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listening SUPERPOWER podcastThe Art of Listening and The Power of Humor: A Conversation Connecting Life Experiences with Cartoonist Dave CoverlyImagine a cartoon opening a door to transform a challenging conversation into a productive and meaningful conversation in your team. In this episode, we explore how listening and observation can engage humor which can shift our mindset and enhance our ability to engage with others meaningfully. Dave Coverly is the award-winning creator of the internationally syndicated cartoon Speed Bump, featured in hundreds of publications including The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and The Globe & Mail. A four-time winner of the National Cartoonists Society’s “Best Newspaper Panel” award, he received their highest honor, the Reuben Award for “Outstandi...2025-04-2352 min
Insights UnlockedNavigating the Future of UX Research: Insights from Dave HoraEpisode web pageIn this Insights Unlocked episode, Andy MacMillan, CEO of UserTesting, talks with Dave about the rapidly transforming UX research landscape, shedding light on how technological advances are reshaping our approach to understanding user experiences.----The Human Insight Summit (THiS) PROMO CodeThe Human Insight Summit (THiS) is headed to Austin, Texas, this October 28-30. THiS is our annual, in-person customer conference dedicated to helping organizations understand their customers by showing and sharing, first-hand, the possibilities of using human insight across the business. Get $100 off your registration with...2024-04-0821 min
Bookreporter Talks ToGilly Macmillan: The Manor HouseGilly Macmillan joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest thriller, THE MANOR HOUSE. The premise is a fun one as a couple wins the lottery, and they set out to spend their winnings wisely. They first build a beautiful glass house with all the bells and whistles that one might want. It’s just brilliant. But mere pages into the book, one of them is found dead in the swimming pool. What happened? Was it foul play, or was it an accident? This is a book with so many twists and turns, and Gilly had lots of...2023-12-0946 min
The Inside FlapEp. 231 How To Write Anywhere With Gilly MacmillanA fun chat with Gilly Macmillan all about her new thriller The Manor House, her grandmother’s journal, Goodfellas, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the reason why people don’t recognize themselves in the characters she writes. Plus – Dave wraps up his play, Laura is bitten by her cat, and Andrew discovers AI image creation. We also … Continue reading Ep. 231 How To Write Anywhere With Gilly Macmillan2023-11-111h 20
Mystical Sisterhood46: From Corporate Burnout to Dream Travel Career with Christine MacMillanChristine MacMillan is the owner and founder of MacMillan Travel Designs. She is a former business consultant turned travel agent after experiencing burnout in her first career and deciding it was time for a career change. Her passion for travel started early with her family of origin that valued travel. Christine’s consulting job also led her to destinations around the world. But she comes alive when helping women and families design their dream vacations and create memorable travel experiences.EPISODE TAKEAWAYS (what you’ll learn):Christine’s burnout led to her claim on a new career...2023-11-0846 min
Edge of SportsTrans athletes fight for inclusion in sports & racial economy of college footballInclusion for trans athletes in sports has become a flashpoint in the culture war that extends from schools to international competitions. Katie Barnes joins Edge of Sports to discuss their new book, Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which offers one of the most comprehensive views yet on how the struggle for inclusion in the realm of sports has much wider social and political consequences. Dave Zirin also has Choice Words about why the public financing of stadiums is little more than corporate theft writ large. And on Ask a Sports Scholar we have Prof. Tracie Canada...2023-10-2750 min
Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al PodcastRidiculously Self-Indulgent Bonus Episode 49 cm – Weird Al Copenhagen, Denmark ReviewDave, Ethan, and special guest Ludicris Lorri MacMillan review the February 27, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, Denmark from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.
ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been in...2023-10-181h 23
Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al PodcastEpisode 195" - Ludicris Lorri MacMillan Returns (Part 2)Dave and Ethan are joined by Ludicris Lorri MacMillan to conclude her second interview! She discusses her personal decades-long friendship with Weird Al, and spills the tea on appearing in the music videos for "The Saga Begins" and "Headline News."
ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and lea...2023-05-1749 minDave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al PodcastEpisode 194" - Ludicris Lorri MacMillan Returns (Part 1)Dave and Ethan welcome Ludicris Lorri MacMillan back to the podcast and discuss her witnessing Weird Al write the "Another One Rides The Bus" lyrics. Lorri shares her experiences dating Weird Al in college, remaining friends through the decades, and meeting and introducing Weird Al to other celebrities.
ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al a...2023-05-1051 min
Stateside PodcastDave RathJames MacMillan sits down with Dave Rath, who is in charge of A&R at Blue Grape Music. They discuss Dave's career, how A&R has changed over the years, and more.Follow Dave Rath on Instagram.Follow Stateside Management on Instagram.Editor/mixer: Deanna Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-241h 07Stateside PodcastDave RathJames MacMillan sits down with Dave Rath, who is in charge of A&R at Blue Grape Music. They discuss Dave's career, how A&R has changed over the years, and more.Follow Dave Rath on Instagram.Follow Stateside Management on Instagram.Editor/mixer: Deanna Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-241h 07Edge of SportsKendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black HistoryOn this week's episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new book, The Education of Kendrick Perkins, co-written with Seth Rogoff. We talk about Beaumont, his upbringing, and some NBA basketball. We also speak about Tony Dungy and his history of bigotry covered in “kindness.”We have a Just Stand Up award for Cyd Ziegler, who uncovered Tony Dungy’s speech at the March For Life protest in DC, and we have a Just Sit Down award for the right-wing trolls who are attacking anyone who dares t...2023-01-2336 min
ROBIN HOOD RADIO INTERVIEWSMarshall Miles Interviews-Dave MacMillan (NASCAR DAVE)Just checked in to see how Dave made it thru the hurricane, and to see how he is enjoying retirement in Florida!!!!2022-10-0413 min
Muso Mental Health PodcastEpisode 10 - Panel - Greg Lawson, Dave Mastrocola, Ronan MacManusThe final episode in this series of podcasts reflects on previous episodes and the need for change within the industry. I'm joined by Greg Lawson (Violinist, Conductor and Teacher), Dave Mastrocola (Head of Visual & Performing Arts at The Bourne Academy) and Ronan MacManus (Singer/Songwriter).We reflect on a whole host of points raised throughout the series. We talked about the current lack of visibility for new artists due to streaming platform saturation. We discuss the need for patience and understanding as a performer because so many musicians are now left feeling cynical, jaded and exhausted...2022-09-1152 min
Muso Mental Health PodcastEpisode 8 - Dave MastrocolaDave's journey to Music as a career wasn't a conventional one, as he was actively encouraged not to do a degree in Music, so he specialised in Maths and Physics at University instead. However, due to the amazing inspiration of his Music teachers at school, plus constantly gigging throughout his time at uni, he chose to study a PGCE in Music education.Dave is now Head of Visual & Performing Arts at The Bourne Academy, a school based in one of the top 10 most deprived areas in the UK. When he initially started, he was the only...2022-08-281h 03
Agri-Pulse NewsmakersNewsmakers: July 8, 2022: Dave Wasserman, Anne MacMillan and Randy Russell discuss the 2022 midtermsThe nation’s Independence Day parades earlier this week included candidates waving to people they’ll hope to win over by the time ballots are cast in November. Dave Wasserman of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter joins Newsmakers to discuss the political landscape and some of the House and Senate races key to farm policy.Then, Anne MacMillan of Invariant and Randy Russell of The Russell Group discuss the situation facing Democrats and Republicans across the country in the upcoming midterms as well as the impacts the November elections will have on farm policy.Want to receive Newsmakers in y...2022-07-0831 min
Happy Feet - PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 7: Emma RileyThis episodes guest is Emma Riley. Emma is an experienced runner who has competed in both track and cross country at Carleton University. Although she has a competitive background she equally enjoys the social aspect of the sport. This week Dave and Cam chat with Emma about where she found running and where she hopes to go with it. 2022-05-0843 min
Happy Feet - PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 6: Bethany LyBethany Ly is training for her first Half-Marathon Race. Despite some set backs with injury and suspect treadmill she has persevered and looking forward to the upcoming Calgary Half-Marathon this May. This week Cam and Dave chat with Bethany Ly about her upcoming goals and where she finds motivation. 2022-05-0143 minDave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al PodcastEpisode 153" - Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (Part 2)Dave and Ethan finish their interview with Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (O'Grady) of The Dr. Demento Show. Lorri shares stories of when she dated Weird Al in 1980, including their adventures going to The Dr. Demento Show, recording The Weird Al Show on his college radio station, hi-jinx in and around San Luis Obispo, and seeing The Knack with Weird Al (and his special gift for the band).
ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman...2022-04-0640 minDave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al PodcastEpisode 152" - Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (Part 1)Dave and Ethan interview Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (O'Grady) of The Dr. Demento Show. Not only is Lorri a fan and friend of Weird Al - she dated him in 1980! Lorri also owns the original handwritten "My Bologna" lyrics as published in Stephen Bishop's Songs in the Rough book.
ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al...2022-03-3043 min
New Books in Public PolicySusan Oman, "Understanding Well-being Data: Improving Social and Cultural Policy, Practice and Research" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021)How can we understand well-being? In Understanding Well-being Data: Improving Social and Cultural Policy, Practice and Research (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021), Susan Oman, a Lecturer in Data, AI and Society at the University of Sheffield, explores the history of well-being, the history of measurement, and cultural policy. The book covers a huge range of subjects but is written in a clear and accessible way, making longstanding debates over research methods, happiness, government decision making, and the meaning of culture (and life!). The book also has numerous practical case studies, and is available as an open access download here. It is essential reading acros...2022-03-0440 min
New Books in EconomicsSusan Oman, "Understanding Well-being Data: Improving Social and Cultural Policy, Practice and Research" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021)How can we understand well-being? In Understanding Well-being Data: Improving Social and Cultural Policy, Practice and Research (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021), Susan Oman, a Lecturer in Data, AI and Society at the University of Sheffield, explores the history of well-being, the history of measurement, and cultural policy. The book covers a huge range of subjects but is written in a clear and accessible way, making longstanding debates over research methods, happiness, government decision making, and the meaning of culture (and life!). The book also has numerous practical case studies, and is available as an open access download here. It is essential readi...2022-03-0440 min
Happy Feet - PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 1: The Java RunnersTo kick off Season 2, Cam and Dave sit down to chat with the Java Runners. The group has been going strong for over a decade, meeting every Saturday for their weekly run and coffee. 2021-11-2836 min
MOATS with George GallowayProfessor David MacMillan, Nobel Prize winner for ChemistryThis week on MOATS: The Podcast Bonus EpisodeProfessor Dave MacMillan is one of two scientists who have been awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on building molecules that are mirror images of one another.German-born Benjamin List and Scotland-born David MacMillan were announced as the winners at an event in Stockholm.Their chemical toolkit has been used for discovering new drugs and making molecules that can capture light in solar cells.In 2006, Dave was named the A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University. From 2010-2015...2021-10-1410 min
Happy Feet - PodcastHappy Feet Shorts - Episode 1: Madison WarrenHappy Feet Shorts, the Short Form Happy Feet Podcast. Madison Warren shares her unusual 10km training method with Cam and Dave. 2021-08-0108 min
Happy Feet - PodcastHappy Feet - Episode 18: Pooja ChughPooja Chugh is a lawyer, MED student and fitness instructor. Pooja shares with Cam and Dave how her view on running has changed from a dreaded exercise to a passion. 2021-07-1837 min
The SaaS Product Power Breakfast with Dave Kellogg and Thomas OtterTSPPB: Dave and Thomas with Andy MacMillan, CEO of UserTestingAndy’s got a great background, some real product chops, and can simultaneously give us both the Product and the CEO perspective on product issues. Our topic is Andy’s framework for hiring product managers and product management teams. Key questions for this episode.
Why do I need a framework for hiring PM teams?
What is your framework for hiring PM teams?
What goes wrong in hiring PM teams?
What do you think of the PM as GM or mini-CEO concept?
When should an early-stage company start using such a hiring framework?
We cover most of these...
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Advancing Learning PodcastTeach with Dave Masterclass - Learning for life2021-06-2521 min
New Books in Performing ArtsDavid Arditi, "Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)How does the record industry work? In Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020), David Arditi, Associate Professor in Sociology and Anthropology at University of Texas at Arlington, analyses the ideology of getting signed and getting a record contract to show the alienating and exploitative effects of the record industry on musicians and the making of music. The book blends ethnographic fieldwork with critical theoretical analysis, looking at a range of issues in music, from the ‘strained solidarity’ of being in a band, the negative impact of competition and competitiveness in the music industry and in society...2021-06-1644 min
New Books in MusicDavid Arditi, "Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)How does the record industry work? In Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020), David Arditi, Associate Professor in Sociology and Anthropology at University of Texas at Arlington, analyses the ideology of getting signed and getting a record contract to show the alienating and exploitative effects of the record industry on musicians and the making of music. The book blends ethnographic fieldwork with critical theoretical analysis, looking at a range of issues in music, from the ‘strained solidarity’ of being in a band, the negative impact of competition and competitiveness in the music industry and in society...2021-06-1642 min
New Books in LawDavid Arditi, "Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)How does the record industry work? In Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians, and Power in Society (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020), David Arditi, Associate Professor in Sociology and Anthropology at University of Texas at Arlington, analyses the ideology of getting signed and getting a record contract to show the alienating and exploitative effects of the record industry on musicians and the making of music. The book blends ethnographic fieldwork with critical theoretical analysis, looking at a range of issues in music, from the ‘strained solidarity’ of being in a band, the negative impact of competition and competitiveness in the music industry and in society, t...2021-06-1644 min
Happy Feet - PodcastHappy Feet - Episode 16: Shona BarbourShona Barbour is a competitive curler, yogi, canoe racer, coach and runner. In 2020, Shona was awarded the Sport North Senior Female athlete of the year. This week Cam "Ultra" Twa and Marathon Dave chat with Shona about her passion for running and sport including both the mental and physical challenges.2021-06-1357 min
TalkingHeadz PodcastTalkingHeadz Bonus with Evan Macmillan at GridspaceDave and Evan meet with Evan MacMillan, CEO and Co-Founder of Gridspace.We had to pull Evan out of the garage to record this podcast. Gridspace is a collaboration between SRI Speech Labs and some fellow Stanford engineers. It is pioneering real-time speech infrastructure for contact centers and developers. Gridspace was formed in 2012 as a collaboration between SRI Speech Lab, the lab behind Siri and Nuance, and a team of Stanford designers and engineers. Today, the company's software scans and automates calls for healthcare and financial services c...2021-06-1230 min