Best Evan And Caitlin Podcasts (2025)

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SENDTEMBER EP 2: "Do not hang your heads" 38:14

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🚨 SPECIAL RELEASE 🚨 LAUREN HERE: Last September I created a limited release podcast that only went out to about 100 people. I got a lot of great feedback on it. I decided to re-release it during our break. There are four episodes and I'll be releasing them over the next four weeks! This is episode 2. If you haven't listened to episode 1 yet - go ba…

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EMT #29 with Evan Babins - Maximizing Vendor Networks for Unbelievable Events 55:30

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin are joined by Evan Babins, an event professional with a diverse background spanning AV production, hospitality, and corporate event planning. Evan shares his expertise on how to leverage vendor networks for producing high-impact events. Building long-term vendor relationship…

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Katie’s One-on-One with Fmr Secretary of Defense Robert Gates 1:08:10

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Robert Gates has worked at the highest levels of government, across eight presidential administrations, earning a reputation for pragmatism and integrity that feels increasingly rare in today’s political climate. In this thoughtful conversation with Katie, the former Defense Secretary reflects on the global crises now testing U.S. leadership—from t…

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EMT #28 with Janice Cardinale - Event Minds Matter: Mental Health & Emotional Intelligence in Events 51:48

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin are joined by Janice Cardinale, Founder of Cardinale Creative, to discuss the growing need for emotional intelligence and psychological safety in the event industry. Janice is spearheading an initiative to raise awareness about mental health and emotional intelligence …

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SENDTEMBER EP 1: What it takes to win a game 28:18

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🚨 SPECIAL RELEASE 🚨 LAUREN HERE: Last September I created a limited release podcast that only went out to about 100 people. I got a lot of great feedback on it. I decided to re-release it during our break. There are four episodes and I'll be releasing them over the next four weeks! This is episode 1. What it takes to win a game. ______________ Welc…

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The Caitlin Clark Effect: Christine Brennan on the Athlete Changing Everything 50:53

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Caitlin Clark is electrifying crowds and breaking records—and igniting a complicated national conversation. Christine Brennan joins Katie to dissect the making of a sports icon, the WNBA’s missed opportunities, and the fraught media narratives surrounding Clark, Angel Reese, and race. It’s the subject of Brennan’s new book, On Her Game, and one of …

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EMT #27 with Carter Parrish - Experiential Marketing Outside the Booth 56:33

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with Carter Parrish, Leader of Growth / Senior Producer at Robotproof, a creative experiential marketing agency. Carter shares his insights on how brands can extend their reach beyond the trade show floor by creating immersive experiences that engage audiences…

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Sends and Suffers: Ep 85 Coaching Youth Insights and Experience Sharing with Mario Stanley and Dru Stulb 1:12:14

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We're on break but that doesn't mean we don't have things we want to share with you. This week we're highlighting a fellow PlugToner, Mario Stanley. Mario is the host and creator of the Sends and Suffers Podcast. A renaissance man through and through, he is a climber, coach, filmmaker, podcaster, former route setter, advocate for making climbing ac…

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Feeling Good At Any Age: From Menstruation to Menopause – A Candid Conversation with Dr. Karen Tang 17:10

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In a world flooded with information about women’s health - from TikTok trends to wellness influencers - separating fact from fiction has never been more challenging. This candid conversation between Katie Couric and gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang tackles the most persistent myths and misinformation surrounding women's health, with special focus on men…

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The Real Writing Process of James Goodhand 47:58

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Tom Pepperdine interviews author, James Goodhand, about his writing process. James explains how important human psychology is to his books, why inspiration doesn't always equate to quality, and the great advice he got from his childhood drum teacher. James's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/james.goodhand/ And you can find more informat…

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EMT #26 with Caleb Williams - Walk the Brand: Designing Experiences One Sneaker at a Time 49:23

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, we’re taking a step in a bold direction with Caleb Williams, founder of DSCMFRT. Caleb joins hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito to explore the intersection of sneaker culture, corporate gifting, and event marketing. With an impressive knack for custom footwear, Caleb reveals how sneakers - when designed …

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SUMMER BREAK + CREW ANNOUNCEMENT 3:09

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We're taking a break! See you back here in August! EPISODE TOPIC REQUEST FORM https://forms.gle/GAinnha1sG8EveUB9 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREW www.goodsprayclimbing.com/the-crew last day to enroll for July is 6/27! Join Caitlin's Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/newsletter-bingo-signupBy Plug Tone Audio | The Average Climber Podcast

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Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Lisa Murkowski 1:32:15

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Katie heads to Capitol Hill for an in-person conversation with Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. In this unflinching interview, Murkowski reflects on her high-stakes political journey, her defiance of party pressure, and her growing alarm over the threats facing American democracy. Drawing from her new memoir Far From Home, she opens up about the p…

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EMT #25 with Dawn Marie Raczka - Inside the Rules: Event Marketing in Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech 53:42

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Event marketing in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries demands precision, responsibility, and an in-depth understanding of compliance. In this episode, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito are joined by Dawn Marie Raczka, Executive Vice President of Global Business Development at BlueMed, for a detailed conversation on what makes healthcare ev…

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Katie’s One-on-One with Rep. Jasmine Crockett 1:10:01

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is having a moment. The rising Democratic star sits down with Katie for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about what drives her, what frustrates her, and why she refuses to play by the old political rules. From her viral moments on Capitol Hill to the serious challenges facing democracy, Crockett shares what’s on he…

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EMT #24 with Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito - Looking Back to Move Forward: Recapping 23 Powerful EMT Episodes 1:05:12

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In this special recap episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito review the learnings from the first 23 episodes of the podcast. With the benefit of having welcomed a variety of industry experts, they've uncovered key themes that have resonated throughout the show. This conversation touches on the biggest takeaways from…

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Battling the pump, combining physical and mental training 22:44

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"If I train my endurance enough, I'll never get pumped and I'll never fall" If that's the way you're approaching your endurance training, this episode is for you. Improving your pumpy climbing abilities has a lot to do with A. your forearm endurance and B. how well you can keep your cool when the pump sets in. In this episode, we're taking you thro…

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The DOJ Under Siege: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sounds the Alarm 54:22

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Eric Holder, AG under Obama from 2009 - 2015, has spent most of his life inside the Department of Justice. Now, he’s watching it unravel. He joins Katie to explain how the Trump administration is hollowing out institutions, targeting critics, and eroding democratic norms. He shares what it’s like to see the agency he loves weaponized—and why he bel…

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Resisting, Elevating, and Humanizing with Laverne Cox 1:12:36

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More than a decade ago, Katie asked a question she now regrets—one that sparked a meeting with her guest today, Laverne Cox. In this deeply personal conversation, the two revisit that moment and the friendship that grew from it. Laverne shares why she believes transformation is still possible–even under the Trump administration—if we’re willing to …

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EMT #23 with Kayla Drake - Field Marketer’s Guide to Sales Alignment 46:29

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with field marketing powerhouse Kayla Drake, whose track record includes building high-performing event programs that convert—not just impress. Kayla shares her blueprint for connecting marketing and sales efforts to drive pipeline from the very first conversa…

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ep 79: SIX KILLER TIPS, how we've changed our minds about habit formation, behavior change and goal settingal setting 1:10:42

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Want to eat better? You have to change your behavior. Follow a training plan? Gotta change your behavior. Stick to a stretching routine? You guessed it - BEHAVIOR CHANGE. Changing your behavior is the root of everything you want to accomplish. In this episode, we're giving you six killer tips (beyond "Atomic Habits" stuff) to help you change your b…

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Crisis, Kindness, and Change 1:00:06

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In a world that rewards power grabs, Jacinda Ardern chose a different path. The former prime minister of New Zealand, who led her country through the Christchurch massacre and COVID, talks with Katie about leading through heartbreak and crisis, why kindness isn’t weakness, and the courage it takes to step away from power. It’s all detailed in her n…

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EMT #22 - Work Smarter, Exhibit Better: How to Maximize Trade Show Impact with Marlys Arnold 46:11

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How do you make your booth not just seen, but remembered? In this episode, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with trade show veteran Marlys Arnold to explore how strategy, design, and staff training converge to create powerful trade show experiences. With more than two decades in the field, Marlys brings unmatched insights from both the exhibit…

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The Gen Z News Star Taking On Trump 1:02:09

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Aaron Parnas grew up in a Fox News household and once campaigned for Trump. But today, he is a rising progressive voice with millions of followers—and no patience for the media status quo. In this conversation with Katie Couric, he shares how his worldview changed, and why he’s using TikTok and Substack to rewire how we consume the news. See omnyst…

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The Real Writing Process of Caitlin Rozakis 1:16:19

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Tom Pepperdine interviews The New York Times bestselling author, Caitlin Rozakis, about her writing process. Caitlin explains how she uses outlines for character arcs as well as the plot before she starts drafting, how her world building can sometimes change elements of the story, and why she needed to use her child's construction paper to solve a …

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Katherine Evans: The Bold As Brass Geologist Putting the ‘Personal’ in PPE For Women 42:03

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"We're seeing the equipment, we're seeing the protective—we're not seeing the personal." – Katherine Evans, Founder of Bold as Brass Jo Phillips is joined by Katherine Evans, founder of Bold as Brass, to talk about why personal protective equipment (PPE) is still failing women—and what we can do to fix it. From ill-fitting safety gear to the invisi…

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EMT #21 - Beyond the Booth: How to Rethink Exhibitor Success with Jessica Sibila 58:25

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In this insightful episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito are joined by Jessica Sibila, Executive Director of The Exhibitor Advocate—a nonprofit championing the voice of exhibitors. With years of hands-on experience and data-backed insights, Jessica takes us inside the real exhibitor experience. From budgeting chaos…

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What Climbers get wrong about core training with Evan Ingerson DPT 48:03

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Dr. Evan Ingerson is back and this time we're tackling CORE TRAINING FOR CLIMBERS. Get the perspective of a physical therapist (Evan) and a coach (Lauren) as they dissect the big questions of core training like... - Should your core training be climbing specific? - How can you tell if your core is "low hanging fruit"? - What are the most common cor…

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Biden's Inner Circle and the Cost of Denial 1:33:49

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Katie traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for a candid conversation about their book Original Sin—an investigation into how President Biden’s decline was hidden from voters, colleagues, and even some members of the press. As questions swirl in the wake of his cancer diagnosis, their reporting offers critical …

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Ep 78: Should you climb with pain? How to do it and when to get help with DPT Evan Ingerson 1:04:54

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Should you take a week off or keep climbing on that tweaky finger? If a move makes your shoulder hurt a LOT but it feels fine 5 minutes later, what does that mean? If injury and pain feel confusing (or frustrating) to you - which is understandable - this episode with Climbing DPT Evan Ingerson is right up your alley. He has been working with climbe…

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EMT #20 with Alison French - Don't Just Show Up: Turning Trade Shows into Revenue Engines 45:02

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with Alison French, founder of JoinLTO.com, to unpack how event marketers can ditch reactive booth tactics and instead walk into trade shows with a plan that drives actual revenue. Most brands show up hoping for the best. Alison shows up with a system—and help…

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The MeidasTouch Network vs. the Right-Wing Media Machine 1:45:14

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They weren’t political operatives—they were a civil rights lawyer, a digital editor, and a marketing guy. But in the chaos of the Trump era, the Meiselas Brothers felt compelled to act. In their first in-person interview all together, Katie gets the behind-the-scenes story of how a pandemic group chat turned into the ascendent progressive MeidasTou…

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Power Moves Only: Closing The Gender Pension Gap And Building Wealth With Helen Bandcroft 35:08

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“Speak up for yourself and say it with your chest.” – Helen Bandcroft, Sales Leader & Investor “It's about not being smaller so others can be taller.” – Jo Phillips, The Woman Behind The Women Episode Summary This week in The Chat Womb, Jo Phillips sits down with Helen Bandcroft, sales leader, part-time investor, and unapologetic champion of financ…

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EMT #19 with Marisa Nebosky - Good, Better, Best: Building Smarter Budgets in Event Planning 50:39

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin sit down with seasoned event strategist Marisa Nebosky to break down the realities of budgeting in today’s evolving event landscape. With 2,000+ events under her belt, Marisa brings the kind of real-world, field-tested insights every event professional needs. From her …

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How to rescue an off-track afternoon (and still get your training done) 42:17

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If you're someone who trains in the evenings after a long day of work - we see you, we feel you, and we know that some afternoons get totally off track. In this episode we're guiding you through the process of saving yourself from saying "eh, I'll just move that session to tomorrow". If you ever struggle with evening training motivation - this is f…

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Inside the MAGA Mindset with Astead Herndon 57:53

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New York Times reporter Astead Herndon has spent years embedded in the world of Trump voters. He joins Katie to explain what he’s hearing now—why economic fear, media distrust, and cultural resentment still fuel Trumpism, how tariffs and Elon Musk are playing with the base, and why the Democrats’ message just isn’t landing. If you think you know wh…

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The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults 45:48

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"Microbiome" is a buzzword these days--but many people don't know what it means. As we re-assess the lasting impact diet may have on our health, researchers are examining the role of gut health as possible causes for the dramatic uptick in colorectal cancer in young people. Katie Couric, founder of Katie Couric Media and Stand Up To Cancer, hosts a…

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EMT #18 with Jennifer O'Hare - Unwrapping Purpose: What Smart Gifting Really Looks Like 35:26

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In this episode of Event Marketer's Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with Jennifer O'Hare, CEO and founder of Belle Box Co., a luxury corporate gifting company. They dive deep into the evolving world of strategic gifting for events — from personalized on-site experiences to thoughtful brand storytelling through gifts. Jennifer s…

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Ep 77: Trail Running Race Week - how Caitlin got Lauren ready and fueled for her 16 mile trail race 34:31

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This episode features some b roll that we recorded for the hell of it. For those of you looking for some nutrition help when you're thinking about big days out in the elements, this episode will have some tasty tips for you. Plus, if you're one of those climber-runner types - this episode has plenty of nutrition tips you'll want to tune in for. *A …

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Trump 2.0: “Beyond What I Even Expected” with Adam Kinzinger 58:46

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Trump’s first 100 days? Worse than former congressman and “proud RINO” Adam Kinzinger ever imagined. He joins Katie for a bracing conversation about authoritarian creep, advice on Democratic Party messaging, why the next few years could be rougher than anyone’s ready for–and why blind optimism is useless, but keeping hope alive can galvanize the Am…

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Not Your Protégé, Not Your Threat: Why Men Champion Women... Until They Succeed with Gill Whitty-Collins 39:44

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“We start to become a problem in this world when we start to exceed other people's expectations of us.” – Gill Whitty-Collins, Author & Gender Equality Expert I’ve really started to struggle with the term unconscious bias… is saying that there’s an unconscious bias, a loophole?” – Jo Phillips, The Woman Behind The Women Episode Summary In this epis…

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Living Out Loud with THE Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley 57:13

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In this heartfelt conversation, Katie sits down with the iconic Christie Brinkley or an intimate look at the moments that shaped her–from her bohemian days in Paris to the glitz of Studio 54, from the heights of modeling fame to unexpected heartbreak. With warmth, candor, and even a little singing, Christie opens up about a life lived in full techn…

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The Real Writing Process of Mark Stay 1:05:47

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Tom Pepperdine interviews author, screenwriter, and award-winning podcaster, Mark Stay, about his writing process. Mark talks about having a central dramatic argument to each story, how he develops realistic characters, and going through the five stages of grief when receiving feedback. Mark's books can be found here: https://markstaywrites.com/boo…

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EMT #17 with Danica Tormohlen - The Future of Trade Shows: Real Trends, Real Data, Real Talk 52:02

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In this insightful episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, hosts Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito sit down with award-winning journalist and events industry insider Danica Tormohlen to dive into the real-time trends shaping the trade show and live event space in 2025. With over 25 events already under her belt this year, Danica offers a ground-level view …

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Fontainebleau, France: Caitlin’s trip reflection and travel tips 43:55

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Ever wondered what it's like to boulder in France? What if your rest days could be a day trip to Paris? In this episode Caitlin is giving us all the details on her recent trip to Fontainebleau. This episode is two parts travel guide and one part chat between two good friends. If you're looking for climbing trip ideas, tune in ASAP. PLAY NUTRITION B…

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Project 2025 Is Real. And It’s Happening Now. 46:15

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Project 2025. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes. But David A. Graham read the whole thing—and he sat down with Katie to break down why this isn’t just rhetoric – it’s a roadmap already in motion. From privatizing weather data to rewinding civil rights gains, this playbook for Trump 2.0 is more extreme—and more poss…

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Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community 40:32

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Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. Katie Couric moderates a panel that includes Tania Simoncelli of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, whose “Rare as One” campaign gives to…

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Ep 76: Should you change your beta or try harder? 6 tips to help you decide 45:25

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With the limitless options for how you can climb something, it's understandable that you might be looking over your shoulder every now and again for beta that feels better. So how do you decide if you need to ditch your beta for an upgrade, or stick with it and try harder? We're serving up 6 tips to help clear that up. PLAY NUTRITION BINGO WITH CAI…

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Rahm Emanuel’s Plan to Save America (No Pressure) 1:12:00

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Rahm Emanuel has never been short on opinions—or jobs. He’s been a senior advisor to President Clinton, Chief of Staff to President Obama, a three-term Congressman, and Mayor of Chicago. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Now, he’s back stateside and full of ideas. From how to get the Democratic party back on track to protect…

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EMT #16 with Neil P. Rogers - How Small Touches Create Big Wins at Trade Shows 46:12

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In this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Neil P. Rogers, a marketing and sales expert with over 37 years of experience, shares powerful insights on how small yet impactful gestures can create significant results at trade shows. Neil draws on his extensive background in sales, promotional products, and his experience as a bartender to offer fres…