Best Dr Mike Doughty Podcasts (2025)

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Michelle Young Tells the Story of World War II Art Spy Rose Valland 30:33

6d ago30:33

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Send us a text Let's track some art! Michelle Young joins the podcast to talk her book The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. Come listen! Buy The Art Spy Check out Michelle's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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131 S9 E6 Unlocking Educator Joy: Pathways and Permission 44:25

9d ago44:25

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In this episode, Jenn and I are thrilled to welcome William Parker! A longtime educator from Oklahoma who transitioned into full-time consulting, speaking, and writing, Will is the author of "Messaging Matters" and his new book, "Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?: An Educator's Guide to Doing What You Love" Will shares how his new book, born fr…

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Kate Summerscale Talks WWII Era Serial Killer Reg Christie and (Maybe?) the Execution of an Innocent Man 33:00

13d ago33:00

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Send us a text Let's right a wrong! Kate Summerscale joins me to talk her book The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place. Murder, yellow journalism, and justice denied. Come listen! Buy The Peepshow Check out Kate's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Todd Doughty Talks the Publishing Worldand How to Be More Grateful About the Little Things 36:29

20d ago36:29

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Send us a text Let's be happy! Author and bigwig at Doubleday Books, Todd Doughty, joins me to talk the publishing world and his own book, Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World. Buy Little Pieces of Hope Follow his Instagram Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 105 The Eastern Wild Turkey with Hunter Farrior, Matt Stewart and Dr. Michael Chamberlain 57:00

25d ago57:00

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Easterns are the most widely distributed subspecies of the American wild turkey and primarily are found east of the Mississippi River. They are also the most abundant. In fact, you can find them in 38 states and numerous Canadian provinces. Known for their chestnut-brown tip, strong gobbles and longer beards, these birds draw countless hunters to t…

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Julie Satow Talks When Women Took Over the American Fashion Industry in 1900s New York City 36:37

27d ago36:37

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Send us a text Let's go shopping! Julie Satow joins me to discuss her book When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. Buy When Women Ran Fifth Aveune Check out Julie's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Russell Shorto Tells the Story of How New Amsterdam Became New York 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Send us a text Let's do some renaming! Russell Shorto joins me to talk his book Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. Buy Taking Manhattan Check out Russell's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 104 Brian Lovett NWTF Communicator of the Year Award Winner 50:13

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Renowned outdoor writer and Wisconsin-native Brian Lovett received the NWTF's Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year Award at the recent 2025 Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee for his ability to share the message of the NWTF’s efforts nationwide. While chasing turkeys in South Florida, the NWTF's Pete Muller sat down with Lovett to talk…

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Hallie Rubenhold Talks the True Crime Case of Dr. Crippen and What History Has Missed 35:03

1M ago35:03

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Send us a text Let's tell the whole story! Hallie Rubenhold, celebrated author of The Five, joins me to talk her true crime book Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen. Buy Story of a Murder Check out Hallie's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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130 S9 E5 Don't leave teacher induction up to chance. 44:59

1M ago44:59

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In this episode, Jenn has a conversation with one of the educators who was featured prominently in Harry and Rosemary Wong's latest book, THE New Teacher Induction Book: How to Recruit, Train, and Retain New Teachers. Tara Link is a leader who started an induction program 18 years ago in Moberly, Missouri. She joined Jenn to talk about Rosemary and…

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Comedian and Writer Mike Drucker Talks His Life in Video Games 38:49

2M ago38:49

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Send us a text Let's boot up! Comedian and Writer (Full Frontal/The Tonight Show) Mike Drucker joins me to talk his book Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games. Buy Good Game, No Rematch Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Eric Vickrey Discusses Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and the Deadliest Accident in American Professional Sports 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Send us a text Let's play ball! On this special baseball opening weekend episode, Eric Vickrey joins me to talk his book Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything. Come listen! Buy Season of Shattered Dreams Check out Eric's website Support the show…

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EP 103 Wild Turkey Research with Dr. Michael Chamberlain 46:23

2M ago46:23

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In this episode, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with renowned wild turkey biologist Dr. Mike Chamberlain to dive deep into one of the most fascinating developments in modern turkey research — the wildturkeyDNA project. They explore how a casual Super Bowl Sunday conversation sparked a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the origins of odd plum…

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William Geroux Tells the Story of World War II Nazi POWs in America and a Risky Prisoner Swap 35:30

2M ago35:30

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Send us a text Let's make an exchange! Author William Geroux joins me to discuss his book The Fifteen: Murder, Retribution, and the Forgotten Story of Nazi POWs in America. Come listen! Buy The Fifteen Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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129 S9 E4 S.H.I.N.E Bright: Empowering Women Leaders with LaVonna Roth 43:10

2M ago43:10

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March is Women’s History Month! This episode features a conversation with LaVonna Roth, an inspirational speaker and consultant whose work has inspired women leaders everywhere. Jenn introduced LaVonna, highlighting her impactful speaking on leadership. LaVonna shared her "S.H.I.N.E." framework, initially for students but powerfully applicable to a…

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EP 102 The Osceola Wild Turkey with Bo Meador and Mike Tussey 38:17

2M ago38:17

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In the lower 48, spring wild turkey seasons begin in early March with the opening of the south Florida zones allowing hunters to chase the Osceola wild turkey. The dark-winged beauties are one of the five subspecies of the American wild turkey and they occupy the states swamps, pastures, orange groves, oak hammocks and more,. They are a highly desi…

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NPR Correspondent Emily Feng Talks China and its People 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Send us a text Let's bloom! NPR Correspondent Emily Feng joins me to talk her book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China. I learned a lot and hope you do, too. Come listen! Buy Let Only Red Flowers Bloom Check out Emily's Website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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128 S9 E3 Are you REALLY ready to respond in an emergency? 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Responding to emergencies takes two things: leadership and communication. Are you prepared? Mike and Jenn had a truly productive conversation with school preparedness expert, Chris Joffe. He talked about everything from why leaders need to start with themselves and understand how THEY respond to emergencies. He also shared that one of the essential…

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Gary Krist Talks San Francisco's Turbulent History and an Unbelievable Gilded-Age Murder 34:26

2M ago34:26

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Send us a text Let's go digging! Author Gary Krist joins me to talk his book Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco. Come listen! Buy Trespassers at the Golden Gate Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 101 Robin Clark, Dan Ferraro & Roy Crain - Wheelin' Sportsmen Coast to Coast 1:09:07

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Robin Clark of Virginia & Dan Ferraro of Arizona are NWTF award recipients for helping people with disabilities discover or re-discover their passion for the outdoors. From hunting spring gobblers in Virginia to hunting javelina and doves in the deserts of Arizona, these two gentlemen have gone above and beyond what it means to be a mentor, live th…

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Gareth Harney Talks the History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins 32:32

3M ago32:32

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Send us a text Toss a coin to your nerd! Author Gareth Harney joins me to talk his book A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins. Come listen! Buy A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins Check out Gareth's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Nancy Goldstone Talks the Lives of the Rebel Empresses Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France 43:36

3M ago43:36

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Send us a text Let's rebel! Author Nancy Goldstone joins me to talk her new book The Rebel Empresses: Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for Europe. Come listen! Buy The Rebel Empresses Check out Nancy's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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127 S9 E2 Year of Acceleration for All (Yes, that includes Black Males) 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Khalid Oluewu, principal of Webster Elementary School in Chicago, has done what many principals would love to do: He has created structures and practices at his school to ACCELERATE learning for all, and in particular for Black males. Wow. The idea started when he was a teacher and taught middle school math and had students come to him years behind…

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EP 100 Will Primos — The Truth About Conservation 42:43

3M ago42:43

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Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman, Will Primos, recently announced a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the '…

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Richard Goodrich Returns to Talk the First Airshow in American History 35:46

3M ago35:46

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Send us a text Let's take to the skies! Richard Goodrich returns to talk L.A. Birdmen: West Coast Aviators and the First Airshow in America. Come listen! Buy L.A. Birdmen Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Megan Mashall Talks Biography, Japan, Personal Loss, Family, and How the Little Things are What You Remember 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Send us a text Let's talk about everything! Pulitzer Prize Winner Megan Marshall joins me to talk her new book After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. So good. Come listen! Buy After Lives Check out Megan's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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126 S9 E1 A Truly Transformational Approach to Coaching 44:40

3M ago44:40

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After 30 years in the field Elena Aguilar gathered all of her experience and learning and put together the most powerful book on coaching we've seen -- Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. Elena sees coaching as the way -- one conversation at a time -- that we transform our schools. In this deeply insightful conversation she shares the impo…

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Rebecca Bratspies on the New York City Names Like Major Deegan, Outerbridge, and Hutchinson 32:21

3M ago32:21

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Send us a text Let's figure out who we are cursing in traffic! Rebecca Bratspies joins me to talk her book Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York's Place Names. It's not just for city folk. Come listen! Buy Naming Gotham Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 99 SHOT Show Chats - John Wallace 44:50

4M ago44:50

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In 2013, John Wallace launched his Wild Game Cook Instagram page as a way to provide everyday outdoorsmen and women with ideas for easy-to-make meals using wild game meat. Nearly 10 years later, he has taken this passion for food and education about wild game cooking, processing and more and made it a full-time gig. At SHOT Show 2025, we sat down w…

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Buddy Levy Returns Again To Talk Airships in the Arctic, Roald Amundsen, and a Rescue at the Top of the World 33:20

4M ago33:20

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Send us a text Let's go north! Buddy Levy is back to talk his new book Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue. Enough said. Come listen! Buy Realm of Ice and Sky Check out Buddy's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 98 SHOT Show Chats - Foster Bartholow 24:35

4M ago24:35

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Foster Bartholow, of Rapid City, South Dakota, is an accomplished trap shooter, an avid outdoor enthusiast and also is a talented videographer and photographer. When not spending his time dedicated to any of these pursuits, he also enjoys helping others with shooting techniques and getting kids into hunting. At SHOT Show, we sat down to talk about…

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EP 97 SHOT Show Chats - Jeremiah Doughty & Cody Gill 50:09

4M ago50:09

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During the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, we had a chance to sit down with Cody Gill and From Field to Plate chef Jeremiah Doughty to talk food, getting new people involved in the life-changing power of the outdoors and much more! Doughty is known for his recipes and food photography found on his social outlets, as well as Turkey Call magazine. And, …

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EP 96 2025 NWTF Convention and Sport Show 50:29

4M ago50:29

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The National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show is a celebration of a year of successes in delivering on the mission and bringing people together through the life-changing power of the outdoors. And, this year will be bigger than the last with new events and chances to win, a bigger Sport Show with more vendors and experiences, and mo…

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EP 95 SHOT Show Chats - King Pedford Haymaker Hunting 23:34

4M ago23:34

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During SHOT Show 2025, we got a chance to sit down with King Pedford - retired boxer and host of Haymaker Hunting - to talk about his passion for turkey hunting and more. Pedford's show on Sportsman's Channel is described as a show that is meant "to educate and to share the joys, challenges, excitement, and my passion for hunting and fishing with y…

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Patrick Winn on Drug Empires, Burma, The Wa State, and the DEA vs. the CIA 39:49

4M ago39:49

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Send us a text Let's investigate a drug empire! Journalist Patrick Winn joins me to discuss Narcotopia: In Search of the Asian Drug Cartel That Survived the CIA. It's as wild as you expect. Come listen! Buy Narcotopia Check out Patrick's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Mark Galeotti Returns to Talk the Wars of Russian History, Putin's Historical Inaccuracy, and the Charm of The Great 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Send us a text Let's jump into the forge! Mark Galeotti returns to talk his newest book, Forged In War: A Military History of Russia From Its Beginnings to Today. We talk wars, Putin, and how much we both enjoyed the Hulu series The Great! Come listen! Buy Forged in War Read his blog and Listen to his podcast In Moscow's Shadow Support the show…

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125 S8 E10 Relationships, Relationships, Relationships 43:27

4M ago43:27

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Mike returns to the podcast! Jenn and Mike had a great conversation with Coach Carlos about his book Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement with Students. No, he's not a coach of a sports team, but a former school leader who has successfully turned around three failing schools by improving STUDENT E…

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124 S8 E9 Building trust matters, and it matters deeply in schools 43:46

5M ago43:46

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Megan Tshannen-Moran and Jenn had a delightful conversation about the power of trust in schools. It is one of three factors that is so powerful that it oustrips SES in predicting student achievement. Far from being a "soft skill," building trust has become a must-have skill for educational leaders. In this conversation Megan not only defines trust …

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EP 94 Forests and Flocks Initiative 31:09

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This past fall, the NWTF launched its newest landscape-level, conservation initiative, Forests and Flocks. At the heart of this Northestern initiative is the NWTF’s dual mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Acess podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell sits down with two of the biol…

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Elizabeth Reese talks the Return of American Revolution Hero the Marquis de Lafayette 34:13

5M ago34:13

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Send us a text Let's welcome back the Marquis! Elizabeth Reese joins me to discuss her book Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America's National Capital Region. I finally found someone to nerd out with about my favorite Frenchman. Come listen! Buy Marquis de Lafayette Returns Check out Elizabeth's website Support the show…

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123 S8 E8 Is A.I. the teaching assistant we've all been waiting for? 54:05

5M ago54:05

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What a great conversation about the new book, The Artificial Intelligence Playbook: Time-Saving Tools for Teachers that Make Learning More Engaging! Jenn got to talk to all three of the authors: Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey and learned so much. We discussed everything from what AI is and isn't, to the reasons leaders should addre…

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April Balascio Talks About Being Raised By Her Father, Serial Killer Edward Wayne Edwards 42:19

5M ago42:19

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Send us a text Let's make the call! April Balascio joins me to talk her book Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father. Enough said. Come listen! Buy Raised by a Serial Killer Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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EP 93 Island Adventures 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Adventures are out there for those who are willing to take the path, or even water, less traveled. On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's David Gladkowski and Pete Muller sit down with Nashville recording artist and wild game chef Justin Adams to chat about the adventures had on a coastal island adventure, a trip full of …

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Marcia Clark talks the OJ Simpson Trial and the True Crime Story of Barbara "Bloody Babs" Graham 40:12

6M ago40:12

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Send us a text Let's go to court! Marcia Clark joins me to talk her book Trial by Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth about the Case of Barbara Graham. Yes, a little about OJ, too. Come listen! Buy Trial by Ambush Check out Marcia's Website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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John Oller on the FBI and the War Against American Gangsters Like John Dillinger, Babyface Nelson, and Bonnie and Clyde 30:52

6M ago30:52

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Send us a text Let's join the war on crime! John Oller joins the podcast to talk his book Gangster Hunters: How Hoover G-men Vanquished America's Deadliest Public Enemies! Come listen! Buy Gangster Hunters Check out John's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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122 S8 E7 How to Supercharge Your Communication 41:45

6M ago41:45

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You probably know Charles Duhigg from his book, The Power of Habit. Or maybe Smarter Faster Better. Now he has a newer book out that is another great resource for school leaders — Supercommunnicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Charles shares with Jenn how people mess up communication and how to improve it. He says that most m…

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EP 92 Christina McGannon Jones 1:06:44

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Christina McGannon Jones, of Oxford, New Jersey, has helped countless women get their start in the outdoors through the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors outreach program, but she wears many other hats. Today, she sits down with NWTF Northeastern R3 Coordinator Jess Warner to discuss her start in hunting, her journey to becomi…

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Gladiator Historian Alexander Mariotti Talks Gladiator I and II, Spartacus, and the Glory of Rome 33:01

6M ago33:01

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Send us a text Let's enter the arena! Gladiator Historian Alexander Mariotti Talks Gladiator I and II, Spartacus, and the Glory of Rome! Why go to the movies when you can get everything you need right here? Come listen! Check out Alexander's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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121 S8 E6 The Secret to Turning Conflict into Collaboration 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Jenn had an outstanding conversation with Robert Feirsen, one of the two authors of From Conflict to Collaboration, along with author Seth Weitzman. They chatted about the tough stuff – like how prevalent conflict is in schools and a number of the sources of that conflict. But then Robert shared the positive way he thinks about conflict and how we,…

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Erik Rebain Reveals the Untold Story of the Life of the Infamous Nathan Leopold of the Leopold and Loeb Murder 34:36

6M ago34:36

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Send us a text Let's tell the whole story! Erik Rebain joins me to discuss his book Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold. Turns out murder was just the tip of the iceberg. Come listen! Buy Arrested Adolescence Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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