Best John E. Grant Podcasts (2025)

1
Patrice D. Douglass - Department of Gender and Women's Studies, University of California, Berkeley 1:01:15

5h ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
080. AI for Legal Workflows: The Potential and the Pitfalls 31:26

7h ago31:26

31:26

AI tools in legal workflows are making waves, but are they really the productivity boosters they’re cracked up to be? While these tools can help speed up certain tasks, like research and drafting, they can also introduce significant risks if we’re not careful. In this episode, I dive into the promise and pitfalls of AI task engines and automation t…

1
Brian Kwoba - Department of History, University of Memphis 47:46

2d ago47:46

47:46

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Sheena C. Howard - Department of Communication and Journalism, Rider University 41:32

5d ago41:32

41:32

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman - Department of English, Coppin State University 51:55

7d ago51:55

51:55

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
079. Make Space Before September: A Call for Rest and Intention 20:11

7d ago20:11

20:11

Summer brings its own pressures - family obligations, vacation planning, and the nagging feeling that your practice needs constant attention. The temptation to squeeze in work between beach trips or check emails during family gatherings can rob you of the very reset this season offers. In this episode, I'm exploring the importance of using summer a…

1
Robin Bernstein - Departments of History and African and African American Studies, Harvard University 55:40

9d ago55:40

55:40

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
078. Build Financial Clarity into Your Law Firm with CFO Danielle Hendon 1:01:28

14d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Law firm owners often feel overwhelmed by their financial statements, staring at QuickBooks reports that seem to tell only half the story. The disconnect between having financial data and understanding what it means for strategic decision-making creates unnecessary anxiety and missed opportunities. In this episode, I'm talking with Danielle Hendon,…

1
077. The BEST System for Managing Legal Work: Kanban for Lawyers Part 3 37:02

21d ago37:02

37:02

Legal teams face a unique challenge that factory floors and software developers rarely encounter: managing dozens of active matters simultaneously while dealing with constant interruptions from clients, opposing counsel, and courts. You're juggling multiple cases, each with its own timeline, dependencies, and unpredictable external factors that can…

1
Mari Crabtree - African American Studies and History, Emerson College 52:52

29d ago52:52

52:52

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
125 - Don't Show Your Duck Butt featuring Dean Griess 50:36

30d ago50:36

50:36

Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com "Ever felt like you're flailing beneath the surface while trying to look calm in front of an audience? 🦆 Welcome back, Nerd Nation! This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, we dive headfirst into the pool of public speaking and facilitation with our returning guest, the one and only Dean Griess—author, …

1
076. How Scrum Lessons Can Improve Your Law Practice: Kanban for Lawyers Part 2 37:36

29d ago37:36

37:36

Back in the early 2000s, software teams started embracing a new way of working that turned conventional project management on its head. Instead of trying to define everything up front and push massive projects toward a distant deadline, they asked a different question: what’s the most valuable work we can deliver in the next two weeks? That questio…

1
Carleen Carey - Akoma Leadership Consulting and University of Maryland, Global Campus 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
Phil Rosenthal’s Secret Recipe: Good Food and a Laugh 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now he has taken his vision to food and travel with Somebody Feed Phil. Through his global travels - to places as close to home as Las Vegas, Nevada, and as far away as Sydney, Australia -…

1
Darius Spearman - Program in Black Studies, San Diego City College 55:44

1M ago55:44

55:44

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
075. Legal Workflow Lessons from the Factory Floor: Kanban for Lawyers Part 1 40:06

1M ago40:06

40:06

A Japanese automobile factory floor in the 1950s might seem worlds away from your law office, but the visual management systems that transformed Toyota's manufacturing process hold powerful lessons for modern legal practice. The same principles that helped Toyota become a global automotive giant can help you create smoother workflows, reduce overwh…

1
Leroy F. Moore, Jr. - Krip-Hop Institute and Department of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
Lee Hawkins - Author and Journalist 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
074. Using Kanban to Manage Capacity 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

In law firms across the country, I'm seeing a concerning pattern emerge when one attorney adopts Kanban and Agile methods while their partner - often from an older generation of lawyers - resists these systematic approaches. This clash of perspectives frequently pushes teams back into overload and burnout. This week, I explore how this capacity ten…

1
Meredith D. Clark - Hussman School of Journalism, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
Katherine McKittrick - Department of Gender Studies and Canada Research Chair in Black Studies, Queen's University 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Valerie Grim - African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
073. Don't Let Magical AI Thinking Cloud Your Sense of Capacity 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

A concerning trend I've noticed both in my own practice and among my clients is that the rise of AI technology is making it harder to accurately assess our true capacity. Between constant marketing messages and the promise of enhanced productivity through AI tools, many of us are failing to gauge our own capacity and falling into the trap of overco…

1
124 From SME to Storyteller 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com What happens when your learning content goes from “just the facts” to “can’t-stop-listening”? This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, we’re diving into the storytelling revolution in L&D—and spoiler alert: it’s more than just a bedtime story. Scott, Daniel, and Zeta are back in full force, and this tim…

1
Kaila Story - Departments of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Tamara J. Walker - Department of Africana Studies, Barnard College 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Tunde Adebimpe Channels His DIY Roots Into Raw Solo Debut 37:28

2M ago37:28

37:28

TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into Thee Black Boltz, an upbeat, high-energy solo debut. You might know Tunde Adebimpe from TV on the Radio, the band whose era-defining hits like “Wolf Like Me” helped shape the 2000s New York indie scene. Or you’…

1
Taelore Marsh, Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archives Archivist, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 44:16

2M ago44:16

44:16

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
072. The Hidden Dangers of Overcapacity 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

We don’t talk about overcapacity enough in legal practice, especially not the hidden ways it erodes performance, burns out your team, and stalls your cases. In this episode, I take a closer look at what really happens when you’re operating beyond your firm’s functional capacity. From unnecessary administrative overhead to frustrated clients and che…

1
Fanon Che Wilkins - Department of History, Pasadena City College 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Johanna F. Almiron - Scholar and Critic 57:07

2M ago57:07

57:07

This is Brie Gorrell and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
Bonnie Thornton Dill - Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Maryland 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
071. How Trauma Informed Lawyering Helps Avoid Burnout with Dr. Colin James 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

The impact of trauma in legal practice extends far beyond individual client interactions. From law school through retirement, lawyers face unique psychological challenges that can fundamentally alter their personalities, relationships, and effectiveness as advocates. Dr. Colin James, author of "Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law," brings decades o…

1
Eola Lewis Dance and Jennie K. Williams - Kinfolkology Project, Howard University and University of Virginia 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
André Brock, Jr. - School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology 1:17:37

2M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy” 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…

1
Stephanie Shonekan - Dean of Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland 39:07

2M ago39:07

39:07

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
070. Profit First for Lawyers: A Conversation with RJon Robins 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Is your law practice truly profitable? Not just cash-flow positive, but actually generating the kind of profit that allows you to serve your clients well, take care of your team, and live the life you want? In this episode, I dive deep into the critical topic of law firm profitability with RJon Robins, founder of How to Manage a Small Law Firm and …

1
Kojo Damptey - Musician and School of Social Work, McMaster University 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Corey D.B. Walker - Dean of the School of Divinity, Wake Forest University 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Sharon Harley - Department of African American and Africana Studies, University of Maryland 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
123 ID Fresh Takes featuring Sam Vantassel 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com What happens when a park ranger, a psychology major, and a public servant walk into a learning studio? You get Sam VanTassel—an emerging instructional design force bringing heart, creativity, and fresh eyes to the world of learning and development. This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, host Scott Sch…

1
069. Document Automation Secrets for Small Law Firms with Quinten Steenhuis 46:19

3M ago46:19

46:19

If you've ever tried to turn one of your documents or templates into something repeatable, you probably already know it is harder than it looks. Whether you're looking to streamline routine documents or create client-facing tools, this week's conversation will help you find the most effective and straightforward solution for your needs. I'm joined …

1
Paul Joseph López Oro - Program in Africana Studies, Bryn Mawr College 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Tahirah Akbar-Williams - Research Librarian, University of Maryland 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
M. Keith Claybrook - Department of Africana Studies, California State University, Long Beach 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
068. Adaptability by Design: Building Law Practices That Respond to Change 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

It’s easy to say lawyers need to “be more adaptable” in today’s shifting tech and economic climate, but real adaptability isn’t about working harder or reacting faster. It’s about responding intelligently to change by staying grounded in your mission, your goals, and the strategies that support them. In this episode, I break down what intentional a…

1
Theodore R. Foster III - Department of History, University of Louisiana, Lafayette 1:07:41

3M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

1
Jessica A. Newby - Department of History, Johns Hopkins University 1:17:07

3M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

1
M. Shadee Malaklou - Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Director of The bell hooks Center, Berea College 51:04

3M ago51:04

51:04

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

John E. Grant Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide