Best Paul Lester Podcasts (2025)

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EP05 Tribute to Music Legends: Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, Plus the Rise of Punk 48:47

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Send us a text In this episode of Needlepoint, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea explore the rich tapestry of rock music through the lens of the latest issue of Record Collector. They pay tribute to the recent passing of music legends Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, discussing their profound impact on their respective genres. The conversation delves i…

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EP04 Exploring Goth's Enduring Allure, Bauhaus and the 3 Petes... 45:33

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Send us a text Goth refuses to die – and thank goodness for that. In this enlightening episode of Needlepoint, Paul Lester and Daryl Easley explore the enduring appeal of goth music and culture through Record Collector's latest issue featuring Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy. What makes goth so persistently captivating? We trace its evolution from it…

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Books, Bombs, and the Beach: Martha Hall Kelly on Her Latest Historical Novel 38:53

2d ago38:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Martha Hall Kelly. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women—a spectacular novel inspired by…

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Flat Rate is Killing Teamwork in Auto Repair! (Mike Pereira) 1:36:19

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff and fellow Canadian shop owner Mike Pereira discuss industry challenges, such as the flat-rate pay system at dealerships, emphasizing…

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#36 || Premek Hamr "Dr. Crayfish": How One Crayfish is Changing Freshwater Ecosystems 1:25:39

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This week on Doc Talks Fishing, we crawl into the fascinating-and alarming-world of crayfish with renowned biologist Dr. Premek Hamr. From native species quietly working behind the scenes to the aggressive takeover by rusty crayfish, "Dr. Crayfish" pulls back the curtain on one of the most under-appreciated but ecologically powerful players in our …

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Episode 431 - Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale 50:09

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Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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EP01 From Johnny Rotten to 10cc: The Secret Lives of Records 39:53

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Send us a text Step into the passionate world of vinyl collectors and music aficionados with Needlepoint, the fresh voice in music podcasting from Record Collector magazine. Magazine editor Paul Lester and Rare Record Price Guide editor Daryl Easlea invite you to experience rock's rich tapestry through their expert lens, offering insights that only…

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Life As A Mechanic | Paul Danner, Check Engine Chuck, and Keith Perkins 1:18:00

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Today, Jeff sits down at Tools 2025 with Paul Danner (ScannerDanner), Keith Perkins, and Check Engine Chuck. Paul shares updates on the SD Charities initia…

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Grammar, Grit, and Girl Power: Confessions of a Grammar Queen Release Party 40:58

10d ago40:58

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Join Eliza and guest host, Sophie Perinot, as we celebrate the launch of Confessions of a Grammar Queen, the bold, feminist, and delightfully bookish novel that proves copyediting is a revolutionary act. We’re talking red pencils, office politics, feminist book clubs, and what it means to rewrite the rules—one sentence (and sexist boss) at a time. …

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Episode 430 - Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston 50:05

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Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Ep03 Vinyl Visionaries: Inside Pub Rock's Untold Legacy 51:23

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Send us a text When was the last time you saw Dr. Feelgood on the cover of a mainstream rock magazine? The answer might be never - until now. In this episode of Needlepoint, Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea unpack Record Collector's groundbreaking cover story on the pub rock movement, exploring why this influential genre has been surprisingly overlooke…

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Ep02 When Bob Dylan Shook the World: The Pivotal Year of 1965 51:12

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Send us a text Step into the fascinating world of musical transformation with Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea as they unpack Bob Dylan's revolutionary year of 1965 – the perfect companion to the recent Hollywood biopic capturing this pivotal moment in music history. This episode of Needlepoint takes you deep into Dylan's seismic shift from folk hero t…

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Donald Tyrone on Industry Burnout Work Culture 1:17:13

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff talks with Donald Tyrone to discuss burnout in the auto repair industry. Donald shares his experiences working for a large rental fle…

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#35 || Pete Garnier: The Panfish Playbook - From Lab to Limits 1:38:28

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If you love chasing crappies, bluegills and pumpkinseeds—this is the panfish masterclass you’ve been waiting for. In this episode of Doc Talks Fishing, we hand the mic to Pete Garnier—known far and beyond as the Panfish Professor—to show us how he turns science into success. Pete doesn’t just fish—he studies his quarry like a true tactician. From b…

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Auntie Em’s Untold Story: Hazel Gaynor on Before Dorothy 38:12

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Hazel Gaynor. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Before Dorothy. Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Paired with this episode: Hazel: Aun…

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Episode 429 - John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez 50:05

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John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Flat Rate Pay and His Popularity on Social Media 2:01:44

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership l…

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Sisters, Summers, and Secrets: Brooke Lea Foster’s Timeless Tale 42:09

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Brooke Lea Foster. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Our Last Vineyard Summer, a captivating new novel set in 1965 and 1978 about a graduate student who returns with her sisters to their family’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard and begins to unravel old family secrets. P…

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Episode 428 - Pat Schlapper, Patrick Walters and Ronnie Moore 50:05

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Pat Schlapper, Patrick Walters and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Liz Tait Gets Real About Dealership Drama 1:38:21

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Liz Tate, partner at Level 5 Drive, an ADAS calibration company in southern Ontario. Liz discusses her unconve…

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#34 || Dr. Hal Schramm: Too Cool to Fool - Why Your Best Lure Isn't Working Anymore 1:10:28

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Can fish learn to outsmart us? In this fascinating episode of Doc Talks Fishing, we sit down with Dr. Hal Schramm-legendary bass biologist, pioneering researcher, and inductee into the National Fisheries Management Hall of Excellence— to explore the cutting-edge science of fish learning and conditioning. Hal shares eye-opening research showing that…

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Buried Histories: Portland's Women, the Shanghai Tunnels, and The Girls of Good Fortune with Kristina McMorris 37:19

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Kristina McMorris. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Girls of Good Fortune. A captivating tale of resilience and hope that explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath …

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Episode 427 - Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Trey McKinney 50:05

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Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Trey McKinney join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Why Shop Culture Should Matter More Than Money for Technicians | Lisa and Joelle from Promotive 1:24:37

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Lisa Coyle and Joelle Pollak from Promotive! Lisa emphasizes the importance of choosing a workplace based on people and …

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Codebreakers & Rumrunners: Erika Robuck on The Last Twelve Miles 21:09

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On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE LAST TWELVE MILES. Based on true events, The Last Twelve Miles follows a deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse between cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and rumrunner Marie Waite. As Elizebeth fights to crack smuggler codes in D.C., Marie builds a dangerous empire across the Straits of…

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Episode 426 - Gene Gilliland, Hank Weldon and Trey Swindle 50:34

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Gene Gilliland, Hank Weldon and Trey Swindle join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Tom Schearer - TOOLS, Training, and Team Development 1:23:07

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tom Schearer of Schearer Sales and Service. Tom talks about the complexities of used car sales, emphasizing the importan…

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#33 || Dr. Nigel Lester and Nick Baccante: Walleye Mysteries Solved - Your Questions, Expert Answers 1:28:55

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Why did your go-to walleye lure stop working? Do big females "ghost" anglers after the spawn — and where do they go? Why are some lakes full of daytime biters and others go dead until dusk? In this jam-packed episode of Doc Talks Fishing, renowned walleye scientists Dr. Nigel Lester and Nick Baccante return to answer your questions about walleye be…

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Secrets in Miniature: Elise Hooper on The Library of Lost Dollhouses 40:07

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Elise Hooper. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses. When a young librarian discovers historic dollhouses in a hidden room, she embarks on an unexpected journey that reveals surprising secrets about the lost miniatures. Paired with this episode:…

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Episode 425 - Paul Marks, Tucker Smith and Luke Palmer 50:16

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Paul Marks, Tucker Smith and Luke Palmer join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Lucas Underwood Gets Real About Leadership, Life, and Money 2:01:10

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton and Lucas Underwood get real about the realities of shop ownership and the repair industry. Lucas harps on why you need to bu…

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Witchcraft & Wreckage on the Amalfi Coast with Sarah Penner 35:02

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Sarah Penner. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE AMALFI CURSE, a bewitching tale of sunken treasure, forbidden love, the stregheria and ancient magic on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Paired with this episode: Sarah: Mocktails & Smoothies Eliza: Plum Wine & Vitamin Water S…

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Why Training and Networking Matter in Auto Repair | Bret Fadely 1:16:28

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Brett T. Fadley to discuss the upcoming TOOLS training event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Brett shares how TOOLS …

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#32 || Paul Radomski: Author of "Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark" 1:07:47

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What makes walleyes masters of low light, why do they seemingly vanish from some lakes but thrive in others, and what really drives their boom-and-bust cycles? In this eye-opening episode of Doc Talks Fishing, we sit down with fisheries scientist Paul Radomski, author of Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark to dive deep into the fascinating scienc…

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Elixirs and Echoes: Lynda Cohen Loigman on Love and Memory 41:39

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Lynda Cohen Loigman. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. On the brink of eighty, retired pharmacist Augusta Stern moves to Florida and reunites with her first love, reigniting memories of 1920s Brooklyn. Torn between science and family folk…

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Episode 424 - Trey McKinney, Brandon Lester and Kyle Welcher 50:16

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Trey McKinney, Brandon Lester and Kyle Welcher join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Ben Dellaria From 3T's Automotive on YouTube | What's It Like Being a Mobile Mechanic? 1:49:24

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff chats with Ben Dellaria from the Three T's Automotive YouTube Channel. Ben reflects on his journey from working at dealerships and in…

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Viscounts, Vengeance, and Victorian Rebels with Mimi Matthews 31:14

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On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Rules for Ruin. On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—to train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful lord’s systematic attack on women’s rights in Parliament, the Academy summons its brightest—and mos…

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Episode 423 - John Crews and Casey Scanlon 50:18

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John Crews and Casey Scanlon join host Thom Abraham in this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Joshua Taylor Says The Repair Industry Has a Leadership and Accountability Problem 1:27:48

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Joshua Taylor. Joshua says accountability is important for both technicians and management to have a successful business…

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#31 || Nelson Bergh: The Science Behind Stocking Trout (And How to Outsmart Them) 58:50

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Ever wonder what REALLY happens before trout hit your favorite lake? We went behind the scenes with Nelson Bergh, head of Saskatchewan's massive fish hatchery, to uncover the secrets of trout stocking-from hand-picked genetics to survival rates, wariness, and why some fish grow into giants while others vanish. Learn how hatchery science can help yo…

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Soaring Through the Jazz Age: Cindy Weigand on Jack Ashcroft's Adventures 33:53

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Cindy Weigand. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, BIG JACK: COWBOY AVIATOR, which takes us back to the roaring twenties when Jack Ashcroft joins the Gates Flying Circus, billed as the World’s Greatest Exhibition Aviators. Paired with this episode: Cindy: Hooch Eliza: Mark …

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Roots and Revelations: Aimie K. Runyan on The Wandering Season 37:56

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest author Aimie K. Runyan. We're diving into her evocative new novel, The Wandering Season — a story of identity, family secrets, and the journey to uncover where we truly belong. Set against the snowy backdrop of Estes Park, we follow Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker on the brink of major career succe…

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Episode 422 - Hunter Shryock, Jake Whitaker and Drew McNutt 50:32

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Hunter Shryock, Jake Whitaker and Drew McNutt join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Keith Perkins Gets Mad Daily At How Shops Are Ran 1:50:19

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Today, Jeff is joined by Keith Perkins from L1 Training and Diagnostics. Keith gets fired up about investing in your own skills and tools to succeed in the…

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Witchcraft, Plague, and Power: A Conversation with Anna Rasche 39:25

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Anna Rasche. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stone Witch of Florence, and dive into the inspiration behind gemstone magic, the line between healer and heretic, and how one woman’s power might be the only thing standing between salvation and ruin. Paired with this ep…

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Episode 421 (Bassmaster Classic Special) - Easton Fothergill, Trey McKinney and Lee Livesay 50:32

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Easton Fothergill, Trey McKinney and Lee Livesay join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Dana Carvey Shares Jokes About Being a Dad #143 7:08

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Send us a text On this week's show, my good Friend Dana Carvey talks about his two Son';s...Dex & Tom. He shares with the audience what it is like having kids and how names and atitudes get formed. His examples include "Sting" and Mike Tyson"...very funny! Support the show Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Please Write a Review: in-depth walk through for…

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Challenges vs Rewards in Mobile Diagnostics | Sean Tipping 1:13:40

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE In this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by fellow podcaster Sean Tipping. Sean talks about his journey in the automotive industry and how he got to where h…

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#30 || Evan Versteeg: The Astonishing Brainpower of Lake Trout 1:07:21

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Did you know that a lake trout's brain actually grows in the winter? That's right-when the water gets cold, these incredible fish devote more energy to their brains, enhancing their cognitive abilities for complex reasoning. This astonishing discovery challenges everything we thought we knew about fish behaviour! In this mind-blowing episode of Doc…

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