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Wyrd Wessex
Am Fear Liath Mòr: The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui!
Hello and welcome to the show! In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, Craig and Andy dive into the enduring mystery of the Am Fear Liath Mòr, or the Big Grey Man, a legendary entity said to haunt Ben Macdui, Scotland's second-highest mountain.Chilling EncountersThe hosts detail a series of unsettling encounters reported by seasoned climbers, scientists, and naturalists, all of whom were highly respected individuals:Professor J. Norman Collie (1891): The most famous account, where Collie heard giant footsteps following him in the mist, was seized with terror...
2025-08-06
52 min
Gone Running
#114 - WHY Removing PRESSURE will CHANGE your relationship WITH RUNNING! W/Amanda Brooks AKA RunToTheFinish
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #114In this episode of the Gone Running Podcast, Ben Sheppard sits down with Amanda Brooks, founder of 'Run to the Finish', to explore her incredible evolution from beginner runner to a respected running coach, author, and community builder.Amanda shares the pivotal moments in her journey, from overcoming injuries and self-doubt to building an inclusive online space that encourages runners of all levels. She reflects on how the running world has evolved since she began, from a performance driven, elite-focused athlete to one that now prioritises wellness and the joy of movem...
2025-06-17
43 min
There's Just Something About Kansas City
Alvin Brooks: Lifelong Kansas City Activist
In this powerful episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with legendary civil rights leader and lifelong Kansas City advocate Alvin Brooks. At 93 years old, Brooks shares firsthand stories from nearly a century of public service, community activism, and leadership.Recognized nationally by President George H. W. Bush as one of the "1,000 Points of Light," and honored locally as Kansas Citian of the Year and recipient of the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award, Brooks reflects on a life dedicated to justice, equity, and uplifting underserved communities.With sharp wit, vi...
2025-05-13
1h 22
Check-In with Jason Lauritsen
How to Develop Powerful Workplace Leaders at All Levels with Ben Brooks
Join Jason for a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Brooks, Founder and CEO of Pilot, an award-winning culture and leadership development firm. In our discussion, we challenged traditional definitions of leadership and unpacked why organizations often get leadership development wrong.Jason and Ben explored how making leadership accessible to everyone—not just a select few—can positively impact organizational culture and business outcomes. They also discussed what truly makes leadership development effective, why traditional models often fall short, and how organizations can unlock hidden potential within their people to drive results and have a developed workplace culture.Ke...
2025-04-22
50 min
Go Creative Show
WICKED Cinematography and Return of Practical Effects with Alice Brooks
In this episode of the Go Creative Show, cinematographer Alice Brooks discusses her work on the film Wicked, exploring its visual aesthetic, the return of practical effects in cinema, and the challenges of lighting large sets. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and trust within her crew, the role of nature in storytelling, and the innovative use of Unreal Engine for pre-visualization. The conversation also touches on female representation in the film industry and the personal journeys of women in cinematography. Takeaways Wicked is a friendship love story Classic Hollywood inspired visuals Practical effects ar...
2024-12-09
44 min
High Twist
Jorts On Demand - The Hot Take Episode
In this episode of High Twist Show, Ben and Bruce dive into a series of fashion "hot takes," starting with a critique of disgraced former congressman George Santos' controversial layering technique. They discuss their opinions on various clothing items and styles, including the merits of blue jeans, the futility of "nice" t-shirts, the impracticality of all-black outfits, and the questionable appeal of "fun" socks. The hosts also debate the pros and cons of boat shoes, Apple Watches, leather jackets, and creative dress codes for events. The episode concludes with a reminder that while clothing choices can influence initial perceptions...
2024-08-27
52 min
It's Only Kids Football
Is it wrong to want to win? With coach and analyst Harry Brooks
In this episode, Ben Welch is joined by Harry Brooks,Follow Harry on his social channels:https://x.com/hbrooks_coachhttps://www.instagram.com/hbrooks_coach/Sign up for weekly updates in our newsletter: www.itsonlykidsfootball.comSummaryThe conversation explores the topic of coaching young football players to play without fear and develop their skills.The guest, Harry Brooks, emphasizes the importance of empowering players and helping them become the best version of themselves.They...
2024-08-23
32 min
High Twist
Touch Grass: Balancing Performance and Aesthetics on the Trail
In this episode of High Twist, Ben and Bruce discuss hiking attire, focusing on the balance between performance and style for day hikes and short overnight trips. They explore various clothing options, from pants and shirts to shoes and hats, sharing their personal preferences and experiences. The hosts dive into the pros and cons of different materials, particularly comparing cotton to synthetic fabrics, and discuss the importance of fit and functionality in outdoor gear. They also touch on the challenges of finding stylish yet practical hiking clothes and offer suggestions for brands and items that have worked well for...
2024-08-20
53 min
High Twist
The Linen Lowdown: Everything You Need to Know About Summer's Favorite Fabric
In this episode, Ben and Bruce discuss linen fabric, its properties, and how to wear it. They cover different types of linen (Irish vs Italian), linen weights, care and maintenance, and how to style linen garments. The hosts share their personal experiences with various linen pieces and offer recommendations for brands that make quality linen clothing. They also touch on linen-adjacent fabrics like hemp and ramie, discussing their unique properties compared to linen. Items: Superdry Linen Shirt Sid Mashburn Canapa Pants MUJI House Slippers Alden Suede Tassel L...
2024-08-06
51 min
High Twist
The Low-Cost Leap: Experimenting with New Styles
In this episode, Bruce and Ben dive into the world of wardrobe transitions and experimenting with new styles. They discuss their personal experiences with trying out new clothing items, from blazers to white denim, and offer advice on how to approach these transitions without breaking the bank. The hosts emphasize the importance of starting with lower-cost options or buying secondhand before investing in high-end pieces. They also share insights on how to know when a new style has "stuck" and when it might be time to upgrade. Throughout the conversation, they touch on the challenges of finding the right...
2024-07-23
47 min
High Twist
Closet Cleanout
In this episode, Bruce and Ben dive into the art of pruning your wardrobe, sharing their personal strategies for decluttering and refreshing their closets. They discuss a three-point system for evaluating clothing: comfort, how it feels to wear, and how it looks. The hosts explore the importance of tailoring, the versatility of certain pieces, and the value of keeping a few unique items that spark joy. They also offer tips on selling or donating unwanted clothes and the benefits of strategic wardrobe planning. Whether you're moving, changing climates, or just looking to refine your style, this episode provides practical...
2024-07-02
43 min
High Twist
More Bond, Less Daly - A Guide to Polos
Get ready to up your polo game as Bruce and Ben dive into the world of this versatile wardrobe staple! From fabric choices to styling tips, they'll help you navigate the difference between ooking like James Bond versus John Daly on the golf course. Learn why performance fabrics might not be your best bet and discover how to wear polos for various occasions, from casual outings to dressier events. With practical advice on fit, tucking vs untucking, and color choices, this episode will have you rethinking your approach to the classic polo shirt. Brands and it...
2024-06-25
51 min
Advice Fight
Marathon Man (with Brooks Wheelan!)
Brooks Wheelan lives his life one dare at a time.Without any training and with a bit of a hangover, could you run a marathon... tomorrow? Our old pal Brooks Wheelan joins us to talk about how a silly drunken bet led him to a sponsorship and a life-long love of running.Featuring a standup comedy clip of Brooks from our live show in Denver!LINKS: See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 25th with Ahmed Baroocha, Bryan Cook, and Morgan Gallo! See Ben...
2024-06-04
56 min
What Did You Think
The Weird Mini-sode #37
Ben and Cameron talk about the year so far and Dune 2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2024-05-30
20 min
One Gang Worldwide
Rob Brooks on Motorcycle Media and Industry Trends | One Gang Podcast Ep. 011
Send us a textTune into "One Gang Worldwide" for a behind-the-scenes look at motorcycle journalism with Rob Brooks from Road Dirt Motorcycle Media. 🏍️📰In This Episode:Rob Brooks dives into the heart of motorcycle culture, sharing his experiences and insights from years of covering the industry. From emerging trends to timeless stories, Rob discusses how media shapes our understanding of motorcycling and what future developments we might expect.About Our Guest:Rob Brooks is a respected figure in motorcycle media, known for his deep knowledge of the indu...
2024-05-05
1h 21
The Leader's Kitbag
Navigating Difficult Conversations and Leading Culture Change with Alex Brooks-Johnson
Join Ben Morton for another insightful episode featuring Alex Brooks-Johnson, a seasoned leader in the charity sector, as they delve into strategies for navigating difficult conversations, leading culture change, drawing leadership lessons from outdoor experiences, and challenging traditional practices like annual appraisals.In This Episode You Will Learn:Practical strategies for having difficult conversations, from addressing conflicts to delivering constructive feedback, fostering open communication, and resolving issues effectively.How to drive culture change within organisations, align values, fostering inclusivity, and create a positive work environment conducive to growth and innovation.Alex's leadership lessons gleaned from outdoor...
2024-02-15
39 min
The Leader's Kitbag
Navigating Difficult Conversations and Leading Culture Change with Alex Brooks-Johnson
Join Ben Morton for another insightful episode featuring Alex Brooks-Johnson, a seasoned leader in the charity sector, as they delve into strategies for navigating difficult conversations, leading culture change, drawing leadership lessons from outdoor experiences, and challenging traditional practices like annual appraisals.In This Episode You Will Learn:Practical strategies for having difficult conversations, from addressing conflicts to delivering constructive feedback, fostering open communication, and resolving issues effectively.How to drive culture change within organisations, align values, fostering inclusivity, and create a positive work environment conducive to growth and innovation.Alex's leadership lessons gleaned from outdoor...
2024-02-15
39 min
The Brothers Raskin
Brooks Bird Special Zone of Interest
Murphy! Singer! Lyne! I’ll buy that for a dollar! The Brothers Raskin are taking control of New Detroit with an all-new show. Brother Patrick unleashes Lenny to new heights, Brother Ben climbs the Jacob’s ladder, and Elizabeth Peña is given her just due. Dead or alive, you’re coming with me or something like that. We’re in the middle of awards season and that means only one thing—Cousin Brooks Bird. Brooks jumps on for initial reactions to the 2023 Academy Award nominations. Ben rundowns the categories and Brooks gives his mighty thumbs up and downs...
2024-01-25
1h 20
What Did You Think
HIFF 2023 (The Holdovers, Anatomy of a Fall) #35
Ben and Cameron celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the WDYT Podcast by going back to where it all began, the Heartland International Film Festival. They talk about The Holdovers, Anatomy of a Fall, and many more HIFF selections. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-11-16
58 min
What Did You Think
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour #33
Cameron and Ben discuss The Eras Tour Movie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-11-16
27 min
The Michael Brooks Show
TMBS ReAir 121:#NoWarWithIran ft. Derek Davison, Meagan Day, Ben Burgis, & Lauren Ashcraft
TMBS 121 aired on January 3rd, 2020 Episode summary: We have a chance to confront 'capitalist realism,' let's do it. Derek Davison (@dwdavison) joins us to talk about the US assassination of Soleimani and Trump's escalation with Iran. Meagan Day (@MeaganMDay) staff writer at Jacobin, joins us to explain her recent article "Bernie Is The Candidate: Here Is Why?" During the GEM, David explains the reason why capitalism and imperialism are inseparable. Ben Burgis (@BenBurgis) joins us in studio to ask the question why does Jordan Peterson sell so...
2023-10-18
2h 00
More Elephant
PILOTing A New Career Direction with Ben Brooks
Welcome to the first episode of the More Elephant podcast, where we dive deep into inspiring topics and explore thought leadership for today's world. As we embark on this journey of meaningful conversations, we chose to start with a focus on the changing nature of work, as we reckon with the what, how, where and why of work in a post-pandemic world.America is defined by workism,“the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production but also the centerpiece of one's identity and life's purpose.” However, what if work could be more than just a me...
2023-10-13
1h 01
Give Them An Argument
Season 5 Episode 35: Cosmopolitan Socialism (Matt McManus's Tribute to Michael Brooks)
Matt McManus's long awaited book "A How To Guide to Cosmopolitan Socialism: A Tribute to Michael Brooks"--with an introduction by GTAA host Ben Burgis--was officially released on October 1st. Matt joins us to talk about the ideas about socialism, internationalism, universal values and cultural peculiarity and more that fill the book, and for Matt and Ben to talk all things Brooks. David Griscom hangs out in the postgame for patrons.Order Matt's book from worker-owned Red Emmas bookshop:https://redemmas.org/titles/40540-a-how-to-guide-to-cosmopolitan-socialism-a-tribute-to-michael-brooks/Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattPolProfFollow Ben...
2023-10-08
1h 58
Too Dad To Quit Podcast
#44 - How To Make Your Comeback After Divorce With Robb Brooks
In this week's episode, we sit down with Robb Brooks. Ben delves into the inspiring journey of Robb Brooks, a remarkable individual hailing from the sunny shores of Sarasota, Florida. Robb's story is one of unwavering determination and an unquenchable thirst for success that was tested after his divorce. After almost giving up, Robb transformed his life and has become an inspiration for other divorced men. Robb's story is of a man who had everything and one day found himself embarrassed of his post-divorce situation. However, on one of the best fishing days of his life, he...
2023-09-24
57 min
What Did You Think
Oppenheimer ft. That Shady Buffalo #32
Join Ben, Cameron, and special guest David Cole from the That Shady Buffalo Podcast as they talk about Oppenheimer. See our Barbie review on the That Shady Buffalo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p09NkFD8jc5SdQ4BAHkp8?si=ZqBmwpb_QZejelvHNCWxoQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-08-26
1h 29
What Did You Think
Barry: Season 4 #31
Ben and Cameron discuss the final season of HBO's Barry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-06-20
53 min
The Brothers Raskin
Brooks Needs a Bigger Boat
Jaws! Popcorn! Audio Issues! Sergeant Harvey Hainer turned on the Bat Signal and the Brothers Raskin assembled for an episode so large and imposing, it required the rare Cousin Raskin to fill in the ranks. No fear because Brooks Bird is here! He’s a raconteur, movie critic, and co-host of your next favorite podcast, The Big Movie Mouth Off. Brooks is a hell of storyteller that’s why it’s surprise Tiger Beat recently him as named America’s Next Sweetheart. The Brothers and Brooks talk summer blockbusters, the ideal seat in a theater and what...
2023-06-15
1h 08
What Did You Think
Ted Lasso: Season 3 #30
Ben, Sarah, and Maya talk about the final season of Ted Lasso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-06-07
42 min
What Did You Think
Succession Season 4 #29
Ben and Cameron talk about HBO's Succession and its final season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-06-01
2h 45
What Did You Think
MCU Tier List #28
Ben, Cameron, and returning guest Eli rank the ENTIRE MCU in one massive WDYT. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-05-16
3h 01
What Did You Think
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 #27
Ben and Cameron talk about the movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-05-09
1h 00
What Did You Think
So I Married an Axe Murderer #26
Ben picks a personal favorite for this birthday episode, Cameron talks about his Florida vacation, and overview of the ups and downs of the Romantic Comedy genre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-05-02
47 min
What Did You Think
Tier List: Upcoming Film & TV of 2023 #25
Ben and Cameron look to the future and discuss upcoming film and TV of 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-04-18
00 min
What Did You Think
The Super Mario Bros. Movie #24
Ben and Cameron watched the Mario movie and talk about it. Featuring special guests Sarah and Lego Luigi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-04-13
32 min
What Did You Think
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves #23
Ben and Cameron talk about their experiences with D&D and it's new movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-04-05
42 min
The Michael Brooks Show
TMBS ReAir 93 - Lula Leaks, Socialism's Future ft. Glenn Greenwald, Bhaskar Sunkara & Ben Burgis
TMBS 93 aired on June, 11 2019 Episode summary: Michael announces his new book Glenn Greenwald co-founder and journalist joins us to talk about his groundbreaking report on the politicized trial of Lula. The Assange trial is an attack on journalism full-stop. Bhaskar Sunkara is in the studio to talk about his book "The Socialist Manifesto" Ben Burgis joins us to talk about the Meidner Plan. - The TMBS ReAir project was created to give people who discovered Michael's work towards the end of his life or after his passing a weekly...
2023-04-04
1h 48
What Did You Think
John Wick: Chapter 4 #22
Ben and Cameron talk about John Wick: Chapter 4 and their Chicago trip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-28
1h 09
Dead Pilots Society
Episode 116: Wheelan Motors "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)
It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.Today we’re releasing the third and final episode of Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). The title of this one is “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and it’s about B...
2023-03-27
49 min
Dead Pilots Society
Episode 115: Wheelan Motors "Bad Press" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)
It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.Today we’re releasing episode two of Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). In this episode, Wheelan Motors becomes embroiled in an insurance scam and Jim sponsors a little l...
2023-03-23
53 min
What Did You Think
The Last Of Us #21 Ft. That Shady Buffalo
Ben and Cameron discuss HBO's The Last of Us with David Cole of the That Shady Buffalo Podcast. https://linktr.ee/ShadyBuffalo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-21
2h 09
Dead Pilots Society
Episode 114: Wheelan Motors "The Pilot" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)
It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.This week’s pilot is called Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). Brooks and Isaac sold this show to Fox and the network was so excited about it that the...
2023-03-20
00 min
What Did You Think
2023 Oscars #20
Ben and Cameron talk about the 95th Academy Awards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-15
42 min
What Did You Think
Elvis, All Quiet on the Western Front #19
Ben and Cameron watched Oscar nominees for Best Picture Elvis and All Quiet on the Western Front. Here is what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-12
1h 04
What Did You Think
Everything Everywhere All At Once #18
Cameron and Ben watched Oscar Nominee for Best Picture Everything Everywhere All At Once. This is what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-07
46 min
What Did You Think
Tar, Top Gun Maverick #17
Ben and Cameron watched Oscar Nominees for best picture Tar and Top Gun Maverick. Here is what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-03-04
49 min
What Did You Think
Cocaine Bear #16
Cameron and Ben talk about Cocaine Bear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-02-28
32 min
What Did You Think
Ant-man and the Wasp Quantumania, Triangle of Sadness #15
Ben and Cameron talk about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and nominee for Best Picture at the Oscars Triangle of Sadness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-02-22
56 min
What Did You Think
80 for Brady (feat. Samuel Miller) #14
Ben and Cameron talk about 80 for Brady, with a very special guest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-02-14
1h 01
What Did You Think
Knock at the Cabin #13
Cameron and Ben saw Knock at the Cabin, here's what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-02-08
47 min
Just For Filmmakers
8. Directing A Grammy Winning Film For Beyoncé with Ben Hagarty
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Hagarty, a Los Angeles-based director and editor whose impressive credits include Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, and more. Ben is also the founder of Black With No Cream, a filmmaking podcast and resource hub that connects thousands of filmmakers worldwide. He shares insights into his creative journey and the impact of building a global filmmaking community. Hosted by Justice Brooks, edited by Jackson Wiebe, and sound mixed by Phill Metcalfe.
2023-02-08
41 min
What Did You Think
Women Talking (feat. Eli Cramer) #12
Cameron and Ben discuss Women Talking with a very special guest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-01-31
1h 00
What Did You Think
2023 Oscar Nominations #11
With the 2023 Oscars approaching, Cameron and Ben discuss and predict the nominations for the 95th Oscars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-01-27
1h 09
What Did You Think
Missing - What Did You Think #10
Cameron and Ben watched missing, here's what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-01-24
52 min
What Did You Think
M3GAN - What Did You Think #9
Ben and Cameron watched M3GAN, here is what they thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-01-17
52 min
What Did You Think
Avatar: The Way of Water - What Did You Think #8
Cameron and Ben start off the New Year by watching Avatar: The Way of Water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2023-01-10
1h 06
The Michael Brooks Show
TMBS ReAir- 80 - How to Destroy the IDW and #StandWithIlhanOmar ft. Ben Burgis
TMBS 80 aired on March 5th, 2019. Episode summary: After Bernie launches it is crucial to remember that winning the election is only the beginning, as we have learned from the life work of Lula. We proudly stand with Ilhan Omar. During the GEM, David shows why the minimum wage is good. Ben Burgis (@BenBurgis) joins us to talk logic for the Left that can shut down the IDW quackery. TMBS ReAirs come out every Tuesday here on The Michael Brooks Show Channel. This program has been put together by The Michael Brooks Lega...
2023-01-03
1h 42
What Did You Think
Best and Worst of 2022 - What Did You Think #7
The 2022 comes to an end, with Ben and Cameron talking about their biggest ups and downs of 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2022-12-27
1h 43
What Did You Think
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery - What Did You Think #4 (Spoilers at 47:56)
Cameron and I saw Glass Onion, here's what we thought. ft. Isaac Brooks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-did-you-think/support
2022-12-06
1h 22
HR Break Room
Activating the Individual: Discussing Career Development With Ben Brooks
Guest: Ben Brooks, founder and CEO of PILOT As a part of Paycom’s HR Tech series, HR Break Room®’s Morgan Beard sat down with Ben Brooks, an executive coach and thought leader, for a wide-ranging conversation in Las Vegas. From HR practitioner to the founder of his own company, PILOT, Brooks taps into his expertise of career coaching to discuss the state of HR, the workplace and the future of both. “Work can be a transformative, exciting place where we meet best friends and have these transformative, amazing experiences. But it takes e...
2022-10-18
22 min
Making It Work
Ask the Expert Special: HR Influencer Ben Brooks on Culture and Diversity
We've already given the Making It Work entrepreneurs quite the grilling this season. So as they take time out to source new suppliers and update their investors, Tom got a class in 'culture' from HR Influencer Ben Brooks. In this Season 3 'Ask the Expert' special of Making It Work we talk to PILOT CEO Ben Brooks about why a distinct company culture is vital for sustained success and why diversity might not be for you. Let's see how this 'no size fits all' approach to culture and diversity can benefit you as an entrepreneur. So...
2022-09-08
44 min
The Michael Brooks Show
ReAir TMBS - 65 - Cancel #H2QScam & Ben Shapiro ft. Contrapoints & Corey Pein
TMBS 65 aired on November 16th, 2018. Episode summary: Facebook, Amazon, Walmart, benefit from our government while attacking working Americans, we need to stop it. Shoutout to Stacey Abrams for refusing to accept a stolen election. During the GEM segment, David warns us that capitalism is coming for our beer. Natalie Wynn (@Contrapoints) calls in to talk about the attack on fighting Trump’s attacks on the trans* community and how she owned Ben Shapiro with facts and logic. We call Corey Pein (@coreypein) to talk about how terrible Silicon Valley st...
2022-09-07
1h 45
Give Them An Argument
Season 4 Episode 5: Let's Talk About Adorno (ft. Charles Wofford) (+ Remembering Michael Brooks)
Charles Wofford, who appeared on the show once before to debate Ben Burgis on postmodernism and Marxism, comes back now for a more relaxed appearance to tell us all about the philosophy of Theodore Adorno. Before that, Ben & the GTAA crew talk about the Fetterman/Oz race in Pennsylvania and how Joe Biden apparently got high and forgot about his promise to deschedule cannabis and pardon everyone serving time in federal prisons for non-violent marijuana offense.Bookending it all at the beginning and end of the show, Ben & the crew mark the two-year anniversary of the premature...
2022-07-25
1h 56
All About HR
Guest Ben Brooks Talks About Buying, Implementing & Adopting HRTech
Episode 16: 7/12/2022 Welcome back to season 2! As a note, we had some audio issues that we could not fully rectify in production with the host’s audio, and apologize that it may sound like the host is recording from a fish bowl 😊. The conversation with Ben is so phenomenal and he leads much of the conversation, so we wanted to make sure to still bring this episode to all of you. Thanks for listening! What Ben is Listening To: The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry Patterson...
2022-07-12
1h 05
HR Happy Hour Network
A Mid-Year, Informative 2022 Status Update with Ben Brooks from PILOT
535 - A Mid-Year, Informative 2022 Status Update with Ben Brooks from PILOT Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO, PILOT This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The current business and hiring environment has redefined what it takes to succeed as an HR professional, requiring HR leaders to adapt and innovate at lightning speed to help their organizations remain competitive.Download the 2022 Paychex Pulse of HR report to discover the tools and tactics your peers are using t...
2022-06-21
52 min
The Michael Brooks Show
ReAir TMBS - 52 - The West Is A Fiction & Ben Shapiro Wants AOC? ft. Trevor Beaulieu
TMBS 52 aired on August 14th, 2018. Episode summary: Michael breaks down why the idea of the West is a myth and not a very good one. Then, we explain why we support Lula Livre and why you should too. Our Shoutout goes to Rashida Tlaib, the Democratic Congressional Candidate looking to replace John Conyers in his Michigan district. From the start of her campaign she has promoted a progressive critique of the Democratic Party establishment. We throw a Queen's landlord in the Gulag. Sam Esposito of Ozone Park has been on a hunger strike to protest...
2022-06-14
2h 03
Acquired
Arena Show Part II: Brooks Running (with CEO Jim Weber)
For the final act of the Arena Show, we’re joined by Brooks CEO Jim Weber to tell the amazing story of how he transformed the company from a 3rd tier, deeply cashflow negative “also-ran” into one of the world’s premiere fitness brands and a crown jewel of the Berkshire Hathaway empire — with compounding revenue and cashflow growth that rivals even the legendary Mrs. See’s Candies! Sponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Sentry: https://bit.ly/acquiredsentryServiceNow: https://bit.ly/acquiredsnMore Acquir...
2022-05-16
1h 10
Go Creative Show
Tick, Tick... Boom! Cinematography (with Alice Brooks ASC)
TICK, TICK... BOOM! follows Jonathan Larson on his path to being the successful musical composer we know of him today. Cinematographer Alice Brooks ASC breaks down her cinematic approach and biggest challenges of the film. Alice and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the film's biggest scenes, challenges of musicals, having to use filtration in place of haze, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Transitioning from IN THE HEIGHTS to TICK, TICK... BOOM! (01:05) Recreating Jonathan Larson's apartment (05:06) Referencing source material from the real-life protagonist (08:46) Claustrophobia through cinematography (14:06) Creating juxtaposition t...
2022-02-01
52 min
Just For Filmmakers
8. Directing A Grammy Winning Film For Beyoncé with Ben Hagarty
In this episode we sat down with Ben Hagarty. Ben is a Los Angeles based director and editor with credits including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Chris Brown and many more. He’s also the founder of Black With No Cream, a filmmaking podcast and resource centre connecting thousands of filmmakers from around the globe. Hosted by Justice Brooks, edited by Jackson Wiebe, sound mix by Phill Metcalfe.
2021-09-26
41 min
The Military Veteran Dad Podcast
Leave No Man Left Behind with Dr. Tony Brooks
Leave No Man Left Behind is a way of life in the Military, but we often don't hear the stories of those actions to rescue people behind enemy lines. Dr. Tony Brooks talks about the story to search for Marcus Luttrell who was featured in the Mark Walberg movie Lone Survivor in Afghanistan. We quickly dive into being a dad and how a lot like getting a satellite map before starting a mission the terrain is always different and has unforeseen challenges. And how this is so relatable to fatherhood and how the terrain of bein...
2021-09-20
59 min
HRchat Podcast
New Normal HR Tech and Soft Skills w/ Ben Brooks
In this HRchat Bill Banham talks with Ben Brooks, Top 100 HRTech Influencer, Principal and Business Coach at B2 Professional Services Inc and Founder & CEO at PILOT Inc.Listen to get Ben's answers to questions including:* How are HR leaders and HR tech buyers successfully re-focusing and investing in areas like D&I?* What are the 5 most in-demand soft skills right now? * Why is mentorship so important for HR leaders?About BenInfluencer Ben Brooks is the founder of HR tech startup PILOT Inc., an enterprise e...
2021-08-26
23 min
NOW of Work
The Bright Light of Employee Development-Digital Meetup: Ben Brooks
Employee development is a bright light in a competitive labor market. It not only helps with retention, developing talent can build trust, loyalty and connection to your organization's greater purpose. ...And just like everything in the past 18 months, it is critical for leader to rethink how to approach employee development in the #NowofWork. Does digital culture, the distributed workforce, and hybrid models of working help or hurt our efforts to focus on people, their needs, and how they can be nurtured and developed to drive value as businesses innovate and evolve? We into this topic on today...
2021-08-13
50 min
Go Creative Show
In The Heights Cinematography (with Alice Brooks)
IN THE HEIGHTS is the masterful musical movie of the summer! Cinematographer Alice Brooks shares her cinematic approach adapting Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit broadway show to the big screen. Alice and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, break down how they filmed the big musical numbers, filming most of the movie on location, being inspired by local photographers, advice for aspiring cinematographers, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Filming musical numbers on location (02:04) Obstacles filming Abuela's apartment on location (03:30) Visuals inspired by local photographers (10:17) Panavision DXL2 camera and...
2021-06-29
51 min
Human with Jess Mills
Ben Brooks-Dutton: Man Alive
Ben Brooks Dutton is the Sunday Times Best selling author of Its Not Raining Daddy It's Happy, award winning blogger of Life As A Widower and chair of the Life Matters Task force for bereaved families in the UK. Ben’s story is one which ignited the hearts of this nation back November 2012, when his exquisite wife Desreen, mother to their 2 year old son, was killed by a speeding car whilst they were walking home together from a perfect, blissfully happy Saturday afternoon with best friends. It was an event of such inexplicable tragedy, that it coul...
2021-03-23
53 min
Unrestricted with Ben Leber
Brooks Bollinger. Rose Bowl Champ. NFL Vet. Ep. 17
My boy Brooks Bollinger is a 7yr NFL QB who played for the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. He also played professionally in the UFL for the Florida Tuskers, where he won the UFL Championship and was named MVP. Brooks played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers where he won a Rose Bowl as a redshirt freshman.You will absolutely love his personality, candor and introspection. There are 2 things that he values from his playing days, and you may be surprised by one of his answers. We go deep into that specific life less...
2021-02-08
1h 29
Serious. Fun.
Serious.Fun. with Ben Walker
This week my guest is Ben Walker. Ben is: —a member of the Education team for the Strong Coach , a program that guides coaches in the health & fitness industry to building 6 & 7-figure businesses. —Ben also has his own Steel Mace Workout Library, which you can find at builtbybenfitness.com —Ben and I met at the Strong Coach summit in 2019 and have had the chance to meet up a few times this year. On this occasion we recorded in McCall, Idaho in October where we shared some time together for a coaches’ hangout...
2020-12-29
37 min
HR in 15
S1 E26: Five Components for Career Development with Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT
What’s the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago.Before Ben Brooks founded the career coaching platform PILOT, his own career wound through many industries: rental cars, defense contracting, airlines, insurance, HR & talent management, and workforce analytics & communications. This experience gave him a breadth and versatility that he now draws upon every day.In today’s episode, Ben lays a foundation of ideas for how and why we should all be focused on career development.Episode highlights include:Challenges often faced by creative people, entrepreneurs, and other care...
2020-11-05
17 min
Thinking Inside the Box
How has Coaching been Reimagined - Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks is the award-winning Founder and CEO of NYC-based PILOT, a coaching software that’s data-driven, mobile-enabled, and cohort-based. PILOT was named the #1 HR tech startup to watch in 2020 and won the industry's largest pitchfest in 2019. Ben has previously held a number of leadership and management roles and is an industry leader in maximizing potential to help employees manage their own careers. In this episode, Ben discussed his goal to democratize coaching by making it scalable, affordable and flexible; leveraging technology. An expert on human capital, Ben helps HR teams evolve, accelerate their individual professional careers and...
2020-06-25
39 min
Absorb The Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Experience!
[Spanish] - Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/426929to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Jaime Alberto Carrilllo, René García, Sergio Mejía, Javier Poza, Ricardo Correa, Rubén Hernández, Noé Velázquez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 45 minutes Release date: March 31, 2020 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Historias verdaderas de chicos asombrosos que cambiaron el mundo sin matar dragones. Un libro que todo papá debe regalarle a sus hijos. ¡Los niños pueden ser lo que quieran! Una colección inspiradora de 100 historias de hombres famosos y no tan famos...
2020-03-31
3h 45
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fiction
[Spanish] - Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/426929to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Jaime Alberto Carrilllo, René García, Sergio Mejía, Javier Poza, Ricardo Correa, Rubén Hernández, Noé Velázquez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 45 minutes Release date: March 31, 2020 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Historias verdaderas de chicos asombrosos que cambiaron el mundo sin matar dragones. Un libro que todo papá debe regalarle a sus hijos. ¡Los niños pueden ser lo que quieran! Una colección inspiradora de 100 historias de hombres famosos y no tan famos...
2020-03-31
3h 45
Through The Draft Line
Ep. 10 | Ben Cosgrove & Heady Topper
We close out the decade with an artist we've been eager to host since our founding. Join us with instrumental pianist Ben Cosgrove as we discuss kolaches, insomnia, and our relationship with the land around us. Beer samples: Heady Topper (NEIPA, 8%), The Alchemist That’s Not Me (Imperial Stout, 13%), Cloudwater & J. Wakefield collaboration Elevated IPA (AIPA, 7.2%) La Cumbre Brewing Co (11%) Follow us on Instagram @draftlinepod! Hosts: Matt Brooks and JD Neinast Theme Music by: Tim Hall Logo Design: Heidi Geist Additional Compositions: Matt Brooks Audio Production: Matt Brooks
2019-12-09
00 min
Screw The Commute Podcast
He drove a school bus at 16 years of age: Tom interviews Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks is an international speaker, management consultant, and he was one of the first African-Americans to enlist in the Pennsylvania State Police rising to the rank of Major. He defies the typical stereotype of the hardened state trooper. He can be very serious when the situation demands it or he can be very warm and caring when it's appropriate. Through personal anecdotes, humor, charm, passion and his highly energized, interactive style, Ben is able to convey the most serious of messages. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 170 How To Automate Your Business...
2019-08-21
23 min
10X Vision
Ben Brooks - Building Profitable Business & Employee Experience
Ben Brooks, former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, shares his career journey, his lessons learned in building his tech startup, Pilot, and how Pilot became profitable in 2 years with incredible corporate customers like Pandora, Pinterest and MetLife. As Ben & Mina talk about employee engagement vs. employee experience, Ben also shares his problem-solving thinking and revenue-based mindset for starting and growing a business. How did Ben navigate his career changes, build up his career paths and then leap forward into entrepreneurship despite of fear? Listen to his story. Join the conversation. You can find Ben...
2019-06-25
53 min
The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd
Should Everyone Have A Coach? (Ben Brooks, Founder of Pilot)
Years ago, Ben wrote that his personal mission statement was “to help people reach their full potential” and our conversation touches on this theme in many different ways. Ben is a former car rental pro turned consultant turned HR executive. His work in HR landed him on the cover of Human Resource Executive but instead of staying on the path to CEO he decided to carve his own path. Our conversation touches on a number of issues including coaching, entrepreneurship, how his relationship with work has evolves, management versus leadership and what he wants written on his tombst...
2019-06-19
1h 04
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New Worlds
Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out Audiobook by Ben Brooks
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 380936 Title: Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Jasmine Blackborow, Joe Leat Format: Unabridged Length: 03:58:59 Language: English Release date: 05-07-19 Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA Genres: Kids, Biography & Memoir, Health & Family Summary: Boys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this audiobook. The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this audiobook offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing...
2019-05-07
3h 58
Experience Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.
Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/380936to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Joe Leat, Jasmine Blackborow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 58 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Boys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this audiobook. The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this audiobook offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for...
2019-05-07
3h 58
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Kids, Non-fiction
Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/380936to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Joe Leat, Jasmine Blackborow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 58 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Boys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this audiobook. The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this audiobook offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for...
2019-05-07
3h 58
Journey Through This Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/354479to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Joshua Higgott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 25, 2018 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to...
2018-09-25
3h 00
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fiction
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/354479to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Joshua Higgott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 25, 2018 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to...
2018-09-25
3h 00
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New Worlds
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons Audiobook by Ben Brooks
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 354479 Title: Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Joshua Higgott Format: Unabridged Length: 03:00:00 Language: English Release date: 09-25-18 Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA Genres: Kids, Biography & Memoir, Health & Family, Historical Summary: Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. You won't find any stories of slaying dragons...
2018-09-25
3h 00
Begin This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different by Ben Brooks
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/103240to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different Author: Ben Brooks Narrator: Quinton Winter, Joshua Higgott Format: mp3 Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Release date: 09-25-18 Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, author Ben Brooks - with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color illustrations -offers a welcome alternative narrative: one that celebrates introverts and innovators, sensitivity and resilience, individuality, and expression. It's an accessible...
2018-09-25
2h 59
Impact Makers
Take Risks And Take Action To Grow With Ben Brooks
Everyone’s journey to becoming an impact maker is different and unique. Today, Jennifer talks with business coach Ben Brooks, the founder and CEO of Pilot, Inc about his path from a rental car company to founding his own digital coaching service, aimed at democratizing career coaching. Ben provides some insights into how he has forged great relationships, created innovative products and built up award-winning initiatives throughout his career. Ben is an impact maker through and through. Jennifer asked Ben about where his journey started and the key moments of his life that led him to where he is...
2018-05-24
56 min
Punk Rock HR
Career Coaching and Life Coaching with Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks was THE guy in HR. He had it all, but then he left it all to became an entrepreneur. Today Ben and Laurie talk about how coaching, whether it’s with a coach or on your own, can help you fix yourself AND your work. Not sure what life coaching is or why it matters? They’ll answer these questions and more in today’s episode. Ben talks about this ‘arranged marriage’ to corporate America, and how it really didn’t fit with his ideas of innovation and making things better. In fact, one of his peers told h...
2018-05-07
40 min
Punk Rock HR
Career Coaching and Life Coaching with Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks was THE guy in HR. He had it all, but then he left it all to became an entrepreneur. Today Ben and Laurie talk about how coaching, whether it’s with a coach or on your own, can help you fix yourself AND your work. Not sure what life coaching is or why it matters? They’ll answer these questions and more in today’s episode. Ben talks about this ‘arranged marriage’ to corporate America, and how it really didn’t fit with his ideas of innovation and making things better. In fact, one of his peers told h...
2018-05-07
45 min
Punk Rock HR
008: Career Coaching and Life Coaching with Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks was THE guy in HR. He had it all, but then he left it all to became an entrepreneur. Today Ben and Laurie talk about how coaching, whether it’s with a coach or on your own, can help you fix yourself AND your work. Not sure what life coaching is or why it matters? They’ll answer these questions and more in today’s episode. Ben talks about this ‘arranged marriage’ to corporate America, and how it really didn’t fit with his ideas of innovation and making things better. In fact, one of his peers told h...
2018-05-07
40 min
Built On Purpose
Ben Brooks - Founder & CEO of PILOT
I am Brian Mohr, co-founder and Managing Partner of Y Scouts, and today I am interviewing Ben Brooks, the founder & CEO of PILOT, a career-management company designed to facilitate positive results for both business leaders and employees, with the end goal of making work more satisfying and fulfilling. Ben discusses his professional history, ranging from assuming great leadership and responsibility roles through top-tier companies like Lockheed, Enterprise, and Oliver Wyman. After years of high-profile consulting work, Ben transitioned from management to human resources and began to delve into his passion for working with people, developing a fascination with psychology, i...
2017-03-29
53 min
Soundtracks, Jingles and Music Production
My Hero - Ben Gerrard
'My Hero' - Ben Gerrard. (©2016 Brooks/Gerrard). Written, Recorded and Produced by Jon Brooks & Ben Gerrard. Emmerdale’s new hunk Ben Gerrard is a soap regular. He's currently starring as Will, Ashley's carer in Emmerdale. Ben also played Cameron Clark in Hollyoaks. Feel free to check out our track 'Ghost' too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q72jh87ks_Q Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/jonbrookscomposer Official Website: http://www.jonbrooks.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonBrooksComposer Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonBrooks_Music CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/JonBrooks1 LYRICS: I wil...
2017-01-19
04 min
Canvas
2Do with Ben Brooks
This week Fraser talks with Ben Brooks about the third major task manager on iOS, 2Do. This episode of Canvas is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer CANVAS for 20% off. Guest Starring: Ben Brooks Links and Show Notes: In this mini-series on task management, we have covered Todoist, OmniFocus and we wrap up with a look at the third major app 2Do. 2Do is a task manager that includes several powerful features including TouchID protection for lists, calendar management inside the...
2016-08-19
38 min
The Writers Panel
James L. Brooks in conversation with Phil Rosenthal from ATX Television Festival.
James L. Brooks is the writer/director of such seminal films as Terms of Endearment and Broadcast News. In TV, he started in series such as My Mother the Car, That Girl, and The Andy Griffith Show before creating or co-creating a staggering list of shows that changed the entertainment landscape: Room 222, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-offs Rhoda, Phyllis, and Lou Grant, Taxi, and more. He's responsible for shepherding The Tracy Ullman Show and The Simpsons. In this candid conversation with Everybody Loves Raymond co-creator Phil Rosenthal, Brooks discusses fifty years in television. Recorded...
2015-08-04
48 min
CMD Space
Paywalls, with Ben Brooks
This week Myke is joined by Ben Brooks to discuss his recent paywall at brooksreview.net, thoughts on Twitter's API changes and App.net. Guest Starring: Ben Brooks
2012-08-22
48 min
2FatDads DadCast
DadCast Episode 26 • The Lion In Waiting
Stephen Hackett's Dog Cow Tattoo - Photo by iSMH on Flickr Nearly Live from the WendyHouse Studios of Valois Bay… This week we have the pleasure of being joined by with our first ever special guest dad: Stephen Hackett of founder of Forkbombr.net, guest writer for MacGasm.net and all around awesome dad of two great kids. Stephen joins us to discuss this week’s “Back to the Mac” announcement from Apple where they revealed the new release of Mac OS X: Lion, iLife, the Mac App Store and the super thin, super slick new MacB...
2010-10-22
1h 27