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Laborers LifeCastLo que más nos preguntan – con el equipo de LifeCastEn este episodio, me siento a platicar con las productoras del programa, Sara Ruiz y Vanessa Atkinson, para responder las preguntas más frecuentes que hemos recibido y compartir cómo ha sido trabajar en Laborers LifeCast. Esperamos que esta charla anime a quienes nos escuchan a mandarnos sus propias preguntas, ¡así podemos responderlas en un próximo episodio! Escríbenos a: podsquad@lfao.orgRecursos mencionados en el episodio:Llama a LFAO: (707) 864-2800 o al 1 (800) 244-4530 (línea gratuita)Miembros PPO, llama a Transcarent: (855) 265-9804Beneficios de farmacia PPO, contacta a CarelonRX: (833) 439-1014Solicita una tarjeta de beneficios de reem...
2025-09-1220 min
The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFACan Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with leadership coach Philip Atkinson about the lessons that can be learned from bees and how they apply to leadership and organizational success. They discuss the importance of coaching, the downsides of being overly busy, effective decision-making processes, and the significance of communication.
Atkinson emphasizes a honeycomb approach to career development and shares his personal insights on leadership and mindfulness. The conversation concludes with a focus on philanthropy and the impact of bees on our ecosystem.
Tune into episode 210 to hear Philip’s story, his ro...
2025-09-1126 minLaborers LifeCastFrequently Asked Questions with the LifeCast TeamIn this episode, I sit down with producers of the show, Sara Ruiz and Vanessa Atkinson, to answer your most frequently asked questions and discuss what its been like working on Laborers LifeCast. We hope this discussion encourages listeners to send us your questions so we can answer them in a future episode. Send your questions to podsquad@lfao.org.Episode Resources:Call LFAO - (707) 864-2800 or 1 (800) 244-4530 (toll free)PPO Members call Transcarent - (855) 265-9804PPO pharmacy benefits - contact CarelonRX: (833) 439-1014Request a replacement benefit card: customerservice@lfao.orgKaiser Members visi...
2025-09-0420 min
A History of Marketing“The only honest case study in the history of marketing”A History of Marketing / Bonus EpisodeThis week’s conversation with Paul Feldwick was so packed with histories and insights that I simply couldn't fit everything into one episode. So, I cut out one of my favorite parts to share with you as a separate “Bonus Episode.” (Even if you’ve heard the main episode, this will be new to you.)Paul shares the behind-the-scenes story of the iconic 1990s Barclaycard ads, starring the comedian Rowan Atkinson. Atkinson used these ads to develop the spy character that would become Johnny English.Listen to the podc...
2025-08-2418 min
The Personal Finance ProjectThe Stealth IRA: Unlocking the Power of Health Savings Accounts with Andrew AtkinsonIn this episode of The Personal Finance Project, Scott and Greg sit down with Andrew Atkinson, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager of Baird's Houston Memorial City office, to unpack one of the most underutilized tools in financial planning: the Health Savings Account (HSA). Andrew, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and Retirement Management Advisor®, explains why the HSA is often referred to as the "stealth IRA" and how its triple tax advantage can play a pivotal role in a comprehensive wealth strategy. They discuss: Why HSAs deserve a top spot in your savings hierarchy The major differences bet...
2025-07-3133 minLaborers LifeCastSupporting Our Kids’ Mental Health: A Conversation with Vanessa AudeloIn this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Audelo. She has nearly 20 years of experience, a Master’s in Social Work, and brings deep insight into the challenges kids are facing today. Vanessa shares how screen time, reduced movement, and limited social interaction are affecting our kids, and what we can do to help.Episode Resources:BrightLife KidsAmerican Academy of PediatricsWorld Health OrganizationSubscribe now and never miss an episode.Email us your questions: podsquad@lfao.orgFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/lfao_norcal/Visit our website: https://lfao.o...
2025-07-2534 minLaborers LifeCastTrabaja duro, duerme bien: una platica con la Dra. Deb FriesenEn este episodio en español, conversamos sobre los temas tratados en nuestra primera entrevista con la Dra. Deb Friesen, médica internista con más de 25 años de experiencia en Kaiser Permanente. Aunque la Dra. Deb no participa directamente en este episodio, hablamos con una representante de Kaiser (Lucy Corona) sobre la importancia del sueño como uno de los pilares fundamentales (y frecuentemente ignorados) de la salud—especialmente para los trabajadores con horarios largos o irregulares. Exploramos cómo el descanso afecta el estado de ánimo, la concentración, la recuperación y más, y compartimos consejos...
2025-07-1115 min
Biblioscapes In DiscussionAndrew AtkinsonIn this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by Andrew Atkinson to talk about his work and his book Sea.
2025-06-1947 min
Getting Past the PremiumAndrew Atkinson - The Best Ways to Provide Value - From A Million+ ProducerIn this throwback episode, originally aired on September 1, 2022, Andrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the show to discuss the best ways to provide value to your clients, prospects, and your team.Andrew brings a thorough and practical understanding of commercial insurance, with a specialization in Workers’ Compensation. He works with clients to help them improve their Experience Modifier (E-Mod) rating, lower their total cost of risk, and win contracts at the bidding table. Becoming a successful advisor is not easy, but Andrew has some tips to make things clear to those who need some fr...
2025-04-3040 min
Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast NetworkGPP: Andrew Atkinson - The Best Ways to Provide Value - From A Million+ ProducerIn this throwback episode, originally aired on September 1, 2022, Andrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the show to discuss the best ways to provide value to your clients, prospects, and your team.
Andrew brings a thorough and practical understanding of commercial insurance, with a specialization in Workers’ Compensation. He works with clients to help them improve their Experience Modifier (E-Mod) rating, lower their total cost of risk, and win contracts at the bidding table. Becoming a successful advisor is not easy, but Andrew has some tips to make things clear to those wh...
2025-04-3042 min
Broadway Drumming 101POCAST #91 - Andrew AtkinsonThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.🎧 A quick note to our listeners:We want to apologize for the slightly odd sound quality in this episode. It was our very first time recording the podcast remotely, so the audio might sound a little different than usual. Thanks for bearing with us through this little glitch!And trust us—you need to check out the video version of this episode when it drops on YouTube. The way we kicked things off is absol...
2025-04-121h 23
Broadway Drumming 101"I Don’t Get Nervous — I Get Prepared": Andrew Atkinson's Path from America's Got Talent to Subbing at HamiltonIn this exclusive clip from the upcoming Broadway Drumming 101 podcast, percussionist Andrew Atkinson shares how a one-off gig on America’s Got Talent led to an unforgettable opportunity on Hamilton. Hear how a backstage connection, a feature in Modern Drummer, and pure preparation paved the way for his Broadway debut — all without asking for a single gig.Andrew recalls the moment he heard "My Name Is Alexander Hamilton" live for the first time, the wild audience reaction, and how he learned the book in just two weeks. Most powerful of all? His mindset: "I don’t get nervou...
2025-04-1002 min
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonOpportunity in a Chaos Economy with Andrew BuschThere has been so much happening in the world these last couple of months. The news is overwhelming for many, and there is so much uncertainty. We decided it was time to bring back our “great calmer downer” and economist, Andrew Busch. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Andrew is here to explain some of what is going on and do his best to alleviate some of our fears.If you could use some unbiased information and explanations of what is happening in the news, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.For...
2025-04-1043 min
LinkedIn LeadersHow to Become a High-Performance Recruiter in 2025 | Andrew Lewis, Head of TalentFree TA Benchmarks 👉 https://trends.pinpointhq.com/
Episode 5: Joe Atkinson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/) is joined by Andrew Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lewis-31104559/), Head of Talent Acquisition at Worldly. He reveals how his personal branding approach generates 7,500 applications per quarter. How to evolve from a reactive recruiter to a strategic business partner and build a high-performance recruitment engine. And how to develop a better mindset this year.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Recruiter Brand vs Employer Brand
03:51 Content Creation Strategy
06:44 Measuring Content Success
08:16 Becoming a Strategic Partner
11:31 Common Rec...
2025-01-0720 min
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonWhat is Your Humor Persona? with Andrew TarvinDo you get laughs when you speak? Are you naturally funny? While humor comes easily for some, many of us struggle to be witty on stage. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Tarvin to share some strategies on how you can inject some comic relief into your keynote.If you would like some great ideas on how you can be funnier and keep your audience engaged, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www...
2024-12-1941 min
Talking Postgres with Claire GiordanoHelping Rails developers learn Postgres with Andrew AtkinsonHave you ever achieved something remarkable because someone planted an idea in your mind? In this episode of Talking Postgres, host Claire Giordano talks with Andrew Atkinson—a Rails developer and Postgres user whose journey to becoming a published author began with a simple seed of inspiration. Andrew’s story started with an internal presentation on how to tackle tricky scalability challenges in Rails, grew into a Postgres conference talk at PGConf NYC—and ultimately evolved into his book, High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails. Also in this episode: what does cheese have to do with Postgres? Is writing a good w...
2024-11-151h 34
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt!All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates! Resources: Jessica- Jessica.Atkinson@utahtech.edu Brenda- Brenda.Armstrong@utahtech.edu Kali- Kali.Hunt@utahtech.edu
2024-11-0631 minA Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt!All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates! Resources: Jessica- Jessica.Atkinson@utahtech.edu Brenda- Brenda.Armstrong@utahtech.edu Kali- Kali.Hunt@utahtech.edu
2024-11-0631 min
Dead CodePostgres and Destroy (with Andrew Atkinson)In this episode of Dead Code, host Jared Norman talks with Andrew Atkinson, author of High Performance Postgres For Rails, about the benefits and recent updates to Postgres. Andrew shares why he prefers Postgres for its reliability, extensibility, and independence from corporate control, making it ideal for applications with complex or fluctuating data needs. They delve into Postgres 17’s new features, like JSONB functions for querying JSON as if it were relational data, improved MERGE operations for simplified upserts, and new returning clauses. Andrew’s book is designed for application developers seeking to optimize performance and security beyond ORM abst...
2024-11-0545 minDead CodePostgres and Destroy (with Andrew Atkinson)In this episode of Dead Code, host Jared Norman talks with Andrew Atkinson, author of High Performance Postgres For Rails, about the benefits and recent updates to Postgres. Andrew shares why he prefers Postgres for its reliability, extensibility, and independence from corporate control, making it ideal for applications with complex or fluctuating data needs. They delve into Postgres 17’s new features, like JSONB functions for querying JSON as if it were relational data, improved MERGE operations for simplified upserts, and new returning clauses. Andrew’s book is designed for application developers seeking to optimize performance and security beyond ORM abst...
2024-11-0545 min
ADJUSTEDBuilding Effective Relationships Between Agents and Carriers with Andrew AtkinsonIn this Rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Andrew Atkinson, Broker and Managing Partner at Insurica. Andrew shares his thoughts on how to strengthen relationships between agents and carriers.Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host Mike Gilmartin, Area Vice President, Sales & Distribution, for Key Risk.Visit the Berkley Industrial Comp blog for more!Got questions? Send them to marketing@berkindcomp.comFor music inquiries, contact Cameron Runyan at camrunyan9@gmail.com
2024-08-1945 min
Software HuddleHigh Performance Postgres with Andrew AtkinsonDatabase performance is likely the biggest factor in whether your application is slow or not, and yet too many developers don't take the time to properly understand how their database works. In today's episode, we have Andrew Atkinson who just released a new book, High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails. Andrew is one of those "Accidental DBAs" that fell into learning about database optimization at his job and ended up getting pretty dang good at it.In this episode, We hit Andrew with a bunch of questions about using Postgres properly, including how tight to...
2024-07-021h 13
Pick a Side#387 NBA Mock Draft, Mikal Bridges Trade, Cavaliers Hire Kenny Atkinson, and Best SG DebateIn this episode we are going to do a first round mock draft, debate who the best SG currently is, Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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2024-06-262h 20
IndieRailsAndrew Atkinson - The Postgres SpecialistAndrew Atkinson is a Rails developer, turned Postgres specialist, turned author and consultant. He joins us to talk about his developer journey, how he found his niche with Postgres, writing his new book, High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, and the launch of his consulting practice.Relevant LinksTwitterWebsite (Consulting page)High Performance PostgreSQL for RailsNewsletterHow we made PG Fitter, Happier, More Productive at PGConf NYC 2021 (slides, blog post)More videosOther ShoutoutsRailsConf 2022 blog postMichael Hartl's RailsSpace bookWendy's spicy chicken, GOATedDavid Rowley, PG committer and past mentor, recently writing about PostgreSQL 16 query planner enhancements. P...
2024-05-2853 min
Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform EngineeringFROM guests SELECT AndrewAndrew Atkinson joins Autumn & Justin to tell them why folks should (and are) picking PostgreSQL as their database in 2024 and how to scale it.
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2024-05-181h 03
Code with Jason220 - Sin City Ruby 2024 Recap with Andrew AtkinsonOn today's episode, Andrew Atkinson joins me once again for a recap of events at Sin City Ruby 2024. We also talk about Andrew's new Postgres consulting venture, his upcoming book High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails and what he learned in the process of writing the book, deciding how to communicate what you do as a consultant, naming things appropriately, how poor decision making in the early stages in the creation of an app can make it prohibitively expensive to fix later, how consulting jobs can naturally grow into new opportunities for work, being a generalist vs being a specialist, and...
2024-05-061h 11
Hacking PostgresS2E1: Andrew Atkinson, Software Engineer and AuthorAndrew Atkinson is a Software Engineer who specializes in building high-performance web applications using PostgreSQL and Ruby on Rails. He wrote the book ‘High-Performance PostgreSQL for Rails’, published by Pragmatic Programmers in 2024.Our discussion with Andrew spans the technical challenges of sharding and the concurrent evolution of Rails and Postgres. We'll pay homage to influential resources like Railscast, debate Rails' database tooling limitations, and discover tips from Andrew's new book.In this episode we explore:Why newer developers favor Postgres over MySQLHow Postgres might become a multi-primary database in t...
2024-04-0535 min
Looks Good on Paper#43 - Peer-to-Peer Learning for Talent Acquisition - Joe AtkinsonIn this episode of the Recruitment Reality Podcast, I am joined by Joe Atkinson, Founder at PURPL, a peer-to-peer learning platform built by talent acquisition for talent acquisition professionals. They specialize in upskilling recruiters with practical, time-efficient & industry relevant training.The episode delves into Joe's journey from his passion for startups to identifying a gap in professional training for recruiters. PURPL emerges as a solution, offering a platform for recruiters to upskill by learning from top professionals in the tech world. Joe shares insights on the challenges in talent acquisition, the lack of data literacy, and stakeholder...
2024-03-2224 min
Be Fairy Afraid PodcastAndrew Lang - The King Who Would Have A Beautiful WifeThis episode: Andrew Lang story; trip to France and some unconventional hair styling tips.Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson decided to start a podcast that explores fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories that everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago, paired with some of the silly going ons in their lives.In this episode, Fiona & Louise look at a story by one of the most famous fairy tale authors Andrew Lang and his...
2024-03-0446 min
Postgres FMRails + PostgresMichael and Nikolay are joined by Andrew Atkinson, author of High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, to discuss how Rails and Postgres work together — where the limits are, how people use the ORM, things that are improving, and some things we can do as a Postgres community to make it even better. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Planet Argon survey https://rails-hosting.com/2022/#databasesActive Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_record_basics.htmlPostgreSQL specific usage of Active Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_record_postgresql.htmlMultiple Databases with Active Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/act...
2024-03-0145 min
Rubber Duck Dev ShowWhat Developers Should Know About Postgres With Andrew Atkinson | Rubber Duck Dev Show 114In this episode of the Rubber Duck Dev Show, we discuss what software developers should know about Postgres with Andrew Atkinson. We also go into his new book: High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails. Kota Weaver joined us as a co-host.
To get the show notes for this episode, visit:
https://www.rubberduckdevshow.com/episodes/114-what-developers-should-know-about-postgres-with-andres-atkinson/
2024-01-2953 min
MaintainableAndrew Atkinson - Maintainable... Databases?Robby engages with independent consultant and author, Andrew Atkinson, delving into the intricate world of software development and database maintenance. The duo kicks off with a profound exploration of the importance of swift and intuitive change management in software, unraveling the key traits that transform a database into a well-maintained powerhouse. From securing data to cleaning up legacy information, they shed light on the often-neglected aspects that can significantly enhance a software engineer's efficiency.As the conversation flows, Andrew unveils the secrets behind his latest book, "High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails," tracing its origins from an internal...
2024-01-2353 min
Code with Jason207 - My Consulting Work (featuring Andrew Atkinson)On this special episode of Code with Jason, Andy Atkinson returns but this time he's interviewing me. We cover my new consulting venture, the sorts of things my consulting clients are looking for, consulting as a generalist rather than specializing, CTO coaching, using tests to help you plan your project, some of the thinking around my upcoming Sin City Ruby conference, and my Code with Jason World Tour.High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails by Andrew AtkinsonMillion Dollar Consulting by Alan WeissRailsConf DetroitRubyConfRails World TorontoAndy Atkinson.comAndrew Atkinson on TwitterAndrew Atkinson on GitHubSin City Ruby
2024-01-0148 min
Distillers TalkDistillers Talk #146 - Andrew Lohfeld, Roulaison Distilling CoAndrew Lohfeld of Roulaison Distilling Co in Louisiana joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to discuss some hot topics in rum right now. We get into single estate varietals and Louisiana grown sugarcane, a Louisiana rum designation, rum nomenclature and changes to Louisiana state law for self distribution.
2023-12-1552 min
Remote RubyUnleashing the Power of Postgres with Andrew AtkinsonEver wondered why a seasoned software engineer would transition into becoming an author? Meet our guest for today, Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran who is about to launch his book focusing on database operations for Rails developers. Andrew's rich 15-year career as a software engineer has culminated in this exciting new venture, as he peels back the layers of database operations, specifically in the Ruby on Rails landscape. In our lively discussion, we delve into the heart of relational databases - comparing the merits of Postgres and MongoDB, and when to use one over the other. Andrew d...
2023-12-1550 min
The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast520 - MATURE BUCKS on SCRAPE LINES with Drew AtkinsonDrew Atkinson is back on the podcast to talk about one of his real specialties...hunting scrapes and scrape lines throughout the season! Drew actually tagged a nice buck a day or two after we recorded this podcast using these tactics. Subjects include:
What a scrape line can tell you about a buck
A good scrape line vs a bad scrape line
The time to target a scrape line vs a community scrape
Using scents such as buck urine or doe estrous
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2023-10-091h 50The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast514 - Keying in on EARLY SEASON BUCKS with Drew AtkinsonThis week Drew Atkinson is back on the show! We do a deep dive on early season hunting for mature bucks, subjects include:
Can you actually kill a MATURE buck hunting feed trees?
Focusing on the limiting factor
Using HOT conditions in the early season to your ADVANTAGE
Using scrapes in the early season
Can doe estrous work outside the rut?
and MUCH more! Listen to Drew's first episode with us, Ep. 430To visit Christensen Arms and learn how to CLAIM up to $750 in free gear, click here...
2023-09-181h 38
The Ruby on Rails PodcastEpisode 486: High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails with Andrew AtkinsonIf you love taking about databases, this is the episode for you. Ahead of the launch of his new book, High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, Andrew Atkinson joined the show with special guest co-host, Pat Bair, to talk about why he wrote a book, why he focused on PostgreSQL and his favorite feature from the upcoming 7.1 release.
Show Notes:
Landing page and newsletter signup for the book “High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails”
Andrew's Tweet Announcing Beta for the Book
Andrew's Personal blog on Postgres/Rails/general topics
Rideshare Rails API app used for book examples/exercises
Pg_s...
2023-09-0631 min
Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 27 - Andrew AtkinsonPostgreSQL wizard Andrew Atkinson joins the show to discuss his new book, "High-Performance PostgreSQL for Rails." Andrew talks about the challenges of writing a database book for Rails developers, refactoring prose, and the importance of maintaining a work-book-life balance. With his multiple fantastic talks on the subject of PostgreSQL, it's no surprise that he possesses a ton of knowledge to share. I'm genuinely delighted that I had the opportunity to have him on the show, and I'm incredibly excited for the book's upcoming release.Links:@andatki on Twitterandatki.bsky.social on Blueskyandyatkinson on GitHubandyatkinson.comHigh-Performance PostgreSQL...
2023-08-2247 min
Slow & SteadyDatabase constraints with Andrew AtkinsonBenedikt talks to Andrew Atkinson about different types of database constraints and his upcoming book.Read the tweet that triggered this interviewLearn more about High Performance PostgreSQL for RailsCheck out Andrew’s blogFollow Andrew on TwitterAndrew Atkinson is a staff software engineer at Fountain who is very passionate about Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL (just like Benedikt!). He’s so passionate about them that he’s actually writing a book called “High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails” that’s coming out very soon.Benedikt and Andrew also talk about dealing with constraints and ActiveRecord, Rails validations...
2023-07-2754 min
Code with Jason190 - PostgreSQL with Sin City Ruby Speaker Andrew AtkinsonOn this episode, Andrew Atkinson returns for a conversation centering on partitioning in PostgreSQL. We also discuss his upcoming book High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, Sin City Ruby and some of the benefits of attending conferences, and "getting reps in." High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails by Andrew Atkinson (coming August 2023)The Rails Way by Obie FernandezpgslicePartitioning Billions of Rows Without DowntimeAndy Atkinson.comAndrew Atkinson on TwitterAndrew Atkinson on GitHubSin City Ruby
2023-07-1838 min
Arthouse Garage: A Movie PodcastBONUS - Interview: BlacKkKlansman actor Ashlie Atkinson, ACS film screeningThis Saturday, June 24th, 2023, the Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting a screening here in Little Rock of the 2018 Spike Lee film BLACKKKLANSMAN, starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. Ticket info is below. Blackklansman also features an Arkansas actor named Ashlie Atkinson. She plays Connie in the film, and she will be at the screening this Saturday for a Q&A after the film. I was thrilled to get to speak with Ashlie for a few minutes about Blackklansman, Spike Lee, her acting career, and taking on challenging roles.LINKSBlacKkKlansman screening Saturday, June 24. Get...
2023-06-2019 min
Workers' Comp WisdomThe Wisdom Letter Podcast with guest host Kevin Ring Episode 19 (Andrew Atkinson of Insurica)On the Wisdom Letter podcast this week, guest host Kevin Ring welcomes Andrew Atkinson of Insurica Insurance in Pheonix, AZ. Andrew shares with us his journey from waiting tables to building a multi-million dollar book of business. Discover how he has mastered the art of the Experience Mod and utilized his expertise to identify crucial strategies that effectively reduce clients' workers' compensation costs. We're thrilled Andrew had the opportunity to sit down with us and discuss his secrets on cultivating long-lasting client relationships and attracting new ones. Thanks for listening to this week's installment of the Wisdom Letter podcast!
2023-06-1459 min
6 Figure Podcast RebelsHow To Become An Instant Expert In Your Niche With Andrew Logan.Want to use your own podcast to help grow your business? You're in the right place.Welcome to 6-Figure Podcast Rebels.🔥 My name is Jamie Atkinson, founder of podcastclosing.com and this show is built for 6 & 7 figure entrepreneurs with podcasts who are looking to grow and scale their customer acquisition… using that show.Wanna know how? Keep Listening.Here's 4 Ways I Can Help You In Your Business For FREE: ⬇️1. Check out my video on how we're building a pipeline that produces 30+ primed calls every single week using "Podcast Setters" and a basi...
2023-05-1538 min
The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 45: Navigating Transitions with Karna and RoxanneNavigating Transitions
Transitions are inevitable
Transitions are a place of faith as you are not where you were and not yet where you are going to be!
Benefits looking back:
Felt my neediness for Him to lead, guide and direct me!
Forced me to “wait on God” and learn what that looks like
Opportunity for my faith to be tested and my unbelief to be exposed.
Clarifies our illusion of control.
Brings space for God to do miracles and show His grace.
Lea...
2023-04-2443 min
Another Pointless Automotive PodcastEpisode #71 - Special Guests Brad and Andrew of Auto Off TopicSpecial guests Brad and Andrew of Auto Off Topic fame (or infamy) sit down with the boys and share their personal car backgrounds, current fleets, and in the end discover that we are truly kindred spirits in our absolutely exemplary automotive tastes. We've been fans of thed podcast for some time and now it's a true honor to have them as guests.
2023-03-2253 min
The Data Culture PodcastLiberal Arts to Data Science: A Long Unexpected JourneyData Science is still nascent and paths to being a data scientist are as varied as the people in those positions. And yet, it is a prevailing assumption that successful senior data scientists have PhDs, Masters or similar advanced degrees. Market perceptions are thankfully changing, in part due to early entrants like Andrew Kraemer. Andrew walked (sprinted) to a successful and experienced data scientist, having delivered award winning client projects, from a liberal arts degree from a small Midwestern university. His story provides salient details on a journey and a potential path for anyone wondering how one might navigate...
2023-03-1039 min
Business Scholarship PodcastEvelyn Atkinson on Telegraph TortsEvelyn Atkinson, an incoming professor at Tulane Law School, joins the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss her article Telegraph Torts: The Lost Lineage of the Public Service Corporation. In this article, Atkinson recounts the history of the telegraph tort, a private action against telegraph companies for failure to deliver messages about a loved one's death or illness. The telegraph tort, Atkinson observes, reflected affective relationships between telegraph companies and the public and points to early expectations that corporate purpose encompasses public service.
This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School, with editing...
2023-02-1320 min
Getting Past the Premium(SALES PROCESS SERIES) Andrew Atkinson - Building Your Own Unique Strategy to Stand OutAndrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the Sales Process Series to discuss how he differentiates himself from others in the industry.Andrew uses unique marketing strategies, seminars, knowledge of the insurance industry, and his outgoing personality to truly connect with his clients. Enjoy the episode!Link to Andrews previous episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1509511/11242986?t=0Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.com/Ellerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.com/INSURICA: https://insurica.com/LAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/ Elliot BassettRyan Brott
2022-12-2148 minThe Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting PodcastMatch The Right Spot w/the Right WIND OR THERMAL with Drew AtkinsonThis week Drew Atkinson of Drew Atkinson Outdoors stops by the show to reveal how he has been so successful in mountainous public land! Subjects include:
The very specific combination of terrain features Drew seeks out
Matching the spot with the conditions for success
Knowing your area well enough to determine what kind of sign is worth hunting
Knowing you usually have 1 chance at a mature buck and making it count
Transitioning into gun season and how it changes Drew's strategy
How nomadic mature bucks are and factoring that into your strategy
Knowing if a spot is worth...
2022-12-121h 09Another Pointless Automotive PodcastEpisode #53 - Special Guest Andrew Fountain of Cars & BidsWe sit down and talk all things cars and auctions with Andrew Fountain, Auction Manager of Cars and Bids! We get loose and get Andrew's insider perspective on the auction scene, what the future might hold, and how the auction sausage is made. We also talk about what cars he's into past and present and what his automotive future might hold. Tune in for a fun and informative episode, stay to see if our guest can get the print ad quiz right. Andrew ultimately sacrificed his DD LS400 to make this episode, so please give it a listen, and m...
2022-11-161h 06
Find Your Harmony RadioshowFind Your Harmony Episode #331 [Dark Side Special]Tracklist:
01. 666 - Alarma (DBL Techno Flip) [Airbase Recordings]
02. Mark Sixma - The Rabbit Hole [Maxximize]
03. MORTEN - No Good [Musical Freedom]
04. Arkham Knights - The Capture [A State Of Trance]
05. HouseWerk - Acid Rave [Autektone Records]
06. Push - Strange World (Joyhauser Remix) [Terminal M]
07. MOTVS - We Go On [Exetra Records]
08. Mau P - Drugs From Amsterdam (Lister Edit) [Repopulate Mars]
09. Space 92 - Colonia [Factory 93 Records]
10. Markus Schulz x Arkham Knights - Vanderbilt [Coldharbour]
11. Markus Schulz x KILLSCRIPT - Afterparty Through The Galaxies (Andrew Rayel Mashup)
12. Hardwell - SELF DESTRUCT...
2022-11-032h 00
Rubber Duck Dev ShowRails & Postgres Scaling with Andrew Atkinson | Rubber Duck Dev Show 59In this episode of the Rubber Duck Dev Show, we discuss scaling your Ruby on Rails web application as well as your Postgres database with Andrew Atkinson.
2022-09-221h 09
Getting Past the PremiumAndrew Atkinson - The Best Ways to Provide Value - From A Million+ ProducerAndrew Atkinson, Business Insurance Professional from INSURICA Southwest, joined the show today to discuss the best ways to provide value to your clients, prospects, and your team.Andrew brings a thorough and practical understanding of commercial insurance, with a specialization in Workers’ Compensation. He works with clients to help them improve their Experience Modifier (E-Mod) rating, lower their total cost of risk, and win contracts at the bidding table. Becoming a successful advisor is not easy, but Andrew has some tips to make things clear to those who need some fresh takes.As a thought le...
2022-09-0140 min
Code with Jason160 - PostgreSQL with Andrew AtkinsonIn this episode I talk with Andrew Atkinson about PostgreSQL and databases. We talk about check constraints, foreign keys, and other PostgreSQL/database concepts.Andy Atkinson.comAndrew Atkinson on TwitterAndrew Atkinson on GitHubPuny to Powerful PostgreSQL Rails Apps (RailsConf 2022 talk)Creating a constraint that is initially "not valid"Slides 16 & 17 of this presentation also deal with "not valid" constraintsThe Strong Migrations gem at GithubLukas Fittl's pganalyzeHaki Benita's post on adding constraints without validating immediately
2022-08-2957 minPick a Side#189 NBA Mock Draft, Christian Wood Trade, Bradley Beal’s Future, Kenny Atkinson, and More w/ PierreIn this episode we are going to do a full 1st round mock draft, talk about the Christian Wood trade, guessing Bradley Beal’s next team, if Ja Morant is doing too much on social media, and Kenny Atkinson stepping down. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, and John TortorelliGuest: Pierre aka PeeWeeDaPlug
2022 NBA Mock Draft (03:18)
How much better does Christian Wood make the Dallas Mavericks? (01:03:18)
Clippers vs Mavericks (01:21:25)
Siakam vs Wood (01:37:44)
Bradley Beal says he knows where he’s playing next season (01:49:26)
This week in the NBA (02:02:14)
Would you rather: Jaylen Brown edition (02:10:30)
Is Ja Morant doing too much on soci...
2022-06-212h 37
The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 21: Shirley Quine - He is EnoughGolden Nuggets from Shirley Quine
One of the greatest life lessons is that “Apart from ME you can do nothing” (John 15:5) as He is the Vine and we are the branches.
He gives us everything we need EVERYDAY…AS we walk in HIM and not in our flesh.
He promises to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we need.
We often feel like we are walking in the Spirit as wobbly babies. But as we age, grow and get stronger, we realize that He is all the strength that we need.
Failures, trials, and our weaknesses often bring us to...
2022-06-1542 minPick a Side#187 Game 4 Recap, Hornets Hire Kenny Atkinson, Curry vs KD Debate, Kyrie Dilemma, and More w/ JCIn this episode we are going to recap Game 4 of the finals, if Lakers fans should be excited about Darvin Ham, Hornets signing Kenny Atkinson, and potential landing spots for Donovan Mitchell and Deandre Ayton. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Johncarlos
NBA Finals Game 4 recap 04:11
Jayson Tatum’s breakout game 29:50
Darvin Ham’s press conference 39:26
Hornets hire Kenny Atkinson 58:47
Miles Bridges debate 01:16:11
Should the Nets bring back Kyrie? 01:35:04
This week in the NBA 01:52:59
Steph vs KD debate 02:20:52
D Mitch and Ayton detonations 02:54:01
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2022-06-133h 15ADJUSTEDBuilding Effective Partnerships Between Agents and Carriers with Andrew AtkinsonIn this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Andrew Atkinson, Broker and Managing Partner at Insurica. Andrew shares his thoughts on how to strengthen relationships between agents and carriers.Season 3 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host Mike Gilmartin, Area Vice President, Sales & Distribution, for Key Risk.Visit the Berkley Industrial Comp blog for more!Got questions? Send them to marketing@berkindcomp.comFor music inquiries, contact Cameron Runyan at camrunyan9@gmail.com
2022-05-0244 min
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonSpeaking, The World and The Economy with Andrew BuschSo many of us are looking at the world news every day with uncertainty and have questions about all that’s going on and how it affects the speaking business. I thought this was the perfect time to bring back our friend and Economic Futurist Andrew Busch to share his thoughts on what’s happening globally and what we can expect to see in the next while. If you would like some answers to the burning questions that are top of mind, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. For acce...
2022-04-2126 min
The Compass Rose13. Week In Review 3/20/22-3/26/22A quick recap of current events on a global, national, and local level.
2022-03-2508 minThe Compass Rose12. Me Myself and IA quick update on what's going on with me, including an exciting new project.Twitch link: https://www.twitch.tv/mr_postman84 (copy and paste)
2022-03-0812 minFind Your Harmony RadioshowFind Your Harmony Radioshow #298Tracklist:
01. Delerium feat. Sarah McLachlan - Silence (AVIRA Remix) [Armada Music]
LIGHT SDE TRACK OF THE WEEK
02. Tinlicker feat Jamie Irrepressible - You Take My Hand [Anjunadeep]
03. Costa & Kate Louise Smith - We Are The Universe [RNM]
04. Karen Overton - In Your Loving Arms (ALPHA 9 Remix) [Armind]
05. Shapov & Sam Bagira - Resolution [Armada Music]
06. Armin van Buuren & Sam Gray - Human Touch (JLV Remix) [Armind]
07. Myon feat Alissa Feudo - Moon (Myon Hard Club Mix) [Anjunabeats]
08. Alexander Popov & Whiteout & Cari - Ready [Interplay]
09. John Grand & Adam Sobiech - Y...
2022-03-031h 59The Compass Rose11. Viva Los HealthyFrom tragedy at an early age, and following a misguided path as a youth, to becoming a successful businessman and entrepreneur. My good friend Alejandro Baiz shares his incredible journey.
2022-01-161h 24
The B.A.R. PodcastPhillip WilsonThis week we have my brother Phillip Wilson Associated Clergy, St. Andrew’s Park Circle (North Charleston). We talk about being bi-vocational in ministry with its pros and cons. We also talk about church planting and church splits. We also talk about fitness as well.If you are looking to get fit in 2022 please email me at thebarpodcast21@gmail.com or inbox me on social media. You can also visit www.e2mfitness.com. if you sign up put my name down as your reference "Dawain Atkinson"Support thi...
2021-12-2829 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastTIPisode Effective Following with Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEdThis week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are speaking to all the clinical educators out there! We are joined by Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd from Hygiene Edge to talk about being an effective follower. Episode Highlights Rise Conference for Clinical Coordinators Follower Types Being an Effective Follower Quotes "We really want our students to be successful in becoming professionals." "Effective followers generally hold a higher standard than the workplace requires." "See what our leaders might not be seeing and have the courage to share that." Lin...
2021-11-1210 minA Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastTIPisode Effective Following with Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEdThis week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are speaking to all the clinical educators out there! We are joined by Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd from Hygiene Edge to talk about being an effective follower. Episode Highlights Rise Conference for Clinical Coordinators Follower Types Being an Effective Follower Quotes "We really want our students to be successful in becoming professionals." "Effective followers generally hold a higher standard than the workplace requires." "See what our leaders might not be seeing and have the courage to share that." Lin...
2021-11-1210 min
The Compass Rose10. Pew Pew PewArmy vet and fellow gun enthusiast, Luke Amato comes through to talk about all things that go bang. No stone unturned here. We discuss everything from recreational shooting, gun safety, home defense, gun regulations, and everything in between.
2021-06-272h 09The Compass Rose9. The Ultimate Measure of A ManA quick reflection and look within. A brain dump on what I feel it means to be a man.
2021-04-1109 min
Rock Hill VideoAndrew Stokes of Stokes PromotionsAndrew Stokes of Stokes Promotions talks with Chris Corrado of Rock Hill Video about the state of boxing in the Carolina's and what it may hold for the future. Rock Hill Video
2021-04-0115 min
Parkrose Life10: Portland Charter Reform & MHCC Board of Education w/ Andrew SpeerAndrew Speer has been a resident of the Russell and Argay Terrace neighborhoods for many years, and he was elected to the Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education in 2019 to a four-year term representing Zone 3. We chat about the possibilities for the Maywood Park MHCC campus. He also was selected to a 20-person commission to review the City of Portland’s charter, our constitution, which is a two-year process.
This review process may yield the most significant changes to our city government structure in a century, and there are several opportunities for input before the ba...
2021-03-3135 minFind Your Harmony RadioshowFind Your Harmony Radioshow #233Tracklist:
01. STANDERWICK & Gid Sedgwick - Bringing Me Up [Armind]
02. Steve Brian & Brandon Mignacca - Nepal [Enhanced]
03. Airo - For You [Nanostate]
04. Eximinds & Kevin Shiah - Argos [Interplay]
05. Tom Boldt - Sophie [Statement!]
06. illitheas & Pedro Del Mar with Tiff Lacey - Lightning [Abora Recordings]
LIGHT SIDE TRACK OF THE WEEK
07. Paul Arcane & Scolario - Voices [Enhanced]
08. OUTRAGE & EMKR - Another Day [Reaching Altitude]
09. ilan Bluestone feat. Gid Sedwick - Paid For Love [Anjunabeats]
10. ReOrder & Jordan Tobias feat. Alexis Naylor - After Tomorrow [A State Of Trance]
11. Anske - Reaching Up [Col...
2020-11-252h 01
Working Drummer292 – Andrew Atkinson: Playing with Oz Noy and Gregory Porter, Building a Foundation in Miami, Becoming an Individual in New YorkAndrew Atkinson’s drumming draws on the seductive beats of his native Jamaica, the percolating rhythms of his childhood home Miami, and the world of jazz that has beckoned and captivated him in all his travels. Highlights of his resume include guitarist Oz Noy, vocalist Gregory Porter, and steel pan player Othello Molineux.After graduating high school, Atkinson would find himself becoming one of the most in demand young drummers in Miami, playing with every type of band imaginable. With reggae-ska band The Monjees, Atkinson got...
2020-10-221h 13The Compass Rose8. 1st Presidential debate 2020 (Is this real life?)Thinking out loud and trying to process the shit show, that was the first presidential debate of 2020. What the hell just happened?
2020-10-0217 min
The Crisis Podcast: COVID-19June 16th, 2020: Dr. Margie Balfour & Dr. Andrew BazakisIn this episode, Travis interviews Dr. Margie Balfour and Dr. Andrew Bazakis. Dr. Balfour works for Connections Health Solutions, and she has published several seminal papers on crisis metrics. Dr. Bazakis is an Emergency Room physician and a teaching professor at Central Michigan University's Medical School.
2020-09-111h 09The Compass Rose7. A Taste of Fan FrictionHosts of the podcast, Fan Friction, Josh, and Maria come by The Compass Rose for a special impromptu BioShock fan fiction reading. Shenanigans ensue.Welcome to Rapture. "No Gods or kings. Only Man."
2020-09-0440 minThe Compass Rose6. Harry Potter And The Compass RoseDust off your cloaks and ready your wands! Jacquie Jones comes by The Compass Rose to talk about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
2020-08-241h 15The Compass Rose5. The Ire WithinShawn Wobser, AKA ViceVersa comes by to discuss his long storied career as a local hip-hop artist, and premieres the title track from his forthcoming album "The Ire Within."
2020-06-231h 07The Compass Rose4. Addiction AwarenessAntonio Lopez, ( AKA Teelow) comes by The Compass Rose to discuss the opioid problem plaguing our country.
2020-06-1745 minThe Compass Rose3. Remembering D-DayToday on The Compass Rose, we honor those who gave so much on this historic day.
2020-06-0317 minThe Compass Rose2. COVID-19: Living in the time of a Global PandemicAll things, COVID 19. Personal experiences, opinions, and concerns. Also, is Alexa spying on the podcast?
2020-05-1844 minThe Compass Rose1. IntroductionA quick rundown on what to expect from The Compass Rose. The goal is to have a new episode at least once a month with the occasional guest.
2020-05-0901 min
The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonA Coronavirus Update with “The Great Calmer Downer”On March 5th, at the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, we aired a podcast with my good friend and Economist, Andrew Busch. Today Andy has recorded a special edition of The Wealthy Speaker Show to update us on current events. I always refer to Andy as “The Great Calmer Downer” because he looks at what’s happening to influence the economy, what we can expect in the future and where we can find a bright spot […]
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2020-03-2120 minThe Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonCreating Your Coronavirus Strategy with Andrew BuschWatching the news and keeping an eye on the markets for the last couple of weeks, I’m sure many people were feeling the same as me…panicked and more than a little anxious. In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are very happy to welcome back Andrew Busch, whom I refer to as “The Great Calmer Downer”. Andy joins us to discuss the Coronavirus outbreak and provides some great insight as to what we […]
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2020-03-0536 minThe Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonMoney, Politics & Speaking: Recession Proof Your Biz with Andrew BuschWith the internet, technology and smartphones constantly within reach, we are immersed in the news, politics and the economy more today than ever before. But what does it all mean? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Busch. Andy is the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US government. At the CFTC, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets. Andy […]
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2019-12-1237 min
Entrepreneur Junkie Movement With Jamie Atkinson (2019-2020)EJM 76: Taking Your Business From 6 To 7 Figures Using Business Systems 🚀 With Andrew KroezeToday I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Kroeze, a dynamic entrepreneur and extremely talented salesperson. In this episode, Andrew discusses how you can begin to create effective business systems that will streamline the operations of your business and free you up to think big picture. By the end of this episode you will have the blueprint for how to move from working in your business to working on your business. Enjoy! Head to https://www.tribeofbuyerslive.com/event to get a discount ticket for Andrews live event & use the code TRIBE297. Follow Andrew on I...
2019-10-1448 min
Changemakers With Jamie AtkinsonEJM 76: Taking Your Business From 6 To 7 Figures Using Business Systems 🚀 With Andrew KroezeToday I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Kroeze, a dynamic entrepreneur and extremely talented salesperson. In this episode, Andrew discusses how you can begin to create effective business systems that will streamline the operations of your business and free you up to think big picture. By the end of this episode you will have the blueprint for how to move from working in your business to working on your business. Enjoy! Head to https://www.tribeofbuyerslive.com/event to get a discount ticket for Andrews live event & use the code TRIBE297. Follow Andrew on I...
2019-10-1448 min
5-minutes with the SilverFox - Hospitality Business Podcast5 minutes with Chef Andrew AtkinsonStephen chats to SA MasterChef judge and 5 star executive chef Andrew Atkinson
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2019-02-2105 min