Best A Wolf Connection® Production Podcasts (2025)

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Pep Talks 2 59:02

4h ago59:02

59:02

Last week’s pep talk episode (https://noraborealis.substack.com/p/stop-being-mean-to-yourself) was such a hit we’re back with more (and I’m making some phone calls today because WOW WE ARE ALL GOING THROUGH IT RIGHT NOW!!!) Today we have two callers: a 32-year-old who feels lost after losing both of her parents and receiving a tough diagnosis, and …

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Episode #225 Nadia Steinzor - Environmental Policy and Canids in the Northeast 52:51

6d ago52:51

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Nadia Steinzor is a collaborative environmental professional for over 25 years, whose knowledge ranges through environmental issues, policies, and regulations to help produce reports, outreach materials, comments, and testimony. Nadia works with the Rewilding Institute to ensure that wolves and other carnivores thrive and roam in the Northeast and …

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What It’s Like to Be a Brain Surgeon, with Dan Heath 51:52

7d ago51:52

51:52

Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be…” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? Is a Secret Service Agent supposed to pretend like they’re not there…

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Her Parents Skipped Her Wedding(Estrangement) 51:12

7d ago51:12

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Estrangement is one of those hot button topic that everyone has an opinion about, and here’s mine: you have one job as a parent1, and that’s to love your children. To show up for them. To support them. To not ditch out on their wedding LIKE A TOTAL WEIRDO. Are things more complicated than that? Sure, people are complicated. But on this show I let y…

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#43: Localizing video using AI with Guy Piekarz from Panjaya 22:08

7d ago22:08

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Most brands invest heavily in content creation, but how much of that content actually reaches global audiences in a way that feels authentic? With 94% of B2B buyers saying they are more likely to engage with leadership and conference videos in their local language, companies are missing a massive opportunity. How can AI-powered video localization r…

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Episode #224 Carter Niemeyer - The Other Ten Wolves 53:18

13d ago53:18

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Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored three books, Wolfer, Wolf Land, and The Other Ten Wolves, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.…

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Pep Talks 1:07:11

16d ago1:07:11

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Every once in a while, we all need a little bit of solicited motivation from someone totally unqualified to give it. In this episode, Nora shells out loads of love and support in the first of our series of TFA Pep Talks. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612…

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Episode #223 Matt James - Colossal Biosciences, Dire Wolves, Conservation Efforts 1:07:37

20d ago1:07:37

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Matt James is the Chief Animal Officer for Colossal Biosciences. Colossal Biosciences is dedicated to genetic engineering and de-extinction projects to advance conservation efforts for current species, like red wolves, ecosystems and biodiversity throughout the globe with cutting-edge biotechnology. Matt went into detail about the mission of Coloss…

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You’re Lonely: What’s the prescription? An Interview with author Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure 55:01

23d ago55:01

55:01

What if your doctor prescribed you a hiking group? A ceramics class? Not in place of whatever medication or treatment you may need, but as a complement to it? It’s called Social Prescribing, and journalist Julia Hotz traveled to some 30 countries to talk to patients and professionals who are at the forefront of this approach to wellness. I loved he…

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Episode #222 Jonny Hanson - Living with Lynx, Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves and Bears 1:08:48

27d ago1:08:48

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Jonny Hanson is an Environmental Social Scientist, award-winning social entrepreneur, snow leopard conservationist and former community farmer. He is particularly interested in understanding coexistence between livestock farming and large carnivore conservation. He recently published his first book Living with Lynx, Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats…

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Embarrassing Stories 1:02:35

30d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

In this episode, we discuss the defining moments in our lives that forever branded us with shame. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode #221 Tom McPherson - A Visit to Wolf Connection 25:46

1M ago25:46

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Tom McPherson has been guiding for 21 years and running Seaforth Expeditions for 6 years. His work with sea wolves has been featured on Netflix with Island of the Sea Wolves, and guiding BBC shoots for the Americas series on NBC. Tom and his family were able to spend some time at Wolf Connection, meet the pack, and sit down for a brief podcast. We …

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How Do You Care for Yourself? 36:00

1M ago36:00

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Feelings & Co.

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

1M ago22:41

22:41

How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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Episode #220 Mich Biesbroek - Tracking Wolves in the Netherlands 51:29

1M ago51:29

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Mich Biesbroek has been tracking wildlife since he was a young boy. He is one of the group leaders and guides for the White Wilderness weeks of Slovak Wildlife Society, where they monitor large carnivores in Slovakia with the help of volunteer citizens scientists. He is also a core member of Werkgroep Wolf Nederland. Mich spoke about his experience…

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Strength in Identity - The Bukharian Jews 33:00

1M ago33:00

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In a stormy, divisive world, knowing your inherited culture is an anchor. We explore the cuisine and culture of Central Asian Bukharian Jews, revealing how identity shapes a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Angry and Grieving 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Of all the stages of grief, anger has to be the ugliest one. The one that feels the ickiest no matter what side of it you’re on. So today we’re talking about it. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad cho…

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

1M ago29:57

29:57

Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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Episode #219 Luigi Boitani - A History of Wolf Research in Italy 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Luigi Boitani has been studying, researching and propelling the conservation of wolves in Italy for over 50 years. He is currently a Professor Emeritus at the University of Rome, Italy, and Chair of the IUCN Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe. Luigi went into great detail explaining his initial experiences researching wolves, how wolves, other p…

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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, hosted by Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on Thanks for Asking, we keep it real and help each other through some of our hardest times. Similarly on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson tackle real questions from real folks just like you, offering practical advice, personal storyt…

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Out of The Void, Into The Dating Pool 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In this episode, we get an update from widower David Cherson. This is the first part of a two-part series called Life of a Lonely Widower. For Life of a Lonely Widower (Part 2) and other full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn m…

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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Episode #218 Bridgett VonHoldt & Kristin Brzeski - Updated Research on Ghost Wolves 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Bridgett VonHoldt and Kristin Brzeski are the Director and Co-Director of the Gulf Coast Canine Project. The GCCP was created to encompass their research and the community-based approach they are developing to understand, monitor, and manage the unique canines persisting across the Gulf Coast. Bridgett and Kristin gave updates on genomics research,…

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IGTBO, TFA (Part 2) 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Take a break from the doom and disaster and reset your psyche with some okay things. We won’t ever say “everything is going to be okay” but we will do our best to find and focus on even the littlest okay things around us that aren’t the very worst. Keep the bar low and your head up. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community,…

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For Such a Time as This 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Israel and Iran's relationship is a complicated one, but there is also a special bond with Persia that goes back millennia. This Purim we celebrate with a Persian-Israeli mother and son, musicians who yearn for the day Iran and all of our hostages in Gaza will once again be free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode #217 Mollie Cameron - BC Wolf Cull, Caribou and Old Growth Forests 47:35

2M ago47:35

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Mollie Cameron is the Wolf Campaigner for Pacific Wild in British Columbia. She has extensive field experience monitoring carnivores, studying their behavior through remote camera traps, investigating wildlife signs, and documenting predation events. She discussed the impact of old-growth forest loss, the history and current status of the wolf cull…

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Some Regrets 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

I cannot trust anyone who says No Regrets. Because really…you don’t have ANY? NONE?! Are you sure about that? I can tend towards the opposite mentality myself, but in between No Regrets and All Regrets is a safe middle ground of self-reflection and accountability without self-flagellation and rumination, and that is where we met today’s callers, wh…

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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Episode #216 Michelle Valberg - A Journey in Photographic Storytelling 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Michelle Valberg has been a fixture in the photography world for over 40 years. A Nikon Ambassador, she was honored with the prestigious Order of Canada in 2022 for her contributions to the craft. Additionally, she is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In our conversation, Michelle shared the story of her photographic journey, dis…

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232: Lessons from Tiktok Success 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

Akala namin tapos na ang podcast journey namin… pero after two years, eto na ulit kami! 😅 Sa episode na ‘to, ikukwento namin paano nga ba kami napunta sa full-time content creation, the unexpected lessons from our TikTok success, at mga sikreto behind the scenes na hindi namin usually naikukwento online. Kung curious kayo paano nagsimula lahat (at …

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Creativity, Burnout and Life Beyond Productivity with Maria Bowler 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Rise and Grind, Girlbosses! It’s time to GROWTH HACK your way to your BEST SELF and make this the ULTIMATE year. If you don’t have time, you can make time, because excuses are no excuse. Just kidding! Like so many of us, author Maria Bowler found herself caught up in the Productivity Machine, which demands we do more and more and more for the sake …

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Episode #214 Ian Wargo - Part I: Herds, Land Management and Wolves in Northwest Montana 1:28:47

3M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Ian Wargo is a first generation Montanan who is a member of the Region 1 FWP Citizen Advisory Council and FWP Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and concerned resident on the state of the land, herds and practices impacting wild spaces in Northwestern Montana. Ian discussed changes he's been witnessing on the land…

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Episode #215 Ian Wargo - Part II: Sale of Public Lands, Habitat Management, and Environmental Easements 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Ian Wargo is a first generation Montanan who is a member of the Region 1 FWP Citizen Advisory Council and FWP Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and concerned resident on the state of the land, herds and practices impacting wild spaces in Northwestern Montana. We discussed potential common ground issues between th…

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I Hate My Friend’s Partner…What Do I Do About It? 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

Do you say something? Do you shut up? I’m just one woman with an opinion, so I took your calls and texts to answer this listener question: do you say something when your friend is in a relationship with someone you hate? This is a preview of Thanks for Asking, a call-in show about what matters to you. You can get the full episode on my Substack. Ha…

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Episode #213 Brenna Cassidy - Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator in Colorado 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Brenna Cassidy started her work with Colorado Parks & Wildlife as the Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator in late 2023. She had a pivotal role in both wolf translocations, bringing wolves from Oregon and B.C. Brenna went into detail about her new position at CPW, the data she is looking for with the new wolves in Colorado, how she is able to track…

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Worrying, Fresh Retirement and Movie Extras 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

If it’s Tuesday, the phone lines are open and operators (me) are standing by. Today we’re talk to callers from Honolulu to North Carolina about everything from worrying to working as an extra on Hallmark movies to existential crises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#38: The layer cake approach to branding with Allison Capaldi and Robert Wolfe, Zeck 24:19

3M ago24:19

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In a world of fleeting attention spans and oversaturated markets, how can brands truly stand out and build loyalty that lasts—even when it comes to something as overlooked as board meetings? Today, we’re joined by Allison Capaldi, Senior Content Manager at Zeck, and Robert Wolfe, Founder of Zeck. Together, they’ve built not one but three successful…

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Episode #212 Caitlin McLean - Predators in Scotland, Tracking Wolves in Slovakia 58:47

3M ago58:47

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Caitlin McLean is studying Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of Stirling and recently returned from tracking predators with The Slovak Wildlife Society. She explained the absence of predators in her home country of Scotland and the impacts on the landscape, her deep connection to nature, the experiences she had in Slovakia, and her…

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AI Wife 31:51

3M ago31:51

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As a widow, I get many emails from other widows. But this one – from a man who created an AI version of his dead wife – was definitely a first. And I knew I had to talk to him. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more ab…

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Episode #211 Hannah Rheaume - Storytelling Through Photography 53:42

3M ago53:42

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Hannah Rheaume has been a professional photographer for 5 years. She has traveled the globe, sharing her stories through the lens of her camera, while aiming to explore the complexities of humans and their impact on the natural world. She spoke at length on her process when preparing to go on photo shoots, how photography is unique to her vision, p…

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Your Mama's Kitchen: John Legend 51:26

3M ago51:26

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Sharing a podcast we can’t get enough of: Your Mama’s Kitchen. It’s a show about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. Host Michele Norris talks to Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, José Andrés and so many other guests about the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary e…

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#37: Marketing operations as a driver of growth with Mike Rizzo, MarketingOps.com 31:35

3M ago31:35

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Is your marketing operations team set up to be a strategic driver of growth, or are they stuck managing tools and putting out fires? Today, we’re joined by Mike Rizzo, Founder of MarketingOps.com. Mike is here to discuss the 2024 State of the Marketing Operations Professional Report, which is based on insights from over 600 MOps professionals. This…

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Episode #210 Amy Porter - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conflict 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

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Amy Porter is the Director of Conservation with Wolf Haven International and is part of the Wolf Advisory Group with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She has done research in Congo, working with communities on conservation efforts and conflicts within the region. She has translated much of her experience from that work in Congo, to her…

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Are You Lonely? 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Loneliness is, according to people who know about these things, an epidemic on par with smoking and obesity. It affects our physical and mental health…and it seems like it’s affecting everyone. Today’s callers are experiencing loneliness in many different ways and for many different reasons, and if you are also feeling lonely…you’re definitely not …

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Episode #209 Mike Koshmrl & Amanda Eggert - The Year of the Wolves 39:18

4M ago39:18

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Mike Koshmrl has been an environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming. Amanda Eggert has been an environmental reporter with Montana Free Press since 2021. She …

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The Kindness of Strangers 38:27

4M ago38:27

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THINGS ARE DEFINITELY NOT OK RIGHT NOW! We know it. You know it. Your dog knows it (who told her??). But even when things are terrible, there’s something out there — however small — that is at least okay. Today’s episode is an exercise in finding (and sharing) the ok, with stories of the ways strangers have shown up for us in our times of need. Tha…

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Ep. 31 - pckd - Pouched Underwear | Evgeny Polynksi 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

pckd - Herrenunterwäsche aus Berlin, hangenäht in Portugal aus edlen Stoffen. Ein kleines Label aus Berlin, ein Familienbetrieb, geführt von Evgeny und seinem Bruder. In dieser Folge schauen wir hinter die Kulissen eines aufstrebenden kleinen Unternehmens und lernen über die schönen, aber auch die harten Seiten. Schön, wenn die Kunden begeistert si…

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#36: Knowing when and how to automate your sales processes with Joshua Garrison, Apollo 27:30

4M ago27:30

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In a world where sales cycles are getting longer, what’s holding your business back from reaching the right person at the right time? Today, we’re joined by Joshua Garrison, Vice President of Content Marketing and Product Education at Apollo.io, a leading go-to-market platform used by millions of sales professionals and SMBs globally. Josh is not o…

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Episode #208 KC York - Trapping Regulations Impacting Bears & Wolves in Montana 1:12:29

4M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

KC York is the President & Founder of Trap Free Montana since its inception in 2013. They represent hikers, anglers, hunters, wildlife watchers, ranchers, pet owners and outdoor enthusiasts concerned about or adamantly opposed to trapping. KC spoke about the updated trapping regulations for bears, wolves and other furbearers in the state of Montana…

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Interdependence, Trump Flags, and Taylor Swift 30:46

4M ago30:46

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The first episode of our new call-in show is here, and we have two callers who seemed to be totally unrelated: a new rancher in Texas, and a Swiftie with Cerebral Palsy in New York. But (get your red string and your tinfoil hat) everything is connected! Especially us. That’s easy to forget when we’re constantly pushed to see each other as the enemy…

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