Best Jennie & Mark Adams Podcasts (2025)

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3 Rules to Reconnect with Old Friends | Anna Goldfarb 1:06:37

1d ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Modern life has made friendship feel more confusing, fragile, and isolating than ever. In this episode, journalist and author Anna Goldfarb joins us to unpack the paradox of modern friendship — why we’re lonelier despite being more connected, and what we can do to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Anna shares her “Triple D” framework (…

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#1246: Why Mechanics Don't Make It 33:35

5d ago33:35

33:35

We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.By Mark Rosewater

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#1245: Test Decks 30:43

5d ago30:43

30:43

This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.By Mark Rosewater

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Lucid Episodes: Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi & Andrew Peterson 48:55

6d ago48:55

48:55

Have any of you watched the movie “The Notebook”? At the end, one of the characters, who has dementia, experiences an episode of lucidity. When I watched it, between tears (I’m a complete softie) I remember thinking, “Oh no! This will give people false hope! That their loved one is ‘in there.’ If only they could find the right key to unlock the loc…

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Lost Touch? Simple Prompts to Reignite Friendships [Social Intelligence Brief] 16:37

7d ago16:37

16:37

You’ve got names in your phone that make you smile—but when’s the last time you actually reached out? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak share four simple, science-backed strategies to reconnect with old friends, former mentors, and professional contacts—even if it’s been years. From “because I thought of you” te…

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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 16:16-34 - Freedom and Captivity: Paul & Silas in Prison 19:49

8d ago19:49

19:49

Join Jennie & Mark as they look at what happens when Paul & Silas get to Philippi. But who is in captivity and who is really free?By Jennie & Mark Adams

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How Exclusive Candidate Representation Drives an 87% Placement Rate, with Lysha Holmes 1:09:13

8d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

What if you could place nearly every candidate you represent—and do it at premium fees, without racing to the bottom? In this episode of The Resilient Recruiter, Mark Whitby is joined by Lysha Holmes, founder of QUI Recruitment and host of The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast. With over 20 years in Rec2Rec, Lysha shares how she’s built a values-led, …

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Radical Listening: Transform Your Relationships | Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener 1:17:45

9d ago1:17:45

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In this episode of The Art of Charm, we sit down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh, authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they unpack a new framework for transforming your conversations—not with better scripts, but with sharper intention. Drawing from psychology, coaching, and decad…

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#1244: Formats I Made 31:38

12d ago31:38

31:38

Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.By Mark Rosewater

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#1243: Vision Design Issues 36:15

12d ago36:15

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In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.By Mark Rosewater

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3-Step Framework That Turns Strangers into Friends [Social Intelligence Brief] 21:51

14d ago21:51

21:51

Moving to a new city can feel like starting over—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak break down a science-backed three-step strategy to plug into a brand-new social circle in weeks, not months. Whether you’re relocating or just looking to shake up your current routine, you’ll learn how to f…

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Music as Medicine: Jenny Chen, Tyler Jorgensen, & Theresa Allison 42:03

13d ago42:03

42:03

As you know, dear listeners, I love music. We start each podcast with a song in part to shift the frame, taking people out of their academic selves and into a more informal conversation. Well, today’s guests love music at least as much if not more than me, and they each make a strong case for music as medicine. Jenny Chen is a palliative care fello…

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How to Attract, Hire, and Keep Top Recruiters in a Competitive Market, with Andy Miller, Ep #260 53:48

14d ago53:48

53:48

Hiring great recruiters should be second nature for recruitment business owners—after all, it's what we do for clients daily. But when it comes to growing your own team, the stakes are higher, the risks are real, and the margin for error is razor-thin. In today’s episode, we dive into what it really takes to attract, hire, and retain high-performin…

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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 16:6-15 - The Man from Macedonia, Lydia and Purple Cloth 22:17

15d ago22:17

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Join Jennie & Mark as they look at why Paul is wandering around Asia Minor and what happens next to take them in a new direction (and who they find when they get there).By Jennie & Mark Adams

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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: Acts 11:1-18 - Peter's Vision and Why it Matters 19:04

16d ago19:04

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Jennie & Mark look at why the story of Peter's Vision is repeated twice - and why it is so important for us today.By Jennie & Mark Adams

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In Conversation with Jennie & Mark: John 10.22-30 - The Sheep and the Shepherd's Voice 19:34

16d ago19:34

19:34

Join Jennie & Mark as they look at Jesus' description of the sheep with the shepherd (with references to New Forest Ponies and the family pet!).By Jennie & Mark Adams

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3 Traits of Rainmakers: What Top Performers Do Differently | Matt Dixon 1:18:58

16d ago1:18:58

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In this episode of The Art of Charm, we sit down with Matt Dixon, co-author of The Challenger Sale and The Activator Advantage. In today’s conversation, Matt Dixon reveals why the professionals dominating in today’s market aren’t necessarily the most credentialed, but the most proactive. We explore Matt’s research across 3,000 professionals and bre…

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#1242: Repeats and Tweaks 31:31

19d ago31:31

31:31

In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.By Mark Rosewater

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#1241: Making Mechanics 31:46

19d ago31:46

31:46

Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.By Mark Rosewater

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How to Attract Top Talent with Location-Specific Value Propositions, with Lisa Walder, Ep #259 49:24

20d ago49:24

49:24

If you're struggling to hire high-performing recruiters across multiple cities or regions, the issue might not be your comp plan—it’s your value proposition. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Dixon of FIFTEEN WEST to unpack a strategy that more recruitment agency owners need to use: customizing your EVP (Employee Value Proposition) based on loc…

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Nudges for Prognosis and Comfort Care in the ICU: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, & Jaspal Singh 48:27

21d ago48:27

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Our main focus today was on nudging critical care clinicians to consider a more palliative approach to care. Our guests are all trained in critical care: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, and Jaspal Singh. Kate and Scott have additional training in palliative medicine. To start. we review: What is a nudge? Also called behavioral interventions, heuris…

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Networking on Easy‑Mode: 3 Proven Plays [Social Intelligence Brief] 18:09

20d ago18:09

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Most networking advice feels awkward, outdated, or downright useless—until now. In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak hand you three conversation frameworks that eliminate the stress of small talk and turn fleeting chats into lasting relationships. Whether you dread mixers or freeze up trying to sell your value, thi…

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4 Principles of Influence from a Hostage Negotiator | Scott Tillema 1:03:49

23d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode of The Art of Charm, retired SWAT hostage negotiator Scott Tillema shares his battle-tested four-part framework for leading difficult conversations, defusing high-stakes conflicts, and influencing others with clarity and confidence. Trained by the FBI and Harvard, Scott now brings these skills to the boardroom, equipping leaders wit…

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#1240: Communications 30:44

26d ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, I walk through the history of Magic and talk about how communicating with players has changed over the years.By Mark Rosewater

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#1239: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 3 33:10

26d ago33:10

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This podcast is part three of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.By Mark Rosewater

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Psilocybin in Serious Illness: A Podcast with James Downar, Ali John Zarrabi and Margaret Ross 46:57

28d ago46:57

46:57

We’ve covered psychedelics on the podcast before—first in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine, and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. In today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at the current s…

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The Secret to Owning Any Room 27:00

27d ago27:00

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What does it actually mean to be "high value" at a networking event—and how can you radiate it without saying a word? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak break down how calm, cooperative, and confident behavior—not bravado—builds real influence. They share the science behind why people are drawn to prestige-based …

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Success Factors of Scale from Startup to 120 People, with Clive Hutchings, Ep #258 1:14:28

29d ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Why do most recruitment companies stall at 10 to 20 people, while others scale to 100+ across continents? In this episode, you’ll hear directly from someone who’s done it. STR Group is a family of specialist recruitment brands focused on STEM sectors. As co-founder, Clive Hutchings has spent over two decades growing the business to more than 120 st…

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Escape the Dream Job Trap | Simone Stolzoff 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

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In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job, to explore why modern work culture traps so many of us in cycles of burnout, identity crises, and unrealistic ambition. Drawing on research and personal experience, Simone challenges the “dream job” myth and offers a liberating framework: redefine suc…

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#1238: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 2 30:40

1M ago30:40

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This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.By Mark Rosewater

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#1237: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 1 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.By Mark Rosewater

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Why the Next 5 Years Will Redefine the Recruitment Industry, with DeeDee Doke, Ep #257 45:06

1M ago45:06

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What does the future look like for recruitment agency owners? In this episode, I’m joined by DeeDee Doke, Editor-in-Chief of Recruiter magazine. With over 20 years in the role, DeeDee has a unique view of the industry, both in the UK and globally. We recorded this live at the Recruitment Agency Expo in London, and talked about how recruitment is ch…

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

Peter Selwyn, one of today’s guests, has been caring for people living with HIV for over 40 years. In that time, care of people with HIV has changed dramatically. Initially, there was no treatment, then treatments with marginal efficacy, complex schedules, and a tremendous burden of side effects and drug-drug interactions. The average age at death …

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3 Tips to Grow Your Charisma Instantly [Social Intelligence Brief] 22:37

1M ago22:37

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Charisma isn't just for extroverts or performers—it's a scientific advantage that determines how often you're invited, trusted, and remembered. In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak reveal why people decide how they feel about you before they evaluate your skills, and how this hidden force might be keeping you from …

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3 Powerful Tools to Manage Emotions Under Pressure | Ethan Kross 1:04:35

1M ago1:04:35

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This week on The Art of Charm, we're joined by award-winning psychologist and bestselling author Ethan Kross to explore the fascinating science of emotion regulation. In his newest book Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You, Ethan reveals how emotions secretly drive 90% of our lives—and how mastering them can unlock performance, co…

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