Best Marc Schmidt Podcasts (2025)

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Looney Commercials Vol. IV: The Father, The Son and the Holy Citrus 2:00:32

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For our fourth episode consisting entirely of Looney Tunes commercials, Marc and Jordan cover a nice mix of misguided 90s ideas, puzzling 60s ideas and pop art greatness. Yes, there will be Tang, but there will also be PSAs, chicken, jams and jellies, crack and much much more. This one got extremely out of hand, and just in time for Christmas.…

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Marc My Words-- Rachel Allen: Owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting 58:34

3d ago58:34

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Rachel Allen tells the amazing story of how she was stranded in Hong Kong with a limited amount of money and how this situation wound up being in the inspiration and start of her journey as an entrepreneur. Rachel has a unique skillset as a copywriter. Rachel tells the story of how she uses her gift of using words to help others to say things in a …

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Unlocking Loyalty, Pixie Dust & the Gen Z Advantage with Tim Elmore 44:22

6d ago44:22

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Think Gen Z is a headache? Tim Elmore says they're actually the sandpaper your leadership didn't know it needed. One minute they're flying with pixie dust, the next they're struggling with "adulting." That's the Peter Pan paradox. In this episode, we dig into why authority today comes from a bridge, not a badge. Why Gen Z hops jobs like lily pads. …

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Missouri Bucks & Nosler Whitetail Country 7mm-08 with Trevor Barclay 37:15

11d ago37:15

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Just back from Missouri we recap our hunt 4 days for 4 bucks. Trevor Barclay was using the 7mm-08 Remington and made a good shot on a buck with the flat shooting cartridge. We talk about why this cartridge why this ammo and we also talk about visiting another Jesse James museum, this one in Liberty, Missorui. For more information on Nosler Whitetai…

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Marc My Words-- Steve Frazier: Founder & Coach at Release The Coffee Cuffs 1:00:36

10d ago1:00:36

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Steve Frazier and his entrepreneurial story are a good reflection of why Marc started Marc My Words in the first place. Not only is Steve's journey and entrepreneurial venture very unique, there is also a lot to be learned from his story and why he is doing what he does. This is the story of how Steve quit drinking caffeine and is now telling the s…

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Unlocking The Ten Permissions for a Braver Life with Jillian Reilly 47:11

13d ago47:11

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Ever feel like you're living someone else's script? Jillian Reilly is here to hand you The Ten Permissions, a gutsy, practical roadmap to step out of the box and into your own life. We cover permission to be willful (want what you actually want), how to reframe failure from "I am" to "I can", and why leaders don't need all the answers, just the gut…

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They're Coming To Get You Barbera: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998) 1:36:30

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Join us as we take a look at a beloved Scooby-Doo film from our youth with a soundtrack that has stayed with an entire generation with 'Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island' ! This commentary was originally recorded in October 2023, as the winner of that month's Patreon YOU CHOOSE Commentary Poll, to access over 20+ commentaries and more exclusives, become …

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Marc My Words-- Moira Mills: Founder & Branding Strategist at SoulPath Branding 1:00:36

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This episode of Marc My Words with Moira Mills is one that will hopefully inspire the resourceful side of those who listen. Moira talks about her life as a homeschool student who is working today to help others to unlearn conventional rules and live a life where school, learning, and living all intertwine with each other. Moira and Marc had a great…

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Rabbit Gun Revamp & Eat Off The Land with Sharon Trammell 57:34

18d ago57:34

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It's a critter gitter makeover. A lot of us have old bolt action 22s or shotguns that could benefit from some tender treatment. Here's how to get started. It's fall turkey season and time to hunt grouse in and around the alders and the Douglas firs and that means mushrooms and other good foods from the forest too. Today we talk with Sharon Trammell…

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Wade Foster: Why Zapier is Built for the AI Revolution 42:16

20d ago42:16

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When Wade Foster was a kid growing up in Jefferson City, Missouri, there weren’t many models for how to carve out a career in entrepreneurship. But when he and his friend Bryan Helmig developed an easier way to help users connect web-based applications, they ushered in what would eventually become Zapier, a remote automation giant that’s now worth …

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Unlocking Health That Actually Fits Your Life with Brian Von Ancken 53:19

20d ago53:19

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If your wellness plan feels like another to-do list, you're losing. Brian Von Ancken shows how to design health that actually sticks. We dig into the big three: Community, Nature, Movement, and why behavior change beats vanity metrics every time. You'll hear how to move from programs to systems, where AI, data ethics, and simple archetypes help lea…

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This Hasn't Aged Well Either, Doc! 1:14:35

21d ago1:14:35

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Marc My Words-- Jon Ferrara: CEO at Nimble 1:00:15

25d ago1:00:15

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Marc and Jon Ferrara have a very fascinating conversation on this episode of Marc My Words. Jon has been working in the computer/IT space for many years. He has worked in the field and has seen many dramatic changes. Jon talks about how he was one of pioneers of CRM back at a time when most people never heard of it and/or didn't know what that mean…

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Unlocking How Women Will Take Over Global Leadership with Don Barden 1:00:41

27d ago1:00:41

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Leadership is changing – and women are leading the charge. Don Barden breaks down why female leadership is redefining success across industries (and why that's a very good thing). From boardrooms to startups, collaboration is replacing competition, empathy is replacing ego, and results are skyrocketing. We unpack why female-led companies outperform…

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Let's Try That Again, Shall We?, or The Search for More Colonna 1:04:22

28d ago1:04:22

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Marc and Jordan look at three shorts where characters that arguably should have been in one-shot cartoons are given a second, or fourth, chance. These include 'Greetings, Bait', starring The Wacky Worm, 'Cheese-It, The Cat', starring The Honeymousers, and 'Often An Orphan', starring the much-maligned Charlie Dog. Some of these work, and could have …

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Marc My Words-- Marianne Hickman: Public Speaking & Sales Coach at This is Me LLC 51:38

1M ago51:38

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This high energy episode of Marc My Words not only contains a discussion about Marianne Hickman's path to entrepreneurship, it also has a lot of talk about public speaking and the journey to overcoming fears. Marc also talk about his journey to becoming the host of this podcast and the process he had to go through in order to get over some mental h…

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Unlocking The Secret To Effective Feedback With Jeff Hancher 42:02

1M ago42:02

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Avoiding feedback to "protect" trust? Bad news. You're breaking it. In this episode, Jeff Hancher hands you the playbook for turning hard talks into trust-building wins. His expectations + feedback + accountability framework takes the mystery out of feedback and replaces it with results. You'll learn why being effective beats being right and how a …

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King Chukar and the Cheatgrass Cowboys with Matt Hardinge 51:39

1M ago51:39

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Around here, November means we are getting into chukar season. Ten ply tires, mud up to the windows and dogs with sore feet. We talk to Matt Hardinge about public land chukar hunting in the West. This is episode Number 223 which is special no matter how you look at it. We talk the 6.5 PRC, mule deer hunting, coyote attacks, research monkeys on the …

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Closing The Deal On Coyotes With Marc Larese 32:16

1M ago32:16

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Coyote hunter by day, guitar tech by night. It’s our favorite coyote-sniping guitar tech Marc Larese from Tennessee, in this episode talking coyote hunting. This one is about how to get that coyote to commit. You want it completely sold, coming all the way in so you have to bark to stop it where it turns, not quite believing it was fooled. If you w…

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Marc My Words-- Sheila Butler: Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Butler Marketing Group FL, LLC 54:57

1M ago54:57

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Sheila Butler tells the story of how an assignment early in her career at a huge corporation lead her into a life changing experience that would not only shape her corporate career, but would also help her to plant the seeds of what would become her own business helping brands with transformation and development. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words…

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Unlocking Less Frustration and More Momentum with Andrew Oxley 41:43

1M ago41:43

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Think frustration is just anger? Think again. In this episode, Andrew Oxley breaks down the Four Faces of Frustration (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) and hands you a simple filter for leading when emotions get loud. You'll discover why self-diagnosing under stress rarely works, how to run the people vs. task and speed up vs. slow down tests, and the one…

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Yeah Yeah, Sure Sure: The Further Adventures of Hubie and Bertie 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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Join us as we cover more Hubie and Bertie! Marc looks at an early attempt of the characters (VERY loosely) in 'Trap Happy Porky' Jordan finds Hubie and Bertie in the HOUSE OF THE FUTURE (Hey didn't we just cover one of those? thankfully this isn't a McKimson episode!) in 'House-Hunting Mice' and we conclude with....a little more on the dark side of…

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Marc My Words-- Albert Bramante: CEO & Talent Agent at Bramante Artists 55:50

2M ago55:50

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Albert Bramante is a talent agent with a Ph.D. He has experience working with all types of personalities you see in the entertainment business. Albert talks about how he fuses his experiences in his business and career with his psychology background. This episode and Albert's message is sure to inspire as he discusses how his business has evolved a…

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Unlocking Our Young People with Hillary Spiritos 53:13

2M ago53:13

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Younger generations aren't "the problem", but misunderstanding them might be. In this conversation with pathfinding coach Hillary Spiritos, we unpack why older leaders and younger employees keep talking past each other… and how to bridge that gap. If you've ever been frustrated by "lack of loyalty" or felt like you had to follow a career path you d…

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Late Season Blacktail & Cross Dominance with Justyn Schmidt 46:55

2M ago46:55

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It’s October, it’s all happening, people. We’re right in the middle of deer season and duck season, so we talk to Justyn Schmidt, communications manager for Warne Scope Mounts and a deer, elk and duck hunter. We talk the 30-06, long range shooting schools, mantras for blacktail deer and how to solve cross-dominance shotgun challenges. For more info…

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Marc My Words-- Byrd Bergeron: CEO & Extreme Vacation Enthusiast at The Travel Byrds 50:21

2M ago50:21

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Byrd Bergeron talks to Marc about her entrepreneurial journey, how she empowers her staff by running a fully remote travel agency called The Travel Byrds, and how she is committed to helping her clients to create travel experiences, not just another vacation. This conversation is inspiring and insightful as Marc learned a lot about the great perspe…

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Thoughts Unlocked - Overcoming Communication Anxiety 9:24

2M ago9:24

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Ever rehearsed your big idea 10 times before the meeting, only to say nothing when the moment came? You're not alone. In this episode of Unlocked, we tackle that stomach-dropping, heart-racing moment before you speak up. We're talking about communication anxiety, why it shows up in the boardroom, Zoom call, or brainstorming session and how to lead …

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A Goofier Episode for Goofier Gophers 59:47

2M ago59:47

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It had been a while since Marc and Jordan had covered shorts featuring Mac & Tosh, the Goofy Gophers, and it's mostly because their overly-nice schtick can get old after a while. But there were still a handful for us to cover, including the classic 'A Ham in a Role', featuring an opening minute that animation historians love to showcase [without re…

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Marc My Words-- Clay Moffat: Performance Coach & Behavior Strategist at Maverick Consultancy 1:05:19

2M ago1:05:19

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Clay Moffat and his work truly challenges you to take self evaluation to another level. Clay Moffat and Marc had a very honest conversation about taking responsibility for your behavior. Not only does the conversation revolve around the the concepts talked about in his book The Trust Trap, it also goes into his remarkable life story and how his exp…

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Unlocking Authentic Creativity With Pia Mailhot-Leichter 49:35

2M ago49:35

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In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron and Pia Mailhot-Leichter explore the themes of creativity, authenticity, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of community, the challenges of language learning, and the role of vulnerability in creative expression. Pia shares her journey of reclaiming her creative power and emphasizes the need f…

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Hunting Saskatchewan for Ducks, Geese and Cranes with Sykes Mitchell 40:24

2M ago40:24

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We talk to Sykes Mitchell, the owner of Duck Creek Outfitters, based in Saskatchewan. Mitchell is proprietor of Duck Creek Outfitters in Saskatchewan, hunting snow geese in the spring, and ducks, geese and cranes over decoysl and upland in the fall whilst providing legendary wingshooting and hospitality. VIsit https://www.duckcreekoutfitters.com/ M…

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Marc My Words-- Amory Csiky Alvarez: Founder and CEO of Forest Delivery 56:48

2M ago56:48

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Amory Csiky Alvarez and Marc talk about the parallels between their unique journeys in life and entrepreneurship. It's a discussion that actually veered off in an unexpected direction as they started a great discussion about using A.I. Amory also has a great story full of life lessons that details how he became an entrepreneur and changed the cours…

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Modernizing The Gun Room, A Hunter’s Perspective with Tom Kubiniec 58:22

2M ago58:22

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We talk to Tom Kubiniec about heavy metal guitar, hunting rifles and the evolution of gun storage, from special forces to the civilian market - modernizing the gun room from a hunter’s perspective. Kubiniec is CEO of Secureit, known for innovating modern and modular firearm storage. Learn more at https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/ If you want to s…

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Unlocking the Impact of AI on the Future of Work With Jason Cochran 45:29

2M ago45:29

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In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron and Jason Cochran explore the implications of AI on infrastructure, the future of work, and the importance of thoughtful adoption of technology in organizations. They discuss the need for open dialogue and communication to create psychological safety, the balance between profit and purpose, and the lessons …

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Howie Liu: Building Airtable to Feel Magical 46:05

2M ago46:05

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Spreadsheets were originally designed for finance people. But when Howie Liu and his co-founders started Airtable in 2012, they had a deeper insight that a spreadsheet-database hybrid could be used by anyone for just about anything, including project management, content calendars, recipes, and even travel itineraries. Now the company is valued at …

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They're Coming To Get You Barbera: Tom and Jerry (2021) 1:53:51

2M ago1:53:51

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Join us as we reach the conclusion (as of now) of the Hanna-Barbera film adaptations with 2021's Tom and Jerry! There's Cel shading, Colin Jost, and how is it that THIS nails Tom and Jerry more than the '90s film? (Well, okay, it's not THAT hard, but still!) Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan’s GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Pat…

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Marc My Words-- James Hilovsky: CEO of TheFranDream 54:41

2M ago54:41

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James Hilovsky specializes in helping people to fulfill their dream of being a franchise owner. James worked up the corporate ladder in the service industry and made a transition into franchising. Through many amazing experiences, James came up with the idea to start a business where he could help others to pursue the same dream. If becoming a fran…

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Unlocking Robots Vs Human Connection with Bonnie Davis 40:14

3M ago40:14

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In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron and Bonnie Davis explore the evolving landscape of work, focusing on the importance of human-centered practices in the face of increasing technological integration. They discuss the impact of AI on human relationships, the necessity of empathy in leadership, and the hidden forces eroding workplace culture. …

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Gosh Darn Foghorn 43:01

3M ago43:01

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Join us as we take a look at even more Foghorn Leghorn cartoons, because doing one Robert McKimson episode wasn't enough! Marc sees the first appearance of the Weasel in the Foghorn cast with 'Plop Goes the Weasel', Jordan watches a short that seems a little too similar to a certain rabbit with 'The Dixie Fryer', And we round out with Henry Hawk tr…

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Marc My Words-- Sarah Ashley: Copywriter at Portal Copy Co. 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Sarah Ashley tells the story of how she navigated social media and other personal passions in order to find her way as the founder of her own copywriting business. Marc and Sarah also discuss the challenges of navigating content creation as an entrepreneur and making the decision of when/how to delegate to outside help. They also talk about the rol…

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Relentless: Bob Nosler, Rhythm, Blues and Ballistic Tips 16:24

3M ago16:24

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In this episode we talk about Bob Nosler and his commitment to freedom and the shooting sports. Bob devoted his life, with a quiet confidence, commitment to American manufacturing and belief in giving his to to his work and family. We cannot overstate the impact of this one man from Bend, Oregon. To learn more go to https://www.nosler.com/born-ball…

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Unlocking How A Litigator Navigates Conflict With Ursula Taylor 34:26

3M ago34:26

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In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron interviews Ursula Taylor, a former litigator turned conflict resolution consultant. They discuss the limitations of traditional litigation, the emotional drivers behind conflict, and the importance of self-awareness in resolving disputes. Ursula shares her unique perspective on how to approach conflict as a…

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Deceit, Deception & Desert Mule Deer with Flip Freeman 41:03

3M ago41:03

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We talk to Flip Freeman, rifle loony, doctor, stand-up guy, reloader, tuner and tinkerer, driver of desert roads and a looker through the long glass. We talk about how to find the places where big bucks go pre-rut, where they hide, how they move along the ridge tops, where they bed and go to water. If you want to support free speech and good huntin…

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Marc My Words-- Jason Connell: Founder & President of Just Curious Media 47:48

3M ago47:48

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Jason Connell tells the story of how he started working in the entertainment business and how he was inspired to follow his dream in what can be a very challenging field to work in. Jason also talks about his transition into podcasting and also shares some valuable insight on the possibilities of podcasting through his own experiences. Want to be a…

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Blade Lust: Battle Knives & Hunting Knives with Bill Harsey 1:16:29

3M ago1:16:29

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We talk to one-of-a-kind Bill Harsey, a custom knife maker and designer of one-of-a-kind folding and fixed blade knives. Bill's work can be found with Spartan Knives and Chris Reeve Knives. He has worked with Gerber, Lone Wolf Knives, Ruger/CRKT, Fantoni and others. Honored multiple times by the International Blade Show, Field & Stream magazine, hi…

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Joe Liemandt: The AI-Powered School Rewriting the Future of Education 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Long before he attended Stanford, founded software giant Trilogy, or became the youngest member of the Forbes 400, Joe Liemandt wrote a high school paper about the potential for a futuristic technology called Artificial Intelligence. Four decades later Liemandt sits in the principal’s chair at Alpha School, an AI-powered private school founded in A…

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Unlocking Your Unique Experience With Zach Smith 44:46

3M ago44:46

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In this episode of Unlocked, Zach Smith discusses his journey in the travel industry, emphasizing the importance of crafting unique travel experiences that connect individuals with local cultures. He shares insights on building a business that values individual preferences and the challenges faced during growth, particularly during the COVID-19 pan…

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Robert McKimson Presents: Duck My Wife, Please! 56:37

3M ago56:37

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Marc and Jordan cover three different Robert McKimson Daffy Duck shorts that features Daffy paired with a love interest. That's it, that's the theme of this one. Is it that shocking that we didn't especially like these? Be it a noir-ish takedown of a femme fatale in The Super Snooper, a beachside show of machismo in Muscle Tussle or a European spy …

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Blacktail Bucks, Long Range Shooting & Public Lands with John Nores 45:27

3M ago45:27

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We talk to John Nores, author, speaker and tactical firearms instructor. He was the first guest on the podcast five years ago, talking about the Hidden War. And has been on the TV show and the podcast a few times since then (go see How To Be A Bear Hunter No. 15). John likes hot rods, fast trucks, good-shooting rifles and he is also a rock and roll…

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Elk and the 7mm Magnum with Demetrius Spates 57:06

3M ago57:06

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We talk to Demetrius Spates, a former Division 1 athlete turned business operator and a consultant for entrepreneurs. Spates grew up in San Diego and played football for the University of Oregon from 2001 to 2005. Today he calls himself a turnaround leader and he is an elk hunter and a rifleman who makes his home in Bend, Oregon. Find out more at h…