Best The Washed Academy Podcasts (2025)

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3 Ways Contractors RUIN Their SEO 17:07

2M ago17:07

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Send us a text Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's InstagramBy Aaron Parker

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Community, Excellence, & Service: The CEO for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Janeen Uzzell, comes to MIT - EP 17 46:42

4M ago46:42

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The CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers, Janeen Uzzell, heads to the lab at MIT to chat about her early years at NC A&T, the NSBE mission, programs, leadership, and family. We also hear about the upcoming NSBE 50th celebration in Chicago and check-in with a few students and alumni. Janeen is awesome - she also lectured for our 2.009 stud…

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People fail (because they don't have to win)...why starting a business is too cheap. 48:51

4M ago48:51

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Send us a text Ever wonder why so many people talk about “getting started” but never actually do it? In this no-holds-barred conversation, Aaron Parker teams up with long-time industry pro Cody Yarbrough to reveal why a pressure washing business is practically too cheap not to start. They pull zero punches on: Investing vs. Wasting: Why you’ll drop…

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Dominate Google Rankings with AI in 2025 25:12

4M ago25:12

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Send us a text Top 3 Ways To Dominate Google: Discover how to leverage Google reviews, supercharge your website, and tap into AI-driven search to outrank the competition. Google Reviews = Ranking Rocket Fuel: Learn why getting (and keeping) high-quality reviews is more crucial than ever—and what Google’s crackdowns on fake reviews mean for your bus…

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Make Decisions Like A Navy SEAL. (Avoiding the OODA loop at all cost!) 35:43

5M ago35:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Southeast Softwash podcast, we dive deep into the "Fatal Funnel" of small business and how to avoid the pitfalls that leave many entrepreneurs stuck. Join Cody Yarbrough and Aaron Parker as they break down the OODA Loop—Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act—a tactical decision-making framework that applies just as e…

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Professor Ely Sachs on Guided Discovery, Plus a Trip to Lobby 7 - EP 16 51:54

8M ago51:54

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We take our mobile studio to Lobby 7 and kibitz with students, while Bill recruits unsuspecting visitors (with mixed results). MIT Professor Ely Sachs, the pioneer in 3-D printing, then spends time with us in the lab talking about education, learning, and his over two decades developing Guided Discovery - his pedagogy that has been foundational at …

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This is when you should raise prices (CRITICAL TIMING) 50:02

9M ago50:02

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Aaron and Cody Yarbrough tackle one of the most critical decisions for business owners—when and how to raise your prices. Whether you're new to the pressure washing business or a seasoned pro, pricing can be a major source of stress. Aaron and Cody provide practical advice, benchmarks, and strategies to help yo…

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Dark Side Energy will make you RICH. (w/ Coty Yarbrough) 1:18:51

9M ago1:18:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Lean to Mean Academy podcast, hosts Cody Yarbrough and Aaron Parker dive into an important but often overlooked topic in business and personal growth—embracing "dark side energy." The conversation starts with catching up and a light introduction, but it quickly delves into the idea that not all negative energy …

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Year 1 in Pressure Washing: Unlearning the disease of grade school. 25:31

10M ago25:31

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Send us a text "Challenges and Success Strategies for Starting a Pressure Washing Business in 2024" Starting a pressure washing business in 2024 presents both significant opportunities and challenges. The industry has seen individuals achieve remarkable success, transitioning from humble beginnings to earning six to seven figures, thereby significa…

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Google Is KILLING Your Traffic...heres what to do. 14:13

10M ago14:13

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Send us a text 🚨 Is Google Killing Your Traffic? Here's What You Need to Do! 🚨 In our latest Lean and Mean Academy podcast, we dive deep into the rollercoaster world of Google updates with web design expert Chris Lonergan from Footbridge Media. 🎙️ With Google’s ever-changing algorithms, your website's traffic might be taking a hit, but don’t worry—…

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How To Outrank 99% Of Your Competition On Google 17:37

10M ago17:37

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Send us a text In this episode of the Lean & Mean Academy, Aaron Parker is joined by Chris Lonergan from Footbridge Media to reveal the secrets to outranking 99% of your local competitors on Google. Whether you run a pressure washing, landscaping, or HVAC business, these actionable strategies will help you dominate your local market. From maximizin…

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3 SEO Myths That Don't Work Anymore 12:52

1y ago12:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to the channel! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of SEO with Chris Lonergan. We'll debunk three outdated SEO myths that many new business owners might still be implementing, but are now completely worthless. If you've ever Googled SEO tactics for your website, this podcast is for you. Before we dive into…

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Talking with the Engineer About Poetry: L.S. McKee on Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine and a Dept Head PSA - EP 15 52:16

1y ago52:16

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L.S. McKee joins us in the lab to talk about her new collection of poetry, Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine. Laura and I taught 2.009 together for a few years before she moved down south. Laura was a lecturer in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program at MIT before moving on to UGA, Athens, where she is Coordinator for Writing A…

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Its NOT your fault...they're confusing you on purpose. 15:15

1+ y ago15:15

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Send us a text Jump in the Pressure Washing Inner Circle Here: https://bit.ly/31vdk8Z Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's Instagram…

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Only Spend 15% On Marketing....Here's why. 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

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Send us a text Save $600 Year On Your Website Here: https://bit.ly/TheBestWebsiteBuilder Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's Instagram…

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Avive Story, Lock the Quill Office Hours - EP 14 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

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Three alumni stop by the lab to tell the story of how they took a class assignment at 2am, developed it into their senior capstone project, and ultimately founded a medical device company that, six years later, received Class III Premarket Approval from the FDA. Avive is the youngest team to receive such a PMA and their founders were selected for t…

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Professor Gilbert Strang: A Birthday, Conversation, and Greatest Hits - EP 13 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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One of my favorite professors, Gilbert Strang, comes by the lab to talk about his time at MIT since 1952. Anyone who knows professor Strang knows him to be one of the best mathematics teachers and a prolific writer with a heart of gold. Professor Strang retired last spring (2023). His last 18.06 lecture was to a packed standing room of students, st…

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Why You'll Never Make REAL Money In Pressure Washing 1:06:39

1+ y ago1:06:39

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Send us a text Why You'll Never Make Real Money In Pressure Washing In this article, we're going to discuss why some people never make real money in the pressure washing industry. We'll explore the mindset and behaviors that hold them back from achieving success. So, if you're looking to take your pressure washing business to the next level, keep r…

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Faculty and Friends Soundbites: Season One Hot Wash, Season Two Preview, and a Contest 3:30

1+ y ago3:30

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After President Kornbluth's inauguration, end-of-year projects, finals, commencement, and a long summer break, we've ramped up for a second season. A three minute review of the more frivolous moments of season one, and a quick teaser of the soon-to-be-released season two premiere. Podcast specific: Podcast Instagram: @lockthequill Comments or quest…

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Why Google WONT Approve Your GMB (GBP - Google My Business) 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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Send us a text Why Google WONT Approve Your GMB (Google My Business) In this article, we will discuss the reasons why Google may not approve your Google My Business (GMB) listing and how you can overcome these challenges. We will also explore the importance of engagement and reviews in improving your GMB ranking. Additionally, we will address the q…

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How Google Reviews Influence Local Business Ranking Exposed 20:08

2y ago20:08

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Send us a text Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal In this in-depth video discussion, we break down the difference between local and national SEO, and the importance of local lead generation for contractors. We discuss the benefits of working with a web development company like Footbridge Media, and how they can help streamline your website deve…

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Selling a 125K Apartment Cleaning Job (How He Bid It And Did It) With Mike Termun from Pickup Powerwashing 34:03

2y ago34:03

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Send us a text #pressurewashing business Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's Instagram…

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MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Inauguration Weekend, Grounds Department, and a Presidential Quiz - Ep 12 39:48

2y ago39:48

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As campus prepares for inaugural events, MIT's 18th President, Dr. Sally Kornbluth, visits the lab to talk with us about her move from Provost at Duke University in Durham NC to President of MIT. We talk about leadership, the early read on campus, and some thoughts about getting the job done. We meet Lock the Quill's newest feet on the street, Dann…

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its all my fault. - My HARSH Truth About Losing It All & Rising From The Ashes 15:44

2y ago15:44

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Send us a text Its a hard pill to swallow, but the truth will set you free. Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's InstagramBy Aaron Parker

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Professor Sangbae Kim on the Virtual-Physical Divide, Robotic Cheetahs, Physical Intelligence, and Cognitive Bias - Ep 11 34:37

2y ago34:37

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MIT mechanical engineering professor Sangbae Kim drops by after 2.007 lecture to talk about the virtual / physical divide and his concept of physical intelligence - the seemingly impenetrable category of subconscious physical tasks and motions that carries so much potential for the future of robotics and physical services. We talk about his researc…

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Professor Maria Yang on Design at MIT and Stanford, AI and Design, Sketching, the Morningside Academy for Design, and the Splendor of Acronyms - Ep 10 40:43

2y ago40:43

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Professor Maria Yang comes to the lab to talk about the early years at MIT and Stanford, and her research in design processes. We also chat about the discipline, and she shares the latest scuttlebutt on the Morningside Academy for Design. We send off another sticker to the March Global Challenge winner, and test Maria's acronym and abbreviation rec…

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Professor Kaitlyn Becker comes home to MIT: Flash Your Punty! Glassblowing, Soft Robotics, Flute, and Dinosaurs - Ep 9 46:54

2+ y ago46:54

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We first met Kait when she was an undergrad with us at MIT, and now she's back home as Professor Becker with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We talk about her experiences with the MIT Glass Lab and Pappalardo Lab, her post-graduate research with Rob Wood at Harvard, and her current projects at MIT. We also chat about music and hatch a pla…

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How Long Does It Take To Get FREE Leads From Google 12:10

2+ y ago12:10

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Send us a text #googlemybusiness #SEO #websiteoptimization Getting free leads from google is simple, but it's not easy. In this episode we cover expectations on how long its actually going to take to run your business off google alone. Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Ch…

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How To Land Jobs Quoting MORE Than Your Competition 19:45

2+ y ago19:45

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Send us a text How to price pressure washing jobs for more money #startapressurewashingbusiness Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's Instagram…

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How To Own Multiple Businesses w/ Dominic Urban 33:33

2+ y ago33:33

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Send us a text Dominic Urban of Urban Cleaning Pros speaks about how he owns multiple business and crushes the Oklahoma City Solar and Pressure Washing Market. Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious St…

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President Sanjay Sarma heads to Malaysia. Grasp, Thorndike, Dewey, MIT, and a 2.007 Memento - Ep 8 44:20

2+ y ago44:20

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We intercepted Sanjay Sarma before he took off for Logan Airport and meet in building 35 to discuss his book, Grasp - the Science Transforming How We Learn, education, and MIT. Professor Sarma recently stepped down as MIT Vice President of Open Learning where he led MIT initiatives, such as MITx, edX, OpenCourseware, the Integrated Learning Initiat…

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Professor Alex Slocum on Timoshenko, The National Bureau of Standards, and MIT - Ep 7 55:51

2+ y ago55:51

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Alex Slocum comes by the lab before we head out to a talk. We chat about mentors, influential professors, and his early days at the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST). Alex takes us on his journey bouncing between MIT and "the Bureau", finally landing in building 35 at MIT. He talks about our sophomore design class, 2.007, a special project at…

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Charge 3x More For These Pressure Washing Niche Services + Chemical Guide 12:51

2+ y ago12:51

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Send us a text These services demand a higher ticket. Get schooled and get paid. Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Chemicals & Equipment The Pros Use Come To The In-person Training. (Serious Starter Bootcamp) Aaron's Instagram…

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Lauren Looks for a Job - Internships, Experience, Networks, and Design Consultancies - Ep 6 41:00

2+ y ago41:00

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MIT alumna and friend of the lab, Lauren Hernley, recounts her path to finding a job with a design consultancy, after encountering some speed-bumps along the way. Hear from Lauren and industry leaders about the importance of experience, real skills, and relationships. Plus, our first Lock the Quill Global Challenge winner is announced and Scott and…

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The Cheap A$$ Effect - How To Never Waste Time Again w/ Cheap Prospects 12:32

2+ y ago12:32

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Send us a text Get The Local Domination Course 0-7k Here: Get Your Ticket To WashCon Live Here: Get the Footbridge Media $199 Deal here: Stop wasting time with cheap prospects. Get them to reveal their intentions with these 3 questions. Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract C…

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The Truth About Competition (Pressure Washing) 13:12

2+ y ago13:12

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about competition in your area for pressure washing services, and the little known fact that your competition will tell you without them even knowing. Get the How To Wash Course: https://bit.ly/HowToWash101 Get Your Ticket To WashCon Live: https://washcon.kartra.com/page/WashCon Get The "How To Actually Wash C…

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EP 3. Exposing the Dirty Truth: An Insider's Look at the Softwash Industry with Coty Yarbrough of Southeast Softwash 35:37

2+ y ago35:37

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Send us a text Visit Southeast Softwash website: https://www.southeastsoftwash.com/ Get How To Build A Pressure Washing Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Si1QeN Get The Local Domination Course : https://bit.ly/LOCALDOMINATIONAARON Follow the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronsLeanMeanAcademy Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbrid…

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Professor Amos Winter. Lobster Tanks, Roboclams, GEAR Lab, and Gear Heads - Ep 5 1:20:27

2+ y ago1:20:27

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We have a conversation with Mechanical Engineering Professor Amos Winter and some friends to talk about his experiences at Tufts University and MIT. Professor Winter takes us on an international tour and discusses his projects over the years in underwater vehicles and exploration, his bio-inspired Roboclam work, and a sampling of his current resear…

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3 Things You Need To Know BEFORE Starting A Business (Pressure Washing) 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

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Send us a text Get How To Build A Pressure Washing Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Si1QeN Get The Local Domination Course : https://bit.ly/LOCALDOMINATIONAARON Follow the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronsLeanMeanAcademy Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Che…

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Why 90% Of Pressure Washing Businesses Fail 22:59

2+ y ago22:59

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Send us a text Get How To Build A Pressure Washing Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Si1QeN Get The Local Domination Course : https://bit.ly/LOCALDOMINATIONAARON Follow the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronsLeanMeanAcademy Get The "How To Actually Wash Course" Footbridge Media $199 Lean & Mean Deal Pressure Washing Customer Contract Che…

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2022 Year in Review 17:04

2+ y ago17:04

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You Can Find me on: Facebook Instagram YouTubeBy Nicole Gilbert

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Washing and Storing Your Quilts 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

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You Can Find me on: Facebook Instagram YouTubeBy Nicole Gilbert

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Dr. Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze and a Cheeky Winner - Ep 4 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

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Dr. Thorndike-Breeze of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program at MIT joins us to talk about her journey to MIT, the importance of self-expression in her work, strength and resilience through collaboration and improv, and a few important mentors. The MIT Press book chapter we reference, from Wikipedia @ 20: Stories of an Incomplete Revolution. P…

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Quilting Rules its OK to Break 23:07

2+ y ago23:07

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Hi I’m Nicole Gilbert and this is the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast. Each Wednesday join me as I share the ins and outs of that quilt life. If you don't have a sewing machine, can bust out a super fly Y seam, or just want to hear about the newest or coolest quilty news, this is the podcast for you. In this episode I'm chatting about all my f…

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When to Let a Project Go 22:24

2+ y ago22:24

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Hi I’m Nicole Gilbert and this is the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast. Each Wednesday join me as I share the ins and outs of that quilt life. If you don't have a sewing machine, can bust out a super fly Y seam, or just want to hear about the newest or coolest quilty news, this is the podcast for you. Sampler Spree Sew Along Sampler Spree by Su…

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Professor Peko Hosoi and the First Sounds from the Lab Winner - Ep 3 56:27

2+ y ago56:27

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We sit down with Peko Hosoi, the Neil and Jane Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Join us as Peko talks about her move from west to east to middle to east to west and back to east. She talks about the Kadanov years in Chicago, her first faculty appointment at Harvey Mudd, and her move back to MIT. Plus, we connect with the winne…

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Natalie Pratt of The Ginger Quilter Box 37:35

2+ y ago37:35

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In this episode of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Natalie Pratt of the Ginger Quilter Box. Each month the Ginger Quilter Box arrives at your door packed with fabric, a quilt pattern, notions and even a treat to keep you moving on your quilting journey! Quilt on the Wall Where to find Natalie and the Gin…

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Charity Quilts 19:53

2+ y ago19:53

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On this episode of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast we're chatting about quilt charities and donations. Links mentioned: Quilts of Valor Quilts of Honor Project Linus Wrap them in Love Victoria's Quilts Hopes and Dreams Quilt Challenge for ALS The Giving Quilt You Can Find me on: Facebook Instagram YouTube…

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Professor Steven Leeb. MIT Stories and Games - Ep 2 54:12

2+ y ago54:12

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Professor Steven Leeb drops by the lab to talk about some key moments as an undergraduate and graduate student at MIT. We find ourselves on the topic of 80s nerd movies, but get back to talking about research and MIT magic. We test Steve's knowledge of department numbers and present the 2022 Big Nut Award. Our first installment of "Sounds from the …

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Using Technology While Quilting 25:33

2+ y ago25:33

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Hi I’m Nicole Gilbert and this is the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast. Each Wednesday join me as I share the ins and outs of that quilt life. If you don't have a sewing machine, can bust out a super fly Y seam, or just want to hear about the newest or coolest quilty news, this is the podcast for you. Hi Folks! Nicole here and welcome to season…

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