Joe Castello interviews NHRA Drag Racing, race winners and news makers. Hang out and talk NASCAR with a community of listeners that love racing, car culture, sports, future tech, and more. WFO is lifestyle with NHRA, NASCAR, F1, and motorsports as the foundation. http://wforadio.com/
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Lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, and human performance. Each week, using professional experience, book reviews, and interviews to identify and share hacks, tips, and strategies for getting the most out of life. Seeking insight on mastering self, mastering craft, and accomplishing any mission!
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Waiting For October - a queer supernatural audio drama by D.J. Sylvis and Monkeyman Productions. There is a world - one of thousands touching ours - known as October. One of the archetypes; one of the realities that is a source for our stories. It is not difficult to reach, if you know the way - you can experience their wildness for yourself, adventure there, and live, and love. But be wary - perhaps more than any other existence, here there be monsters …
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Project OutCast is an Outpost WFM production but this isn’t just about WFM schedules and calculations, this isn’t about how close your forecast variance was and this definitely isn’t about whether or not you’ve memorised the AHT formula. I do things different, I find creative solutions to real challenges and I don’t create problems and chaos to justify the need for WFM. Running a contact centre is not difficult, period. Managing people on the other hand, that requires skill which can be taug ...
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Startup out of the box – Weekly Podcast
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Karo takes some time to reflect with the help of a feline friend. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e8-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. Additional music - "A Good Bass For Gambling," by Komiku. This episode featured Robin Regalad…
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Life_s a Drag returns! Now on WFO Radio 2025_05_28
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1:09:19Join hosts Jason Logan and Elon Werner for the electrifying return of Life’s A Drag on WFO Radio, premiering Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET, with new episodes airing every Wednesday. This dynamic show blends drag racing, sports, pop culture, entertainment, and current events, delivering lively discussions and unique perspectives that capt…
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Discover how high-performing WFM teams inspire trust and drive success - Leading from the Front
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4:21Leave a comment or suggestion Can WFM lead Ops teams to better results — not by force, but by example? In this episode I cover: 1. WFM: More Than Just Schedulers. 2. Productivity Starts at the Top. 3. Want Ops to Stick to the Plan? 4. Contact Centre Leadership, Reinvented.By Corey Sewpersad
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Tony Stewart joins WFO Radio! Plus, Life's a Drag makes a special appearance!
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1:27:46#NHRA #TonyStewart #dragracing NHRA Top Fuel points leader Tony Stewart joins WFO Radio after winning the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. Stewart will discuss his road to the Winners Circle and the final round win that made him points leader heading into the NHRA New England Nationals. Stewart is fresh off work…
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WFM Analytics: Your Competitive Edge - WFM Analytics in Outbound Sales
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3:16Leave a comment or suggestion If you tuned into our last episode where we explored "Applying WFM in Outbound Contact Centres," then you're going to love today’s deep dive — because now we're taking it one step further: what if we could measure and prove the real financial gains of smart WFM Analytics? In this episode I cover: 1: The Productivity Sw…
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Route 66 NHRA Nationals results with Jack Beckman Gaige Herrera Jason Galvin and Kyle Koretsky
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1:39:00🏁 NHRA Route 66 Nationals Recap: Jack Beckman & Gaige Herrera Break Down Their Epic Wins! 🏁 | WFO Radio PodcastJoin WFO Radio host Joe Castello for an action-packed episode featuring exclusive interviews with Fast Jack Beckman and Gaige Herrera, fresh off their thrilling victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented …
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In this high-octane episode of the WFO Ignition Podcast, host Joe Castello and his colorful crew—featuring Sue Morris, Gio in Miami, and the ever-passionate Patreon gang—dive into a thrilling motorsports weekend with their signature blend of humor, insight, and unfiltered debate. The episode recaps the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speed…
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WFO Season 1 - Episode 8: "Back Together"
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40:02Karo and Yvonne reunite in the monster world, where the scene is set for what comes next. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e8-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode, you heard Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina Case as Yvonne, Da…
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WFM as a Strategic Weapon - Service Levels: Beyond the basics
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3:53Leave a comment or suggestion Managing Service Level is like steering a car — you can't wait until after the crash to turn. In this episode I cover: 1: Forecasting vs Guessing 2: Real-Time Agility 3: Excuses vs Reasons 4: WFM as a Strategic WeaponBy Corey Sewpersad
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T.J. Zizzo, Matt Smith, and Chris King get ready for NHRA Chicago on WFO Radio
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1:22:12Get revved up for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway with hosts Joe Castello and an all-star lineup of NHRA drag racing legends! Hometown hero T.J. Zizzo, fresh off his 2024 #1 qualifying position, shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into his Top Fuel team's strategy for dominating in Joliet, IL. Six-…
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Sean Bellemeur talks Injected Nitro Funny Cars on WFO Radio
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47:46Inside the Controversy with 4X World Champion Sean BellemeurJoin us for an electrifying episode of WFO Radio, where host Joe Castello sits down with 4X World Champion Sean Bellemeur to unpack the sizzling controversy surrounding the Bartone Brothers A Fuel Funny Car combination. In this must-listen episode, Sean delivers an insider’s perspective on…
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Tune into the WFO Ignition podcast for a high-octane recap of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas, where Kyle Larson dominated the race, and the IndyCar thriller won by Alex Palou! The WFO Patreon Crew—featuring Sue Morris, Bobby Graham, Matt in Australia, Troy in Oregon, and more—brings their signature passion and insights to break down every hea…
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Hi folks, Deej here, and we've got another episode swap where we're introducing you to a show we think you should hear. Though honestly, I'm surprised if you haven't heard of this one! Greater Boston is one of the absolute juggernauts in the audio fiction sphere, and it's been one of my top listens since the very beginning. When I try to introduce …
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Brittany Force 341.59 MPH! The WFO Radio interview!
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34:15Brittany Force gives the details of her 341.59 MPH NHRA history making run in her John Force Racing, HendrickCars.com Top Fuel dragster. Brittany joins Joe Castello for a deep dive into the run, the prep, and what comes next following this amazing speed performance milestone. Brittany previews the next race on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing ser…
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Why Most Outbound WFM Plans Fail - Getting WFM to work in Outbound Sales Teams
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4:10Leave a comment or suggestion If you’re using agent call volumes to forecast outbound workload… you’re doing it wrong. What you're really forecasting is past 'agent behaviour' and not future 'business demand'. And that’s why your schedules don’t work—and your team ignores them. In this episode I cover: 1: The Forecasting Trap 2: Why Most Outbound W…
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6X MMA Champion Randy Couture talks Drag Racing on WFO Radio 2025_04_06
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1:25:58Randy Couture, 6X UFC World Champion, discusses his new competitive endeavor, NHRA Drag Racing. Randy Couture joins Joe Castello for a deep dive into his experience at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School, the unveiling of the SCAG Power Equipment Pro Modified race car in Chicago, and his plan to race NHRA in the near future. The 6X champion will delv…
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Buckle up for another high-octane episode of WFO Ignition, where the usual cast of characters—WFO Joe, Gio in Miami, Matt in Australia, and Sue Morris—dive into the thrilling world of motorsports and beyond! This week, we’re breaking down the heart-pounding 2025 NASCAR Cup Series action from Texas Motor Speedway, where Joey Logano punched his ticke…
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Yvonne sits and waits for a bus, makes a little friend, and considers her story. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e7-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Tina Case as Yvonne. Our co-producers are D.J. Sylvis, T…
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Shawn Langdon and Austin Prock join WFO Radio after NHRA 1000th Top Fuel race 2025_04_29
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1:31:46#NHRA #dragracing #nhraresults Catch the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro livestream for a thrilling breakdown of the NHRA American Light Beer 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, marking NHRA’s historic 1000th Top Fuel race! Top Fuel winner Shawn Langdon joins to discuss delivering the trophy to legendary team owner Connie Kalitta, while Funny Car champ and back…
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Buckle up for an action-packed episode of WFO Ignition! WFO Joe leads the Patreon Crew in a high-octane breakdown of the latest motorsport action, covering NASCAR’s thrilling results from Talladega, the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX and the historic 1000th Top Fuel race. The Crew previews the upcoming F1 Miami Grand Prix, bringing you all the speed…
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NHRA 4-Wide Charlotte Preview with Clay Millican Spencer Massey Jason Galvin 1000th Top Fuel Race 2025_04_22
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1:52:38#nhra #dragracing #motorsport Get ready for an explosive episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, as host Joe Castello previews the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, April 25-27! Guests include NHRA Winternationals winner Clay Millican and the winner of the 700th Top Fuel race, Spencer Massey. This electrifying event marks a …
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Rev up for a high-octane episode of WFO Radio Ignition, where host Joe Castello, affectionately known as "WFO Joe," leads the charge with the usual cast of characters in a lively, no-holds-barred discussion that spans the thrilling worlds of motorsports and beyond! This week, the crew dives deep into the electrifying action of the NHRA Four-Wide Na…
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WFO Season 1 - Episode 7: "To The Center Of The World"
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42:38Karo takes a hero’s journey to see the Endling, who writes the world. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e7-transcript/ Waiting For October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Leeman Kessler as the Raven, David S Dear as …
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Tony Stewart joins WFO Radio after winning Top Fuel at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals 2025_04_15
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1:28:31Tony Stewart joins WFO Radio after winning Top Fuel at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Tune in for the EXCLUSIVE interview with Tony Stewart fresh off his first-ever NHRA Mission Foods Series win. Tony joins host Joe Castello to share inside details on his historic victory. Joe will also dive into the biggest stories and results from Las Vegas including…
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In this high-octane episode of the WFO Ignition podcast, host Joe Castello and the crew dive into Tony Stewart’s historic first Top Fuel win at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fresh off Stewart’s victory over reigning champ Antron Brown, Jasmine Salinas, and Justin Ashley, the team breaks down the Hall of Fame…
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Hey everyone. My name is Tina, I’m one of the producers here on Waiting for October, and I wanted to talk to you today about another show that we have been listening to and we love, and we wanted to share it with you. This one’s kind of interesting, because– I know that, like what we do in the audio drama community is –we share each other’s shows. …
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Goodyear tire talk, Matt Latino and Elon Werner on WFO Radio with Joe Castello
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1:48:03Tune in to WFO Radio for an action-packed livestream podcast hosted by Joe Castello, diving deep into the world of NHRA Drag Racing! This episode features Goodyear engineers Todd Rogers, Sales Account Manager for Drag Racing, and Bill Bedont, Technical Project Manager for Drag Racing and Sports Car Tires, as they break down the recent removal of ai…
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Rev up your engines for an explosive episode of the WFO Radio Ignition podcast, hosted by Joe Castello and featuring the full Patreon crew alongside special guest Krista Suydam, the standout winner of the Bakersfield March Meet and Tucson Dragway! This week, Krista joins the gang to share her thrilling journey to victory, offering insider details o…
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Enoch tells Karo his story as a life lesson. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/03/wfo-s1-e6-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured David S. Dear as Enoch, Robin Regalado as Karo, and Caroline Mincks as Young'un. Our co-prod…
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NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals Winners on WFO Radio
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1:39:35Join us for an explosive episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro! Host Joe Castello sits down with NHRA Pro Stock legend Greg Anderson following his 108th NHRA Pro Stock win, diving into his storied career. The high-octane action continues as Nitro Funny Car standout "Fast" Jack Beckman and Top Fuel powerhouse Clay Millican make appearances from the media …
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Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew are back to recap all the action from NHRA, NASCAR, and get ready for F1. Australia Report and SportsCollision.By WFO Radio Podcast
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Leave a comment or suggestion Can WFM provide more usable insights into absence trends? Yes, provided there is collaboration with HR. Using the reason codes for the absence, together with the numbers, the WFM team can drill down further into better understanding the fluctuations in the absence percentage. Instead of planning for a flat shrinkage, w…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals results - On Location at Total Seal Piston Rings
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1:14:53#NHRA #dragracing #nhraresults NHRA Arizona Nationals results featuring Greg Anderson, Shawn Langdon, and Paul Lee, plus a tour of the Total Seal Piston Rings factory. Sign for a fun recap of the sold out event at Firebird Motorsports Park. Host Joe Castello will look back at the weekend of NHRA Drag Racing including a frightening crash by Ron Capp…
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WFO Season 1 - Episode 6: "To The Mountain"
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53:31Yvonne takes her solo expedition - which doesn’t wind up quite as solo as expected - to see the kaiju. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/03/wfo-s1-e6-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Tina Case as Yvonne, Dallas Hawthorn…
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Follow a Dream founder Jay Blake joins WFO Radio for a Special Announcement
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1:03:30Tune in to WFO Radio at 1 pm ET for an electrifying livestream featuring NHRA drag racing racer and motivational speaker Jay Blake! Known for his incredible journey and leadership of the Follow A Dream racing team, Jay will drop an exclusive update about his squad’s latest move in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing. Jay Blake’s journey is nothing short …
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Hey everyone. My name is Tina, I'm one of the producers on Waiting For October. And while we don't have a new episode for you this week, we do have an episode of an audio drama that we adore, and we want to share it with you. The show is called The Vesta Clinic. Most of you have probably listened to this show. We talked about them in the Moonbase T…
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Gatornationals winners! Chad Green, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera join WFO Radio
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1:28:36#NHRA #NHRAresults #Nitro"Get ready for an explosive episode of WFO Radio TV! Join host Joe Castello as he sits down with the 2025 Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals champions—Chad Green (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle)—fresh off their massive victories at Gainesville Raceway. These NHRA superstars break d…
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Tune in to WFO Ignition with host Joe Castello and the Patreon crew for a high-octane episode packed with motorsports heat! This week, they recap the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals, spotlighting the nitro-charged action and a fiery moment when Funny Car standout Bob Tasca called out Fox for promoting IndyCar as "fastest racing on earth". The crew d…
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Grey takes his pack on a run through the park. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e5-5-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Dallas Hawthorne as Grey, Ted Heavner as Were 1 Angie Min as Were 2, and Adam Qutaishat a…
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Trust me and you will trust Workforce Management
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8:42Leave a comment or suggestion Hi there! In this episode I spend a few minutes talking about who I am and where I’ve been for the past almost 20 years so that you can get to know me better and why my WFM content is created in this way. Its just a quick into to who I am as a person and where I’ve worked and my experience to build trust between us. Pl…
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Leave a comment or suggestion In this breakdown of the series ‘The Mars Outpost’, I do a walkthrough of the entire series and relate them back to the real world. This episode highlights the importance of the concepts of WFM and how essential it is, to have some or all of the concepts of WFM working in your business to identify risks and use them to…
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Leave a comment or suggestion The last transmission recording of the specific set-up challenges faced by the WFM team on Mars.By Corey Sewpersad
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Leave a comment or suggestion The WFM didn’t just do the same thing over again expecting a different result, they analysed their data which included the decisions and impacts of those decisions to improve their planning for the second arrival. With the arrival of the second group, the workforce has grown but now has a mix of skilled and unskilled r…
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Leave a comment or suggestion After celebrations from harvesting the first successful batch of crops, work continued and we found instances of ‘avoidance’ taking place. Typically the ‘human nature’ of finding shortcuts followed us to Mars and our WFM had to find solutions. At this point, our WFM team went from loved for being able to keep everythin…
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Leave a comment or suggestion We’ve had to implement some new metrics to help guide and direct both mining and farming operations to run smoothly. Our team baselined tasks using Time and Motion studies to develop an acceptable AHT and then went on to introduce an Occupancy metric. These in turn helped with allocation of resources and guidance on pr…
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Leave a comment or suggestion After work got underway on the mining and farming operations, there were some performance challenges, some of which was only evident after being put in the real life situation - similar to that of staff going live onto calls from training and feeling overwhelmed. On Mars, our WFM team created solutions by cross-skillin…
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Leave a comment or suggestion Arrival of the first group of humans on Mars and the challenges faced once they landed. The WFM team got into action displaying real-time contingencies to mitigate risks to the new arrivals and adjusting and adapting their existing resources in real-time to prevent risks to existing personal.…
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Project Pontiac!By WFO Radio Podcast
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After their last adventure, Yvonne and Karo need a quiet night in. But there’s too much to think about and talk about while they wait for dinner to arrive. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This …
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Erica Enders and Brittanie Hart join WFO Radio
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1:09:28Tune in to the WFO Radio YouTube live stream and podcast, hosted by Joe Castello, for an electrifying NHRA Drag Racing season preview! This episode features two incredible guests. First up is six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders, who joins Joe to dive into her Elite Motorsports team’s plans for the season and share her excitement about stepping…
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