Best Harpoon Podcasts (2025)

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97. Larsen Jensen, Founder and General Partner, Harpoon Ventures 35:03

1d ago35:03

35:03

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with longtime friend and Harpoon Ventures GP Larsen Jensen—Olympian, SEAL, and now defense tech investor—for a raw conversation on transitioning out of service and building tech that actually gets to the warfighter. Larsen also shares why he believes we’re at an inflection point in d…

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Jaws Obsession 90: Amity Week 2025 1:11:27

6d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Industrial-sized Ted Talk style, Book of Quint author Ryan Dacko presents the Jaws prequel novel during the 50th anniversary celebration. A lifetime of experience and following the signs to find your calling. Recorded Friday June 27, 2025, from Martha's Vineyard in Carnegie Heritage Center Edgartown, MA as part of Amity Week 2025. The Book of Quint…

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164: Unknown Hero 59:15

13d ago59:15

59:15

Tim and Brady discuss a t-shirt, marble races, an upcoming quiz, more streaks, water consumption, parental offices, swear words, West Wing episodes, total recall, the Salvation Army, and anonymous saviours. This episode contains discussion about swear words at about 20’00” but the bad ones are censored. Watch the marble race - https://www.patreon.c…

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96. John Conafay, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrate 35:26

15d ago35:26

35:26

On this customer spotlight episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, TJ Rowe sits down with John Conafay, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrate—a platform built to manage complex programs for the world’s most ambitious hardware. Today, it’s helping the Space Force move faster. John shares what it took to move from fragmented workflows and siloed tools to…

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Jaws Obsession 89: Expanded Jaws Universe Minute 2 58:00

20d ago58:00

58:00

Minute 2 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). What are the motivations behind the actions of Chrissie Watkins? Can we find a haunting backstory to her last moments of life utilizing clues in the second minute of Jaws while factoring in the details provided by The Book of Quint? Author and Host Ryan Dacko headed to Martha's Vineyard fo…

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163: A 1600-Day Streak 1:01:42

27d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Brady and Tim discuss an office move, marble runs, a virtual ‘small world’ story, consecutive streaks, a spoon from the Northern Territory, and Michael Mosley. Today’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/131826639 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.red…

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95. Rob Boeckmann, Director of Social at Black Rifle Coffee Company 36:09

29d ago36:09

36:09

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with longtime friend and fellow West Point grad Rob Boeckmann, now Director of Social at Black Rifle Coffee Company, to talk about his unconventional path from field artillery officer to global brand strategist. They dig into the real-world parallels between military ops and modern m…

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Jaws Obsession 88: Expanded Jaws Universe Minute 1 45:34

1M ago45:34

45:34

Onward we go through an Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU) viewing of Jaws with minute 1. John Williams, Editor Verna Fields, Director of Photography Bill Butler, Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb and the water clarity off Amity Island are all discussed. Falstaff Beer cups and night temperatures are clues leading the way to discovery. For the 50th anniversary o…

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Jaws Obsession 87: Expanded Jaws Universe Minute Zero 38:14

1M ago38:14

38:14

A new window to Jaws exploration is opened. Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU) with minute zero of watching Jaws with The Book of Quint. For the 50th anniversary of the film, we will watch Jaws again for the first time. There is something else going on in Jaws, we just need to look at the details. ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** This is a new feature to The Jaws Ob…

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94. Connected for Impact: Trust, Build, Deliver (Live at Offset '25) 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

In this special episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, we’re bringing you a live recording from Offset 2025. Moderated by Danielle Metz, 2F Chief Policy Officer, this panel tackles a question that’s easy to say but hard to operationalize: how do we actually build trust between government and industry to deliver secure, mission-ready technology? …

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162: Brad Pitt’s Girlfriends 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Tim and Brady discuss a farewell service, medal progress, climbing a mountain for charity, the Viper Room, a celebrity-based calendar, a letter opener, and living in a small world. More fun in the Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/130173810 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on ou…

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161: Medal Winners 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

Tim and Brady discuss a warm sweater, a dog’s tail, the Zeeman Medal, and recognition for Tim-ness and Brady-ness. Don’t miss the Request Room this week - it’s a classic - https://www.patreon.com/posts/129517651 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/U…

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93. Offset 2025 Keynote with Senator Markwaye Mullin 25:18

2M ago25:18

25:18

In this special keynote episode recorded live at Offset Symposium, Senator Markwayne Mullin joins 2F CEO Tyler Sweatt to talk national security, bureaucratic bottlenecks, and the urgent need for change across government and defense. Senator Mullin lays out a clear-eyed view of the current state: the technology is moving faster than the government—a…

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92. Bret Boyd, Cofounder & CEO of Sustainment 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

This week on All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with Bret Boyd, co-founder and CEO of Sustainment, to talk shop on reshoring U.S. manufacturing, rethinking the defense industrial base, and why clipboards and PDFs are still running the depots. Bret’s got the receipts—combat deployments with the 75th Ranger Regiment, 15+ years in tech, an…

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160: Duck Cake 48:34

3M ago48:34

48:34

Tim and Brady discuss conclave, garage sales, colour names, Vegemite in Canada, birthday cakes, Tim’s 49th birthday, and a few other things. Support us on Patreon and access the Request Room (among other extras) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Today’s Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/127497711 Join the discussion of this episode on o…

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91. Cameron McCord, CEO & Co-Founder, Nominal 26:35

3M ago26:35

26:35

In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with Cameron McCord, CEO and co-founder of Nominal, to talk about why testing & evaluation is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and why that matters more than you think. From time at Anduril and Lux Capital to launching Nominal, Cam shares a candid look at the bottlenecks s…

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159: Purple Cars and Ninjas 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Tim and Brady discuss nail painting, stakeholder medical emergencies, more feel-good movie clips, April Fool’s pranks, a spoon from Cairns, and childhood interests. This week’s Request Room is great - check it out here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/126229753 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this epis…

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90. Samuel Semwangu, CEO of Bazze 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, TJ Rowe (2F CRO) sits down with Samuel (Sammy) Semwangu, CEO of Bazze—a company redefining how commercial data is delivered into the national security enterprise. Sammy shares his journey from special operations to Silicon Valley, the tough lessons learned building in defense tech, and how Bazze evo…

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The Jaws Obsession 86: Book of Quint Audiobook Premiere 1:38:29

3M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Celebrating the world-wide premiere for The Book of Quint Audiobook. One prequel to rule them all - for the 50th anniversary of Jaws, with this unique audiobook experience, the universe is expanded in the theater of your mind. Narrator Jonathan Waters is on the show for a full interview, looking into his voiceover talents and performing over 22 dif…

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89. Software Defined Warfare with Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan and Stephen Rodriguez 42:30

4M ago42:30

42:30

Dive into an exciting surprise episode of All Quiet on the Second Front with host Tyler Sweatt, joined by Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan and Stephen Rodriguez from the Atlantic Council's Software-Defined Warfare Commission. This episode cuts through the complexities of defense technology to focus squarely on the transformative role of software in modern wa…

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88. Greg Touhill, Director of the SEI’s CERT Division at Carnegie Mellon University 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Episode 88. On this episode of All Quiet, host Tyler Sweat chats with cybersecurity expert Greg Touhill, director of the CERT Division at Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. With a rich background as the U.S. government's first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and a seasoned executive in the U.S. Air Force and Department of H…

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158: Medical Emergencies 54:33

4M ago54:33

54:33

Tim and Brady endure a host of medical issues - including one during the show - while discussing moons, one-word identification, and favourite movie clips. Here’s the clip of Tim going solo while Brady was away - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124414055 And the latest Request Room episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/124418733 Support us on …

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87. Troy Demmer, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Gecko Robotics 32:15

4M ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt chats with Troy Demmer of Gecko Robotics about transforming infrastructure with robotics, AI, and smarter data. They explore Gecko’s origins, its impact on defense and energy, and how better maintenance can drive national security and economic growth. From crawling robots to AI-pow…

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157: Personal Stuff 59:07

4M ago59:07

59:07

Tim and Brady discuss Peter Haran (1948-2025), a new licence plate, a very special asteroid, and things named after people. Catch the bonus Request Room episode when it is uploaded - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/ Catch the podcast on YouTube where we …

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86. Hon. Martha McSally, Former U.S. Senator & 2F Independent Board Director 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Hon. Martha McSally—former A-10 fighter pilot, U.S. Senator, and now 2F Independent Board Director—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose. Martha shares her journey from being one of the first women to fly a fighter jet in combat to navigatin…

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85. Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officier of Forterra 27:56

5M ago27:56

27:56

On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about building elite teams, mission-driven leadership, and the realities of hiring in defense tech. Scott shares his journey from Marine Raider to early Anduril employee to leading a company that’s shaping the …

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156: Tim attacked by a Jellyfish 59:43

6M ago59:43

59:43

Tim and Brady discuss plenty of follow-up, a personalised licence plate, Tim’s (second) close encounter with a jellyfish, things we “just realised”, plus the contents of our bags and mobiles phones. A bumper 35 minutes of Request Room this week - https://www.patreon.com/posts/121064233 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join t…

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84. Bernard Brantley, CISO at Corelight || Ex-Amazon, Microsoft 36:22

6M ago36:22

36:22

Episode 84. In this episode of All Quiet, Bernard Brantley, CISO at Corelight, joins Tyler Sweatt to delve into the interplay between rapid technological development and robust security practices. With a rich background at giants like Amazon and Microsoft, where he was instrumental in architecting network security solutions for Xbox Live and other …

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155: Toys, Tasmania and Mr T 51:28

6M ago51:28

51:28

Tim and Brady discuss Christmas gifts, discontinued items, racing games, Tasmania, favourite colours, toys, and Mr T. Even more chat in the latest Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/119994844 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unm…

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83. Ted Reynolds, Chief Revenue Officer at Decision Lens 38:15

6M ago38:15

38:15

Episode 83. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, TJ sits down with Ted Reynolds, Chief Revenue Officer at Decision Lens, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of selling software to the federal government. Ted shares insights from his 25+ year career, exploring the unique demands of public sector sales, the shift from "coin-opera…

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The Jaws Obsession 85: Hooper Tech 51:41

7M ago51:41

51:41

Happy New Year 2025! Diving into Matt Hooper’s tech instruments seen on his boat and onboard the Orca in the second half of JAWS. Orca Rebuild specialist, Jon Tedder, joins the show to elaborate on the many questions we have left over from Episode 83. What exactly is Hooper doing with the strobe light and the electronic monitoring equipment? Some d…

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154: Nose Hair and Nobel Prizes 1:15:52

7M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Tim and Brady discuss hair removal, parish notices (including confession), attending the Nobel Prize in Stockholm, and the painful issue of boils. More chat in the Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/118316824 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.…

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The Jaws Obsession 84: Brody Shoulder Towel Mystery Solved 1:01:47

7M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Jaws Obsession Listener Email Episode: Part 2 of 2 After almost 3 years, the mystery of the Brody shoulder towel has been solved. Back in Episode 8, we set out to figure out why Chief Brody is wearing a towel on his shoulder in the Amity PD office. A listener email shines a big light on the subject. More emails from Jaws Obsession listeners around …

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82. Justin Fanelli, Acting Dept of Navy CTO 29:09

7M ago29:09

29:09

Dive into a high-octane discussion on defense tech innovation with Justin Fanelli, the Acting CTO of the U.S. Navy, on All Quiet on the Second Front. On this episode, host Tyler Sweatt and Justin dissect the transformative shifts happening within the Department of Navy through dynamic public-private partnerships. Discover how these collaborations a…

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The Jaws Obsession 83: Why Not Use Hooper's Boat? 1:22:41

7M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Jaws Obsession Listener Email Episode: Part 1 of 2 Why didn't they just use Hooper's boat to track and kill the shark in Jaws? What happened to the missing Alex Kintner death scene footage? The Brody police filing dates explanation revisited. The Mrs. Kintner bounty reward and Quint contract adjusted for 2024 values. All these and so much more on t…

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153: Tim and the Giant Spider 48:46

7M ago48:46

48:46

Tim and Brady discuss a spider encounter, KFC-flavoured wrapping paper, advent calendars, and fragments of a book. Support us on Patreon and catch the accompanying Request Room episode (and win prizes too) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Here’s the Request Room for this episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/117303909 Join the discussion of thi…

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81. Jeff Fields, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI 36:42

8M ago36:42

36:42

We’re bringing in the Feds! On this episode of All Quiet, Jeff Fields, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI, joins host Tyler Sweatt to navigate the complex interplay of public and private markets. They’ll unpack the tangled webs of security, innovation, and risk—revealing what it truly looks like when the Feds meet the founders. Jeff bring…

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80. Powering Software for the Free World with Second Front 38:56

8M ago38:56

38:56

Episode 80. We’re going back to the beginning! In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Enrique Oti (CSO), TJ Rowe (CRO), and Sam Gray (VP of Strategic Engagements) to peel back the curtain. Last week, Second Front announced the launch of the 2F Product Suite so what better time to have a look back at all that’s h…

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Special: A Quiz for Mrs Hein 42:50

8M ago42:50

42:50

Tim’s mum Dawn Hein (Mrs Hein) joins us for one of Brady’s fiendish quizzes. Get extras on Patreon and help us make more episodes - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Catch this podcast on YouTube where it is accompanied by extra pictures relating to the audio, including photos you will see nowhere else - https://youtu.be/R9gOWGIEE34 Join the discuss…

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79. Don’t Forget What it’s Like to be in a Gunfight with John Goodson 30:17

8M ago30:17

30:17

In this episode of All Quiet, former combat tech turned CEO and Founder of Darkhive, John Goodson, joins Tyler Sweatt to delve into the critical interplay between real-world military operations and the forefront of defense technology. With insights gained on the frontlines and in the tech lab, John discusses the critical importance of creating tech…

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152: Achy Breaky Heart 1:24:01

8M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Tim and Brady discuss a new song, squirrel barking, more device damage stories, Wikus and his coma, loads of ideas from stakeholders, and a visit to the grave of CS Lewis. Catch the bonus Request Room episode for another 23 minutes of chat - https://www.patreon.com/posts/115472289 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the di…

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78. Bridging Borders: Collaboration in National Security with Saj Huq 25:19

8M ago25:19

25:19

Episode 78. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt is joined by Saj Huq from Plexal, a key player at the forefront of defense and security innovation. As a former pilot in the UK Royal Air Force and a veteran in the tech industry, Saj brings a wealth of experience to the table. Dive into a discussion on how Plexal is cr…

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The Jaws Obsession Episode 82: Vaughn's Reality 1:57:28

9M ago1:57:28

1:57:28

Selectmen Series: Part 5 of 5 Wrapping up our analysis of the Amity Selectmen, we take a new look at Mayor Larry Vaughn and the realignment of the Amity Selectmen after the events of Jaws. To do so, we go deep into Jaws 2 to unearth new clues and facts. A look at the career of Murray Hamilton. One of the most important episodes of the Jaws Obsessio…

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77. Innovation at the Edge with Michael Brasseur 30:13

9M ago30:13

30:13

Episode 77. On this episode of All Quiet, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Michael Brasseur, Chief Strategy Officer of Saab and GM at Skapa. Discover Michael's seamless shift from a distinguished naval career, with tours in the White House, Pentagon, and NATO and founding Task Force 59, to leading a cutting edge transformational task force in the p…

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76. Firmware Security & Vulnerabilities with Paul Asadoorian 31:33

9M ago31:33

31:33

Episode 76. Join us on this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front as guest host Enrique Oti welcomes Paul Asadoorian, Principal Security Researcher at Eclypsium. During this episode, they dive into the often overlooked world of firmware security, exploring how vulnerabilities at this foundational level pose significant risks not just to our mili…

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151: An iPad in the Oven 1:12:18

9M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Haran and Hein discuss a long list of ideas submitted by Stakeholders. Plus Apple product mishaps, weddings, nail biting, and dirt from Whyalla. Support us on Patreon and enjoy The Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Today’s Request Room is here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/114174906 Join the discussion of this episode on our subredd…

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75. Building Strategic Partnerships with Mamie Cruse 30:04

9M ago30:04

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Join Tyler Sweatt on this week’s episode of All Quiet on the Second Front as he sits down with Mamie Cruse, VP of Partnerships at Second Front Systems. Dive into the intricacies of forming effective partnerships that go beyond traditional transactional frameworks to create an all-boats-rise framework. Get insights into the strategic use of partners…

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74. From FinTech to Defense Tech with Arun Nair 17:06

9M ago17:06

17:06

Episode 61. What if a startup could revolutionize U.S. Air Force operations by applying fintech principles to defense tech? In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, TJ Rowe, Chief Revenue Officer at Second Front, sits down with Arun Nair, CEO and Founder of OpsLab. In this special customer spotlight episode, Arun discusses his transition f…

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73. High Stakes Learning: Winning Strategies for Sports and Defense with Andrew Powell 20:13

10M ago20:13

20:13

TJ Rowe, CRO of Second Front Systems, guest hosts an engaging episode of All Quiet on the Second Front with Andrew Powell, CEO of Learn To Win. This customer spotlight episode explores Learn To Win's journey from pioneering sports learning technology to mastering defense applications. The company utilizes the synergy of learning technology and data…

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150: Guerrilla Podcasting 44:52

10M ago44:52

44:52

Tim and Brady discuss tennis racquet theft, career choices, the city of Whyalla, Tim’s age, sport interviews, guerrilla podcasting, long-dead people, and birthday eves. Support us on Patreon and catch our ‘Request Room’ episodes - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade…

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