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Podcast AwesomeđŹ From Script to Sizzle: How We Cooked Up the Font Awesome 7 Promo Video đŹSummaryWhat does it take to shoot a high-energy, humor-packed, visually delicious Font Awesome marketing video? A 12-hour day, a diner full of chaos, and a guy in a hot dog suit. In this episode, Matt chats with Jory and Isaac, two key players behind the Font Awesome 7 video, about the hilarious mishaps, creative choices, and ridiculous amounts of pancakes that went into bringing the video to life.They cover everything from why FA videos always feature food-themed settings to the art of keeping a cast of recurring characters (aka the Font Awesome...2025-04-2441 min
Podcast AwesomeDave Gandy on Why Boring is Best⢠in EngineeringIn this episode, Dave and Matt explore First LEGO League, where kids as young as third grade tackle robotics and engineering challenges. As a coach, Dave shares how he guides his team to embrace the golden rule of engineering: Keep it simple, keep it sturdy.Listeners will learn how to spot the difference between over-the-top complexity and straightforward solutions that just work. Practical beats fancy almost every time.Dave also shares how his time at MIT taught him that simplicity is the secret sauce of reliable design. His mantra âBoring is Bestâ˘â takes center stage as he...2025-02-1824 min
200 Dollars a Day Plus Expenses - A Rockford Files PodcastEpisode 76 - Dave and Steve Take a Second ChanceOK, that title is better.Burying the lede here, DIONNE WARWICK!Also GANDY IS BACK.I will stop using so many capitals shortly.We get a Star Trek connection with Malachi Thorne.Nobody cuts a demo.Nobody lays down tracks.(Thanks to my co host Dan on We Have the Technology, also my brother).The payoff in the final seen is gold.Some political stuff this week as well.mp3 download2025-02-0700 min
CFO BookshelfMythbusting Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and Other Financial Gurus with David McKnightWhen I think of Dave Ramsey, the elimination of debt and whole life insurance policies quickly spring to mind. In addition to his demonization of universal policies, were you aware of his 8-12 rule for retirement?David McKnight joins the show to discuss the 4 percent rule for retirement, annuities, and cash-basis insurance plans based on math, pragmatism, and wisdom.These topics are key themes in David's newest book, The Guru Gap. He has also written other best-selling books, including The Power of Zero, which has sold over 400,000 copies.2025-01-1043 min
Podcast AwesomeThe Logic Defying Way to Creating an Awesome Place to WorkIn this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt chats with Font Awesome co-founder Dave Gandy about building a workplace that doesnât just work â but works for everyone. Whether youâre hustling in a startup, navigating open-source communities, or just trying to figure out if your boss actually values your humanity, this oneâs for you. Dave dishes on the magic of finding the right co-founder (hint: they need to tell you when you're off your rocker), why open-source is about more than just writing code, and how empathy might just be the ultimate leadership hack. So, if youâre dre...2024-11-2625 min
Podcast AwesomeWhy 'Lifestyle Company' Is a Badge of Honor at Font Awesomeđ In this episode, Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy joins our host Matt Johnson for an honest, unfiltered convo about what it means to build a *lifestyle company* (and wear that badge proudly đŞ). This isnât your typical startup hustle. Weâre diving into the âpeople-firstâ culture that makes Font Awesome a standout, from character-driven hiring to redefining what success means beyond growth on charts and graphs. đđźAs Dave says, instead of climbing someone elseâs ladder, Font Awesome is building its own way up, with purpose, transparency, and some solid work-life balance goals. Hereâs why we believe that putting *pe...2024-11-0720 min
Podcast AwesomeCharacter First: The Font Awesome Key to Hiring SuccessIn this edition of Podcast Awesome, Matt sits down with Font Awesome founder, Dave Gandy, at the 2024 Snuggle in Bentonville, Arkansas. Between karaoke sessions and Hoobastank choruses (blame Ed), Matt and Dave discuss a topic on a lot of minds lately: How do you build a company where people actually want to stick around?With a tech industry average of just 18 months at a job, Font Awesome breaks the mold â no one has left in over 10 years. Dave and Matt dive into Font Awesomeâs hiring philosophy, the importance of building a people-first culture, and how giving emplo...2024-10-2427 minCFO BookshelfLending Your Way Into Real Estate InvestmentsOur newest guest may not be a best-selling author on real estate yet, but we're already predicting this former World Cup soccer player will soon be a household name in Dave Ramsey's world in a few years.Vaughn Bethell is the founder of REI Junkies based in South Carolina, and in this episode, we learn his unique process of providing real estate investors with a different way to reduce stress and frustration in their investments.2024-05-2442 min
The Sports Joc Show with Wayne GandyNose FlaresKentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Dave & Busterâs friendly betting, Tom Bradyâs roast, WNBA debuts, Red Lobster and more. Listen every Monday and Thursday at 8am on Facebook Live @thesportsjoc.2024-05-062h 03
Elis James and John Robins#330 - Sleepy Elis, A Corporate Shill for Big Thick and David GandyKnees are shaking and pulses are racing as none other than international superstar model David Gandy stops by for a chat to answer all of Elis and Johnâs questions about modelling. Confronted with such handsomeness, how does everyone cope? Well, Elis âfeels thingsâ, John swears, and Daveâs glasses steam up.An unwell and remote John goes fully digital, a listener wins a marathon, and Elisâs commentating skills shine once again.If you want to get in touch with the show then email elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp on 07974 293 0222024-05-031h 00
Podcast AwesomeWorking Genius in Teams with Dave and TravisEpisode Summary:In this episode we chat with Font Awesome founders, Travis Chase and Dave Gandy. We delve into the intricacies of team dynamics and working relationships within the Font Awesome team. Using Patrick Lencioni's 6 Types of Working Genius framework, the episode dissects the leadership styles, strengths, weaknesses, and the collaborative fabric that help make Font Awesome successful.Dave and Travis talk about how they navigate through frustrations in the workplace and strategies they've learned to capitalize on each other's strengths. Various aspects of the framework are highlighted, illustrating real-life examples where c...2024-04-2320 min
Cezar TouchHomemade House 18 - David BrittonNumber 18 is here and we have a Chicago based DJ/producer for you that goes by the name of David Britton.
Britton - Chicago IL - DJ / Producer / Remixer.
Having the experience to witness the Godfather of House - Ron Hardy @ the MuZic BoX, Lil Louis @ The Bizmark Parties, & Growing up on Farley J.M. Funk & WBMX crew..So there was no Question in what Britton wanted to do!! NOW.. A mainstay of the Chicago underground house scene for the last 25+ years. Britton has showered the city's best venues with his soulful and funky, thumping boogie and built a reputation...2024-04-211h 03
Podcast AwesomeFree Code, Future SustainabilityIn this episode we chat with Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy about the journey of finding a sustainable business model while staying true to the open source model. We discuss the origin of Font Awesome, the power of open source software, and the concept of "actualized open source." Dave shares insights into the success of Font Awesome and their approach to monetizing the project while continuing to provide value to the open source community. They also discuss the launch of their new project, Web Awesome, and their Kickstarter campaign. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of open...2024-04-0233 min
Podcast AwesomeDemystifying Y CombinatorEpisode Summary:In this episode of Podcast Awesome, we dive deep into the story of Font Awesome founders Dave Gandy and Travis Chase, as they reminisce about their remarkable journey through Y Combinator, the prestigious tech accelerator. The conversation offers listeners an exclusive look into the world of startups, challenges, and triumphs that come with being a part of such an intensive program.Dave and Travis recount the rigorous application process, their moment of acceptance, and the invaluable lessons learned during their time at YC. This episode demystifies the accelerator experience and...2024-03-1246 min
Podcast AwesomePressure to Empowerment: Lessons From MITAbout the Guest:Dave Gandy is Font Awesome's Founder and an MIT alumnus who hails from Carl Junction, Missouri, and reflects on his experience transitioning from a small-town environment to the competitive halls of MIT. With a background rooted in both art and technology, Dave specialized in human-centric product design and has a strong belief in the interplay between creativity, empathy, and engineering. Detailing his educational journey, he conveys a profound understanding of personal growth through adversity, emphasizing how integral unique talents are to individual success.Episode Summary:...2024-02-2735 min
The Ed Block CourageCastEd Block CourageCast Ep. 34 2001 Recipient Wayne Gandy and 2023 recipient Kevon SeymourOn this Epsiode: Dave Steinwedel and Duane Brooks are back for a jam packed podcast as the guys are joined by 2001 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient with the pittsburgh Steelers Wayne Gandy to discuss what it meant to him to receive the award, his past with Duane, what it was like being in New Orleans and trying to play football in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, his thoughts on today's nfl, and wild card weekend reaction. (3:00-42:00)Duane and Dave give their wild card reactions. (42:30-50:00)Then hear from 2023 Baltimore Ravens Ed Block COurage Award Recipient Kevon Seymour...2024-01-201h 12
Brothers of the SerpentMegalithic Star Maps - Part 1Martin Green (MegalithicMartin from our discord) joins us this week to begin a three part discussion on his research into megalithic structures in the UK and the possibility they were sophisticated star maps that span for miles across the landscape. This episode, we look at The Devil's Arrows, the Thornborough Henge, and possible connections to Orion and the Pleiades. The BBC program mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGDPfPoIj8Q Paul Devereux simulation of complex layout - https://www.cantab.net/users/michael.behrend/repubs/devils_arrows/pages/main...2024-01-182h 21
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #312: Megalithic Star Maps - Part 1Martin Green (MegalithicMartin from our discord) joins us this week to begin a three part discussion on his research into megalithic structures in the UK and the possibility they were sophisticated star maps that span for miles across the landscape. This episode, we look at The Devil's Arrows, the Thornborough Henge, and possible connections to Orion and the Pleiades. The BBC program mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGDPfPoIj8Q Paul Devereux simulation of complex layout - https://www.cantab.net/users/michael.behrend/repubs/devils_arrows/pages/main.html DNA Analysis video: https://www.youtube...2024-01-182h 21
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #308: Listener Communications - LiveThanks to everyone who sent the great emails! We love reading and responding to them on the show. We also read and respond to questions and comments from the live chat, thanks to everyone who donated, and for the 1up boxes! Â Executive Producers: Li Peter Shell Clueless Krees Philip Baklamov Matt Shy Zachariah Baker Associate Executive Producers: Johnathan Bracken Edfu_TextYa_Later Jim Niggles Captain River Rat Chris James Daniel Gandy Dave Cortes Patrick Hicks2023-12-102h 23
Brothers of the SerpentListener Communications - LiveThanks to everyone who sent the great emails! We love reading and responding to them on the show. We also read and respond to questions and comments from the live chat, thanks to everyone who donated, and for the 1up boxes! Â Executive Producers: Li Peter Shell Clueless Krees Philip Baklamov Matt Shy Zachariah Baker Associate Executive Producers: Johnathan Bracken Edfu_TextYa_Later Jim Niggles Captain River Rat Chris James Daniel Gandy Dave Cortes Patrick Hicks2023-12-102h 23Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #303: Listener Communications - LiveWe read and respond to listener emails in this episode, which was live streamed to YouTube. Thank you all so much for the great emails, and the support for the show! Â Executive Producers: LalaC Philip Baklamov Matt Shy Peter Shell Zachariah Baker Associate Executive Producers: Edfu_TextYa_Later Jim Niggles Captain River Rat Chris James Daniel Gandy Dave Cortes Patrick Hicks2023-11-022h 21
Brothers of the SerpentListener Communications - LiveWe read and respond to listener emails in this episode, which was live streamed to YouTube. Thank you all so much for the great emails, and the support for the show! Â Executive Producers: LalaC Philip Baklamov Matt Shy Peter Shell Zachariah Baker Associate Executive Producers: Edfu_TextYa_Later Jim Niggles Captain River Rat Chris James Daniel Gandy Dave Cortes Patrick Hicks2023-11-022h 21
Podcast AwesomeExploring Patrick Lencioni's 6 Types of Working Genius with Font Awesome Founder Dave GandyOn this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt chats with Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy about Patrick Lencioni's ideas behind Working Genius. They discuss how the six types of Working Genius help identify working strengths and weaknesses, creating more effective teams and getting more done efficiently. Dave explains how their company got introduced to Lencioni's ideas and how they started doing leadership training. They emphasize the importance of work culture and how it affects a company's success.TIME STAMPSÂ â-------------------------[00:06:19] Six types of working genius.[00:09:53] Remote work relationships.[00:16:57] Won...2023-10-2436 min
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #299: Tales of the Little People - Part 3This week Drew takes us through the Arthur Conan Doyle saga with the fairies, and how he fell for hoaxed photographs....but we also read some of Doyle's writings on the subject of fae encounters, and they seem entirely rational. We then spend some time reading and discussing the topic of Homo Floresiensis, also known as the "hobbits" of the island of Flores. There are tales of encounters with "little people" that persist on this island to this day, despite the fact that the fossil evidence of these "hobbit" people is at least 12,000 years old, and perhaps as...2023-10-032h 14
Brothers of the SerpentTales of the Little People - Part 3This week Drew takes us through the Arthur Conan Doyle saga with the fairies, and how he fell for hoaxed photographs....but we also read some of Doyle's writings on the subject of fae encounters, and they seem entirely rational. We then spend some time reading and discussing the topic of Homo Floresiensis, also known as the "hobbits" of the island of Flores. There are tales of encounters with "little people" that persist on this island to this day, despite the fact that the fossil evidence of these "hobbit" people is at least 12,000 years old, and perhaps...2023-10-032h 14
MLM Success Stories PodcastNew Era 356: Building Network Marketing Millionaires in 2024 and Beyond (There is a Formula)In this session, you will hear the keynote training Mr. Calvert did on Friday afternoon September 22, 2023, to close out the first day of the Ihub National Convention held in Orlando Florida.
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While most network marketing leaders are just trying to figure out how to help their team become profitable, the team at Calvert Market Group (CMG) is building full-time earners with the goal of becoming millionaires.
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In this session, Dale explains the starting point to becoming a millionaire with the network marketing business model and how to build productive, growing teams....2023-09-281h 01
Getting Up To Speed With Ben DeatherageRemembering Morrie Williams: Doug GandyThe second episode of the Remembering Morrie Williams series has Doug Gandy on the phone. Doug was the first driver for Williams Motorsports in the late 1980's. In this interview Doug talks about the early days with Morrie, some memorable trips with the team as well as Morrie's wife Katie, a strange incident with trailer tires in Bakersfield, and more!Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed  Be sure to visit and support our...2023-09-2731 min
Podcast AwesomeNerd Show and Tell: Meet Kelsey Jackson, Designer and Front-End DeveloperIn our latest installment of the Nerd Show and Tell, we have the pleasure of chatting with Kelsey Jackson, Font Awesome's Designer and Front End Developer. Maybe you've noticed how slick the Font Awesome site looks these days? Yeah, Kelsey is responsible for quite a bit of that work. In this episode, Matt chats with Kelsey about his recent chunk of work where he helped create an internal design system, how he met Dave Gandy, won him over, started contracting, and eventually landed a job. (Kelsey called this process a âlong conâ, but we think it was proba...2023-09-0539 min
Brothers of the SerpentThe Spookiest Story Never Told - Part 2The lines between UFOs, religion, magic, the paranormal, and government intelligence agencies have never been more blurry and difficult to define as they are in this installment of Marty Garza's series on the UFO subject. Marty's deep research and ability to reveal threads of an enormous hidden web of conspiracy and connection is unparalleled in the UFO world. Come with us down the rabbit hole of The Spookiest Story Never Told, Part 2! And if you want to hear some of our conversations between segments, which is always interesting when we have Marty on, you can join our...2023-07-073h 01
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #291: The Spookiest Story Never Told - Part 2The lines between UFOs, religion, magic, the paranormal, and government intelligence agencies have never been more blurry and difficult to define as they are in this installment of Marty Garza's series on the UFO subject. Marty's deep research and ability to reveal threads of an enormous hidden web of conspiracy and connection is unparalleled in the UFO world. Come with us down the rabbit hole of The Spookiest Story Never Told, Part 2! And if you want to hear some of our conversations between segments, which is always interesting when we have Marty on, you can join our Patreon...2023-07-073h 01
Podcast AwesomeWhen Failure Isnât Failure: Hard Lessons in Business and Life with Dave GandyIn this episode of Podcast Awesome, host Matt Johnson talks with Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy about the lessons learned from failing in business and life. They discuss Gandy's experience of flunking out of MIT twice and how it impacted his journey as an entrepreneur. They also delve into a story about the Font Awesome 5 Kickstarter campaign and the self-fulfilling prophecies that can shape our beliefs and reality. Gandy shares his insights into the startup world and the power of believing a lie long enough that it becomes the truth.-------------------TIME STAMPSÂ 00:04:54 F...2023-06-2730 min
Podcast AwesomeCharacter First: Why Font Awesome Doesnât Hire âRock Starsâ and âA PlayersâIn this podcast, Font Awesome founders, Dave Gandy and Travis Chase, discuss how hiring the right people to the team is the first and best approach to building a strong company culture. The 37 Signals blog, and their books gave Dave and Travis inspiration on how to do business and software differently. Dave and Travis had both built software together and had proof that they knew how to create user-centric product design, so why not also build a people-first company, too? But theyâd have to rethink standard hiring practices. Often, nearsighted companies hire so-c...2023-06-1318 min
Fuelling Around - Stars Talking Cars!Adventures along the Amalfi Coast, with the devilishly dashing David GandyThere's not many men that put Jason and Dave in the shade looks wise, but David Gandy manages to do just that! The world's most famous male supermodel is the boys' special guest this week, and as well as being devilishly dashing and a photographer's dream, David is also a dyed in the wool petrolhead, who likes nothing more than talking about cars!2023-05-3133 min
ELLIOT FBrand New Underground Mix March 2023Brand New 14 Track Mix........
The Finest Proggy - Melodic
Hope You Enjoy
Tracklist :
01) Mike Rish - District
02) Cloaked - Frost Hollow
03) Ian Ludvig - Almost Human
04) Yonsh - Complicate
05) Simon Vuarambon
06) Ra (MX) - Blurred Memories
07) FRAIS (AU) / ALURIA Rmx - Baltic
08) Dave Seaman / Thomas Gandy - Heavy Weight Residue.
09) Hobin Rude / Ric Niels & Dowden Rmx - 33rd
10) Ignacio Berardi - Felipe Gonzalez (AR) - Oracle
11) Badin Brothers / Amir Telem Rmx - God Tier
12) Blanka Barbara / Funksun Rmx - Celestrial Trail
13) Yonsh - Rebirth Of Last
14) - Ceas / Klunsh Rmx - Whales2023-03-201h 11
Podcast AwesomeRemote Work: How We Snuggle Our Way to a Healthy Company CultureReuniting And Strengthening Remote Team Relationships: The Story Behind Font Awesome's Biannual SnuggleThe Font Awesome Team has an event called the Snuggle, a biannual company Meetup. As the Font Awesome team lives in different locations and meets every other quarter, the name came about in an interesting way. Choosing a funny name was an attempt to lighten up the serious business of remote work. As a way to foster positive vibes and to keep the team connected, the Snuggle is based on the idea that the best remote work comes from in-person relationships...2023-02-1421 min
The Bentonville BeaconBuilding an Evergreen Technology Services Company with Exceptional Culture in Bentonville with Jared SmithSummaryOn this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jared Smith, President and CEO of Kitestring Technical Services, a leading technology services firm. Kitestring brings together talented people, influential ideas and a mission-driven culture to turn business visions into tangible value. Jared has led Kitestring for nearly ten years, scaling it from fourteen employees to more than 150, and he is also a board member of STOPWATCH, another local tech firm that provides cloud-based commerce software. Throughout the episode, James and Jared discuss the evolution of Kitestring, the importance of workplace culture in...2022-12-1250 minMLM Success Stories PodcastNew Era 314: A Mindset of Thankfulness & Ambition Always produces Success. (Lesson from Jim Rohn)Jim Rohn said the secret to success is being able to figure out how to combine thankfulness with ambition.
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Today we seem to be surrounded by people that are in a state of Entitlement, Lack of Focus & Self Delusion.
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Meanwhile, I work with a group of entrepreneurs that are determined to end this year with a bang and make the next the best year they have ever had in their life financially.
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For me, the exciting thing is this entire journey has been pretty well documented over the...2022-11-221h 10
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #264: The Path of the Pole - Part 5Getting into the depths of the Path of the Pole in our ongoing book report. We talk about volcanism and its possible role in drastically affecting climate during catastrophic crustal shift periods, causing all the glacial and interglacial periods we see evidence for in the recent glaciation. Hapgood also details evidence showing the timeline of the advance, retreat, and complete disappearance of the last ice age, and how this timeline is very short, meaning the disappearance of the ice cannot be explained by standard slow-moving geological processes. Â Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Pole-Cataclysmic-Shift-Geology-ebook/dp/B003F7PEFG/r...2022-10-272h 20
Brothers of the SerpentThe Path of the Pole - Part 5Getting into the depths of the Path of the Pole in our ongoing book report. We talk about volcanism and its possible role in drastically affecting climate during catastrophic crustal shift periods, causing all the glacial and interglacial periods we see evidence for in the recent glaciation. Hapgood also details evidence showing the timeline of the advance, retreat, and complete disappearance of the last ice age, and how this timeline is very short, meaning the disappearance of the ice cannot be explained by standard slow-moving geological processes. Â Get the book here: https://w...2022-10-272h 20
Brothers of the SerpentThe Narrative of MythConversation on the main topic starts in the second half of the episode. It's the end of August, and for us, it is the harvest season. We discuss this year's harvest of the grapes and the beginnings of this season's winemaking. Kyle reads a few news stories and we discuss those, then in the second segment Russ reads a long story from the Mysterious Universe website about four cases of strange mass animal deaths. In the second half of the show, Kyle talks about the "philosophy of narrative", how common stories have a powerful influence...2022-08-252h 16
Brothers of the SerpentEpisode #256: The Narrative of MythConversation on the main topic starts in the second half of the episode. It's the end of August, and for us, it is the harvest season. We discuss this year's harvest of the grapes and the beginnings of this season's winemaking. Kyle reads a few news stories and we discuss those, then in the second segment Russ reads a long story from the Mysterious Universe website about four cases of strange mass animal deaths. In the second half of the show, Kyle talks about the "philosophy of narrative", how common stories have a powerful influence on people and culture. How...2022-08-252h 16
Texas ToastTEXAS ON TAP: 8/5/22 "The Best in Texas Country THIS WEEK"Send us a text and let us know what you think!Star-studded taproom lineup this week featuring new music from Cody Hibbard, Dave Fenley, Bri Bagwell, Landon Heights, Sunny Sweeney, Grant Gilbert and Jaylee Gandy!Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com and every single song we've mentioned on the show in our TEXAS ON TAP Spotify Playlist! Support the show by subscribing on YouTube, following us on Socials @texastoastpod, making a contribution via PayPal or MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!S...2022-08-0528 min