Best Steve Cochran Podcasts (2025)

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Facilitate Like a Pro: Why Designers Must Step Up with Adam B. Cochrane 50:37

1d ago50:37

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion speaks with Adam B. Cochrane, an experienced design leader currently at Staffbase in Berlin. Together, they explore the often-overlooked power of f…

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Dave Barry is (STILL) Funnier than Ever: Replay 39:41

2d ago39:41

39:41

Dave Barry is one of the funniest people in all of history so I wanted to share with you his most recent appearance on the podcast from back in December. We talked Christmas gifts and his new memoir... then I almost talk him out of writing the memoir. That's what friends are for! He's older than me, looks about 20 years younger than me, and yet I'm…

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Politics Today with Pat Brady 52:01

9d ago52:01

52:01

YUP, BOTH PARTIES SUCK! Pat Brady joins me and we have an actual balanced conversation about politics. We talk about justice and karma finally catching up to Mike Madigan for his crimes. We talk about the mess that is the Democrats who keep shooting themselves in their own feet. And we talk about Orange Julius Caesar and the crisis of America- cour…

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Shape of Play: Insights from Mattel's Global Research Study with MADO's Jaclyn Suzuki 47:27

10d ago47:27

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In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion is joined by Jaclyn Suzuki, co-founder of MADO and former creative director at Ziba, to explore a global study on the evolving nature of play — commissioned by toy giant Mattel. With data from over 33,000 people across seven countries, Jaclyn dives into what makes play essential in our lives, how it’s …

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Anything But Politics - Ross Cochran 34:20

11d ago34:20

34:20

With Father's Day in the immediate rearview mirror, my guest is... my son. Ross Cochran is the father to my grandkids and a GREAT dad himself. We talk about his day job, too much tipping, tiny houses, and the funniest church signs among other things. Take a break from the poison and the noise with a new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS! SHOW NOTES …

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Why We Made Our Design Community Invite-Only (and Why That Matters) 5:18

11d ago5:18

5:18

In this solo episode, Gerry shares a heartfelt update on the This is HCD community and why it has evolved into an application-only model. Learn what makes this space radically different from noisy, growth-obsessed communities and how it’s built with intention, purpose, and a desire to create genuine impact. Whether you’re a human-centred design pra…

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Steve Sands - US Open 2025 Preview 22:32

16d ago22:32

22:32

FORE!!! If you love golf you're well aware of the US OPEN being underway at Oakmont. If you aren't that interested know that this is the hardest of the Majors and any sports fan should enjoy the ride. If you hate golf- this golf course will torture the world's best players- who will play horribly at times and you might enjoy that. In all cases my f…

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Anything But Politics - Bruce Breslau 48:10

19d ago48:10

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My guest is my friend of more than 40 years. Bruce Breslau fascinating, funny, and fiercely smart. He's spent most of his career in advertising with stops on the radio, foundation work, and he's about to start working in mediation. Hope you enjoy another episode where we look away from the crash that is 2025 and have some laughs on an all new ANYTH…

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Ukraine, Congress, and Doing the Right Thing - Congressman Mike Quigley 41:38

21d ago41:38

41:38

CONGRESSMAN QUIGLEY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING These are rare things in Washington. Few have them. Honesty, integrity, common sense, and the desire to do the right thing. Rep. Mike Quigley is one of the very few who still believe they are in office to serve and make things better for the people they represent. Quigley joins me to talk about Ukraine, …

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Andrea Darlas - Friend, Anchor, and Guest on Anything But Politics 26:45

25d ago26:45

26:45

I recently rolled out a spinoff podcast to fill an important need. Sometimes you just need a friggin' break from all of the pontificating blowhards...and yes that's a band I was in...SO... On or about every Monday I have a friend join me to kick around topics from the news. Andrea Darlas is here today. It's time once again for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS…

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Experience the Power of Liminal Coaching with Mike Parker 37:30

26d ago37:30

37:30

Join Gerry Scullion and Mike Parker on an enlightening journey exploring Liminal Coaching - and join in this live session, where you can experience a session yourself with Gerry being the guinea pig :-) 🌟✨. Discover how intentional daydreaming, rooted in cognitive science, can unlock your creative potential! 🚀 Book a free 30-minute chat with Mike: …

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Mark Suppelsa on Why News Still Matters 44:02

29d ago44:02

44:02

NEWS MATTERS!! My friend, Mark Suppelsa, has carved out a great life since he left TV news. Having said that, he's never stopped being a newsman and we talk about the mess we are in now and why real news matters now...more than ever Thank for listening to this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool n…

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Booby Clouds & More with the Legendary Paul Douglas 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

BOOBY CLOUDS? Paul Douglas is back and ready to NOT talk about politics. We even answer the age-old question, what's a booby cloud? It's time to NOT talk about politics and talk about everything else - on this new edition of "Anything but Politics!" SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our…

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Ask the Weatherman - Paul Douglas 42:30

1M ago42:30

42:30

My guest is a weather legend. He ruled Twin Cities TV weather for years and was a hit at CBS Chicago as well. He has invented important weather technologies and owned multiple companies. And he's worried about our future. We talk about the yearly lack of a White Christmas, a giant dust storm in Chicago, and try to get to the bottom of what has Moth…

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Rethinking Professionalism: Unleashing Authenticity in the Workplace with Myriam Hadnes 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

🎙 Join Gerry Scullion in a lively conversation with Myriam Hadnes, a vibrant facilitator, podcaster, and soon-to-be author of Unprofessionalism. Dive into a discussion about the transformative journey of letting go of conventional professionalism to embrace authenticity and human connection. 🌀 ⏰ Key Takeaways: Letting Go for Clarity (00:00 - 01:53)…

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Tired of Politics - Mark DeCarlo and I Can Help! 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

Tired of Politics? You've come to the right place. Mark DeCarlo is an actor, writer, producer, voice artist, comedian, and HUGE Cubs fan. Welcome to a very funny episode called ANYTHING BUT POLITICS on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES Follow Mark on Instagram @markdecarlotv Get your merch and sport America's new slogan, SURVIVE 2025, at survive2025.…

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Funny / Business - Tim Benker 38:12

1M ago38:12

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Tim Benker has a day job. He owns a corporate carpet cleaning company. And yet he's still funny. Benker started doing stand up. Then he ended up on the radio in places including Houston and Las Vegas. Then he bought a carpet cleaning company. All while he was still doing stand up. My friend Tim Benker joins me to talk about anything but politics...…

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Unlocking the Power of Introversion in Leadership & Workplaces with Tim Yeo 57:21

1M ago57:21

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training 🎙️ Dive into an insightful episode with Gerry Scullion as he discusses leadership, introversion, and the invisible emotional toll of workplace dynamics with Tim Yeo, the author of 'The Quiet Ach…

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Bill Leff is Always Funny 46:30

2M ago46:30

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Bill Leff is my guest on this special edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. I have a lot of funny friends but nobody makes me always laugh like Bill does. We're spending a couple of weeks talking to people you know about everything BUT politics. Today it's Bill's turn on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS Check the show notes to keep up with Bill and go to SURVIVE202…

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Anything But Politics - Mike Toomey 40:39

2M ago40:39

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The idea is simple. We are all tired of the constant whine of political parties and politicians so let's take a break with another special episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE called ANYTHING BUT POLITICS! The guest is the great Mike Toomey. He has been one of the best stand-ups for years. If you haven't seen him on stage, you've likely seen him on the W…

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Designing Through the Storm: Architecture, Activism & Audio Histories with Lee Moreau 47:26

2M ago47:26

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In this unfiltered and deeply reflective episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Lee Moreau – architect, educator, and founder of Other Tomorrows – about the state of design amidst global turbulence. From their shared love of architecture to podcasting as a tool for oral history, Lee opens up about why designers must brace for impact, embrace discomfor…

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Thoughts on Scott Pelley & 60 Minutes - Survive 2025 Part Three 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

When Scott Pelley politely hammered his ownership over interfering with 60 MINUTES I had multiple emotions. I always enjoy it when talent stands up to management, and I've had more than my share of experience in that area. In this case, I also felt anger over what's happening to the news now. That led to this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. It'…

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Anything But Politics - Paul Coyte 55:45

2M ago55:45

55:45

Expect more conversations like this with my friend Paul Coyte, in addition to the usual episodes of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. In polls and conversations, people say they are sick of politics. They say they're not just sick of Trump. They are tired of all of them, both Republicans and Democrats. So in each new episode a guest you will know joins me to ta…

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Marc Stickdorn 🌟 Unlocking Service Design in 2025 for all: Insights from the Experts! 44:34

2M ago44:34

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Join us for a deep dive into service design thinking with Gerry Scullion and special guest Marc Stickdorn. Discover why organisations struggle with alignment, the power of visualisation, and how…

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Remembering Pope Francis 34:40

2M ago34:40

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A fundamentally decent person, in a fundamentally indecent time. He lived a long life but for the rest of us it wasn't long enough. The Vatican says that Pope Francis died after suffering a stroke and heart failure, but not before he gave one final Easter blessing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. On this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE he…

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Robert Jones - University of Illinois Chancellor - Does College Still Guarantee a Job? 45:50

3M ago45:50

45:50

This new episode features one of my favorite guests. Robert Jones is the current Chancellor of the University of Illinois but is about to leave to become the next President at the University of Washington. He has lived an amazing life so why stop now? We talk about the mountain of challenges for students and schools in this political mess we're in.…

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Exploring Life-Centered Design: Insights for Sustainable Transformation with Steve Baty, and Martin Tomitsch 55:18

3M ago55:18

55:18

👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Discover the evolution of design with experts Gerry Scullion, Steve Baty, and Martin Tomitsch as they discuss the shift from Human-Centered Design to Life-Centered Design. Dive into innovative s…

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Richard Roeper Reviews His Career 56:49

3M ago56:49

56:49

TIME TO TURN THE PAGE Richard Roeper had over 16,000 bylines at the Chicago Sun-Times. That's an incredible run! As a Southside kid, he has lived his dream by not just working at his hometown newspaper but by being one of its biggest stars. Toss in the years with the legendary Roger Ebert and a hit radio career, and you just scratch the surface of …

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Unlearning Ableism: How to Foster Genuine Disability Inclusion with Jamie Shields 46:59

3M ago46:59

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for service designer, UX Designers and people looking to improve their services. https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Join Gerry Scullion in this engaging episode of 'This is HCD' as he converses with Jamie Shields, co-founder of Disabled by Society…

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Baseball Opening Weekend 2025: Mike Ferrin Previews a New Season 55:36

3M ago55:36

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IT'S BASEBALL SEASON, GO PLAY OUTSIDE! He's on MLB Network Radio and ESPN. He knows so much baseball - he may know too much. Mike Ferrin is here with a big league season preview where he picks winners and we try to come up with a slogan for the White Sox this year SHOW NOTES: Hear Mike Ferrin all over MLB Network Radio including weekday mornings on…

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