Best Blake Armstrong Podcasts (2025)

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The Curator's Canvas: Primrose Paul on Inspiring Art in Indy 22:17

6d ago22:17

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In our latest episode of Voices of Indianapolis, we venture to the vibrant Re:Public, the museum pop-up for the 10 East Indy Arts Hub, where we sat down with its dynamic curator, Primrose Paul. Fresh out of college herself, Prim offers a refreshing and relatable perspective as she guides us through her vital work in the Indianapolis arts scene. Pri…

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Episode 7: Sam Chaltain: Redefining Freedom in Education for the Intentional Learner 23:02

13d ago23:02

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In this thought-provoking episode of Voices of Indianapolis, our student host Luke (fueled by what Sam calls "four cups of coffee energy") leads a deep conversation with esteemed writer, educator, and businessman, Sam Chaltain. Sam takes us back to his early days teaching in China, sharing vivid experiences of living in a foreign country at a young…

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Episode 6: Mentoring for Impact: Vicar Logan Davis and the Heart of Community Outreach 28:59

21d ago28:59

28:59

In this episode of Voices of Indianapolis, our student hosts Annie and Phoenix sit down with Logan Davis, the Vicar of Cornerstone Lutheran Church – the very place our school calls home. Logan, who works closely with our students on outreach and community initiatives, shares invaluable insights from his mentorship under Pastor Jason Taber. He dives…

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Spread Your Wings And Fly With Gabriel: Born - Sci-Fi Audio Drama 1:32

1M ago1:32

1:32

For fans of Spielberg-style wonder and what-if? science fiction. A scientist performs an experiment on herself, that leads to the birth of a child who grows wings and can fly. Gabriel might change the world... but only if shadowy government forces don't catch him first. Look for all episodes of Gabriel: Born, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere…

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Pimps, remorse and blood. Dante's Divine Comedy and the critique of the Papacy 48:15

3M ago48:15

48:15

Dante encounters seven popes in the Divine Comedy, five in hell, one in purgatory and one in paradise - that last being Saint Peter. His condemnation of individual popes and, I think, the papacy is extraordinarily strong and discomforting to relate. But was it all revenge? Did he fall for the politics too? Or was his message one of renewal, revival…

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Episode 5: Financial Literacy, Banking, and Leadership: David Greene's Impact on Indianapolis 26:08

3M ago26:08

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In this student-led episode of Voices of Indianapolis, Gabe, A'marion, and Luke from Purdue Polytechnic High School take the reins, interviewing their mentor, David Greene. As the Region President of Indianapolis for First Merchants Bank, David oversees market operations and champions a community-focused approach to banking. Listeners will discover…

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The way down is the way up. Dante on how to live in turbulent times. Lessons from The Divine Comedy 5:55

5M ago5:55

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This talk was first given to Idler Drinks. For more on Mark's work on Dante - https://www.markvernon.com/dantes-divine-comedyBy Mark Vernon

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Episode 4: Rachel Armstrong: From Valedictorian to Professional Wrestling's Shooting Star 22:53

5M ago22:53

22:53

In this captivating episode of Voices of Indianapolis, students Jayden and Jacob introduce us to the remarkable Rachel Armstrong, a local wrestler and Wrestlearts' rising star. Rachel's story is one of exceptional drive, blending academic excellence with athletic prowess and a passion for finance. Listeners will discover Rachel's journey from valed…

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Episode 3: The Genetic Frontier: Dr. Erin Conboy on Medical Genetics and Hope 39:11

5M ago39:11

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In this special episode of Voices of Indianapolis, hosted by our very own student, Nat, we delve into the fascinating world of medical genetics with Dr. Erin E. Conboy. Dr. Conboy, a specialist in Medical Genetics at Riley Medical & Molecular Genetics and Co-director of the Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic (URDC), is making a profound impact on the …

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Michael Easter on the 2% Mindset & the Power of Discomfort 1:14:10

6M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Lance is joined by Michael Easter, author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. Together, they discuss the power of discomfort, mindset shifts, and personal growth. Michael breaks down the inspiration behind his "2% mindset," the psychology of decision-making, and how small changes can create massive ripple effects over time. Maui Nui: The only…

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Episode 2: Beyond the Textbook: Building Authentic Learning with Headrush's Shane Krukowski 1:15:06

6M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

In this episode of Voices of Indianapolis, we dive deep into the world of project-based learning with Shane Krukowski, Co-founder and COO of Headrush. Headrush empowers educators with a powerful platform that supports project-based learning from start to finish, fostering student agency, and deeper learning experiences. Shane shares his insights on…

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EP350 – Part 2: Otis Williams, Singer, Songwriter, Producer 55:15

7M ago55:15

55:15

In this final episode of Great Minds, Otis Williams, the founder and last surviving member of The Temptations, takes us on a journey through the legendary group’s history. From his early days in Texarkana to the vibrant music scene of Detroit, Otis shares how the group evolved from the Distants to Motown superstars. He reflects on pivotal moments, …

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EP350 – Part 1: Shelly Berger, Manager of The Temptations 31:12

9M ago31:12

31:12

On this first episode of two, Great Minds is pleased to be joined by Shelly Berger, manager of legendary American vocal group The Temptations. Shelly discusses the early days of the group, their Detroit origins, their place in popular culture, and what made (and continues to make) their music so special. Don’t miss this part one of two! It’s a must…

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Kimbal Musk on Creating Community Through Food & Embracing Fresh Starts 1:11:43

9M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Lance sits down with chef, entrepreneur, and food activist Kimbal Musk. Together, they discuss the opening of his new restaurant, The Kitchen, in Austin, building community through food, his nonprofit initiatives, embracing fresh starts, and what makes Tesla unique. ROKA: Get 20% off by using code "FORWARD" at https://www.roka.com AG1: Get a FREE 1…

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EP349: Smokey Robinson, Singer, Songwriter, and Music Legend 24:14

9M ago24:14

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On this very special episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome the legendary Smokey Robinson to the show. Smokey walks us through his incredible career in this must-listen episode.By Advertising Week

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Episode 1: The Power of Local Leadership: Rep. Blake Johnson's Story 1:04:37

9M ago1:04:37

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It's a new school year. In this episode of Voices of Indianapolis, we sit down with State Representative Blake Johnson. Blake shares his vision for Indianapolis and discusses the issues that matter most to our community. We delve into his work on the City-County Council, his legislative priorities, and his plans for the future. Blake also talks abo…

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EP348: Mark Eaves, Founder, Gravity Road 46:21

9M ago46:21

46:21

Longtime friend of Advertising Week and Founder of creative agency Gravity Road, Mark Eaves, joins Great Minds for a lively discussion about his career, the industry, and much, much more. This is a don’t miss episode of Great Minds.By Advertising Week

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Dr. Peter Attia on Longevity Techniques, Mental Resilience & Physical Health 1:32:44

9M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Lance is joined by Dr. Peter Attia, M.D., a Stanford and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine-trained physician, with expertise in the applied science of longevity, the extension of human life, and well-being. Together, they discuss techniques for enhancing wellness and longevity, reflect on Jan Ullrich’s inspiring recovery journey, discuss the role of…

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EP347: Victoria Usher, CEO and Founder, GingerMay 46:03

9M ago46:03

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Victoria is the founder and CEO of GingerMay, a multi-award winning global B2B PR and digital marketing agency for blue-chip, technology, advertising, media, and fast-growth disruptive businesses. GingerMay works with leading global companies including Comcast, Global and Oath. Our numerous industry accolades are driven by our reputation for rigour…

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EP346: Rachel Shechtman, CEO, STORY 35:33

9M ago35:33

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Rachel Shechtman is a fourth-generation retail entrepreneur and founder of STORY, a concept store known for its editorial, ever-changing approach to retail. Prior to opening STORY, Rachel built a career in consulting, founding Cube Ventures in 2002 – an independent firm known for its skill of strategically combining business models. When Rachel lau…

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Chris Stapleton on His Path Through the Music Industry & His Competitive Spirit 1:16:01

10M ago1:16:01

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Lance sits down with award-winning country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton to explore his beginnings as a songwriter, his competitive spirit, performing at ACL Live, the current state of country music, and his passion for sports. ROKA: Get 20% off by using code "FORWARD" at https://www.roka.com AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 …

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Is hell forever? The Inferno. Jason Baxter & Mark Vernon on Dante’s film noir 59:56

10M ago59:56

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“Circles of hell" has become commonplace in language. But what was Dante trying to show us when he wrote the inferno? What has been lost in translation, with this first canticle in Dante’s trilogy now part of a secular culture? Jason Baxter talks about his new translation of the Inferno with Mark Vernon. They discuss what Dante could convey in lang…

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Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley Breaks Down the 2024 Election 1:13:08

10M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Lance is joined by Douglas Brinkley, a bestselling author, Professor of History at Rice University, and Presidential Historian for CNN. Together, they discuss the challenges of lengthy election cycles, rising media polarization, and the uncertain future of U.S. leadership. Ketone-IQ: 30% off your first sub order + a free 6-pack when you use the lin…

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EP345: Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO, Aflac 37:10

10M ago37:10

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Dan Amos is chairman, chief executive officer and president of Aflac Incorporated and the second longest-serving CEO in the FORTUNE 250. Under his leadership as CEO, Aflac Incorporated’s total return to shareholders1 has exceeded 15,446%, compared with 3,075% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 2,812% for the S&P 500 Index and 1,471% for the S&P …

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EP344: Sarah Mehler, Founder & CEO, Left Field Labs 30:55

10M ago30:55

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Sarah Mehler is a creative technology executive with more than 20 years of leadership in the experience design ecosystem. After graduating from the Design and Media Arts program at UCLA, she began cultivating close partnerships with leading brands and accomplished decision makers to grow the bounds of what’s possible through human-centric technolog…

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EP343: PENN DISTRICT Returns, with Stephanie Blake, CEO, Skylight 28:30

10M ago28:30

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Ahead of Advertising Week New York 2024, taking place at THE PENN DISTRICT, Great Minds welcomes Skylight CEO Stephanie Blake back to the show. Skylight is a placemaking and venue development, management and consulting firm committed to creating bespoke venues in storied places.By Advertising Week

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EP342: Tim Armstrong, Founder and CEO, Flowcode 1:15:52

11M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Longtime Advertising Week friend Tim Armstrong joins Great Minds to discuss Flowcode, his latest endeavor. Flowcode is the #1 trusted QR provider for instant conversions and real-time data.By Advertising Week

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EP341: Jon O’Donnell, Founder & CEO, Viral Tribe Entertainment 1:00:45

11M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Jon O’Donnell is Founder & CEO of Viral Tribe Entertainment, a next generation podcasting platform powered by talent and technology, triibe.fm Viral Tribe is reshaping the podcast experience both for the those who create the content and those who consume it. Their mission is to bring talent and their fans closer together in what will be the most in…

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EP340: Jess Ling, EVP of Global Brand Advertising, American Express 31:40

11M ago31:40

31:40

Jessica Ling is the Executive Vice President of Global Brand Advertising at American Express. She leads the company’s brand engagement and prospect consideration globally through innovative media, analytics and measurement, talent partnerships, and creative content. Her role also includes overseeing American Express’ in-house creative agency, OnBra…

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EP339: Andrew Casale, Founder, President and CEO, Index Exchange 41:43

11M ago41:43

41:43

As president and CEO of Index Exchange, Andrew is responsible for providing strategic direction and market vision to the company and leading the brightest minds in advertising technology across North America, Europe, and APAC. With a sharp focus on delivering benefits to the world’s leading media owners and buyers as they tackle the world of automa…

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EP338: Malcolm Poynton, Global Chief Creative Officer, Cheil Worldwide Network 1:01:41

11M ago1:01:41

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Malcolm joined Cheil Worldwide at the beginning of 2015 as the Network’s first ever Global Chief Creative Officer. Having built and led teams responsible for award-winning firsts as diverse as Foot Locker’s Sneakerpedia, Dove’s Campaign For Real Beauty and Samsung’s #BeFearless VR experience, Malcolm is a recognised industry influencer and speaker.…

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EP337: Barkley OKRP 47:38

11M ago47:38

47:38

On this episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome Tom O’Keefe, Creative Chairman, and Jeff King, CEO, of the newly merged BarkleyOKRP. BarkleyOKRP is a new advertising agency formed by the merger of two prominent agencies, Barkley and OKRP. The merger creates one of the largest independent agencies in the United States, with offices in Chica…

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EP336: Chuck Leavell, Musician 1:07:09

11M ago1:07:09

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Chuck Leavell was a member of the Allman Brothers Band throughout their commercial zenith in the 1970s, he subsequently became a founding member of the band Sea Level. He has served as the principal touring keyboardist and musical director of the Rolling Stones since 1982. As a session musician, Leavell has performed on every Rolling Stones studio …

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EP335: Jamila Wignot, Founder & Director, Trailer 9 LLC 48:47

11M ago48:47

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Jamila Wignot is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her body of work includes, the Emmy-nominated MAKERS: WOMEN IN BUSINESS; THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, which won a Peabody, Emmy, and NAACP awards; TOWN HALL a feature-length co-production with ITVS about the Tea Party movement; and for AMERICAN EXP…

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EP334: Alex Collmer, Founder and CEO, VidMob 37:44

12M ago37:44

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Alex Collmer is the founder and CEO of VidMob, the leading creative data company. The AI-based software improves creative and media performance by helping brands and agencies derive their own custom creative best practices, and ensure that those learnings are applied across all flighted media. Vidmob counts many of the world’s leading brands and ag…

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EP333: Jason Keehn, Founder, Accompany Creative 35:15

12M ago35:15

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Jason Keehn is the founder of Accompany Creative, the award-winning, impact-driven creative agency recently named Ad Age’s Purpose Agency of the Year. With their motto of “We make good, work” Accompany Creative focuses on transforming brands into change agents through inspiring, mission-led storytelling and design. The company is a collective of so…

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EP332: Issa Jouneh, President, Connections, at Emerald 44:21

12M ago44:21

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Issa Jouaneh is President, Connections, at Emerald, and is responsible for leading the strategic oversight and growth optimization of the company’s core business, comprised of 140+ leading events, trade shows, and conferences. Issa joined Emerald in March 2021 as Executive Vice President of Emerald Xcelerator, leading the company’s market diversifi…

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EP331: Heidi Dangelmaier, Founder of Girl Approved 47:02

12M ago47:02

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Heidi Dangelmaier is an inventor + designer + scientist (Quantum Physics & Artificial Intelligence). She has a track record of inventing first to market mass-appeal products, technology, entertainment & brands. Her gift at activating mass-scale growth in the female market is peerless. She’s generated billions in revenues for many global brands. She…

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EP330: Bob Hope, Chairman & Co-Founder, Hope-Beckham-Espinosa 47:12

12M ago47:12

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Robert E. (Bob) Hope is a veteran of the public relations and event marketing business. He is co-owner and president of Hope-Beckham, an independent agency based in Atlanta. Hope and longtime friend Paul Beckham started Hope-Beckham 25 years ago. Clients have included Chick-fil-A Foundation, Turner Broadcasting, Belk, The Coca-Cola Company, Souther…

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EP329: Alexander Igelsböck, CEO at Adverity 25:20

12M ago25:20

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With 20 years of tech experience, and after witnessing the explosion of marketing data and its potential to inform business decisions, Alexander saw a clear gap in the market that he was determined to fill. This led to the founding of Adverity, an intelligent marketing analytics platform, which he co-founded with colleagues Martin Brunthaler and An…

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