Best Real Talk With Ramos Podcasts (2025)

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68 - Satu Rämö - Where Discipline Meets Imagination 58:21

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The Nordic Leaders meet Nordic Blue Crime! In this episode, we sit down with Satu Rämö — bestselling Finnish author, Icelandic resident, and creator of the hugely popular Hildur crime series. Satu is a master of paradox. She’s a crime writer who can’t stand the sight of blood. A daily runner who lives by strict routines, yet writes fiction filled w…

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I'm Running 1,000 km ... and 31 Other Personal Goals for 2025 19:13

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Join me as I share 32 of my personal SMART goals for 2025. What are yours? Let me know in the comments.

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67 - Jarmo Suominen: Drop the Idea That Everyone Thinks Like You 36:45

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In this episode of Nordic Leaders: Fail Smart, we welcome back Jarmo Suominen, CEO of Rejlers Abu Dhabi, marking his second appearance on the podcast—our first returning guest! We explore leadership lessons from one of the UAE's fastest-growing professional services firms, diving into resilience, growth, and adapting to an ever-changing business la…

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66 - The Essence of Leadership: Lessons from Asko Känsälä 35:56

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In this insightful episode of Fail Smart, we sit down with Asko Känsälä, former Deputy CEO of Elisa, a leading telecommunications company in Finland. Known for his sharp thinking and profound insights, Asko shares the experiences, philosophies, and failures that have shaped his leadership journey. Together with Asko we explore what it means to lead…

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65 - Upgrade your thinking and make better decisions. Agile HR with Natal Dank. 45:59

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Natal Dank is the Co-founder of PXO Culture, Chief Trendwatcher at the HR Trend Institute and named one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers of 2022 by HR Magazine. Recognized as a pioneer of Agile in the people profession, Natal hosted the first London-based Agile HR Meetup in 2016, which has since grown into a global movement reshaping the L&D and…

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64 - Samstag: The Intersection of Psychology and Leadership 39:41

1y ago39:41

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Dr. Nicholas Samstag is a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist based in New York City. With a diverse background spanning theater to ancient Greek and Latin studies, his journey into psychology and psychoanalysis has been influenced by a range of experiences. In this episode, Nicholas discusses how his varied path shaped his approach to psychoan…

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63 - Paradoxical Leadership with Ivo Brughmans 43:40

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Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery in this conversation about Paradoxical Thinking and Leadership with author and philosopher, Ivo Brughmans. Get ready to challenge your own assumptions and self-perception. Ivo delivers an insightful message about embracing the ‘power of both sides’ of our personalities. Reaching out for the side of our per…

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62 - Transforming leadership with Taneli Rantala 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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🗨️"Create habits that create a good life." In this episode we catch up with Taneli Rantala, CEO of Lifted, and dip in to highlights of Taneli's journey from a strategy consultant to a visionary entrepreneur. Taneli´s philosophy emphasizes the importance of leadership style, organizational culture, personal development, and taking hard decisions to …

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61 - Connecting Opposites; a blueprint for a world of dilemmas, with Fons Trompenaars. 43:09

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A warm and polished performance from Dutch organizational theorist Fons Trompenaars, recognized around the world for his work as a motivational speaker, consultant, and author of several books on culture and business. He spent over 30 years helping Fortune 500 leaders build meaningful connections to manage and solve business and cultural dilemmas t…

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Maui fires, Direct Energy Weapon, and more Contracts, Coffees, and Conspiracies w/ Brittany and Joel 31:19

2y ago31:19

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On today's episode, Brittany and Joel discuss the Maui wildfires, Big Brother and the surveillance state, interest rates, insurance, and the real estate industry in New Orleans, and more! Brittany Picolo-Ramos is back with a brand new show called "Coffee, Contracts and Conspiracies" with her brother and co-star of "Selling the Big Easy" Joel Picolo…

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FEMA Flood Risk 2.0, Insurance, Interest Rates, Clinton's Kill List - It's CCC Episode 3 w/ Joel and Brittany 26:45

2y ago26:45

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Episode 003 In this episode Brittany and Joel discuss interest rates, flood insurance, home insurance, the Clinton Kill-List (or body list) the market, and plenty of other topics. Never a dull moment with Brittany and Joel! Brittany Picolo-Ramos is back with a brand new show called "Coffee, Contracts and Conspiracies" with her brother and co-star o…

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BlackRock, Bud Light, Fed Chairman Powell, and Real Estate - Episode 02! 32:32

2y ago32:32

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BlackRock, Bud Light, Fed Chairman Powell, and Real Estate - Episode 002! Brittany and Joel dive into some of the major topics heating up in this bizarre world of politics, real estate, and just trying to get ahead! Brittany Picolo-Ramos is back with a brand new show called "Coffee, Contracts and Conspiracies" with her brother and co-star of "Selli…

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Introduction Episode with Brittany Picolo-Ramos and Joel Picolo 20:01

2y ago20:01

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Brittany Picolo-Ramos is back with a brand new show called "Coffee, Contracts and Conspiracies" with her brother and co-star of "Selling the Big Easy" Joel Picolo. Join the brother-sister duo as they talk about the market, current events, and even some conspiracy theories. FOLLOW US! Find more from Brittany at www.brittanypicoloramos.com and all ov…

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5 Stocks That Are Performing Well for Me in 2023 13:24

2y ago13:24

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We’re half-way through the year, which means it’s a good time to give my portfolio a close review. Not every stock has been a winner, but my overall portfolio is doing well thanks to these companies. Without further ado, here are my biggest winners of the year so far (ranked by percentage gains to date in 2023).…

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60 - Environments in which Everyone Can Thrive with Celine Pasula 38:15

2y ago38:15

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Celine Pasula has over a decade of leadership experience in top mobile gaming companies including startups and bigger companies. Today, as the Managing Director of Ubisoft RedLynx, she's working with experiences on all platforms, mobile, PC, and console. Celine is not only an expert in leadership, finance, legal and business development but also in…

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59 - Nitin Sawhney on the power of letting go 47:18

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"Music attracts luck" - Nitin Sawhney In this episode we have a warm and uplifting chat with Nitin Sawhney, musician, producer and composer, known around the world for his albums, film scores, DJ skills, and collaborations with Paul McCartney, Sting, Jeff Beck, Ellie Golding, Annie Lennox, Will Young, Bob Geldof, Andy Serkis, Mira Nair, Anushka Sha…

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58 - Questions are the Answer with Hal Gregersen 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

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You’ve probably heard of Hal Gregersen… A global name in leadership and academia. An author and senior lecturer in leadership and innovation at MIT's Sloan School of Management, a former executive director of the MIT Leadership Center, and ranked in the Thinkers50 global ranking of management thinkers in 2021. His latest book, Questions Are the Ans…

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57 - Johanna Småros; ‘an introvert engineer who gets stuff done on time’. 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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Now here’s a conversation we can all relate to, on the nature of working life today and how to navigate people, tech, and change, gracefully. Johanna is co-founder of RELEX Solutions, a huge success story and the world's coolest provider of retail planning solutions! Johanna describes what it’s like navigating the ‘hard skills’ world of engineering…

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56 - How People and Organisations Learn with Charles Jennings 54:02

3y ago54:02

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Fail Smart: Lessons in Leadership & Life The brilliant Charles Jennings covers everything you need to know about life and learning in way less than an hour: Recognised as one of the world's leading experts on building and implementing learning and organisational performance strategies. He’s led pioneering work with the 70:20:10 model for 20 years +…

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55 - Fail Smart with Tendayi Viki 37:53

3y ago37:53

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Tendayi Viki, Associate Partner at Strategyzer Fail Smart - Lessons in Leadership and Life: The new series from the Nordic Leaders. We couldn’t possibly imagine a better way to start our Fail Smart series than this sparkling conversation with Tendayi Viki. Tendayi advises leaders across the globe on strategy and innovation, helping companies to exp…

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9 - A Conversation with Equestrian Lily 7:12

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It was such a privilege and pleasure to open 2022 in conversation with my fearless and inspiring second cousin, Equestrian Lily. Hear more about her new hobby, her approach to challenges, and her creative work on YouTube. This young lady is going places! SUBSCRIBE to Lily's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1E4t9nQRYfaULrmWHA…

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8 - Happy New Year, 2022: Convos with My Ramos Family 10:18

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In this episode, I ask members of my Ramos family two questions: What will you remember from 2021? What do you look forward to in 2022? Guests included Andrew + Arianna (Aya) Ramos, Armando (Dad) and Marge (Mom) Ramos. Song Track Credit: Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi

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7 - In Conversation with PHIL CAVEY: Family, Business, Running, the Jets, and Life After COVID 56:04

3+ y ago56:04

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In this episode, I'm sitting a living room owned by my brother, Phil Cavey. Phil is a husband, father of four, and a partner at one of Canada's largest accounting firms. We discuss the hats Phil wears, his family, business, highlights of 2021, goals for 2022, the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba politics, and life after COVID. FOLLOW ME on social media On T…

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6 - Christmas Conversations with Nieces 13:07

3+ y ago13:07

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In this episode, I'm sitting in an Olive Garden restaurant in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. The date is December 21, 2021, and with me are my wife, parents, three brothers, and some of their children. After the meal, I took a few minutes to chat with my two oldest nieces. FOLLOW ME on social media On Twitter @TimothyCavey (https://twitter.com/TimothyCavey)…

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5 - The Legacy Series - Nancy Cavey (part 1) 40:30

3+ y ago40:30

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In this episode, I’m continuing an ambitious project called the Legacy Series. What I want to do in these episodes is interview parents, aunts, uncles, and other older individuals who have contributed to my life. I want to get to know them better, hear their stories, and help to preserve their legacies for their families and future generations. I d…

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54 - Harnessing Informal Power in your Organisation with Dr. Matt Offord 32:25

3+ y ago32:25

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In this episode we welcome Dr Matt Offord, esteemed lecturer in Leadership and Management from the Adam Smith Business School, Glasgow University. Matt is a former Naval Officer with extensive experience leading agile 21st-century teams in high tech and data rich environments. Matt shares many fascinating insights which include; · ‘Harnessing infor…

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53 - How improv principles can help leaders thrive in a changing environment - Patricia Ryan Madson 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

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This week we host Patricia Ryan Madson. Patricia is the author of "improv wisdom" and a professor emerita at Stanford university, where she started teaching in 1977. In 1996 she founded the creativity initiative at Stanford, an interdisciplinary Alliance of faculty who share the belief that creativity can be taught. Among other things she taught De…

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52 - Why the next revolution is human with Perttu Pölönen 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

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Perttu Pölönen is a futurist, inventor and author. In 2018 MIT Tech Review honored him among the 35 Innovators Under 35 in Europe. He has written two books and his latest, “Future Skills”, is out just now. In this book he argues that the next revolution is a human revolution. To counterbalance the world we digitalized, we need to develop creativity…

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51 - Emilia Järvinen - Vegfluencing the World 27:32

3+ y ago27:32

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“Everyone should do something to make the world a better place.” Listen in to the inspiring tale of 17000+ vegetable boxes and recipes delivered to Finnish families. The social economy in the EU comprises 2.8 million enterprises and organizations, 13.6 million jobs and 8% of GDP. It’s an important part of the economy, and the influence is increasin…

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50 - Care, Trust, Transparency: how storytelling turns values into action with Essi Knuutila from Futurice 34:06

3+ y ago34:06

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We explore the world of meaningful values, story telling and The Inclusion Canvas with Essi Knuutila of Futurice. Essi is Global Head of Digital Marketing and discusses how Futurice's values of 'Care, Trust, Transparency and Continuous Improvement' shape this global digital innovation and engineering company. Essi also describes how the values came…

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49. How to cultivate diversity and win over the algorithms - Mikko Alasaarela 33:14

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We dive into the world of influence with Mikko Alasaarela, but influence with an algorithmic twist. Mikko is an impact-focused AI entrepreneur. He has founded and invested in several tech startups that have raised over $30M and employed over 700 people in Finland, Germany, and the USA. He currently serves as CTO of Cuckoo Workout and consults compa…

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48. Matt Abrahams and the secrets of communication: how to go from silence to brilliance 33:19

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In today's episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Abrahams, communication expert and lecturer at Stanford University. We will talk all things communication. The episode is packed with insights so please take a notepad and make sure to take notes. We are going to explore: How communication has changed during the pandemic How to help our audience t…

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47. Adaptability, Extremely Fast Growth And How To Hire Amazing People - Kati Tammisto 27:25

3+ y ago27:25

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In this episode, recorded in June 2021 our guest is Kati Tammisto, (then Head of CX at Sympa and now) CMO at Precisely. Kati is a modern leader with an entrepreneurial background who puts people front and centre in everything she does. Kati shares her insights on working in 'extremely fast growth' environments and the adaptability and flexibility t…

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Exploring The Universe With Invisible Light (w/ Nicole Gugliucci) 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

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Radio waves aren’t sound. They’re electromagnetic radiation and essentially a type of invisible light. Radio astronomer Nicole Gugliucci joins us to explain how it's used to observe the formation of galaxies, black holes and other objects in outer space. Then, Gillian and Diona go on a field trip to see a meteor shower! It’s pretty much a disaster,…

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Do Birds Experience Love? (w/ Wenfei Tong, Olivia Scott Welch, Joel McHale) 45:47

3+ y ago45:47

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Birds are simply captivating. We take a deep dive into their relationship dynamics, parenting habits and other behaviors with biologist and conservationist Wenfei Tong. Then, actress Olivia Scott Welch (Fear Street) stops by to help us share an incredible story from the Apollo Era. We also get a voice memo from Gillian’s co-star on Community, Joel …

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46. Failure and redemption with Tommi Lähde 30:50

3+ y ago30:50

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"I'm not a loser - the story I told myself for years" In this very frank episode Tommi Lähde - Founder and CEO of The Other Danish Guy brand - opens up with courage and radical candour. Listen in to this most candid of interviews with the only CEO in the world to work just in his underwear for the first two weeks on the job. What we cover: 🎧 being …

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Why Cities Are Abandoned (w/ Annalee Newitz, Sarah Ramos) 49:03

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Cities aren’t meant to last, according to writer Annalee Newitz. In their book “Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age,” they explore the rise and fall of ancient sites. What can architecture tell us about how we live? What can urban planning tell us about our changing values? And ultimately, why are cities abandoned? Later, we also di…

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45. Underpromise, overdeliver: how to win in the nordics with André Noël Chaker 31:04

4y ago31:04

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Nordic Leaders Podcast! In this episode we interview André Noël Chaker, speaker, entrepreneur, executive and lawyer that came from Canada to Finland 30 years ago. What we cover: André's beginnings and his move from Quebec to Finland (4:54) What Arnold Schwarzenegger taught him (6:09) How he turned a hobby into a professio…

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Making Our Show Music 17:39

4y ago17:39

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We’re off this week, but we wanted to share a bonus behind the scenes exclusive: Creating the sound for our show. We’re joined by senior audio engineer and musician Brendan Byrnes, who walks us through initial concepts and building the music you hear every week! This exclusive is part of a series of bonus episodes, which includes peeks behind the s…

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Mysteries Of The Brain (w/ Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, Mary Steenburgen) 50:32

4y ago50:32

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Can you imagine hearing music all day, every day? Mary Steenburgen says that’s her reality. The Oscar-winning actress and songwriter joins us to share a mysterious, fascinating and moving story. How do you re-adjust to life when your brain plays music nonstop? Also, in a completely separate conversation, we learn about the functions and mysteries o…

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How Do You Power A Space Station? (w/ Penni Dalton, Tracy Drain, Mikey Alfred) 48:06

4y ago48:06

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A roughly 1-million pound space station orbits our planet every day. Wanna know how they keep the lights on? Battery Subsystem’s Manager Penni Dalton breaks down how it gets its power. Then, NASA engineer Tracy Drain returns to answer listener questions. We even get a question from actor Joel McHale! Plus, director Mikey Alfred sends us a math fact…

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EXCLUSIVE: Jack Black’s Mother Helped Get Apollo 13 Astronauts Home (w/ Astronaut Victor Glover, Jack Black, Neil Siegel) 51:44

4y ago51:44

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Astronaut Victor Glover joins us after an extended stay on the International Space Station. He gets personal, sharing his launch day music playlist and what it's like being a dad in space. Then, actor Jack Black and his brother Neil Siegel do their first joint interview. In a one-of-a-kind conversation, they reminisce about the life and career of t…

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Roman Mars On The Anatomy Of A Good Story (w/ Michelle Fournet, Roman Mars, Pedro Pascal) 1:09:04

4y ago1:09:04

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This week, we’re immersed into the world of sound. First, we’re deep in the ocean with acoustic ecologist Michelle Fournet. She shares some truly mind-blowing audio of humpback whales and bearded seals, and then analyzes what they’re probably saying. Later, we have an extended conversation with Roman Mars, host and creator of the show 99% Invisible…

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Genetics 101, And Thinking Critically About Our DNA (w/ Dr. Janina Jeff, Mary H.K. Choi, Danny Pudi) 44:19

4y ago44:19

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Humans are about 99.9% the same genetic material. The little that makes us different tells fascinating stories about our ancestors and histories, according to geneticist Dr. Janina Jeff. She joins us to share some basics about our genes, and to have a critical conversation about race and facing the harmful history of genetics. Then, New York Times …

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A Beginner’s Guide To Astonishing Volcanoes (w/ Kayla Iacovino, Zazie Beetz, Robin Tunney) 58:47

4y ago58:47

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We need to talk about volcanoes. Seriously. From the Pacific Ring of Fire to Mount Erebus, which holds an active lava lake, volcanoes have altered the very landscape of our planet, according to volcanologist Kayla Iacovino. Then, actress Zazie Beetz (Atlanta, Joker) helps share the story of severe storm researcher Dr. Tetsuya ‘Ted’ Fujita, aka Mr. …

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Assassin Spiders Are Wild (w/ Hannah Wood, Cast of Fear Street) 48:06

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Spiders have been getting a bad wrap, according to expert Hannah Wood. We talk about how they’ve evolved over hundreds of millions of years, their species diversity and... the chelicerae (a.k.a., spider jaws). Then, we share a story about an animator and special effects artist who created an iconic horror movie monster. Plus, Gillian gets a shoutou…

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Mind Bending Theories About Space-Time (w/ Dr. Clifford V. Johnson, Kirby Howell-Baptiste) 46:58

4y ago46:58

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Why is Hollywood obsessed with time travel? Theoretical physicist Dr. Clifford V. Johnson breaks down black holes, string theory, science consulting on Marvel flicks and how time travel to the future might not be total fiction. Then, a story about dark matter, and why actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Cruella, Killing Eve) thinks we’re all living on a…

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Season 2 Is Coming July 13th! 0:56

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Did you miss us? The wait is almost over! We're back with all new episodes beginning Tuesday, July 13th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By Stitcher & Gillian Jacobs, Diona Reasonover

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44 - Nurturing a high trust culture - Merja Ranta-aho 34:38

4y ago34:38

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Building on 140 years of engineering innovation, Merja Ranta-aho, Executive VP of HR at Elisa, Finland’s leading telecom, shares her own learning with Stefano, Nick and David on •Daily experimentation and continuous improvement as a way of life •How a high trust culture leads to deep learning •Embedding coaching in the leadership culture •Anticipat…

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43 - Joel Willans - How to create a buzz online. Bonus episode! 26:24

4y ago26:24

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In this bonus episode we share some more Joel Willans with you. Joel describes how he works his magic online to build high value content which reaches more people, including pointers on: How to create more buzz, build a community online How to get get heard with your podcast How to lead your own creativity How to lead other creatives Joel also pond…