Best Tony Howell Podcasts (2025)

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Rewind Episode: Grease 2 with Laura Lippman 52:08

2d ago52:08

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We're going back, back, back to school again to March 2024 for this Rewind episode where we talk about the cheesy classic "Grease 2", and our guest is journalist and author, Baltimore's own Laura Lippman. We laugh, we sing, we talk about how cute Adrian Zmed is, and why this movie falls short of the first one, yet we still can belt all of the songs…

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S8 E19 - Real Treasure Hunting with Mike and Kristy from Cowlazars LIVE on Relics Radio 1:30:28

4d ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Mike and Kristy from Cowlazars join Ken and Tony to talk all about current and past treasure hunts including the Justin Posey hunt announced on the Netflix special, Gold and Greed, the Forrest Fenn hunt, the Beacon Star Treasure Hunt, Jon Collins-Black, theres Treasure Inside Treasure Hunt, The Secret Treasure Hunt and much more... LINKS: Cowlazars…

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387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 51:20

6d ago51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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The Met Gala with Alexis Frank 58:31

6d ago58:31

58:31

Go find a tailor and get your fabulous outfit ready as we discuss last week's Met Gala 2025! Our guest is Alexis Frank of Lexi P Coaching, who specializes in helping eldest daughters. We think that's cool. This is a timely and lively talk and we hope you like it! Alexis says: I stand at the intersection of power, truth, and identity, guiding the ne…

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S8 E18 - All about the NEW XP HF2 Elliptical Coil for the Deus 2 - with Merrill Kazanjian 1:33:11

7d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

Ken and Tony talk to Merrill, US Ambassador from XP Metal Detectors all about the NEW High Frequency Coil just released by XP for the Deus 2 metal detector, the HF2. XP Deus II - new HF2 Elliptical Coil https://www.xpmetaldetectors.com/en/produit/xp-hf2-elliptical-coil.php Metal Detecting NYC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetalDetectingNYC R…

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Rewind Episode: Hallmark Christmas Movies with Olivia Howell 46:22

7d ago46:22

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In honor of Mother's Day, we are doing Christmas in May, as we Rewind to Decemeber 2023 to talk to about Hallmark Christmas movies with one of our favorite moms, friend of the show Olivia Dreizen Howell, Co-Founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry(and one half of the sibling duo that we call "The Sisters" around here with her sister, Genevieve Drei…

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Plessy AND Ferguson—Activism and the Fight for Justice and Equal Rights 15:52

13d ago15:52

15:52

In 1892, Homer Plessy, a mixed race shoemaker in New Orleans, was arrested, convicted and fined $25 for taking a seat in a whites-only train car. This was not a random act. It was a carefully planned move by the Citizen’s Committee, an activist group of Free People of Color, to fight a new law being enacted in Louisiana which threatened to re-impos…

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action 50:47

13d ago50:47

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative power of a growth mindset and how we can apply it to unlock our potential. He shares how a crippling physical injury early in hi…

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Josie and the Pussycats with Melinda Hare 1:21:01

13d ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Get your long ears and tails to match together for this DELIGHTFUL episode about the underrated and misunderstood cult classic film, 2001's "Josie and the Pussycats". Our guest is costume designer and podcaster, Melinda Hare, and we talk about the tragedy it is that this movie wasn't a hit when it came out, although it has a big following now. We l…

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Rewind Episode: Self-Help Books with Arianna Bradford 1:06:11

17d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Get ready to be your best you as we go back to February 2024 to talk about self-help books with writer Arianna Bradford! We talk about why we love them (or not) and why we are drawn to the advice that we're drawn to. Arianna Bradford is many things, including a writer/author, ADHD coach, herbalist, wife, mommy, and expat. She is the author of the b…

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S8 E17 - Metal Detecting Treasure Hunting Talk on Relics Radio Podcast 1:34:31

18d ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Metal Detecting Talk with Ken and Tony RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch us live. DK’s LINKS:All Ken’s Links Here: https://linktr.ee/ad…

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work 43:31

18d ago43:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by develop…

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill 45:25

20d ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist, startup co-founder, and author of The Power of Culture. Laura shares how her early experiences and leadership journey at Microsoft shaped her passion for understanding the hidden forces that drive organizational behavior and business outc…

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General Hospital with Tony Penny 1:29:49

20d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Pack your bags for Port Charles, NY, as we talk classic ABC soap, "General Hospital", with our amazing guest, veteran audiobook narrator and really one of the funniest people ever, Tony Penny. Such freaking daggone fun. CW: Mention of sexual assault and how it has been depicted wrongly at times on soaps. Tony Penny is the Principal of Red Hill Prod…

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Fast and the Furious with Chris Smith 54:11

27d ago54:11

54:11

Gather your Family around and listen to this episode on the film saga "The Fast and the Furious" and all of its related movies and media. We talk to podcast host Chris Smith and it is a real hoot. Because, as Vin Diesel assures us over and over, we're Family. Yes. Meet Chris: "Hi, I’m Chris Smith! I’m the voice behind Podtastic Audio and one-half o…

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383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis 45:41

27d ago45:41

45:41

What does it take to build something that lasts—not just for years, but across generations? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alfredo De Massis, a globally recognized expert on family enterprise and author of The Family Business Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Families to Prosper Across Generations. As one of…

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S8 E16 - Relic Hunting with Claim the Past - The Next Generation 1:30:35

1M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Tony and Ken are joined by Jag from Claim the Past. East coast relic hunting with the next generation in our hobby. Check out the social media of this bright young man: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@claim_the_past TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claim_the_past Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claim_the_past/ RELICS RADIO is live via video b…

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Rewind Episode: Question Time with Glenda Crest, Our Biggest Fan 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Travel with us to July 2024 with this conversation with our lifelong friend, Glenda Crest, who also listens to Fine Beats and Cheeses more than anyone who isn't Lynne, Leslie or Sam. We love her. Do you yell at us through your speakers? Long time friend of the Podcast, Glenda, gets to do just that in person... About Glenda: Younger of 2 siblings, W…

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Pie Down Here: Listening Back—Alabama Sharecroppers and Communist Organizers, 1930s 37:43

1M ago37:43

37:43

Pie Down Here — Produced by Signal Hill In the 1980s, when Robin D.G. Kelley was 24 years old, he took a bus trip to the Deep South. He was researching and recording oral histories with farmworkers and Communist Party members who had organized a sharecroppers union in Alabama during the Great Depression. Kelly used those oral histories to write his…

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Mac And Me with Shaun Duke 57:23

1M ago57:23

57:23

It's all product placement, all the time as we talk to educator, writer and podcaster Shaun Duke about 1988's E.T. rip-off/commercial for McDonald's and Coca-Cola wrapped into a movie "Mac and Me". Oh, we laughed while recording this one. y'all. Is it a good movie? No. Is it delightful? Yes. Hope you love this episode. Shaun Duke is a writer, edito…

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382 Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top 47:32

1M ago47:32

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What if the greatest risk to your organization isn't economic uncertainty, market volatility, or disruptive technology—but the decisions being made in your own boardroom? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Didier Cossin, IMD professor and global expert in board governance, whose book High Performance Boards has bec…

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S8 E15 - Excalibur and Minelab Giveaway plus Huge Announcement 1:42:39

1M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Casey with Excalibur Shovels and Debbie from Minelab visit with Ken and Tony. They giveaway some great items and Masters of Metal competition is coming to Colorado at Rush to the Rockies That time when Ken and Tony were on a BBC tv show and hung out with Mel B, Emily Atack and Ruby Wax! RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventure…

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S8 E14 - Metal Detecting and Treasure Hunting Talk with Ken and Tony 1:34:17

1M ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Metal Detecting Talk with Ken and Tony RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch us live. DK’s LINKS:All Ken’s Links Here: https://linktr.ee/ad…

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S8 E13 - Metal Detecting with Celebrities! - Mel B, Emily Atack, and Ruby Wax on the Trail of Isabella Bird 1:31:24

1M ago1:31:24

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That time when Ken and Tony were on a BBC tv show and hung out with Mel B, Emily Atack and Ruby Wax! RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts. See links below to catch …

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381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic World with Greg Bennick 42:16

1M ago42:16

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Greg Bennick, keynote speaker, humanitarian, and author of Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now. Greg shares how his upbringing in a small Connecticut town with nontraditional parents helped shape his views on purpose, disruption, and transformation. Through …

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Karate Kid and Cobra Kai with M.C. Benner Dixon 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

Get out your dust cloth and prepared to wax on and off as we talk all things Karate Kid (and its sequel series Cobra Kai) with writer M.C. Benner Dixon. This is an awesome discussion of how good guys and bad guys are not always as clear as we imagine them to be. We hope you love it!! M. C. Benner Dixon lives, writes, and grows things in Pittsburgh,…

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380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI 56:10

2M ago56:10

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Schaefer, a renowned bestselling author of popular marketing books. The conversation focuses on Mark Schaefer's latest book, Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy. During the discussion, Mark Schaefer shares valuable insights on personal b…

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A Tribute to George Foreman: An Unexpected Kitchen—The George Foreman Grill 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

In 2004, we opened up a phone line on NPR asking people to tell us about their Hidden Kitchens— secret, underground, below the radar cooking, and how people come together through food. One caller told us about immigrants and homeless people, who didn't have official kitchens, using the George Foreman Grill to make meals and a home. Did George Forem…

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Farts with Marla Taviano 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Yes, today we talk gastric distress and more with author Marla Taviano. It's not just about the farts, though!! We talk about what we all have in common, even when it's uncomfortable. It's a really honest conversation and we hope you like it. Marla Taviano is into books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, and poems. She reads…

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379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with Rajeev Kapur 29:40

2M ago29:40

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rajeev Kapur, a seasoned technology executive, AI innovator, and author of AI Made Simple. With decades of leadership experience, including his time as CEO of a leading B2B marketing and media technology company, Rajeev shares invaluable insights on how generative AI is reshaping …

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With Love, Meghan with Donyelle Marshall 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Get your honey sticks, baked donuts and balloon arches ready as we discuss Meghan (formerly Markle), Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan". Our guest is the wonderful Donyelle Marshall, Media and Entertainment Development Advisor. We talk domestication, making nice stuff, and why some people seem ready to not like anyt…

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378 [BEST OF] Barbara Kellerman on How to Break Free from the Grip of Toxic Leadership and Cultivate a Thriving Organization 46:33

2M ago46:33

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this di…

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Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Revisiting Manzanar 44:49

2M ago44:49

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In 1981 The Kitchen Sisters interviewed Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston for a story about life on the homefront during World War II. Jeanne told stories of her childhood growing up in Manzanar, a hastily built detention camp surrounded by barbed wire and armed guard towers in the midst of the Owens Valley in the Mojave desert, where Japanese Americans wer…

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377 Leadership Lessons from Cyrus the Great: Timeless Principles for Modern Leaders with Darius Lahoutifard 38:28

2M ago38:28

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What can today’s executives and business leaders learn from a ruler who lived 2,500 years ago? As it turns out, quite a lot. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Darius Lahoutifard, a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership expert, and the author of Leadership by Cyrus the Great: Unlocking Xenophon’s Cyropaedia. Drawing …

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Rewind Episode: This Is Spinal Tap with Brant Hansen 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

2/3 of the Fine Beats team are either sick or have a sick kid, so this week, Fine Beats and Cheeses goes up to 11 as we bring you this hilarious Rewind Episode from October 2023 where we discussed the classic Rock Mockumentary, "This Is Spinal Tap" with our guest, author and radio host Brant Hansen. I think this episode has more instances of commun…

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S8 E12 - MATT HOWELL from GONE DIGGIN Talks Civil War Relics, Egypt, and History 1:30:19

2M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

Tonight, Matt Howell from Gone Diggin joins Ken and Tony to talk about Civil War relics, history, bottles, events, and more … Gone Diggin Links: https://www.youtube.com/@GoneDiggin https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonediggin https://gonediggin.net/ A Million Dollars laying on the beach | A Real Treasure Story https://youtu.be/LhYpVQpzAyw?si=a3b-pWMu…

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Music as Inspiration with Julie Whitehead 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Author Julie Whitehead talks about how music helped to inspire her while writing Hurricane Baby: Stories Spoiler alert, we've got an eerily similar 80's playlist going on... Julie Liddell Whitehead lives and writes in Mississippi. Her debut book is Hurricane Baby: Stories from Madville Publishing. She loves Peanuts, the Muppets, Hamilton: An Americ…

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376 Leading Through Complexity: Becoming Courageous, Wise, and Steady in an Anxious World with Jennifer Garvey Berger 39:52

2M ago39:52

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In today’s fast-changing world, leaders are expected to navigate complexity, make high-stakes decisions, and provide clarity—even when certainty is impossible. But how can leaders embrace ambiguity without losing their strategic edge? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Jennifer Garvey Berger, a world-renown…

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S8 E11 - Relic Restoration with JP Hunts Live in the Studio 1:39:28

2M ago1:39:28

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Tonight, JP Hunts joins Tony and Ken on Relics Radio to talk about Relic Restoration and preservation. One of the premier restorers of relics in our community, JP Hunts talks about metal detecting in his historic areas and some of his most challenging restorations. JP also gave away an amazing Gardner bullet he dug in Gettysburg. JP Hunts on YT: ht…

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375 March Refresh: Andrea Sampson on the Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership 49:23

2M ago49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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We. Are. Batman with Wendy Gibson 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

The terror that flaps in the night! Wait, we've crossed pop culture streams! Joining us is guest Wendy Gibson to discuss all the Batmen and their effect on us and on pop culture! Wendy says: I am a long time educator with a passion to encourage others. In addition to working in public education, I recently opened my own business WendysWavesSwimScho…

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374 The Viking Code: Redefining Leadership for the Exponential Age with Anders Indset 52:26

3M ago52:26

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Anders Indset, a renowned business philosopher, leadership thinker, and author of The Viking Code. As organizations navigate the rapid rise of AI, economic volatility, and shifting workforce dynamics, Indset challenges leaders to rethink how they lead, make decisions, and create …

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Rewind Episode: The Walking Dead with Pastor Brian Wade 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Walk slowly so that you can blend in with the zombies back to January 2024 for this rewind episode as we talked epic undead TV series "The Walking Dead" with Brian Wade, Pastor of Centerpoint Church- Kent Island in Stevensville, Maryland. This was a really deep convo about this show, media with dystopian themes, and other shows with complicated sto…

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S8 E10 - Bones in Water - Bob Lee of Relic Rescue USA Joins Relics Radio 1:39:31

3M ago1:39:31

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Bob Lee of Relic Rescue USA joins the Relics Radio podcast to talk about the adventures in Florida. Bob has been an avid bottle digger for many years and has explored many areas in Florida in search of treasure. Relic Rescue USA on YT: / @relicrescueusa3803 Relic Rescue USA on TT: / relicrescueusa Bob’s Website: https://bobhlee.com/ Bottle Probes: …

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The Tom Luddy Connection: The Man, The Movies, The Rolodex 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Tom Luddy was a quiet titan of cinema. He presided over the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley for some 10 years, co-founded and directed The Telluride Film Festival for nearly 50 years, produced some 14 movies, match-made dozens of international love affairs, and foraged for the most beautiful, political, important, risky films and made sure there w…

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373 Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs with Kurt Strovink, Global Head of McKinsey's CEO Practice 53:39

3M ago53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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Ghostbusters with Alex Steed 1:22:59

3M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Who you gonna call? Us, we hope! Or at least you will listen, as we talk to friend of the show Alex Steed (of the wonderful "You Are Good", a feelings podcast about movies that he hosts with the fabulous Sarah Marshall) about 1984 classic, the original "Ghostbusters". This was fun as heck. You can find Alex on Instagram and Threads!…

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Rewind Episode: Downton Abbey with France-Luce Benson 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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Get our your formal dinner outfit, and join us back in February 2024 for this REALLY hilarious episode of FB&C as we talked new classic PBS period drama, "Downton Abbey". Our guest is playwright and actor France-Luce Benson. We discuss the show and loving being transported to a different place and time. We hope you love it. France-Luce Benson is a …

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House/Full of Black Women 52:59

3M ago52:59

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For almost a dozen years, 34 Black women gathered monthly around a big dining room table in an orange house on Orange Street in Oakland, CA — meeting, cooking, dancing, strategizing — grappling with the issues of eviction, erasure, gentrification, inadequate health care, and the sex trafficking of Black women and girls overwhelming their community.…

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Dirty Dancing with Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen 1:18:34

3M ago1:18:34

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We jump out of the corner that nobody put us in to talk about the best movie ever, 1987's "Dirty Dancing", with our guests and friends of the show, Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen, who we call "The Sisters". This was a wonderful conversation and we hope you love it. In 2020, after her divorce, Olivia wanted to create a system of support for the…

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