates' cooking, to culinary adventures in Italy (plus a guilty pleasure that had me shook in the best way), this one’s full of flavour. Watch this episode on YouTube or stream it wherever you get you…

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160. Thin Pickle Mints (Prostitute - Attempted Martyr) 26:56

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Attempted Martyr by Prostitute. We also talk about cell phone etiquette at shows and also Erik admits to murdering Dan, it's confusing.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Our host Jim Vinoski on the nonexistent rule about rich countries always being service economies 13:42

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Send us a text "Manufacturing jobs aren't coming back to America, because rich nations are always service economies." Wrong on all counts! Our esteemed host explains why this oft-repeated statement is flat-out false, and what has really led to the decline of much of American industry. We're already reshoring, and we can cement that trend and accele…

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224 – Loving Oakmont! 9:31

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Loving Oakmont! Sharing Some Oakmont Country Club Goodies! Welcome to Episode 224 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: I share some personal memories abo…

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159. Lil' Local Roundup (Blaster, God's Hand, Nonnie Parry) 36:51

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Get along little doggies, this time Dan and Erik talk about some short little local records from Blaster, God's Hand and Nonnie Parry. We also talk about Rock being dead (again) and Erik goes the heck off on cry-baby Youtube Gen-X music influencers.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Noel Joyce on his open-source adaptive mountain bike design 37:24

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Send us a text Noel Joyce, an assistant professor at NYU Shanghai, discussed his open-source adaptive quad mountain bike design. After a mountain biking accident left him a wheelchair user for 20 years, Joyce pursued industrial design. He designed a bike to address the limitations of existing adaptive bikes, which often break down and are cost-proh…

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329--Bookin' w/ Gary Graff 30:08

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This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Gary Graff, editor of 501 Essential Albums of the 80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide, which is published by our friends at Quarto Publishing Group. Topics of discussion include Alice Cooper, lists, what people think of when they think of the 1980s (hair), Walkmans and boomboxes, CDs and cassettes, MTV…

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Matt Horine on Veryable's on-demand labor app for manufacturing and warehousing 32:57

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Send us a text Matt is Head of Reindustrialization at Veryable. We featured them in our early days, when the company's CEO, Mike Kinder, joined us for our Episode 11. Now, with reindustrialization happening in real time, Matt is here to tell how Veryable is uniquely suited to helping supply chain companies with their labor needs as they grapple wit…

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158. Walker, Texas Sushi (Steröid - Chainmail Commandos) 29:38

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Chainmail Commandos by Steröid. We also talk about food and Walker, Texas Ranger. Big surprise.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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328--Bookin' w/ Dan Hawkins and The Gardener's Son 58:50

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On this episode, host Jason Jefferies and award-winning poet Dan Hawkins continue their read through of the works of Cormac McCarthy, this time with his first screenplay, The Gardener's Son. Further, Jason and Dan start their discussion about film adaptations of McCarthy's works with PBS's The Gardener's Son and James Franco's Child of God. Happy r…

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Clay Martin gives us all the lowdown on hiring skilled workers from Puerto Rico 31:18

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Send us a text Peace Corps veteran Clay Martin found his calling, and he's now founded company #2 that's focused on helping industry employers find skilled workers who want to come here from Puerto Rico. In case you weren't previously aware, that is a territory of the United States, so the people there can come here with no red tape and no immigrat…

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157. Golden Tank Warriors (Honningbarna - Soft Spot) 28:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Soft Spot by the band Honningbarna. We also talk about skeleton horses.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Isaac Orr joins us once again to talk about how renewable energy makes electricity more expensive 36:45

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Send us a text One half of the Energy Bad Boys came back on the show to discuss our electric grids and the good, the bad, and the ugly about them. Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling published a Substack last month telling how my home state of Michigan's insane energy policies will likely shut down the last remaining iron mine in the Upper Peninsula, the T…

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156. Invasive Food Speices (The Open Flames - Same Time Next Year) 30:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the new record Same Time Next Year by The Open Flames. We also talk about burritos, like the whole time. BurritosBy Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Banter with BC - Dan MacPherson 56:02

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On the new episode of Banter with BC, I’m joined by the one and only Dan MacPherson — and he doesn’t hold back. From spontaneous Spain stints and nerding out on muscle gains, to pushing limits as an actor and discovering the unexpected joy that changed everything, you can’t miss this one. Stream this episode on my YouTube channel. Enjoy! #BanterWit…

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Chris Merida on all the latest in manufacturing recruiting 31:30

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Send us a text Chris is with Global Search Network and is Senior Talent Acquisition Leader for Consumer Packaged Goods North America. So he is right there on the front lines of today's tough recruiting game. Chris joined us to share valuable insights on what he sees every day that can help you no matter what part you're playing: hiring manager, HR,…

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155. Local Round Up 8! (Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong, Moscow Puzzles) 44:28

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This week we talk about records from Iowa artists Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about space, Hell and our hometown, which I think might actually all be the same place.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Episode 153 - Jim Vinoski explains how over-regulation is the #1 problem for US manufacturing 11:33

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Send us a text Right on cue, all the major media outlets are chiming in on how "manufacturing jobs aren't coming back," with claims that deindustrialization is somehow just a natural and wonderful thing for a wealthy economy. Nonsense. Your host with the most, Jim Vinoski, takes apart the "evidence" for those claims piece by piece, and then points …

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223 – Zero Torque Putters! – David Orr Interview 1:09:51

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Insert Content Template or Symbol Zero Torque Putters! David Orr Interview Welcome to Episode 223 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Welcome back - for…

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154. Even Paloozas, Get Lucky Sometimes (The Elephant March - Greetings from Hypnagogia) 30:11

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This time Dan go on at some length about the great new record Greetings from Hypnagogia from The Elephant March. Also, we talk about some other stuff and come off as the old cranks we really are.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Banter with BC - Amali Golden 35:02

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On the new episode of Banter with BC, I sit down with the magnetic and multitalented Amali Golden. From scaling octaves and staying grounded in an unpredictable industry, to sharing the big screen with Chris Hemsworth — and dropping a pet peeve so unexpected it had us in stitches — you don’t wanna miss this. Enjoy! #BanterWithBC BC on social: Insta…

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153. Jello Bea Arthur (Chelsea Wolfe-She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She) 35:17

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She by Chelsea Wolfe. We also talk about Mission Creek again, Saved By The Bell, Neil Diamond, Big Ten Tacos, Walker Texas Ranger, Fozzie Bear, Downtown Julie Brown and Inspector Gadget, but we forget to talk about what music we have been listening to this week.…

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Rory Francis Comiskey on how advanced manufacturing technology enables reshoring 37:24

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Send us a text Rory has a stellar career's worth of know-how and insights, and he came guns-a-blazin' to fill us in on everything the wise manufacturing leader, executive, or owner needs to know to compete in today's marketplace. Here are the highlights. Chapters: 00:00 - introduction 03:00 - Rory's first day inside a factory 05:15 - the colossal i…

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152. We're Goin' Surfin' (Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward - Pure Candy) 30:45

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Pure Candy by Jad Fair and Samuel Locke Ward. We also talk about Weezer a little, but most of the episode really is about the Pure Candy Record.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Martha Njolomole talks about gratitude for the blessings of liberty and capitalism 28:50

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Send us a text Martha is an economist with the Center of the American Experiment in Minneapolis, and she did a video a few months ago for PragerU about growing up in Malawi and how very different her life was there versus since she came to America for school then work. I saw the video right as I was first starting with my now routine message about …

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327--Bookin' w/ Blood Meridian and Dan Hawkins 57:42

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This week, host Jason Jefferies welcomes back Bookin' favorite Dan Hawkins, librarian at The Citadel and Cormac McCarthy aficionado. This time, Jason and Dan talk about Blood Meridian, and oh boy is it a big one. Copies of Blood Meridian can be purchased from your favorite local independent bookstore. Happy reading!…

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222 – Strokes Gained Insights! – Peter Sanders Interview 45:54

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Strokes Gained Insights! Peter Sanders Interview Welcome to Episode 222 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: Interview with Peter Sanders - creator of th…

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151. We're on a Mission from Creek 3 (Jordan Sellergren - Banner Year) 30:15

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This episode Dan and Erik talk about the new record Banner Year from Jordan Sellergren. We also talk about some other acts we're excited to see at Mission Creek. To round it out we talk about the dangers of Cup-cake-cone-anitis.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Banter with BC - Miles Bugby 44:06

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To kick off Season 3 of Banter with BC, I’m joined by former pro tennis player and model, Miles Bugby! From smashing aces and shadowing Ryan Gosling, to traveling the world, the power of identity and so much more — this one’s a killer. Enjoy! #BanterWithBC BC on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barry_conrad Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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150b. The Big 150th Favorites List Celebration Part 2 1:08:15

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This time Dan and Erik and everyone else we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 2.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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150a. The Big 150th Favorites List Celebration Part 1 1:11:24

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This time Dan and Erik and everyone we know talk about thier favorite records. So many people sent responses that we had to make two hour long episodes, so here's part 1.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Dan Meyer talks about everything you need to know to start with second-chance hiring 29:53

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Send us a text For Episode 150, we wanted something really meaningful. Dan Meyer brought it. Say you're in manufacturing and you can't find enough people to do the jobs you need done on your factory floor. (Sound familiar?) Here's a thought: there is a whole class of people who are desperate for jobs, but because of a past bad decision, they're loc…

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221 – Becoming A Lifelong Golfer! – Dr. John Paul Guidry Interview 38:32

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Becoming A Lifelong Golfer! Dr. John Paul Guidry Interview Insert Content Template or Symbol Welcome to Episode 221 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! Show Notes: …

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Ed McGinnis with CURIO on how to make our nuclear waste into new fuel - and more! 41:18

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Send us a text Episode 149 features longtime leader from the Department of Energy and now CEO of CURIO Ed McGinnis talking about safely and profitably reprocessing all the "waste" nuclear fuel we have collecting at our many nuclear reactor sites across the country. It turns out most of it can be made into new fuel, and what remains - 3-4% - can be …

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149. I Miss That Horse (Fungal Mass - Psychedelic Poison) 33:03

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the album Psychedelic Poison by Iowa's own Fungal Mass! We also talk about talking animals and insurance jingles and other really stupid stuff.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Tony Demakis talks machine sales, family-owned business, and building the team 40:08

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Send us a text Tony Demakis is one of those sons of a manufacturing-related business owner who didn't want to take over from his dad. Until he did. Now he runs Alliance Specialties/Alliance Laser Sales, and has great insights on how to succeed in our corner of the business world and how to build a great team. He's also a fellow manufacturing show h…

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148. Clowny Clown Town (Wet Meadow - Loves You) 31:40

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Love You by Wet Meadow. We also talk about clowns and the songs about them.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Seth Glauberman from Malco Products chats about making auto detailing chemicals 31:37

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Send us a text It's another stellar multi-generation family business: Malco Products in northeast Ohio, where they make the very best stuff folks use for auto detailing. Company president Seth Glauberman joined us for Episode 147 to tell us all about the company history, how he landed in the family business, and what's hot for the company these day…

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326--Bookin' w/ Keon West 30:01

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On this week's Bookin', host Jason Jefferies interviews Professor Keon West, author of The Science of Racism: Everything You Need to Know But Probably Don't--Yet, which is published by our friends at Abrams Press. Topics of conversation include the state of the world, Michelle Obama, how to teach a population to vet its sources, Star Trek, bias and…

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147. Darkness and Fun (Stress Orphan, Lysergic Suicide/Tenebris) 41:08

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This time Erik accidently tricks Dan into listening to two records, so we review both of them. We talk about the album The Club of Rome by Stress Orphan and a split from Lysergic Suicide/Tenebris, and we don't really talk about much else.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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325--Bookin' w/ Elaine Neil Orr 38:07

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On this week's Bookin', host Jason Jefferies welcomes Elaine Neil Orr, who discusses her new novel Dancing Woman, which is published by our friends at Blair. Topics of discussion include people who are perfectly logical all the time, Nigeria, 1963, Harry Belafonte, mixed feelings about the church, how writing a novel is like painting, USAID, and mo…

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Chris Kuntz on Augie, the AI-enabled digital production floor work assistant 31:32

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Send us a text If you're looking for a great example of real-world results that using AI in the manufacturing realm can bring, you definitely want to hear this discussion with Chris Kuntz. He's the VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir, provider of AI-based connected worker software. He covered how Augie, the company's generative AI assistant for…

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220 – Beating The Chipping Yips! – Dr. Gordon Morrison Interview 1:02:08

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Insert Content Template or Symbol BEATING The Chipping Yips! Dr. Gordon Morrison Interview Insert Image Welcome to Episode 220 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast! Dedicated to sharing useful information on professional club fitting, putting and short game improvement, and effective practice techniques. CHANGING GOLFER'S LIVES - ONE GOLFER AT A TIME! S…

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146. Groundhog Dan Again (Babe Report - Did You Get Better) 28:03

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This time Dan and Erik talk bout the record Did You Get Better by Babe Report. We also talk way to much about David Lee Roth and time repeats itself, like it always does.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Jeff Borello of Andromeda Technology on the critical nature of manufacturing IT 27:32

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Send us a text Lots of manufacturers, especially those with small and medium-sized businesses, take a "it'll be fine" approach to their IT. Since it's not necessarily central to the business, it's easy for owners and managers to put off dealing with it or just leave to the same folks who've always handled it for them. Jeff Borello, co-owner and CEO…

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324--Bookin' w/ Mark Kingwell 36:18

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This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Mark Kingwell, professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a contributing editor of Harper’s Magazine. His new book is Question Authority, which is published by our friends at Biblioasis. Topics of conversation include current affairs in Canada, super…

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323--Cormac McCarthy's Suttree with Dan Hawkins 50:53

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This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by frequent guest and Librarian at The Citadel Dan Hawkins, who discusses Suttree by Cormac McCarthy. Topics of conversation include Vanity Fair, James Joyce and William Faulkner, existentialism, Walker Percy and much more. Copies of Suttree can be ordered here from Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, NC. Happy …

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145. Luscious Gish Locks (Peer Pressure Zombies - Screen on the Green) 28:59

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Screen on the Green by Peer Pressure Zombies. We also spread misinformation about two Billy brothers.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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John Broadbent on Future-Proofing Manufacturing with Industry 4.0 and Leadership Transformation 36:08

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Send us a text Are you curious about how manufacturers can keep up with the rapid advancements of the digital age? Join us as we chat from afar with Australian John Broadbent, the visionary behind Realise Potential. John shares many insights into the evolution of Industry 4.0, from the early days of PLCs and automation to today's AI-driven innovati…

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144. It's Happening Again (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with ME) 31:14

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This time Dan and Erik decide they did not talk enough about David Lynch last time, so they talk about David Lynch the whole time, this time. Mostly about the Fire Walk with Me Soundtrack.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker