Best Columbus Project Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 223 | Harrison Lands, Director, Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises | Investing in Innovation: Inside UPMC's Payer/Provider Model & Life Science Strategy 30:23

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In this episode, Duane Mancini is joined by Harrison Lands, Director of Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises. Harrison brings a unique perspective, shaped by his background as a physician, MBA, consultant, and now investor. We delve into the workings of UPMC Enterprises, exploring their investment thesis – the who, what, how much, when, and h…

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Episode 261 - The Holy Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi - Sunday June 22, 2025 - Lk 9:11b-17 9:25

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The Holy Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gifts of Knowledge and Understanding from the Holy Spirit so that he can grow in awe and love of the Holy Catholic Mass and by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can joyously receive Christ’s live-saving Body and Blood in the …

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The Manhattan Project 1:04:21

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The Manhattan Project was the codename for the US government’s top secret programme to develop the first atomic bomb. At the height of World War Two, America’s top scientists - such as Dr Robert Oppenheimer - raced against Nazi Germany to harness the power of nuclear fission, and ultimately end the war. But what is the story of the other scientists…

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Episode 222 | Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder & CEO at Auxilium Health and Elyse Ball, Vice President at Bounce Innovation Hub | Securing $1.5M and Thriving in the Startup Ecosystem 52:40

11d ago52:40

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In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's exciting $1.5M oversubscribed pre-seed round and new office at Cleveland Clinic, Isaiah returns to share their journey since his first appearance in e…

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Episode 260 - The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are honored and revered in the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Sunday June 15, 2025 - Jn 16:12-15 8:27

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The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are honored and revered in the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity so he can believe, trust and love the Most Holy Trinity and grow in the Virtue of Prayer so he can pray to each Person of the Trinity. Go to EveryCatholicMan.c…

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The First Emperor of China 1:01:24

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In the third century BC, China was a land fractured by war - a patchwork of rival kingdoms struggling for dominance. Out of this chaos rose a single, extraordinary figure who would reshape the course of history: Chin Shrr Hwong, the First Emperor of China. His achievements were monumental, but his reign was marked by ruthlessness, so how did this t…

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Episode 221 | Devon Campbell, Christine Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo with Prodct | The AI Co-Pilot: Boosting Lean Startups 58:39

18d ago58:39

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Devon Campbell, Christie Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo to continue the theme from episodes 207, 208, and 209 about how startups can effectively 'do it yourself' when budgets are tight, this episode tackles the next frontier: Artificial Intelligence. We acknowledge that resource-strapped startups need to be resou…

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Episode 259 - Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to those who keep His commandments - Sunday June 8, 2025 - Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 9:27

18d ago9:27

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Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to those who keep His commandments. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gifts of the Holy Spirit so he can become a saint and by seeking the Fruits of the Holy Spirit so he can grow in happiness. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See the special series in…

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Anne Frank 56:34

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Anne Frank is one of the world’s most famous writers, yet she didn’t live long enough to see her work published. At the age of thirteen, Anne was a normal teenager, who poured her heart into a diary. But what made her diary different, was that she created within its pages a snapshot of the darkest events of World War Two, detailing the Nazi occupat…

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Episode 258 - Jesus commands the Apostles to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sin to all nations and ascends to Heaven - Sunday June 1, 2025 - Lk 24:46-53 8:56

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Jesus commands the Apostles to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sin to all nations and ascends to Heaven. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can always hope in the Divine Mercy of the Ascended Christ and by building the Virtue of Prudence so he can repent from his sins in the Sacrament of Penance. G…

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Alfred Hitchcock 1:01:04

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Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most celebrated film directors of all time. In a career that spanned six decades, he produced more than 50 films, including Britain’s first successful talking picture. His countless awards and accolades earned him a reputation as the ‘Master of Suspense’, but how did an introverted working class boy come to dominate …

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Gaudi (Bonus Episode) 44:08

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In a long life, spanning the late 19th and early 20th century, Antoni Gaudi created some of history’s best-loved architecture. From his early lamppost designs, through to his great unfinished masterpiece, his unmistakable works are world renowned, inimitable, and iconic to this day. But how did a man who began life as a sickly child become one of h…

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Episode 257 - Jesus promises those who are obedient love Him and will receive the Holy Spirit and peace - Sunday May 25, 2025 - Jn 14:23-29 9:13

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Jesus promises those who are obedient love Him and will receive the Holy Spirit and peace. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can gratefully receive the Holy Spirit’s help in the Spiritual Combat and by pursuing the Virtue of Diligence so he can always rely on the miraculous help of the indwelling Tri…

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The Romanovs 1:04:47

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Throughout their centuries-long dynasty, the Romanovs oversaw the transformation of Russia from a fragmented medieval state, into a vast empire. Despite their power though, the period of the Romanovs was plagued by violence, assassinations, and the heavy hand of autocratic rule. Then, in 1917, the course of Russian history took an irreversible turn…

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Episode 256 - Jesus confirms His departure into glory and commands His disciples to love one another - Sunday May 18, 2025 - Jn 13:31-33a; 34-35 8:32

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Jesus confirms His departure into glory and commands His disciples to love one another. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Religion so he can constantly give God glory and by seeking the Fruits of Love, Peace, Patience, Kindness and Gentleness from the Holy Spirit so he can more fully love all people. Go to EveryCath…

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The Anglo Saxons 1:06:15

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The Anglo-Saxon period, also known as the ‘Dark Ages’ stretched from the withdrawal of Roman forces in 410 AD to the conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066. The period is remembered by the legends that emerged from it, such as the tales of Beowulf and King Arthur, but it was also a time populated by very real historical figures: Alfred …

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Episode 220 | Joao Rezende-Neto, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at InventoRR MD | Bridging Worlds of Medicine: Innovation Across Continents 52:08

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Joao Rezende-Neto on his remarkable journey through the global landscape of medicine and innovation. From medical training in Brazil to a trauma fellowship in the US, exposure to Boston's cutting-edge medical advancements, and experiences in Canada, this episode explores the unique insights gained from navi…

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Episode 255 - Jesus reveals His Almighty Father has given Him the supernatural power to grant eternal life to His disciples - Sunday May 11, 2025 - Jn 10:27-30 8:19

2M ago8:19

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Jesus reveals His Almighty Father has given Him the supernatural power to grant eternal life to His disciples. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Fraternity so he can seek union with the Trinity, his family and Catholic brothers and by seeking the Gift of Fortitude from the Holy Spirit so he can rely on the Almighty …

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VE Day 58:50

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Victory in Europe Day brought the curtain down on a horrific conflict that decimated a continent and upended the world. But the price of victory over fascism was impossibly high. Many millions had been killed, and vast areas of Europe had been all but destroyed. VE Day signalled the end of Nazi Germany, and yet the war on the Pacific Front was stil…

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Episode 219 | Kelly Collier, Director of Ecosystem Development at LifeX | Steel City Science: Building Pittsburgh's Life Science Ecosystem 43:29

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Kelly Collier at LifeX on the dynamic life science startup ecosystem thriving in Pittsburgh. We explore the unique synergy between major academic institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, and healthcare giants such as UPMC and Allegheny Health Network. Discover Kelly's e…

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Episode 254 - Jesus causes a miraculous catch of fish and challenges and commands Peter to lead His Church - May 4, 2025 - Jn 21:1-19 11:33

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Jesus causes a miraculous catch of fish and challenges and commands Peter to lead His Church. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can frequently thank God for making him a Catholic man and by pursuing the Virtue of Prudence so he can rightly strive to have an “all-in” love for Jesus. Go to EveryCatholi…

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The Salem Witch Trials 1:01:58

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For more than two centuries, between the late 1400s and early 1700s, a terror of witches gripped Europe. From Scotland to Spain, thousands of people were accused, tortured and executed. But as the hysteria faded in Europe, it crossed the Atlantic. In 1692, in New England, it took hold of a small Puritan settlement in Massachusetts - Salem. The even…

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Episode 253 - Jesus mysteriously appears after the Resurrection and admonishes the doubting Thomas - April 27, 2025 - Jn 20:19-31 10:35

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Jesus mysteriously appears after the Resurrection and admonishes the doubting Thomas. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Diligence so he can confront his sins daily and go to Confession at least monthly and by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can grow in knowledge of the Catholic faith. Go to …

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The Egyptian Sphinx 59:00

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Measuring 240 feet long from paw to tail, and around the height of a six-story building, the Great Sphinx is one of Egypt’s most spectacular, and mysterious, monuments. Believed to have been built over four millennia ago, much of its story has been lost to history, and the rest is shrouded in myth. So what do we know about who built it? What caused…

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Susan Bean from Asheville, North Carolina 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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Susan Bean, from Mountain True, discusses her transition from community engagement to housing and transportation policy advocacy, driven by the need for immediate community benefits. She details Asheville's recent changes to its Unified Development Ordinances, including eliminating parking requirements, increasing building heights, and streamlining…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 11 of 11 - The dead body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross and placed in the Holy Sepulcher - Jn 19:31-42; Mt 27:61-66 11:45

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The dead body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross and placed in the Holy Sepulcher. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can always trust Jesus to raise his body from decay and death and by building the Virtue of Charity so he can help many to receive life in Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism. Go to E…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 10 of 11 - Jesus dies on the Cross - Mt 27:45-56 11:04

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Jesus dies on the Cross. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can give Jesus thanks that He personally died to save him and by pursuing the Virtue of Piety so he can more fully receive the fruits of Holy Communion. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See the special ser…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 9 of 11 - Jesus is crucified and suffers on the Cross – Mt 27:35-44 10:03

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Jesus is crucified and suffers on the Cross. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Wisdom from the Holy Spirit so he can imitate Jesus Christ from the Cross and forgive others and by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can heroically sacrifice himself to build Christ's Holy Catholic Church.…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 8 of 11 - Jesus carries His Cross to the place of The Skull - Lk 23:26-33 10:39

2M ago10:39

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Jesus carries His Cross to the place of The Skull. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can embrace self-sacrifice and follow Jesus Christ and by pursuing the Virtue of Patience so he can endure the sorrows of his own personal cross. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. …

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 7 of 11- Jesus is condemned to death after the Jewish mob calls for His crucifixion - Jn 19:4-16; Mt 27:24-26 11:28

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Jesus is condemned to death after the Jewish mob calls for His crucifixion. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Fruit of Generosity from the Holy Spirit so he can frequently remember to have sorrow that his own sins contributed to Christ's Crucifixion and be moved to pray for all sinners and by building the Virtue of Diligence s…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 6 of 11 - Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked by Roman soldiers - Jn 19:2-3; Mt 27:27-30; Mk 15:16-19 10:24

2M ago10:24

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Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked by Roman soldiers. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by pursuing the Virtue of Justice so he can always refuse to cooperate with evil and by building the Virtue of Courage by meditating upon the the Crowning with Thorns of Jesus Christ. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happine…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 5 of 11 - Jesus is rejected by the Jewish mob and is scourged - Mt 27:15-21; Jn 18:39-19:3 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Jesus is rejected by the Jewish mob and is scourged. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Holy Spirit so he can make holy choices, especially when faced with difficult decisions, and by pursuing the Virtue of Self-control so he can remember and meditate upon the Scourging of Jesus and grow in Chastity. Go…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 4 of 11 - Jesus is interrogated by Pilate and Herod - Jn 18:28-38, Lk 23:6-12 11:35

2M ago11:35

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Jesus is interrogated by Pilate and Herod. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can be guided by God when he is confronted by prideful men and by building the Virtue of Fortitude so he can imitate Christ when facing and enduring persecution. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further i…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 3 of 11- Jesus's prophecy of St. Peter's three denials come true - Mt 26:69-75 9:39

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Jesus' prophecy of St. Peter's three denials come true. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Prudence so he only makes promises he is able and willing to keep and by cultivating the Virtue of Truth so he can always avoid making false oaths of any kind. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happines…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 2 of 11 - Jesus is condemned to death by the Jewish leadership - Mt 26:57-68, 27:1-10 11:45

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Jesus is condemned to death by the Jewish leadership. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Kindness so he can bear love instead of false witness and by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can never fail to place his hope in God and reject suicide. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See t…

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The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 1 of 11 - Jesus undergoes the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane - Jn 18:1-12 10:46

2M ago10:46

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Jesus undergoes the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can always have deep contrition for his sins and by building the Virtue of Obedience so he can strive to conform his will to the Will of God. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holine…

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Episode 218 | Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson at CMD Medtech | Navigating Medtech Regulations: Post Market Clinical Follow-up to Cybersecurity 38:41

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In this episode, Duane Mancini explores the critical aspects of medtech regulation and product development with Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson of CMD Medtech. Niki shares her expertise in post-market clinical follow-up and navigating the complexities of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Chad emphasizes the importance of integrating cybers…

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Episode 252 - Jesus leaves mysterious signs after the Resurrection in His tomb to help Peter and John believe - Sunday April 20 , 2025 - Jn 20:1-9 8:50

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Jesus leaves mysterious signs after the Resurrection in His tomb to help Peter and John believe. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can recall and rejoice in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and by asking for the Gift of Understanding so he can live every day as a pilg…

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Episode 251 - Jesus is Crucified and dies on the Cross - Friday April 18, 2025 - Jn 18:1-19:42 19:05

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Jesus willingly enters into His Passion for the salvation of mankind. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can heroically sacrifice to build Christ’s Holy Catholic Church and by seeking the Gift of Piety from the Holy Spirit so he can have a deep personal contrition when he denies God in his life. Go to…

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The Real Greatest Showman 1:04:07

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PT Barnum may be better known as the loose subject of the movie The Greatest Showman, but his life was so much more than that work of fiction. A master of entertainment, an entrepreneur, and a genius of publicity, he built a career on feeding public curiosity with his grand illusions. But his legacy is complicated, as many of his attractions reflec…

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Episode 250 - Jesus willingly enters into His Passion for the salvation of mankind- Sunday April 13, 2025 - Lk 22:14-23:56 21:41

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Jesus willingly enters into His Passion for the salvation of mankind. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can always be grateful to Jesus for personally saving him and by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can always be protected from any temptation to take his own life. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to gro…

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Introducing: Titanic: Ship of Dreams - Episode 1 51:44

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This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser podcast network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most famous ship in history. You’ll be right there on board - setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths. We’ll hear the harrowing tales of…

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Episode 217 | Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics | The Growing Kentucky Life Science Ecosystem 50:16

2M ago50:16

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In this episode, Duane Mancini delves into the life science ecosystem in Kentucky with Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY, and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics. Christin discusses the collaborative, bipartisan efforts driving innovation in the Commonwealth, including the launch of strategic initia…

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Episode 249 - Jesus makes a triumphal entry as a king to Jerusalem prior to the Feast of the Passover - Sunday April 13, 2025 - Lk 19:28-40 10:14

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Jesus makes a triumphal entry as a king to Jerusalem prior to the Feast of the Passover. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can make frequent real sacrifices in gratitude for Christ’s many blessings in his life and by seeking the Fruit of Joy from the Holy Spirit so he can be filled with awe and joy d…

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The Tudors, Part 2 of 2 1:03:51

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The later Tudor years were a time of turmoil, political intrigue, and national transformation. Initially defined by crises of succession, and shifts in the religious landscape, the period went on to see the reign of some of the most famous royal women in history. And, under the 44-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Britain experienced a golden age of…

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Aidan, Project Manager, San Diego, CA 9:34

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In this episode we're joined by Aidan, a Project Manager with our Telecom Construction team in San Diego, CA. We talk about micro trenching, his time in as a Jeff Keeler Leadership Academy participant, and being a sponge when it comes to building your career. Visit us at www.teamfishel.com to learn more and www.teamfisheljobs.com to see all our ope…

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Episode 216 | Matt Sokany, Former CEO at Standard Bariatrics | The High-Multiple Medtech Playbook: Matt Sokany's Exit Success 54:44

3M ago54:44

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In this episode, Matt Sokany joins Duane Mancini at Project Medtech to share his extensive experience in the medtech industry, from his time at Ethicon Endosurgery (Johnson & Johnson) to his impactful journey in the startup world. Matt details his strategic approach to building successful companies, including his remarkable exit with New Wave Surgi…

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Episode 248 - Jesus disarms a bloodthirsty mob who want to stone an adulterous woman with a searing challenge - Sunday April 6, 2025 - Jn 8:1-11 9:56

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Jesus disarms a bloodthirsty mob who want to stone an adulterous woman with a searing challenge. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Magnanimity so he can imitate St. Joseph and protect vulnerable women and by seeking the Fruits of Chastity and Modesty so he can reject lust and live in purity. Go to EveryCatholicMan.c…

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The Tudors, Part 1 of 2 1:05:57

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The Tudors are the most famous royal family in English history, ruling from 1485 to 1603. The dynasty began with the reign of King Henry VII, and ended with his granddaughter, Elizabeth I. Marked by political, religious, and cultural change, the Tudor era shaped the course of English history, and paved the way for modern Britain. But how did the fi…

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Episode 215 | Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars in Columbus, OH | Techstars Columbus: Building the Next Generation of Startups 47:19

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In this episode, Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars Columbus, joins Duane Mancini to unpack the dynamic world of startup acceleration and venture funding. Tim shares his journey from a tech background to leading a pivotal Techstars program, and discusses the creation of the LongJump venture fund. We delve into the origins and growth of Techst…

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