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Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#67 - Entitled or Excluded? Paving Over Tradition with Curriculum and PolicySend us a textIntroduction & Busting Myths on Success 0:00:00Reservation Fashion & Cultural Standards 0:01:16Archetypes & Unique Characters on the Rez 0:05:11Tribal Jobs & Entitlement 0:11:19Committees, Cultural Transmission & Gatekeeping 0:19:30Learning Tradition: Formal vs. Authentic 0:38:28Ceremony, Custom, and Curriculum 0:52:43Institutionalization, Education & Frustration 1:09:14Searching for Solutions: Reform or Repeat? 1:22:13Reflections, Rants & Wrapping Up 1:29:00Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, December 5). #67 - Entitled or Excluded? Paving Ove...
2025-12-051h 32
Clark Connection PodcastEntrepreneurship, AI, and Education: A Conversation with Mike O’Brien - EP67 - CCPIn this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, host Aaron Clark sits down with Mike O’Brien, founder of Conext, a communication platform transforming how schools and students connect. Mike shares his journey of building Conext through the challenges of entrepreneurship, navigating the rapid changes during COVID, and learning the power of delegation and client-led development.You’ll also hear how AI is reshaping business strategy, why continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth, and how entrepreneurs can balance ambition with real life. Whether you’re in education, business, or leadership, this episod...
2025-11-1156 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#66 - When the Ceremony Goes Viral: Who Gets to Comment?Send us a textShirt Fails 0:00:00 Honey 0:01:23Archival Music & YouTube Plug 0:04:45Recording Sacredness: The Big Debate 0:09:37Public or Private? Drawing the Line 0:21:58Comments, Critiques & Cross-Tribal Shade 0:27:47History, Law & Sacred Documentation 0:39:52Modern Moments: Livestreams & Boundaries 0:47:22Wrap-Up: Lessons, Laughs & Respect 1:01:21Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, October 13). #66 - When the Ceremony Goes Viral: Who Gets to Comment? [Audio podcast episode]. In Tribal Research Specialist:The Podc...
2025-10-111h 09
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#65 - Singing, Gambling, and Social Change: A Brief Ethnography of Modern Native GatheringsSend us a textOpening and Introductions 0:00:00 Physical Recovery and Masculinity 0:02:52Hand Game and Stick Game Traditions 0:05:25Gambling, Community, and Cultural Reflections 0:34:01Powwow Evolution and Dance Trends 0:49:00Personal Stories and Lifestyle Changes 0:58:32Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, August 27). #65 - Singing, Gambling, and Social Change: A Brief Ethnography of Modern Native Gatherings [Audio podcast episode]. In Tribal Research Specialist:The Podcast. Tribal Research Specialist, LLC. https://trib...
2025-08-271h 09
7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron CalafatoSoledad O’Brien: From Covering Katrina to Shaping Stories for NetflixAward-winning journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien — known from CNN, NBC, and HBO, and now the CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions — joins Aaron to explore the enduring power of storytelling. From Hurricane Katrina to acclaimed documentaries, she shares why human stories resonate more than data and how details can transform the way we understand the world.
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2025-08-2317 min
Shaping OpinionAaron Bandler on Bias at WikipediaOur guest is Aaron Bandler. He’s an investigative journalist who is based in the Bay Area. He’s written for several leading national news organizations.In today’s interview, we’ll talk with Aaron about something he’s investigated and reported on after noticing a disturbing pattern at the ubiquitous website, Wikipedia.Links:* Taking Sides: Wikipedia Advances Anti-Israel Narratives | RealClearInvestigations* Jewish News Syndicate (website) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...
2025-08-0454 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#64 - Between Good and Bad: Where Black Bears Eat Eagles - Guest: Terry BrockieSend us a textCold Open & Banter 03:50Buffalo Skulls and Song Memories 08:15Thought Power and Gossip as Harm 15:30Good Intentions, Bad Spirits & Colonial Influence 23:00Warriors, Morality, and Historical Context 29:30Interrogating the Good/Bad Dichotomy 38:00Collective Intention and the Power to Harm 44:30Language Loss: Beyond Boarding Schools 54:00Economic Security and Self-Actualization 1:01:30From Teepees to Commodities: Changing Lifestyles 1:13:45Language Games, Apps, and Realism 1:21:30Final Reflections 1:28:30Guest: Terry Brockie (Aaniih)Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite thi...
2025-07-211h 29
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#63 – Mountain Dew, Cigarettes, and Coffee: Practicing Reciprocity the Old Way - Guest: Terry BrockieSend us a textTrain Observations and Internet Issues 0:00Cultural Preservation and Historic Preservation 0:15Philosophy of Reciprocity 0:30Examples of Reciprocity in Practice 0:45Challenges of Teaching and Learning Culture 1:00Impact of Modern Influences on Traditional Practices 1:15Personal Stories and Cultural Reflections 1:30Thoughts and Reflections 1:45Reflections on Language and Identity 2:00The Role of Genuineness and Patience in Cultural Learning 2:15Guest: Terry Brockie (Aaniih)Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Bri...
2025-06-201h 30
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#62 - Indigenous Wisdom or Intellectual Tourism: Problematizing Indigenous Academic KnowledgeSend us a textDiscussion on Facetiousness and Cultural References 0:00Indigenizing and Decolonizing Literature 6:11Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, and Liberation Day 11:02Challenges of Academic Engagement 17:15Sovereignty and Indigenous Knowledge 31:32Data Sovereignty and Academic Validation 50:40The Role of Indigenous Scholars 59:59The Impact of Academic Research on Indigenous Communities 1:03:06The Role of Traditional Knowledge in Academia 1:10:48The Importance of Cultural Context in Academic Research 1:13:28Validation of Expertise and Cultural Practices 1:15:23Challenges of Balancing Modern and Traditional Roles 1:28:53
2025-05-211h 31
Just In Case We Die#1157 "The Third Policeman" by Flann O'BrienSend us a textA nameless narrator commits a murder. As a result, he must traverse an absurdist landscape of two-dimensional buildings, bumbling police officers, and philosophical meanderings about bicycles. What percentage of one man can become a bicycle before he ceases to be more man than bicycle? Born in 1911, Irish novelist and playwright Brian O'Nolan made a name for himself in the metafiction movement of the 1940s under the pseudonym of Flann O'Brien. The Third Policeman, a novel that never found a publisher until after the author's death in 1966, is truly one of the s...
2025-03-1959 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#61 - From Trauma to Teasing: The Epigenetics of Indigenous Humor - Guest: Kasey NicholsonSend us a textCode-Switching & Cultural Banter 0:00:00 Trauma, Humor, and Healing 0:15:00Counselor to Comedian 0:35:00Joke Anatomy 101 0:55:00Academic Comedy Fails 1:15:00The Art of Native Teasing 1:35:00Generational Laughs 1:55:00Breaking Stereotypes 2:15:00Guest: Kasey Nicholson (A’aa’niii’nin) https://www.rezzalicious.com/Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, March 17). # 61 - From Trauma to Teasing...
2025-03-181h 52
On the NBA BeatOn the NBA Beat Ep. 191: "Charlie Hustle" Book Special With Keith O'BrienNew York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien, author of the widely acclaimed Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball, joins the show. Enjoy!Here are some highlights –9:32-11:24: “From a process standpoint, what the records really helped me to do was create timestamps on a timeline. When you’re writing a narrative, and that’s what I’m looking to do any time I do a book, I want to write a narrative, a real story with a beginning and an end and a climax, all of...
2025-03-0842 min
SaaSy AFSaaSy AF: The Business of Comedy: Insights from Danny O'BrienIn this episode, Aaron and Pamela chat with comedian Danny O'Brien, live from Dublin! Danny shares his insights on balancing work and mental health in the comedy world, the pressures of social media, and the importance of genuine connections.Join us for a fun and thought-provoking conversation filled with laughs and valuable takeaways. Don't miss it!Follow Danny O'Brien @dobcomedy and check out his website for tour dates and workshops!FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbgibson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhurree/
2025-02-071h 05
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#60 - Deossifying Myths at the Crossroad of Modern Tribal BoundariesSend us a textIntroductions 0:00Discussion on Leftovers and Turkey 3:00Cultural Dependence on Buffalo 9:28Cultural Politics and Narrative Dominance 14:16Intermixing of Cultures and Cultural Preservation 32:08Challenges in Cultural Preservation and Future Directions 45:41Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, January 25). #60 - Deossifying Myths at the Crossroad of Modern Tribal Boundaries [Audio podcast episode]. In Tribal Research Specialist:The Podcast. Tribal Research Spe...
2025-01-2546 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#59 - Crushing Myths, Prophesying Futures: Indigenous Perspectives on Life and ExtinctionSend us a text0:00 - Casual Conversation About Daily Life8:29 - Philosophy of Extinction and Survival23:08 - Navigating Cultural Learning and Extinction27:32 - Exploring Morality and Cultural Prophecy43:53 - Exploring Cultural Beliefs and Mortality58:16 - Cultural Wisdom and Language Shorthand1:13:05 - Podcast Topic Creation and Cultural ReflectionsHosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., & Brien, A. (Hosts). (2024, Nov 15). #59 - Crushing Myths, Prophesying Futures: Indigenous Perspectives on Life and...
2024-12-131h 15
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#58 - Raising a Wisdom Baby: Indigenous Knowledge That Won't Let You Sleep - Guest: Miranda RowlandSend us a text0:00 Language and Cultural Heritage6:27 Indigenous Music and Academic Research21:00 Navigating Native Scholars' Experiences30:12 Critiquing Research and Academic Mentorship39:50 Native Research and Epiphanies45:56 Challenges in Indigenous Knowledge Transmission58:34 Academic Integrity in Indigenous Research1:08:21 Realizations in Indigenous Research1:22:45 Unity Among Native Scholars1:29:55 Sincerity and Truth in AcademiaGuest: Miranda Rowland (Apsáalooke)Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., & Brien, A. (Hosts). (2024, Nov 15). #58 - Raising a Wisdom Bab...
2024-11-151h 32
Happier At Work®229: (Recorded LIVE) Workplace Culture Alignment with Aaron DoyleHow can you navigate the complexities of workplace culture and find true job satisfaction?In this special episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with Director of People Operations at Johnson Hana Aaron Doyle, in front of our first live studio audience! We explored the intricacies of cultural alignment within the workplace. We delved into the essence of a positive company culture, emphasising authenticity, respect, and integrity as foundational values that drive employee engagement and satisfaction.Aaron shares his insights on navigating cultural misalignment, the importance of understanding personal and organisational values...
2024-10-2544 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#57 - Conversation on Traditions: Walking Belly First with Indigenous Practitioners and ScholarsSend us a text00:01 Indigenous vs. Tribal Archaeology11:21 Discussion on Singing Protocol 18:51 Unspoken Hierarchy in PowWow Culture28:53 Social Dynamics in Native Gatherings34:07 Struggles With Traditional and Academic Knowledge43:20 Navigating Indigenous Knowledge and Protocol56:40 Practitioners vs. Scholars in Traditions01:01:24 Reinterpreting Traditional Ecological Knowledge01:13:34 Personal Dental Care PreferencesHosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., & Brien, A. (Hosts). (2024, Jul 31). #57 - Conversation on Traditions: Walking Belly First with Indigenous Practitioners and Scholars [Audio podcast epi...
2024-09-201h 16
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson"Send us a text0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and Kinship1:24:00 Cultural Preservation and Social Organization1:35:10 Secret Crow Function CultureHosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this episode (apa)Pete, S. H., & Brien, A. (Hosts). (2024, Jul 31). #56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad...
2024-07-311h 37
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest: James "Bud" DaySend us a textPowwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43Music & Culture - 01:09:19Influential Singers and Song Making - 01:15:40 Songwriting and Musical Influence - 01:25:54Song Origins and Influences - 01:30:19Memorable Songs and Powwow Contests - 01:40:56The Impact of Powwow Singing Culture - 01:49:47Song Memory - 02:03:26Song from this episode (Link to YouTube)
2024-05-282h 13
Another Way with DaniEmbracing Nuances & Re-Examining Relationship Paradigms: Aaron SteinbergIn this episode with relationship coach, educator, and facilitator, Aaron Steinberg, we dive into some of the modern challenges people are navigating in romantic partnerships and explore the question of whether many are facing the reality of what is actually getting in the way of connection. He shares insights on collaboration, asking the right questions, navigating being new parents in partnership, and a whole lot more. Aaron also shares his own journey of living honestly and finding his own way which has included living in paradoxes and embracing nuances from growing up in the Transcendental Meditation community, t...
2024-05-2258 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#54 - Fencepost Philosophy: Familial Boundaries Delineating Logic, Tradition and Belief.Send us a textMissing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35Family dynamics and cultural preservation among Native American siblings. 26:01Cultural loss and its impact on family dynamics and identity. 34:27Cultural practices, family dynamics, and language revitalization. 42:17Language and logic in indigenous communities. 49:22Differences in logic and reasoning between individuals. 53:49Cultural schemas and understanding Native American realities. 59:16Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)
2024-04-171h 05
Shaping OpinionEncore: CNN’s Aaron Brown Tells His 9/11 StoryFormer CNN lead news anchor Aaron Brown joins Tim to tell his story from September 11, 2001, where he brought the event to 1.4 billion viewers around the world, live as it happened. It was Aaron Brown on that day, standing on a rooftop in New York City, bringing us one of the most historic and tragic moments of our generation in real time. This episode is part of our special series, “9/11: A Generation Removed.” This episode was originally released on September 7, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/338_-_911_-_A_Network_Anchor_Story_at_20.mp3...
2024-04-0149 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous SmudgingSend us a textPolice encounters. 0:24Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27Smudging and its significance. 43:13Smudging and gang fights. 49:51Indigenous representation and responsibility. 56:57Music, dance, and smudging. 1:03:38Cultural identity and reconnecting with heritage. 1:09:54Guest: Salisha Old Bull (Apsáalooke/Salish)Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cit...
2024-03-081h 14
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere!Send us a textArchive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16 Identity and cultural expression. 28:12 Identity and spirituality. 33:02 Cultural preservation and learning. 37:50 Indigenous identity and research methods. 45:44 Positionality and self-location in indigenous contexts. 50:37 Indigenous methodology and privilege. 54:30 Crow fair traditions and announcing rights. 1:00:28 Cultural rights and knowledge transfer. 1:05:16 Self-location and cultural authenticity. 1:11:45 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)How to cite this ep...
2024-02-181h 20