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Puck WatchingChris Pronger: The Journey to NHL ImmortalitySend us a textHall of Famer. Stanley Cup Champion. Blues legend. Chris Pronger joins the show for a deep dive into one of the most remarkable careers in NHL history. From becoming the first defenseman since Bobby Orr to capture the Hart Trophy, to battling through relentless injuries, Pronger’s story is as gritty as it is inspiring.But his impact on the game didn’t end when he hung up the skates. Today, he’s a broadcaster for the St. Louis Blues and ESPN—and this April, he’s releasing a brand-new book that offer...
2025-09-1854 minPuck WatchingChris Zimmerman: The Journey to Leading the Blues (Part 2)Send us a textGet ready for Part 2 of our conversation with Blues President and CEO of Business Operations, Chris Zimmerman. This time, we dive into his incredible journey with the Blues and how his leadership has fueled a transformation in the St. Louis community. From securing the 2025 Frozen Four to spearheading the most impactful Hockey Fights Cancer initiative in the NHL, Chris has played a pivotal role in shaping the team’s legacy beyond the ice too. Join us as we explore his achievements, vision, and the driving force behind the Blues' success. Tune in and en...
2025-06-0928 minPuck WatchingChris Zimmerman: The Journey to Leading the Blues (Part 1)Send us a textIn this episode, we were proud to welcome Chris Zimmerman to the show in our first offseason edition! Chris details his journey that led up to his success with the St. Louis Blues. Whether it was time as a player, assistant coach, or a business executive helping build Tiger Woods' golf brand, Chris has had a long, illustrious career that he helps breakdown for us! Stay tuned for Part 2 coming next week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
2025-06-0231 min
MAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab091 | Nick Guerrieri | One Store at The Time: Converting Demand Through Sampling with Chelly, Modernized LimoncelloHappy 2026. This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com In this episode, I spoke to Nick Guerrieri, founder of Chelly, who shares how he crafted a modernized limoncello out of Arizona—a place few associate with classic Italian citrus liqueurs.By reducing sugar and viscosity, Chelly repositions limoncello from a narrow digestif to a spirit capable of starring in cocktails or being served neatly.Nick’s strategy relies on grassroots sampling at liquor stores and festi...
2025-02-1040 min
MAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab091 | Nick Guerrieri | One Store at The Time: Converting Demand Through Sampling with Chelly, Modernized LimoncelloIn this episode, I spoke to Nick Guerrieri, founder of Chelly, who shares how he crafted a modernized limoncello out of Arizona—a place few associate with classic Italian citrus liqueurs.By reducing sugar and viscosity, Chelly repositions limoncello from a narrow digestif to a spirit capable of starring in cocktails or being served neatly.Nick’s strategy relies on grassroots sampling at liquor stores and festivals, weaving a genuine “behind-the-scenes” brand narrative on social media, and balancing on-trade listings with hands-on retail demos.Distinctive branding elements, like his signature lemon shirt and recipe l...
2025-02-1038 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowGenerational Trauma From A Medium’s Perspective With Chris Wasko“Taking baby steps in a healing journey is important; rushing can cause you to miss vital steps”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and energy healer. They discuss Chris’s journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a spiritual healer, as well as his experiences with seeing spirits and delivering messages from the other side. Chris shares her insights on healing from narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and taking small steps toward self-mastery. They dive deep into the topic of generational and region...
2024-07-2535 min
The MAKE IT Podcast378 - Indie Talk w/ Chris & Nick - Hollywood Business Dynamics, Ghosting in the Film Industry, and Funding and Feedback Loops in FilmmakingHello, Hello!On this episode of the MAKE IT podcast, Chris and Nick discuss their passion for filmmaking and creativity. They explore questions of love and doubt, barriers to creative expression, and industry insights. The hosts also analyze characters from GI Joe, power dynamics in Hollywood, and the appreciation of artists at film festivals.We also talk about:- Political views expressed at comedy shows and how audiences prioritize their interests- The Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” and its exploration of susceptibility to a...
2024-06-041h 42MAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab061 | Nick Gillett | Managing Expectations While Scaling Your Brand's Distribution | Mangrove GlobalHappy 2026. This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com In Ep. 61, I continued the conversation with Nick Gillett from Ep. 60. He’s the Managing Director of Mangrove Global. We spoke about all the aspects of bringing Drinks Brands to market from start to scale, including distributors, Wholesalers, and all the links in the Drinks Ecosystem. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:25 Portfolio Selection
8:20 Creating You...
2024-05-2145 minMAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab061 | Nick Gillett | Managing Expectations While Scaling Your Brand's Distribution | Mangrove GlobalIn Ep. 61, I continued the conversation with Nick Gillett from Ep. 60. He’s the Managing Director of Mangrove Global. We spoke about all the aspects of bringing Drinks Brands to market from start to scale, including distributors, Wholesalers, and all the links in the Drinks Ecosystem. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:25 Portfolio Selection
8:20 Creating Your Own Category
16:42 Micro Categories & National Cuisines
23:20 Traditional & Modern Serves
25:53 Geographic Centered Marketing
30:25 Building a Neighborhood Presence
32:33 Overcomplicating Cocktails...
2024-05-2142 minMAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab060 | Nick Gillett | Wholesalers & Distributors: understanding the Drinks Route-to-Market | Mangrove GlobalHappy 2026. This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available at maffeodrinks.com In Ep. 60, I had an incredible chat with Nick Gillett, Managing Director of Mangrove Global. We spoke about all the aspects of bringing Drinks Brands to market from start to scale, including distributors, Wholesalers, and all the links in the Drinks Ecosystem. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:20 Brand or Liquid Marketing Foundation
1:58 Nick Gillett I...
2024-05-1434 minMAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab060 | Nick Gillett | Wholesalers & Distributors: understanding the Drinks Route-to-Market | Mangrove GlobalIn Ep. 60, I had an incredible chat with Nick Gillett, Managing Director of Mangrove Global. We spoke about all the aspects of bringing Drinks Brands to market from start to scale, including distributors, Wholesalers, and all the links in the Drinks Ecosystem. I hope you will enjoy our chat.
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:20 Brand or Liquid Marketing Foundation
1:58 Nick Gillett Intro
6:58 Wholesalers & Importers Differences
12:50 The Game of Share of Mind
16:53 The Diversity of Wholesale
25:58 Has Wholesale Changed?
28:53 The Value...
2024-05-1432 min
Cloud Foundry WeeklyCloud Foundry Weekly: Exploring cf-toolsuite with Chris Phillipson : Episode 3Join Nick and Nicky with their special guest this week, Chris Phillipson, to get a deep dive into the cf-toolsuite project! Cloud Foundry platform engineers and developers can benefit from the various projects hosted at https://github.com/cf-toolsuite.Show Notes:Check out cf-toolsuite -- https://github.com/cf-toolsuite
2024-03-251h 03
Smashing Game Time#118 – Chris Pratt is Sheamus Aran - Balatro, Tokyo Vice, Radiant Black, EmailsJosh is still stuck on Costa De Sol. Nick has the Balatro bug and shares his new love for Tokyo Vice and Radiant Black. After the news, the bros read some listener emails about gaming media that isn’t games, favorite websites, and GOTYSO!In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND! We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
2024-03-181h 29
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with Chris & Nick, Episode #16, November 16th, 2023Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time. #argobounce #podcast #torontoargonauts #canadianfootballleague #bmofield #cohosts #nicksmall #chrispomay #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts
2023-11-171h 06Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with co-hosts Chris & Nick (Guest) Marty York, Episode #15, November 4th, 2023Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time.
#argobounce #podcast #torontoargonauts #canadianfootballleague #bmofield #cohosts #nicksmall #chrispomay #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #spotifyforpodcasters #spotify #iheartradio #amazonmusic #castboxfm #stitcher #tunein #pocketcasts #radiopublic #linkedin #youtube #facebook #twitter #twitch #linkedin #playoffs #wqee #radio #greycup
Tonight's special guest: Marty York,
Marty York i...
2023-11-051h 11
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with Chris & Nick, Episode #14, October 26th,2023
Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time.
Tonight's special guest: Griff Bordignon, and I’m “the betting guy” on Crier Media. I’m a complete sports nut who loves to watch, play, and (of course) bet. Through the highs and lows of betting, I’m here...
2023-10-2759 min
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with Chris & Nick, Episode #13, October 18th, 2023
Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time. #argobounce #podcast #torontoargonauts #canadianfootballleague #bmofield #cohosts #nicksmall #chrispomay #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts
2023-10-1949 min
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with Chris & Nick, Episode #12, October 9th, 2023
Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time.
#argobounce #podcast #torontoargonauts #canadianfootballleague #bmofield #cohosts #nicksmall #chrispomay #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #spotifyforpodcasters #spotify #iheartradio #amazonmusic #castboxfm #stitcher #tunein #pocketcasts #radiopublic #linkedin #youtube #facebook #twitter #twitch #linkedin
2023-10-091h 01
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkArgo Bounce Live Audio Show with Chris & Nick, Episode #12, special guest Rod Black, October 3rd, 2023Argo Bounce Podcast is a weekly live audio show about the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts in 2023 with co-hosts Nick Small and Chris Pomay as we break down the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts previous games both at home and on the road and preview their upcoming opponents from around the Canadian Football League with special guest(s) from time time to time. #argobounce #podcast #torontoargonauts #canadianfootballleague #bmofield #cohosts #nicksmall #chrispomay #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts
2023-10-041h 11
Something's Bruin PodcastSomething's Bruin Episode 59: Play the Youth! (FT. Chris Davis)What's up and welcome back to the Something's Bruin Podcast! On today's episode Mike is joined by host of the Drop the Mitts Hockey Podcast Chris Davis as the discuss Chris' experience from Buffalo as he took on the Prospects Challenge. They discuss the benefits of allowing younger players to experience the NHL instead of clogging up the pipeline with aging PTO signings. We also discuss the centennial jerseys and as always, dive deep into your DM questions!Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show! Thank you for listening and enjoy the show!
2023-09-201h 21
Press 1 For NickUnleashing the Power of Hospitality: Insights from Chris Olexa, CEO/Founder at Aspire2B Hospitality Group [Hospitality]Introduction:In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Olexa, the CEO/Founder of Aspire2B Hospitality Group. Chris is an esteemed figure in the hospitality industry, and in this conversation, he shares his valuable insights and experiences that have shaped his journey towards being hospitality-driven. Join us as we explore the importance of hospitality and its impact on achieving excellence and success.Key Discussion Points:The Genesis of a Hospitality Career:Chris takes us back to his beginnings in the hospitality industry, discussing the path that...
2023-07-1037 min
Ypsi WeirdGoodbye for nowNick is having a baby, Chris is starting a new content idea. This is the end of Ypsi Weird for now
2023-06-141h 02Ypsi WeirdThe end is nighIt's clear that Chris' job doesn't like him. Ypsi isn't the same anymore. The end is coming and Chris is leaning into some new content ideas.
2023-06-071h 02Ypsi WeirdGod father of OctopusesChris wants the title he never had. Proper words for plurals. Chris is about to start a solo act. And trying to get the youth involved in table top games.
2023-05-311h 18Ypsi WeirdNick loves The FlashAnother game Chris wants to get back into, top 5 comic book characters, and moving ideas. And why is my package there?
2023-05-171h 06
Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on SolanaSmart messaging and NFT chat stickers in Dialect (feat. Chris Osborn, founder)Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showIn this episode, we are joined by Chris Osborn, founder of Dialect, the very well known wallet-to-wallet chat app on Solana.We talk about the Dialect team pioneering two interesting pieces of technology, each trying to accomplish a different goal:smart messages, andNFT chat stickersSmart messages allow links to have built in “calls to action” that a viewer can immediately take an action on, directly from the chat window. Imagine if you could directly book...
2023-05-0845 minYpsi WeirdHaunted house for saleChris wants to buy our childhood haunted house, but learned that Nick isn't certified in the trades. Someone got caught stealing trading cards. And Chris want to add even more things to his collection.
2023-04-261h 03Ypsi WeirdlilapsophobiaChris tried to fool nick into thinking he got a bunch of games for free. We talked about anime and netflix adaptations. And how hard it is to come up with names.
2023-04-121h 02Ypsi WeirdCrying and complainingSometimes, you just need a good cry. Other times you need to take someone down over a waffle. Also, apparently Chris likes people and Nick doesn't.
2023-03-221h 00Ypsi WeirdA hog full of wartsChris has one major problem. He wants to spend a lot of money, but doesn't have a lot to spend. We'll also pose the question of whether it's possible to separate the art from the artist as we talk about our experiences with a popular new game.
2023-02-151h 13Ypsi WeirdIs that glaze or?...Today, we'll talk about a weird challenge Nick heard about for a good half hour. Then we'll fall into our usual random conversations
2023-02-0259 minYpsi WeirdJack WackerChris has another new plan for success, Choosing names is hard, and some people lack cooking skills.
2023-01-181h 00Ypsi WeirdNick made us miss a weekToday we'll have a deep conversation about gator related injuries, opening up a chicken franchise, and ghost labor. Followed by rapid fire run down of various topics
2023-01-111h 01Ypsi WeirdCall me SallyThis episode is basically about Chris liking weird things in weird places, hopefully getting a new job, and being pissed off about people fucking up the things he likes.
2022-12-071h 12Ypsi WeirdWe're not always boringChris is finally temporarily motivated to change his life. Nick is weird when it comes to video games. And DC vs Marvel comes into play this week.
2022-11-161h 02Ypsi WeirdLetters from a psychopathIt's been two years and we're still talking about work, questionable food, and internet content. but also Chris may be a psychopath.
2022-11-091h 01Ypsi WeirdYicksChris is going to build a well within a well. Nick won't shut up about ironmon. Making music is hard. And Chris is going to learn a new game. All that and much more.
2022-10-191h 15Ypsi WeirdCanceled plansWeekend travel plans fell through, and Chris broke his back. So instead, we're playing video games like always and talking about a new channel idea. SPOILERS!!!! for the movie Clerks 3 at the end
2022-09-211h 08
Press 1 For NickWhy You NEED to be Hospitality Driven. Chris Olexa, CEO/Founder at Aspire2B Hospitality Group [Hospitality]Why You NEED to be Hospitality Driven. Chris Olexa, CEO/Founder at Aspire2B Hospitality Group [Hospitality]
How did you get started in hospitality?
What was the first project?
What makes you hospitality driven?
What does "best in class" mean to you?
We put the guests at the center of ALL we do
How do you hire and retain talent
How do you measure success
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2022-08-2436 min
Ypsi WeirdSlow WeekIt's finally time for Chris to update his resume. We'll talk about trouble on wheels, and watching videos of places we've been.
2022-08-171h 02
Ypsi WeirdGive me an hourWe'll ask our listeners for a small favor, and when we'll go on to recap Chris' trip to GenCon this year.
2022-08-101h 05
Ypsi WeirdDo your job!!!Chris will rant about people who don't do their job, we'll talk about moral obligations, and we'll wrap up with more game speak.
2022-08-031h 15
Ypsi WeirdWhy so loudToday we'll rant for a while about why Chris hates humans. And then we'll talk about Chris' favorite subject.
2022-07-201h 00
2022-06-2957 min
Ypsi WeirdMoving sucksSpent the week moving but some new games were played and some ideas for chris were tossed around.
2022-05-251h 01
Ypsi WeirdHypothetical Vegan GingerWe're moving. Well Chris is anyways. Along with that we'll discuss life changes, being guilty until proven innocent, and of course vegan gingers
2022-05-181h 00
Ypsi WeirdSick Rant BroToday Chris goes on a really long rant about his job, and Nick may or may not be sick because of Chris
2022-05-111h 00
Press 1 For NickWhat Does It Mean To Be Customer Obsessed - Chris Vetrano - Head of Partner & Customer Engagement | Bikes, Scooters & Transit at Lyft [Customer Engagement]Chris Vetrano - Head of Partner & Customer Engagement | Bikes, Scooters & Transit at Lyft [Customer Engagement]
Welcome to Press 1 For Nick Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes.
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2022-04-2534 min
Ypsi WeirdCheese it it's the cops!!!Nick has a run in with the law, we have a new business idea, some sad news, and a newly revealed trailer for something came out will Chris care about it ?
2022-04-131h 05
Ypsi WeirdDont do drugs m'kayToday's segments include construction time with nick, Game time, and the problem with people. And finally, a formal review of drugs m'kay
2022-03-301h 07
Ypsi WeirdBubble BoyNick needs to be put in a bubble, new video games that are taken over are lives, and buying stupid stuff on amazon.
2022-03-2357 min
Ypsi WeirdThe Foot BitchChris might need to cut his foot off, Nick almost skipped the podcast, and we got an email. Also A one hit wonder from the 90s is talked about. P.S. small spoilers for Pokemon: Legends Arceus.
2022-02-161h 04
Ypsi WeirdBitch MouthNick is still trying to move, Chris struggles with change, eye sight may or may not be important. Chris rants about old cartoons
2022-01-121h 01
Press 1 For NickChris Voss CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd Author of Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It [Negotiation]Chris Voss is the CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd
Author of Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It.
Chris founded the Black Swan Group, in 2008 upon his retirement from the FBI where he was the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator.
Chapters of this episode:
0:00 – Introduction
0:53 – What is one thing people might not know about you?
2:43 – How long do you have to make that first impression?
4:30 – How did you make your first impression count?
6:35 – How do I get the customer who is fired up to calm down and get them to trust you?
16:05 –...
2022-01-1046 min
Ypsi WeirdHoliday AftermathHoliday meals backfired a little. Covid put us on hold. Restaurant portions come into play. Chris could of died at work. Last minute shopping. All this and more in the first Ypsi Weird of the new year
2022-01-051h 15
Ypsi WeirdLet me get a sliceNick's about to be homeless. Are we getting fat? Big risk at a high stakes poker game. We reminisce over the good old days of piracy. And come on officer let me get a slice.
2021-12-291h 00
Ypsi WeirdFake it till you make itWe forgot about Christmas this year because we're too caught up with Nick's work transition. The rental market sucks these days. And more reasons for Chris to hate his job.
2021-12-2255 min
Ypsi WeirdToxic RelationshipChris brings up something Nick doesn't want to talk about. Nick has been faced with a difficult choice what will he do? Are live actions anime adaptation good or bad? And this one time in Florida Chris.....
2021-12-1558 min
The Nick Elston ShowThe Nick Elston Show - 3.0 - Episode 20 - Chris ArgentHey everyone and welcome to The Nick Elston Show!Nick Elston is a leading Inspirational Speaker, creator of Unique Mental Health Engagement strategies, a Transformational Speaking Coach + the Founder of Forging People - a community created to empower, inspire and educate people who truly want to be heard in life + in business.On this show, Nick brings us the storytellers, celebrities, speakers, influencers, entrepreneurs - those who have gone from adversity to excitement, who share their stories with vulnerability, transparency, inspiration - most importantly...
2021-12-0842 min
Ypsi WeirdAnother Boring WeekBack in the day Chris and his family got booted from a MMO server. Crypto currencies and this chip shortage is getting old. Other then that just another boring week.
2021-12-011h 01
Ypsi WeirdSalad SpeedrunToday's main topic is about unusual speed runs. Also we touch on some almost relevant topics and similar experiences, and wrap things up with a story about Chris going to a computer store
2021-11-241h 11
Ypsi WeirdDon't quit our day jobsChris needs to wake up from his nap. Nick talks about his 4am adventures and the comparison of earwax and fruit. Like usual, our jobs suck. What is the proper paper ply, and how is nick enjoying his new PC
2021-11-1757 min
Ypsi WeirdWe did itThis week we let out are inner (more obvious) nerd as we talk about the exciting thing Nick finally did and what it could mean for the future. But is wouldn't be Ypsi Weird unless we talked about the bullshit we deal with at our regular jobs.
2021-11-101h 07
The Nick Elston ShowThe Nick Elston Show - 3.0 - Episode 8 - Chris DaweHey everyone and welcome to The Nick Elston Show!Nick Elston is a leading Inspirational Speaker, creator of Unique Mental Health Engagement strategies, a Transformational Speaking Coach + the Founder of Forging People - a community created to empower, inspire and educate people who truly want to be heard in life + in business.On this show, Nick brings us the storytellers, celebrities, speakers, influencers, entrepreneurs - those who have gone from adversity to excitement, who share their stories with vulnerability, transparency, inspiration - most importantly...
2021-10-2952 min
Ypsi WeirdBack to normalWe almost had to replace nick completely because of black magic. As it ti, he can't keep track of time anymore. But Back onto the normal stuff, New music drops, new content creators checked out, and opinionated arguments on movies. But most importantly, Chris made new friends.
2021-10-271h 04
Ypsi WeirdYpsi Wieird Spooky Special?This episode is full of spooky content. Well, kind of spooky. Well, ok maybe we touched on the spooky a bit and drove off into entirely separate subjects. Buy hey we've got Nick back, and are special guest from last week is still here too!
2021-10-201h 08
Ypsi WeirdNick's not hereSeriously, I'm writing a description for and episode i wasn't even here for. I have no idea what it's about. All i know is there was a speacial guest to fill in for me. So don't worry, It's not an hour of Chris talking to himself.
2021-10-131h 14
Ypsi WeirdA mild hint of depressingWhy does something always seem to go wrong when Chris saves money? What are we really doing with our lives? What kind of drunken bar crawl food are we putting in our bodies? And why do people get paid so much money to play with balls?
2021-10-061h 01
Ypsi WeirdWeird VacationChris goes on vacation, But right before he had some experience with bad power grids. But it can't all be about that, so we added some food addiction talk, and for good measure we threw in a hint of nostalgic gaming.
2021-09-291h 03
2021-09-221h 05
Ypsi WeirdPure GarbageOnce again, Chris displays his knack for getting into confrontations. Not to mention his diminishing attention span. We also talk about why it's not worth pirating movies anymore and many other things.
2021-08-251h 07
2021-08-181h 02
Ypsi WeirdThis one is wonkyWe talk about the newly released skyward sword and Chis gives his opinion on it. Of course we talk about more video games, and roommate struggles. Chris clearly announced his opinion on this episode half way thought as well. Then we changed course and move on to a whole new topic. Check it out for yourself.
2021-07-281h 02
Ypsi WeirdMasturbation ProclamationToday we'll spend some time discussing a very particular package Chris ordered. After that we'll talk about unfair wages and food places that don't deserve our business. This episode is a hell of a ride, so hop on and enjoy.
2021-06-301h 01
Ypsi WeirdMisplaced RageHave you ever been a victim of misplaced rage? Or have you been the one dealing out the rage? We got our stories. Along with that, we'll talk about shit games, YouTube, and nick won't shut up about Zelda.
2021-06-0953 min
Press 1 For NickChris Voss - World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Bestselling Author "Never Split The Difference" - CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd - Part 2 of 2 [Negotiation]Chris Voss - World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Bestselling Author "Never Split The Difference" - CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd - Part 2 of 2 [Negotiation]
Chris talks about:
· What is mirroring and why it works?
· What is the beauty of silence?
· How do you get comfortable being uncomfortable?
· What is the importance of visualization?
· What tactics should a Customer Service Rep use to diffuse a frustrated customer?
· Why you shouldn't say I'm Sorry in Customer Service.
2021-06-0246 min
Press 1 For NickChris Voss - World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Bestselling Author "Never Split The Difference" - CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd - Part 1 of 2 [Negotiation]Chris Voss - World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Bestselling Author "Never Split The Difference" - CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd - Part 1 of 2 [Negotiation]
Chris talks about:
· How long do you have to make that first impression?
· How did you make your first impression count?
· How do I get the customer who is fired up to calm down and get them to trust you?
· What is the power of an open-ended question?
· How do you continue to push somebody to the limit, but still gaining their trust?
2021-05-3146 min
Ypsi WeirdTrain wreckWe've had some high tensions and ranges of emotion before, but this one is up there. Not to mention how Chris feels about spending money and recreational use. Guess you'll have to check it out on this week's Ypsi Weird.
2021-05-051h 13
The Nick Elston ShowThe Forge Ahead Show - 2.0 - Episode 6 - Chris BuddThe Forge Ahead Show is a Podcast & Video series created & hosted by Nick Elston (www.nickelston.com) - Inspirational Speaker, Transformational Speaking Coach, creator of unique Mental Health engagement strategies & an ‘in your corner’ Mentor. The Forge Ahead Show is published as a Video Series via YouTube - as well as a Podcast via Spotify, iTunes & the podcast platform of your choice - bringing you the storytellers, the influencers, the motivators - people that have gone from adversity to excitement - to forge something beautiful, something powerful, something better! This week, Nick speaks to Chris Budd - Entrepreneur, Founder, Speake...
2021-04-2834 min
Ypsi WeirdDont feed the PodcastersNick loses his mind over DOGE again. Chris is planing a D&D game that will never get played. How long can we talk about final fantasy? And how do you eat your cereal?
2021-04-281h 01
Press 1 For NickDr. Chris Phelps - Dentist, Author & Cialdini Method Certified Trainer [Influence]Dr. Chris Phelps - Dentist, Author & Cialdini Method Certified Trainer [Influence]
Chris talks about:
· The difference between telling vs. influencing employees
· How to improve patient experience
· The results of behavioral science in his practices
The person who has influence Chris the most in the past year:
Robert Cialdini.
Books: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion: https://amzn.to/3ergeOY and Pre-suasion: https://amzn.to/3xnoyrD
His note to all customer service professionals:
“Find a connection and something that you can praise your customers about if possible”.
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2021-04-2731 min
Ypsi WeirdStressed OutChirs made an actually decent decision. Tom Macdonald is living rent free in Nick's head. Maybe we should consider some other options on our show. And Chirs' snake gets loose.
2021-03-101h 01
Ypsi WeirdWe dont know enough to have an opinionCan we trust people on reddit for financial advice? How else can we get rich quick? We've got some ideas cooking, and Chris finally shows his true color near the end.
2021-02-171h 20
Ypsi WeirdThis one got weirderOh shit, Well um. What the hell did we talk about? Chris is delusional, food trucks, a man named Robert, something about a paper clip. We don't remember the rest. Find out with us on today's episode.
2021-02-101h 12
Ypsi WeirdDidn't we already talk about this stuff?Nick needs to start listening to his own advice, and are we really still having problems with masks?
2021-01-201h 09
Ypsi WeirdAre we getting old?We aren't as young as we used to be. Nick's kid is getting to the age we were when we started listening to a certain type of music. And fuck Todd and the whole PlayStation debacle.
2021-01-131h 13
Ypsi WeirdWhat the bleep was that?Some weird shit happened here. Nick got censored, past mistakes were brought up, and we took a pretty dark turn in the end. Listen up and find out all about it.
2021-01-061h 27
Press 1 For NickChris Vetrano - Head of Partner & Customer Engagement | Bikes, Scooters & Transit at Lyft [Customer Engagement]Chris Vetrano is the Head of Partner & Customer Engagement | Bikes, Scooters & Transit at Lyft. Chris talks about what it means to be customer obsessed, how and when to add the right channels, and explains how Lyft has adapted in 2020. Join the Press 1 For Nick community on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/press-1-for-nick #customerexperience #customerservice #press1fornick
2020-12-2933 min
Ypsi WeirdAm i the A**hole ?People are stupid, relationships suck, and Chris might be the asshole. We'll talk about all of this in episode 3
2020-12-021h 01
Press 1 For NickChris Drury - Director of Customer Care at Blount Fine Foods [Customer Service]Chris Drury talks about how he got into customer service, crazy calls he has received and explains what it means to be a CX Evangelist.
2020-08-2126 min
Remote RubyPast Rubies and Rails history with Nick Schwaderer [00:03:20] Jason talks about the form stuff he’s been working on in Reflex.[00:08:02] Nick tells us about the background of “Past Rubies,” which has been on hiatus since Christmas, but will be reappearing in the next month. [00:15:12] The merge of Rails and Merb is brought up by Chris and he mentions a fascinating blog post by Yehuda Katz. [00:21:30] Nick talks about Brighton Ruby’s alternative conference which is a remote conference this year and they are giving a hard copy of “Why’s (poignant) Guide to Ruby...
2020-06-1257 min