A show about things that tickle your brain.
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From Historical figures to new Technologies, "Who'd A Thunk It? " is just me presenting what I've learned after some light research on things I find fascinating, This is my adult Show-&-Tell.
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Thunk While Drunk - a podcast about finding out if those alcohol-fueled moments of brilliance, hilarity, and inspiration are indeed brilliant, hilarious, and inspired. Probably not, but raise your glasses with us until we think we are. Join a rotating panel of guests once a month, give or take, as we tip a bottle or three into our cups and speak on topical news, trends, culture, and more, facing everyday realities the only way most of us know how - tipsy. This is Thunk While Drunk.
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A cyber security pro with a fascination to figure out how to think. Come on the journey to figure out the funk of thunk. Learn how your brain works so you can stop being the Grumpy, Sleepy or Dopey of the 7 Dwarfs. I dive into brain health, cognitive biases, cogntive psychology, brain fog or just plain face palm fixes.
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CEO to Rainmaker: Monthly small business educational show featuring the subject of finance & loans. Content designed to elevate a small business CEO's financial executive skills. "A rainmaker is an exceptionally talented CEO who can "make it rain" i.e. bring in customer money, on a consistent basis.
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Paul, Scott and Frank talk the Buffalo Bills: Triumphs and Woes
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Ohio Jones and Irish Goodwin are two Ottawa transplants, busting their asses in the blue collar world by day, to finance their beer-soaked, music-filled nights. Never at a loss for words, breaking into the world of podcasting was a natural progression of their friendship. Covering everything from their favourite Batman to their favourite porn star, nothing is sacred. No script, no shame, no clue. Enjoy.
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260. Social Media and Social Irrationality
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16:04A lot of ink has been spilled about the crisis of misinformation, but Henry Farrell thinks we have a much bigger problem: manufactured public opinion. Video: http://youtu.be/Mjyq9gAqH5g Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2025/05/25/260.-Social-Media-and-Social-Irrationality.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode # 86, Tariffs: Global Chaos and Small Business Survival
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30:58Send us a text Amid the chaos of current tariff policies, international law expert John Tulac provides crucial insights on how small businesses can navigate trade uncertainty and supply chain challenges. His straightforward analysis cuts through political noise to offer practical strategies for survival in a rapidly changing global trade landscape.…
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Episode # 85 IT, Cybersecurity and AI, What You Absolutely Need To Now !!
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31:15Send us a text The digital landscape has transformed dramatically, and with it the threats facing your business. In this eye-opening conversation with IT security veteran Ryan Kincer, we uncover the harsh reality that small businesses aren't just vulnerable to cyber attacks—they're the primary targets. Ryan pulls back the curtain on the modern cybe…
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Alastair MacIntyre thinks we’ve lost something essential at the core of our discussions of right & wrong, & Aristotle has been telling us for 2000 years. Video: http://youtu.be/CDetc4y7_Gs Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2025/04/15/259.-After-Virtue.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode # 84, Your Business Intelligence System Could Be Your Secret Weapon
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19:41Send us a text Knowledge management transforms business outcomes by organizing critical data into actionable insights. Women business owners are leveraging these systems to fuel incredible growth, with women-owned businesses growing at twice the rate of male-owned businesses from 2019-2023. • 14 million women-owned businesses in the US (39% of priv…
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What do Aristotle, Carl von Clausewitz, and John Dewey have in common? They’re all better reading than the news right now, and they all stress the importance of prudent action. Video: http://youtu.be/J8l_kDwiy70 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2025/03/07/258.-Phronesis-Theory-and-Practice.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Send us a text Curious about how a young entrepreneur is shaking up the HVAC industry? Join us as we sit down with Austin Landy, the ambitious 30-year-old CEO of Heat Pumps Now, who left his father's business to start his own company focused on energy efficiency . Austin reveals the pivotal role of heat pumps in electrification, especially in Calif…
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Our mental landscape is irrevocably bound up in variations of 26 characters, but we’re historical exceptions. Video: http://youtu.be/N7Q4yU719FA Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2025/01/21/257.-Orality-and-Literacy.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode # 81 Empowering CEOs for Post-COVID Success
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29:02Send us a text Discover the secrets to thriving as a small business CEO in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on my extensive experience as a commercial banker, I return to the podcasting scene with fresh insights aimed at supporting business leaders navigating annual sales between one and fifteen million dollars. With a focus on strategic growth an…
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We’re accustomed to using technology to remember things on our behalf…but are we losing something important in the process? Video: http://youtu.be/3WgdHdBxSqk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/11/25/256.-Memory-and-the-Extended-Mind-Thesis.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Congrats if you had 9-2 with a Chiefs victory on your bingo card. Frank, Scott, and Paul reflect on the season so far, the surprises and what else needs to happen in the back half of the year. We also do a This Day in Bills Headlines.
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Amartya Sen’s “Rationality and Freedom” clarifies how the two concepts are intimately linked, how we can’t understand one without the other, & why voting is wholly insufficient to create a rational society. Video: http://youtu.be/YMkzCMkyjtE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/10/15/255.-Rationality-and-Freedom.html…
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There are 1.5 million non-profit organizations in the US. Effective Altruists try to direct people towards the good ones, but many don’t agree with their picks - maybe the problem is bigger than “picking a good charity.” Video: http://youtu.be/0XjGKig1wlk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/09/22/254.-Charity-and-Effective-Altruism.html…
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We did a whole season's worth of Wacky Schedule for one episode with some brief thoughts on the season. Enjoy!
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“Organization” is a technology, and as with many technologies, it embodies a set of values. Video: http://youtu.be/VTcqt51Io4M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/08/08/253.-Organizing-Systems.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Generations are used to explain everything from the state of the economy to attitudes about sexuality, but do they really explain anything? Video: http://youtu.be/ot5xdqdho4Y Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/06/20/252.-The-Theory-of-Generations.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Scaremongers drive many to search frantically for something, anything that will make them feel safe, but safety isn’t a thing you can buy - it’s a feeling you have to build for yourself. Video: http://youtu.be/ob7XTCtZn6U Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/05/13/251.-Safety-and-Risk-Management.html…
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Episode #80, Follow The 10 Commandments of Business To Get Your Business Into Heaven
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27:44Send us a text Ready to shepherd your entrepreneurial venture to the land of plenty? This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, distilled from over a thousand mentorship sessions with budding business leaders. Grab your notepad as I impart the top 10 commandments for entrepreneurial success, starting with the heavenly guidance of robust accounting…
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Angkor Wat & the thousand stone temples surrounding it are some of the most impressive structures humanity has produced - what happened to the society that built them? Video: http://youtu.be/mYu-BBoW9g8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/04/15/250.-Angkor-Wat-and-Collapse.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode # 79- Commercial Banking, A CEO's Perspective With Ivo Tjan
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30:57Send us a text Embark on an inspiring journey with Ivo Tjan, the visionary CEO behind Commerce West Bank, as he recounts his ascent from an eager 18-year-old with banking dreams to founding his very own financial institution before his 28th birthday. Ivo's remarkable tale is a beacon for the entrepreneurial flame, illuminating how regional banks li…
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Episode # 78, Goats,Teenagers & Entrepreneurs, Who Would Have Thunk it ?
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29:40Send us a text When life gave the Jimenez Family a surplus of goat milk, they didn't just make cheese—they crafted an ingenious business model that's as nourishing for the skin as it is for the soul. Tune in to hear CEO Michelle Jimenez and her daughters, Maddie and Abby, recount the transformation of their family ranch into a beacon of entrepreneu…
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Episode # 77, Mastering Family Business Challenges and Strategizing Your Exit with Marty Kaufman
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36:43Send us a text Unlock the secrets to navigating the complexities of family-owned businesses and discover how to craft a successful exit strategy with the wisdom of Marty Kaufman, founder of Accent Computer Solutions. Marty's entrepreneurial spark ignited a legacy, transitioning from the constraints of General Dynamics to cultivating a thriving busi…
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Episode 332: Maybe Next Year (Taylor's Version...Again)
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37:21Nothing in this podcast matters because we recorded it while the Bills were cutting half the team and had no idea.
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Why is there something, rather than nothing? Video: http://youtu.be/-Z9qi41lrK0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/03/06/249.-Information-Overload.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode #76 "Dancing In the Mud", Redefining How Food Is Done with Dr. Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson
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35:01Send us a text When Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson decided to blend ancestral wisdom with modern technology, they conjured more than just crops—they sowed the seeds of change. In our heartwarming conversation, these pioneers share the story of 'From the Land,' a venture transforming the face of sustainable indoor farming with the heartbeat of c…
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Trying to understand something in terms of its parts is natural…but when is it justified? Video: http://youtu.be/YHkS4upFy_4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/02/13/248.-Reductionism.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Episode #75 Bridging Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Guadalupe Buitron's Mission to Empower Marginalized Communities
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28:25Send us a text Embarking on a transformative journey with Dr. Guadalupe Buitron, we unravel the threads of social justice and business acumen that weave together the tapestry of Financially Capable LLC. As the progeny of Mexican immigrants, Lupe's narrative is one of tenacity and cultural pride, guiding her path from a bilingual mental therapist to…
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Episode #74 "News Views & Clues"- Medical Workers, LA Times Best of 2023
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6:30Send us a text On this segment of "News Views & Clues ", Gene offers his opinions on the minimum wage hike for medical workers and the best companies in the Inland Empire as desiginated by the LA Times. Check it out . show Link; https;bit.ly/46ezOqb Support the showBy Gene Valdez
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Episode #73 Discover the Benefits of SBA 504 Loans for Business Real Estate
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34:23Send us a text Unlock the full potential of your business's real estate strategy with insight from Jeff Sceranka CEO of Enterprise Funding. He's the guide you need through the maze of the SBA 504 loan program, revealing how a modest 10% down payment and an appealing fixed interest rate can be part of your next commercial property venture. Jeff cont…
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Gretchen, stop trying to make Vactrains happen! It’s not going to happen! Video: http://youtu.be/dp2r1C9LDJQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/01/21/247.-Zombie-Sci-Fi-Technologies.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Steelers, Chiefs, and unnecessary piling on the Dolphins.
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Episode 330: What is the Josh Allen Hat Trick?
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1:07:43Bills are AFC East Championship, etc.
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Episode # 72 Can The Philosophies of A Buddist Monk Make You A Better CEO?
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36:46Send us a text How often do we examine the role of mental health in our professional success? Join us for a riveting discourse featuring our guest, CPA, Steve Williams, as we shed light on this less-explored avenue. With insights from a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, we delve into embracing realistic expectations without accepting mediocrity, and cult…
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“Worldbuilding” has become a necessity for authors of genre fiction, but sci-fi author M. John Harrison thinks it’s crippling both writers & their audiences. Video: http://youtu.be/QJHR2NB7Wt4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/12/30/246.-Against-Worldbuilding.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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New Segment, Episode 2, "News, Views, & Clues", Medical Debt, US Economy
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4:46Send us a text For episode 2, Gene's shares his views on current medical debt and credit reporting agencies and the disconnect on how the current state of economy from an economist's perspective is different from the average US adult . [email protected] 909-2300024 access all shows: www.ceo2rainmkr.com https://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.co…
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The Bills remain an active football team in championship contention.
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This episode is about a horrific serial rapist who terrorized a community for over a decade. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/12/19/beast-of-jersey/
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Episode # 71 Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI for Business with Brian Kennedy Jr.
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39:11Send us a text Ever thought about implementing AI into your business and felt overwhelmed by the complexity of it all? Fret not, as our distinguished guest, tech expert Brian Kennedy, dispels the mystery surrounding AI and introduces us to the exciting potential of chat GPT. As the director of the entrepreneur ecosystem at Ampac Business Capital, B…
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I found out about a little cult near where I live and did and episode about them Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/12/04/harmonist-rappites/
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Send us a text Gene candidly reveals some items he believes small business owners should know about to develop a mutually beneficial commercial banking relationship. Most of items are not always discussed in detail by bankers and most business owners don't know what they mean. This include - Business checking accounts, earnings credit rates and acc…
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New Segment, Episode 1, " News, Views & Clues- Hollywood Celebrities
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5:55Send us a text Gene introduces a new segment of his Podcast Show, called, "News, Views & Clues". These new segments will be funny, educational and relevant and will air once a month. This first episode centers on Gene's views toward Hollywood Celebrities and their desire to manage or create their own brands. Gene cites general business strategies t…
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The Hubble Telescope was named after an amazingly human person. Blog: http://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/20/hubble-and-the-universe/
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Well That Happened.
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The 2023 tech sector layoffs have claimed a quarter of a million jobs to date, but this hasn’t seemed to make a dent in the enthusiasm for getting more kids into STEM - what’s going on here? Video: http://youtu.be/BraS-fMgB5A Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/11/16/245.-The-STEM-Shortage.htmlBy Josh Pelton
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Three poems about war and the history that made them Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/14/war-poetry/
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How To Win a 1 Million Dollar Government Contract!
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24:36Send us a text Gene sits down with Karla Gonzalez, a government contracting expert and Assistant Director with the Small Business Development Center " ( SBDC"). The SBDC is a national program which is funded by various institutions, including the SBA. The SBDC provides a full spectrum of consulting services at no charge to its small business owner …
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Why do we keep doing this...?
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The man who discovered dinosaurs was a weird-horrible person. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/07/terrible-lizard/
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How A Survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting Used That Experience To Elevate His Business.
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25:28Send us a text Gene sits down with Ryan Miller a public speaker, business performance coach and author. Ryan and his wife were survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass shooting where 59 people were killed and over 500 were injured. This event caused him to question his views toward work and his business performance coaching. This introspection led to h…
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