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The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #42: Surviving the Alaskan Ice - A 3-Day Ice Fishing & Camping AdventureEpisode #42: Surviving the Alaskan Ice - A 3-Day Ice Fishing & Camping Adventure
Join Sean and Michael on the Average Alaskan Podcast for an immersive adventure into the Alaskan wilderness. The duo will take you on their three-day camping and ice fishing trip, where they braved the elements to catch lake trout and artic char on an Alaskan lake. Listen in as they share the struggles and triumphs of living on the ice for three days, giving you a true taste of the Alaskan way of life. Don't miss this exciting and informative episode on Alaska ice fishing...2023-02-022h 02The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #41 Alaska’s Biggest Flaws & Birthday Ice FishingEpisode #41 Alaska’s Biggest Flaws & Birthday Ice Fishing
Join Sean and Michael on the "Average Alaskan Podcast" as they dive into the gritty reality of living in Alaska. From the harsh weather to the isolation, they'll share their honest experiences and struggles. But they're not all doom and gloom, to celebrate Sean's birthday the boys plan a thrilling multiday ice fishing trip to a new lake in search of new species! Join them on this adventure filled with Alaska fishing fun and an authentic look at the Last Frontier.
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Join us on this week's episode of “Average” Alaskan Podcast as we take you deep into the Alaskan wilderness for an unforgettable sheep hunting experience. We sit down with Ian Gargasz, who accomplished something most outdoorsmen spend their entire lives trying to achieve. Listen as Ian and his father share their incredible story of hunting in the rugged Alaskan terrain and the tips and tricks that helped them to be successful hunters. Whether you're an experienced hunter or just starting, this episode of “Average” Alaskan Podcast is a must-listen...2023-01-1943 minThe “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #40 Whitetail, Muley, Bear, and Antelope – Tanner AndersonEpisode #40 Whitetail, Muley, Bear, and Antelope – Tanner Anderson
Join us as we welcome Tanner Anderson back to our podcast for an exciting episode discussing his successful fall hunting expeditions across various states in the U.S, including the wilds of Alaska. We'll delve into the logistics, gear, and firearms used, as well as catch up on our past hunting experiences. Don't miss out on this thrilling conversation!
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Start the New Year off with a bang and join the "Average" Alaskan Podcast for an exciting episode filled with skiing and Las Vegas stories. Hosts Michael and Sean will take you on a journey through their skiing and draw applications experiences in Alaska. Whether you're an experienced outdoorsman or just looking for some inspiration to plan your next skiing trip in Alaska, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves Alaska and the great outdoors. Tune in and join Michael and Sean as they share their stories and...2023-01-051h 06The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #38 Chewing the FatThis week’s episode is hosted by Sean Love and is joined by Samantha Jacobsen. Keeping it short and sweet, the two talk about Samantha’s successful fall cow moose hunt. Along with some fun short stories and a nice catch-up.
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Website: Swobodacharters.com2022-12-081h 01The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #38 Best and worst gear picks of 2022!Episode #38 Best and worst gear picks of 2022!
Sean and michael put a bow on the 2022 hunting season by giving there best and worst gear used in the field this year. Everything from electronics to socks we cover it all in this episode. Just in time for the holiday season all your hard to shop for hunting partner will be taken care if you listen in on this conversation!
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This week we go back to moose camp and enjoy an in the field interview with a member of the Ultimate Alaskan Adventures team Levi Womack. Michael and Levi share their experiences and stories of their fall adventures in the Alaska range. Sitting around a pooping and crackling fire drying out gear and enjoying the feeling of a successful moose camp.
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Website: Swobodacharters.com2022-11-171h 19The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #36 WE ARE BACK!!!Episode #36 WE ARE BACK!!!
Michael is back from the woods, and we are back in the studio! We get caught up on all the exciting events that have been happening in our lives and most importantly how our fall hunting seasons went! Our hunting seasons are coming to an end and we are gearing up for the hard water fishing season, listen to the end to find out what we have in store for the future!
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Sean Love sits down with Samantha Jacobsen and discuss their hunt last week in Adak, Alaska. These two share the intense details of their hunt as well as converse about what gear is appropriate in the tundra on Adak. Everything from tarps to crocs are considered throughout the entire episode.
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IT’S OFFICALLY HUTING SEASON!! Hunting season has officially started in Alaska! We dive into the details of Hunting Kodiak Island. Sitka Black-Tail deer has officially opened across Alaska and we cover the gear you will need, what you should expect and tips on bringing home a big buck! Michael says his goodbye as he gears up to head into the mountains for a season of packing for sheep, goat, moose and bear. We want to wish everyone a safe and successful hunting season!
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Episode #33 EXO MTN GEAR & Goat – Mark Huelsing
Mark Huelsing from Exo Mtn Gear joins us this week to discuss their innovative pack systems. Exo creates some of the most functional backcountry hunting packs on the market. American made and built for the most dedicated of hunters, Exo leads the pack! We discuss Marks adventures around Alaska including Kodiak Island, the Brooks Range, and the Alaska Range. With an upcoming Goat hunt in southeast Alaska we discuss the importance of quality gear and what we will be carrying into the field for our early season mo...2022-08-041h 19The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #32 AA meeting – The BoysEpisode #32 AA meeting – The Boys
Sean and Michael sit down have a couple drinks and answer listener questions, discuss the possible closures for dall sheep hunting on federal lands and test the waters of their relationships by judging their partners fishing and cooking abilities.
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The amazing Sam Jacobsen joins us again and we cover the new gear we are taking into woods this upcoming fall hunting season! Adak caribou, Alaska range sheep and fall moose are all on the table and we figure out what we are taking into the field with us. follow along and figure out what critical gear you may be missing this hunting season!
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This week we are joined by local photographer Spencer Warren. Spencer is a former hockey athlete that fell into to the world of photography by necessity. We sit down and talk about his journey and the intense locations it has taken him. Spencer specializes in adventure photography and is booking worldwide - everything from bear viewing and scuba shoots to extreme sports!
This conversation is filled with intense stories and experiences. Spencer shares with us his recent trip to Cape Town, South Africa and the adventures he experienced there, as we...2022-07-142h 02
The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #29 Solving the Worlds ProblemsEpisode #29 Solving the Worlds Problems
This week me and Sean sit down have a couple drinks and do our best to solve all the worlds problems. We discuss current events, upcoming politics, and the inevitable robot takeover. Our tin-foil hats were fitted properly, and discussions were juicy. Roe v. wade, pitman Robertson act and lots more. . If you enjoy the less objective focused episodes this is right up your ally.
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With summer in full tilt there is one thing on the mind and that is fishing! we sit down this week and discuss the best fishing opportunities for anglers looking to fill the freezers and enjoy their time doing so. With inflation on the rise there is no better way to protect yourself then providing food for your family from the land and we tell you how and where to do so in this episode. From dip-netting to offshore fishing we cover it all, throw in a little friendly banter and current events...2022-06-302h 00The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #27 Dream Fishing Trip – Brandon KneeboneEpisode #27 Dream Fishing Trip – Brandon Kneebone
This week we have a very special guest a longtime friend of mine former teammate and roommate Brandon Kneebone. Brandon came up to Homer, Alaska to visit Alaska for the first time and go on a true dream fishing adventure. With his trip ending we sit down and talk about his experiences up here and what it has been like. From the ocean to the rivers we fished it all and we picked up some awesome memories & experiences along the way.
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This week we are sitting down to recap our week and discuss our upcoming fishing trips. With fishing on the mind, we discuss the recent emergency closures and state fishing politics. With two fishing trips this week we are talking halibut and salmon!
Sean shares stories from his recent bear viewing trip after experiencing some intense close encounters with giant coastal brown bears! Beautiful landscapes and once in a lifetime experience.
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We are joined by a new member of the “Average” Alaskan family! Jack Hiembold is a long-time friend and has recently returned to Alaskan from a stint in Hawaii. Jack has been a lifelong commercial fisherman targeting Crab, salmon, halibut and more. He has recently discovered a desire to become a backcountry hunter, after an experience hunting & harvesting an Axis deer in Hawaii.
We talk about the challenges of commercial fishing and the connections those have to the challenges faced in the backcountry. From the gear you need to how to...2022-06-092h 03The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode # 24 Heart Attacks & Beach Bruins – Sean loveEpisode # 24 Heart Attacks & Beach Bruins – Sean love
Michael is back in the studio after being in the field for a week transporting hunters. After a crazy turn of events including a near death experience and a life flight trip the boys sit down and catch up on the events of the last week. The first camping trip of the summer to Michael’s first trip as the captain of a transport. This episode is entertaining and enjoyable, follow our stories of the past week and future plans for this summer!
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This week Sean and Sam share their goals for summer 2022 and share past summer tales. We talk about harvesting everything from mushrooms to salmon.
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Website: Swobodacharters.com2022-05-261h 03The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #22 LIVE Q&A! Gear Tips, Favorite Childhood Recipes & Spring Bear HuntingEpisode #22 LIVE Q&A! Gear Tips, Favorite Childhood Recipes, & Spring Bear Hunting
This week we sit down LIVE and answer your questions! From the gear we are using to our favorite childhood food dishes. We plan out our upcoming bear hunt, letting y’all know where we are hunting and what gear we will be bringing.
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This week we sit down with another couple of like-minded individuals. Kyle and Keaton are the hosts of the young guides podcast and are avid anglers. Both work as professional fishing guides specializing in trout and salmon. Kyle is in Anchorage, Alaska and guides Willow creek and Keaton is based out of the Seattle, Washington area guiding around the state. Both have found their roles in the industry outside of guiding Keaton is a very active Conservationist and Kyle works for the dehydrated meal company Heathers Choice. This conversation covers lots of...2022-05-122h 03The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode # 20 Author, Podcaster & Outdoorsman - Jeff LundEpisode # 20 20 Author, Podcaster, & Outdoorsman
This week we are joined by fellow podcaster host of The Mediocre Alaskan Podcast Jeff Lund. Mr. Lund has a background in journalism and that has been translated into one of the best Alaskan resources for the outdoors and life in southeast Alaska. This is emphasized in his recent book A Miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska. this is a reflection on what a year looks like living in southeast Alaska. In this Episode we discuss our paths as podcaster, what life in Alaska entails as well as our recent adventures. This is...2022-05-051h 55The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode # 19 Weekend Warrior Black Bear TripEpisode # 19 Weekend Warrior Black Bear Trip
The first week of black bear season has come and gone and we sit down and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of our weekend trip. Bears, moose, and boatloads of birds this and much more in this episode of the podcast. Don’t forget to send us your pictures of the spring and we will share them!
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We sit down and dump the packs and share what we will be taking on the first bear hunt of the season for the “Average” Alaskan team! Optics, Rifles, Clothes and more! All the fun nerdy stuff we all love.
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We sit down with former client turned friend Tanner Anderson. Tanner is a US veteran and adult-onset hunter who has become a full-blown backcountry addict. We discuss all kinds of topics and get lost in conversation as we talk gear, upcoming hunts and past memories. If you enjoy gear talk and ball busting, you’ll like this episode.
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I am joined this week by outdoor personality Gary Lewis. Mr. Lewis has been an outdoor writer and personality since the late 90’s covering all sorts of outdoor topics. We dive into the journey and the leap he took to become a member of the outdoor industry, from working at Nosler Inc. to his own TV show. From books to the big screen, Namibia to New Zealand Gary has seen and done it all.
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Episode # 16 EXO MTN GEAR & Kodiak Island – Jake Havlicek
We sit down this week with Jack Havlicek from EXO Mountain Gear. We enjoyed a great conversation about how jake got started with EXO and what it has done for him personally, and professionally. Unfortunately due to technical issues the first half of the podcast did not record so we will pick up on the second half of the conversation where we talk about his recent trip to Kodiak Alaska.
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We are joined this week by Alaskan hunting guide Tyler Kuhn! Tyler’s dream as a small child living in Pennsylvania was to one day become a hunting guide in Alaska, this dream became a reality for Tyler, and he has found his niche in bear hunting. Tyler shares his journey and the struggles he faced along the way, as well as plenty of advice for any individual looking to pursue their own dream of one day becoming a registered Alaskan guide. Along with the story of his journey into the woods Tyler’...2022-03-312h 05The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #14 - Bush Pilot & Bear Guide - Brittany WilderomAA Meeting #14 – Bush Pilot & Bear Guide – Brittany Wilderom
I am joined by a true blessing to this earth! Brittany has been dreaming of becoming a bush pilot ever since she was a young girl listening to her father's stories. Brittany has been flying around Alaska for years and spends here summers chasing the massive coastal brown bears of south Alaska. When Brittany isn’t chasing bears, she loves to play soccer, softball, and adventure with friends. These are just some of the topics we touch in this episode, sprinkle in some conversation about animal mayors and that rounds...2022-03-241h 49The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #13: Sleds, Salmon, & Bison Hunting - Ian LoweAA Meeting #13 – Sleds, Salmon, & Bison Hunting – Ian Lowe
We are joined by long time friend and life long Alaskan Ian Lowe. Captain, snow bum, and car junky Ian Lowe lives a life of adrenaline and adventure. Years of commercial fishing industry experience and time on the water has given Ian the opportunity to explore his hobbies and adventure with his wife during his time on land. Ian shares a story of a recent once in a lifetime copper river bison hunt with us.
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Kodiak island is a place many dream of and has found its way to the center of the mainstream hunting world this week with the release of multiple hunting films of the emerald isle. Sean and I sit down and breakdown each video and our thoughts on who did good, bad and everything in between. Following that we tell the truth about Kodiak and what you should expect we you plan your dream trip!
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The world is ending but we are still spreading the gospel! We discuss the Ukraine crisis, the state of the union to keep all of us safe but of course get down to business and cover our plans for black bear season, our gear and advice for 2022 spring!
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Sean and I cover all the fine-tooth details of my dream trip to Adak! Then jump right into all the gaer that was used as well as gear that we might be using in the near future.
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A Trip of a lifetime during the brutal month of February in one of Alaska’s most remote islands. Adak caribou are a non-native species to the island transplanted as an emergency food source for the former enlisted men and women stationed there from the late 40’s to the late 90’s. We spent a week chasing these remote Alaskan caribou and successfully killed 14 mature animals and explored the ruins of the island.
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A crazy week and a time crunch schedule means I’m joined by no one other than myself, and we sit down and go over the logistics and gear I and the rest of my group will be bringing on this trip to Adak Alaska. This trip will be one to remember a whole lot of firsts so stay tuned for next weeks episode when we will sit down and break down our trip!
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Vincent Waddell joins the AA crew and talks about his recent crab fishing season in Kodiak, Alaska. Vincent is a career commercial fisherman with experience in many fisheries, specializing in salmon seining. When he is not fishing Vincent can be found traveling the world and chasing animals in the mountain & big game fishing around the coast.
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We sit down and talk with a former client and new friend Jhett Gomez about his successful 2021 hunting season targeting Mule deer, antelope, oryx and more. Jhett is an accomplished athlete formerly competing as a high-level wrestler in high school as well as college with a brief career as a professional MMA fighter. Now Jhett spends his days hunting the backcountry with his wife and two young girls that he involves deeply in all his hunting adventures. You can follow along with Jhett’s adventures on Instagram @Jhett_11.
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This episode we sit down and discuss the opportunities you can take advantage of as both a resident and non-resident of Alaska in the new year. We discuss our top fishing, hunting, and all our other adventures we think you and the rest of the world should take advantage of in 2022!
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Website: Swobodacharters.com2022-01-131h 55The “Average” Alaskan PodcastEpisode #3: Don't F'ing Eat That – Jake RichterEpisode #3: In this episode we sit down Jake Richter and discuss his upbringing and his experience working in the woods off Alaska. We discuss all kinds of topics including skiing, birding, mushroom hunting and of course firefighting. Jake is a local firefighter and EMT and has spent time in multiple states but now resides in Alaska where he enjoys the outdoors and a collection of hobbies.
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Join us for the premiere episode of “Average” Alaskan Podcast, your ultimate guide to the wilds of Alaska. On this episode, we sit down with three of our close friends to share their hunting and fishing adventures from last fall and discuss what they're looking forward to this winter. We also celebrate the winter solstice and explore the benefits and challenges of the Alaskan winter. Whether you're an experienced outdoorsman or just getting into hunting and fishing, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves the great Alaskan wilderness. Don't miss this must-l...2021-12-221h 38The “Average” Alaskan PodcastThe Average Alaskan Podcast Trailer: Episode #000Podcast Trailer: Episode #000
This is a brief episode discussing the direction and reason for this podcast as well as an introduction to the host Michael Swoboda. We discuss Michael's Background in the outdoors and a brief look at his goal for the podcast.
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Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic TimesS4E4: After "After Doubt": The Conversation ContinuesA.J. Swoboda wrote a book called AFTER DOUBT, which came out in early 2021. It has received hundreds of favorable reviews from readers, and it has generated rich conversations about faith, doubt, deconstruction, and walking with Jesus in the mess of real life. In this ep, Nijay and AJ chat about the kinds of questions that have emerged over 2021 as he has interacted with readers and other scholars.Support the show2021-11-0827 minSlow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic TimesS3E1: The Pandemic and Going Back to ChurchAJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta talk about how churches managed the pandemic ("Online Church") and how the COVID-19 era has forced pastors to think afresh about what "Church" really means. Many people stopped going to church and may never go back. Others might be craving a physical community. As AJ says in this ep., "You gotta be able to smell each other!"Support the show2021-07-1537 min
Innovators on TapThe Finale: Innovators on Tap!Host of the show, Chuck Swoboda, sits down with producer of the show, Kyle Hagge, to discuss the origin story of Innovators on Tap and the lessons learned along the way.You can follow the podcast, Chuck, and Kyle on Twitter for further exploration and discussion on innovation. The episode is also available wherever else you listen to podcasts. Enjoy!2021-06-1037 min
Innovators on TapBONUS: The Power of Principles w/ Leif AbrahamThis episode is a replay of the previously released interview with Leif Abraham, Co-CEO at Public.com.Honesty kills bullshit. You’re an owner, act like one. Enable, don’t direct.No — this isn’t unsolicited advice from me - although it could be. These are actually 3 of the 9 core culture principles for Public.com, an investing app that is making the stock market social.Today’s guest, Leif Abraham, is the author of these principles and the Co-Founder and CEO of Public.com.Leif developed these principles through a successful career as...2021-05-2636 min
Innovators on TapBONUS: The Future of AI w/ Danny LangeThis episode is a replay of the previously released interview with Danny Lange, SVP of AI at Unity. Enjoy!Did you ever wonder how a computer can be trained to beat a human at chess? Or how Amazon seems to anticipate what you’re looking for, before typing your request in the search bar? Or how it is that the Uber app always seems to know the faster route to your destination? All of these technologies rely on the same thing - Artificial Intelligence, or more specifically Machine Learning, where computers are able to not only u...2021-05-0638 min
Innovators on TapDo Things For The Right Reason w/ Todd AdamsGears. Bearings. Conveyors. Drainage systems. Plumbing fixtures. Not what you first think of when it comes to innovation - but areas that maybe even more affected by innovation that all those tech companies that we normally think about. Why? Because while we often associate coming up with a new idea as the hard part of innovation, transforming existing industries can be even harder. It’s the real world for most of us.Today’s guest, Todd Adams, is the CEO of Rexnord, one of the real world companies driving innovation across several different industrie...2021-04-2932 min
Innovators on TapIt's All About People w/ Peggy TroyArguably no industry has been impacted by COVID more than healthcare. And because of this disruption, no industry has probably moved as fast to embrace innovation - whether they wanted to or not. For example, telemedicine, which has been around for more than a decade, has suddenly become not only a mainstream option, but also a way to create access that wasn’t possible before. On today’s episode, we speak with someone with intimate knowledge of the healthcare industry: Peggy Troy, who is the President and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin — a hospital system with over 5...2021-04-2124 min
Innovators on TapPassion, Problem-solving, & Pixar w/ Jim MurphyHave you ever turned down an opportunity because you thought it was too risky? What would you do if you got a second chance? On today’s episode, we talk with Jim Murphy, who has had an over two decade career at Pixar - even though he originally turned them down. That’s right. As a budding animator, he was offered the chance to work for Pixar, but it was only a 6 month contract with no guarantees. He decided that was too risky and so he said no…... and then something incredible happened: Toy Story.Jim sp...2021-04-1429 min
Innovators on TapDeveloping Trust in AI w/ Phaedra BoinodirisDoing what others say you can’t do is an extremely powerful motivator for most entrepreneurs. And for today’s guest, Phaedra Boinodiris, this mindset has been integral to her story. While she was a graduate student at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, she was working on a case challenge sponsored by IBM so she decided to create a game that taught “business process management to non-technical people.”She remembers one of her classmates telling her “games are for kids and IBM isn’t going to buy it.”Well, turns out Phaedra was rig...2021-04-0828 min
Innovators on TapThe Power of Non-Linearity w/ Igor Jablokov“Hey Siri” “Ok Google” “Hey Alexa”If I told you 15 years ago that we would all be talking to our electronic devices, would you have believed me? Would you have thought I needed some therapy?Regardless of your answer, it’s clear that speech recognition has become normalized. We now talk to our devices in order to call a friend, to find directions to a local restaurant, and even, when we are really bored, to tell us a joke.On today’s episode, we talk with Igor Jablokov, a pioneer in voice recognition. Igor led the tea...2021-03-2435 min
Innovators on TapThe Future of Higher Ed w/ Kris Ropella & Tim HanleyIt’s been just over one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and disrupted nearly every aspect of our daily lives. One of the industries that has been most affected has been Education and more specifically Higher Education. Once the pandemic hit, every college and university was forced to move all classes online, seemingly overnight, and campus life, normally centered on close, personal interactions, became a socially distanced affair.Beyond the challenges associated with transitioning everyone to a virtual world, Higher Ed was thrust into a financial crisis and forced to make tough decisions on...2021-03-1832 min
Innovators on TapThe Serial 1 E-Bike Story w/ Jason Huntsman & Hannah AltenburgIn 1903, William Harley and the Davidson Brothers built their first motorcycle in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Since that first bike shipped, Harley Davidson has become an American icon and likely the best known motorcycle brand across the world, selling upwards of 300,000 motorcyles each year.But what happens to a business when consumer preferences and behaviors change? While motorcycles continue to sell well to their traditional customer base focused on the open road, a new segment of consumers has developed, that is more interested in sustainability and local travel. Harley’s response? Serial 1.Serial 1, which started as...2021-03-1128 minSlow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic TimesS1E2: The Weight of Doubt in the Christian LifeAJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta talk about the role of doubt and deconstruction in the Christian life. Doubt seems to involve a loss of faith; but can doubt also lead to a deeper faith?Support the show2021-03-0935 min
Innovators on TapEveryone Can Be A Leader w/ Chris LowneyA Jesuit, a banker, and an author sit down for a podcast.No, this isn’t some ridiculous set-up to a joke, it’s actually how I would describe today’s episode. But if you are expecting 3 guests, I have to tell you, there’s only one. His name: Chris Lowney.Chris has a unique story: He entered a Jesuit seminary after highschool and spent 7 years studying to become a priest, but then left the seminary and went on to an incredibly successful career as an investment banker at JP Morgan, and now is a best-sel...2021-03-0334 minSlow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic TimesS1E1: Welcome to IN FAITH AND DOUBTIn this episode, A.J. Swoboda (Bushnell University) and Nijay K. Gupta (Northern Seminary) talk about why they wanted to start a podcast. A big catalyst for this podcast is the launch of AJ's new book, AFTER DOUBT (Brazos Press, 2021). What is the relationship between faith and doubt? Are doubts a sign of an unhealthy faith?Support the show2021-03-0231 min
Innovators on TapThe Circle of InnovationIf you’re a long time listener of the show, you’ve noticed that many common themes around innovation and leadership emerge from these conversations. Recently, I took these ideas, and the many lessons learned throughout my career, and presented them as a TED Talk at Marquette University.On today’s episode, we are replaying my talk, called the Circle of Innovation, which is a summary of how you can implement behaviors in your life that will make you a more innovative leader. I even include some experiments that you can try to test these ideas in your o...2021-02-2416 min
Innovators on TapWhat The Jesuits Can Teach Us About Innovation w/ Father Nicky SantosWhen you think of innovation, what comes to mind? It might be a company, like Tesla.A founder, like Steve Jobs.Or even a location, like Silicon Valley. But what is unlikely to come to mind is a religious order that has been around since 1540 and each member takes a vow of poverty.But that is exactly the focus of today’s episode: The Jesuits. A religious order of the Catholic Church founded by Ignatius of Loyola, who today are often most known for their focus on education and th...2021-02-1727 min
Innovators on TapThe Power of Intellectual Curiosity w/ David ReevesToday’s guest is David Reeves, President of OpenGov — a Silicon Valley company that offers cloud based services to local governments so they can achieve better performance and ultimately create better outcomes for the public.Put another way, they're applying the practices and standards developed by private industry to the public sector … and if you’ve ever waited 2 hours at the DMV to update the address on your drivers license, you know that it’s not a minute too soon.David has had a long career in the tech industry and has been fortunate to work along...2021-02-1030 min
Innovators on TapPersonal Disruption w/ Abim KolawoleWhen we talk about innovation, we often focus on disrupting certain industries, but innovation also requires you to embrace personal disruption: your beliefs will be challenged, your direction will be changed, and your responsibilities will be shifted.Today’s guest, Abim Kolawole, has embraced personal disruption throughout his entire career. Starting out as a lawyer for the SEC, he pivoted into running the claims business at Northwestern Mutual, and then pivoted again to his current role as VP of Digital Innovation. When I asked him about the winding path he has taken, he said:“Your care...2021-02-0328 min
Innovators on TapVenture Philanthropy w/ BJ CassinMany of you may have heard of the now famous Sand Hill Road - where the first VC firms planted their roots, and where nearly every top technology company received early funding coming - including Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook to name just a few.Today, we speak with one of the original Silicon Valley venture capitalists: BJ Cassin. But BJ’s story doesn’t end with the impact he had as a venture capitalist, it goes far beyond it. Prior to his investing career, BJ co-founded the technology company Xidex which went on to achieve Fortun...2021-01-2723 min
Innovators on TapThe 10 Principles of InnovationAs I’ve interviewed a number of innovators and entrepreneurs on the show over the last couple of years, it has re-confirmed my belief that innovation is not a process or a recipe, but it is fundamentally about people and their mindset.In the first half of season three, I’ve had a chance to talk with a wide range of incredible guests, who have proven that there is no one particular way to successfully innovate. And while people have different styles, and describe their strategies and philosophies in different ways, if you listen closely they share simil...2021-01-2011 min
Innovators on TapBuilding Resilience w/ Wafaa ArbashToday’s guest is Wafaa Arbash, the founder & CEO of WorkAround — a company helping refugees and displaced populations find sustainable income through data labeling for machine learning algorithms.However, Wafaa’s story goes much deeper than her role as a founder and CEO — she also is a great example of the power of resilience. She originally came to the United States from Syria in 2013, with a plan to stay 8 weeks. However, shortly after arrival, a crisis emerged in her home country which made it clear to her and her family that she would be much safer staying in the U...2021-01-1322 min
Innovators on TapUnconventional WisdomIf you’ve listened to this show before, you know that one of the key premises is that Innovation is fundamentally about people and not process - that’s it requires a unique mindset. This is what I call the Innovator’s Spirit — which are the beliefs that enable the behaviors that make innovation possible.The challenge for many of us is that our life experiences have created beliefs that actually get in the way of innovation. We have seen things, done things and have been told things that create “false truths” which limit our ability to take...2021-01-0618 min
Innovators on TapThe Science of Behavior w/ Julie MillerThis episode is a replay of the previously released interview with Julie Miller, behavioral scientist. We will be back with new episodes in 2021! Happy New Year!For many businesses that want to innovate, the biggest challenge is not coming up with a new idea, but figuring out how to get consumers to embrace the idea. We dealt with this problem often at Cree, including when we tried to get customers to switch from incandescent light bulbs to LEDs.The key to driving change is to first understand how humans behave. I recently had a chance t...2020-12-3030 min
Innovators on TapBONUS: Disrupting The Food Industry w/ Lauren AbdaThis episode is a replay of the previously released interview with Lauren Abda, founder of Branchfood. We will be back with new episodes in 2021! Happy New Year!When Lauren Abda was in high school, her grandmother was diagnosed with Leukemia - which led her parents to radically change their approach to food, health & wellness. It also sparked a passion for her that would define what she would study in college and put her on a path for a career in the food innovation industry. Lauren is CEO of Branchfood — a food innovation and entrepreneurship hub — and the...2020-12-2327 min
Innovators on TapPractical Innovation w/ Austin RamirezAs I’ve discussed on this show many times, how you grow up has a tremendous impact on your mindset as an adult - which can be shaped by a multitude of life experiences from your first job, to family dynamics, and even participation in organized sports. For today’s guest, Austin Ramirez, his leadership perspective was shaped by his journey as a competitive swimmer, where he learned how to overcome early failure and to keep striving for better. He competed as a college athlete, and eventually represented the United States in several international tournaments. It was swimmin...2020-12-1635 min
Innovators on TapThe Future of AI w/ Danny LangeDid you ever wonder how a computer can be trained to beat a human at chess? Or how Amazon seems to anticipate what you’re looking for, before typing your request in the search bar? Or how it is that the Uber app always seems to know the faster route to your destination? All of these technologies rely on the same thing - Artificial Intelligence, or more specifically Machine Learning, where computers are able to not only use past information, but to also test future possibilities to find the best way.To some people this topic...2020-12-0938 min
Innovators on TapThe Power of Principles w/ Leif AbrahamHonesty kills bullshit. You’re an owner, act like one. Enable, don’t direct.No — this isn’t unsolicited advice from me - although it could be. These are actually 3 of the 9 core culture principles for Public.com, an investing app that is making the stock market social.Today’s guest, Leif Abraham, is the author of these principles and the Co-Founder and CEO of Public.com.Leif developed these principles through a successful career as a creative director before founding his first two companies, And Co & PayWithATweet, both of which went on to be acqu...2020-12-0236 min
Innovators on TapDefining Success On Your Own Terms w/ Matthew ManosI want you to think of the amount of work you do each day. Now, imagine that you were asked to double it - what would you say? But that’s not all, I now want you to give all that extra work away for free.
If you think this sounds unrealistic, you’re not alone. That was also my first reaction.
But this isn’t a hypothetical. In fact, it’s the core principle behind today’s guest, Matthew Manos, company “verynice”. His company is a collaborative design strategy practice that specializes in creative problem solving based on his give half methodology...2020-11-2534 min
Innovators on TapBecoming Who You Are w/ David KatzHow often have you seen a plastic bottle lying on the ground? Did you pick it up?This is the fundamental paradigm at the heart of Plastic Bank, founded by today’s guest, David Katz, in 2013. Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment.One of the key premises of David’s business model is that you’ll never clean the oceans by trying to clean the oceans, instead you have to not pollute them in the first place - which is a much...2020-11-1831 min
Innovators on TapUnbridled Curiosity w/ Victor SzczerbaSolving big, hairy problems. That is how today’s guest, Victor Szczerba, describes entrepreneurship. Victor spent much of his career working with some of the largest Data Management Businesses in the world, including SAP and Microsoft. And it was during this time that he saw a customer problem that needed to be solved, which led to him forming his company, Yeti Data - a virtual marketing data warehouse. But Victor isn’t all about data, throughout his successful career, he’s learned the value of people, relationships, and collaboration. He said: “The magic about working with people...2020-11-1132 min
Innovators on TapThe Power of Passion w/ Dr. Sherry ZhangToday’s guest is Dr. Sherry Zhang, a molecular biologist by training and the founder and CEO of GenoPalate, a startup that analyzes your genetics to create a customized nutritional plan for your unique genetic make-up.Sherry not only has entrepreneurship in her DNA, but she’s also gained a lot from her experiences: starting with growing up in China and coming to Milwaukee in 2001, then helping create two other startups before GenoPalate, and most recently educating future generations as a professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.But what Sherry has identified as the most...2020-10-2826 min
Innovators on TapCoaches For Action w/ Dwayne Killings & Justin GaineyA lot of people talk about the need for change, but too few people actually do something about it.In today’s episode we talk with Dwayne Killings and Justin Gainey, best known as assistant coaches for the Marquette men’s basketball team, but who decided this summer to use their platform to educate and bring awareness to social injustices by forming Coaches for Action, alongside 19 fellow Big East coaches.We'll hear more about their work with CFA, and also go behind the scenes of Marquette basketball where we focus more on what happens off the...2020-10-2133 min
Innovators on TapDefining Yourself as a Leader w/ Ramzi HermizToday’s guest is Ramzi Hermiz, who recently retired from a long career in the automotive industry, including the last 8 years as the CEO of Shiloh Industries.Throughout this impressive career, Ramzi gained insight not just about cars and the industry, but about leadership and innovation. He developed that philosophy that “Where there is risk of failure, that means there is a problem to be solved. If you embrace that risk, you are embracing the opportunity to change.”During his time as CEO, he had to manage the tension between hitting quarterly targets and taking innova...2020-10-1426 min
Innovators on TapThe Science of Behavior w/ Julie MillerFor many businesses that want to innovate, the biggest challenge is not coming up with a new idea, but figuring out how to get consumers to embrace the idea. We dealt with this problem often at Cree, including when we tried to get customers to switch from incandescent light bulbs to LEDs.The key to driving change is to first understand how humans behave. I recently had a chance to talk with Julie Miller, who is a behavioral scientist, a researcher at Dan Ariely’s Center for Advanced Hindsight, and an Innovation Partner at Wake Innovates.2020-10-0730 min
Innovators on TapBecoming Yourself w/ Elmer MooreElmer Moore started his entrepreneurial journey by helping create a comedy troupe in college before going on to a more traditional career. He later shifted his focus to teaching venture creation to others, where he was motivated to put his ideas into practice by starting his own company.Elmer is currently the Executive Director of Scale-Up Milwaukee, a professor at Marquette University, and the founder of the Milwaukee Denim Company.These experiences have given Elmer a unique and powerful perspective of entrepreneurship including his belief that “Truth produces safety. It is when we don’t have...2020-09-3033 min
Innovators on TapCharging Ahead w/ Desmond WigganDesmond Wiggan started his career like many other aspiring leaders — working for a large company and immersing himself in their management development program. While learning how to manage a team and deliver on his targets were important skills, Desmond comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and wanted something more; He wanted to lead.So he decided to pivot, gave up his job at a Fortune 500 company and moved to China to dive into their tech and startup scene. In a new country without any support network, he learned how to lead: making connections, learning to embrace ri...2020-09-2330 min
Innovators on TapWork Is A Verb w/ Mark FitzGeraldMark FitzGerald built and sold a business, then went on to help build multiple other companies as a private equity investor, before starting his latest venture, the MUKC Fund which is designed to help students, faculty, and alumni of Marquette University find capital to grow their business. This fund is on the frontier of what could be the future of Higher Ed philanthropy.Despite Mark’s many successes, when he was in college he described himself as a C student, at best. This gave him a unique perspective on the importance of experiential learning and the value of...2020-09-1631 min
Innovators on TapDisrupting The Food Industry w/ Lauren AbdaWhen Lauren Abda was in high school, her grandmother was diagnosed with Leukemia - which led her parents to radically change their approach to food, health & wellness. It also sparked a passion for her that would define what she would study in college and put her on a path for a career in the food innovation industry.Lauren is CEO of Branchfood — a food innovation and entrepreneurship hub — and the founder of Branch Venture Group — an angel investor network — focused on developing food entrepreneurs in New England and beyond.In our conversation, we discuss what’s driving...2020-09-0926 min
Innovators on TapMaximize Your Strengths w/ John CoyleOn the first episode of this new season, we have an incredible guest. I sit down with John Coyle, an Olympic medalist, sought after speaker, design thinking expert, and a best-selling author.But John’s success has been far from a liner path. After failing to qualify for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team, he decided to quit, abandon what was considered best practice at the time, and instead he trained by himself in a completely different way. Instead of working to better manage his weaknesses, he focused on maximizing his strengths. This approach led to John a...2020-09-0235 min
Innovators on TapA Journey, Not A DestinationWelcome to the last episode of Season 2 of Innovators on Tap!This season explored many of the concepts outlined in Chuck’s new book The Innovator’s Spirit.On the final episode of the season, we reaffirm that innovation is a lifelong journey, not a simple destination, and we distill the 12 previous episodes into the beliefs that make up the Innovator’s Spirit.If you have an opinion on these topics, please feel free to email us through the contact page. The best ideas often stem from the intersection of different points of view.2020-08-1215 min
Innovators on TapFocus The MindWelcome to Season 2 of Innovators on Tap!This season will explore many of the concepts outlined in Chuck’s new book The Innovator’s Spirit.On episode 13, we continue our journey to uncover your innovator's spirit as we explore how to focus the mind.We’ll start by debunking the multitasking myth and recognize it for what it really is - the enemy of the focus needed for innovation. We’ll help you see how a crisis can help focus your team and give you some ideas as to how you can create a distra...2020-08-0512 min
Innovators on TapDon't Wait For PerfectionWelcome to Season 2 of Innovators on Tap!This season will explore many of the concepts outlined in Chuck’s new book The Innovator’s Spirit.On episode 12, we continue our journey to uncover your innovator's spirit as we explore how to stop waiting for perfection.We’ll help you understand the emotional side of perfectionism, why being directionally correct is good enough, and how to use perfect as inspiration - but not a destination.If you have an opinion on these topics, please feel free to email us through the contact page...2020-07-2914 min
Innovators on TapSolve Problems That Create ValueWelcome to season 2 of Innovators on Tap!This season will explore many of the concepts outlined in Chuck’s new book The Innovator’s Spirit.For episode 2, we explore the hard part of innovation: solving problems and creating real value. We also explore the concept of features vs. benefits, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, and why thinking like a customer is key to innovation.If you have an opinion on these topics, please feel free to email us through the contact page. The best ideas often stem from the intersection of different points of v...2020-05-0613 min
Innovators on TapUncover Your Innovator's SpiritWelcome to Season 2 of Innovators on Tap!This season will explore many of the concepts outlined in Chuck’s new book The Innovator’s Spirit.For episode 1, we explore what the Innovator’s Spirit is all about, the power of Fermi questions, and how you can get comfortable with failure, change, and the pursuit of the impossible.If you have an opinion on these topics, please feel free to email us through the contact page. The best ideas often stem from the intersection of different points of view.You can follow the po...2020-04-2913 min
Innovators on TapFinding Opportunity in CrisisChuck Swoboda discusses how to find opportunity in crisis and takes a look at the example of Higher Education as we hear how students, staff, and the entire industry is responding to COVID-19.2020-04-2219 min
Innovators on TapInnovation as a Mindset Live! w/ Chris LueckeChuck Swoboda sits down with Chris Luecke, Account Executive at Rockwell Automation and Host of Manufacturing Happy Hour. They discuss the how to give the best feedback, their own definition of innovation, and how large organizations can embrace innovation and risk.2020-04-0835 min
Innovators on TapMake It Personal w/ Kenton LeeChuck Swoboda sits down with Kenton Lee, inventor of The Shoe That Grows and Founder of Because International. They discuss the benefits of making things personal, the problem with experts, the power of practical compassion, and the difference between founding a company & running it.2020-04-0140 min
Innovators on TapBuilding an Industry (And a Brotherhood) w/ Mark SwobodaChuck Swoboda sits down with Mark Swoboda, former LED industry leader, innovator, and brother (of Chuck). They discuss family dynamics, developing a competitive spirit, and even litigation between companies run by family members. This episode was hosted by Kate Trevey, Director of the E-Lead Program at Marquette University.2020-03-2533 min
Your Courageous Life podcastEp60-Stress ReliefIt’s time for some stress relief (because I know that we’re all feeling it, right now). As a departure from my usual podcast content, in today’s podcast I’m offering a guided meditation for stress relief (and if you want more where this came from, check out the Simple Habit app, where I’m a meditation teacher and offer an entire library of different meditations). Find some space where you can slow down for about 20 minutes, and just sink into knowing that somehow, we’re going to make it through this. Get additional meditations by finding "...2020-03-2317 min
Innovators on TapCreating Your Own Opportunities w/ Sharon ReschChuck Swoboda sits down with Sharon Resch, former professional dancer, mathematician, and current philanthropist whose spent her whole life pursuing incredible opportunities and now devotes her time to supporting the arts and women focused initiatives.2020-03-1823 min
Innovators on TapStart With Your Why w/ Bill KrausChuck Swoboda sits down with Bill Kraus, Co-Founder of Mission BBQ, to discuss Bill's early career at Under Armour, the importance of starting with your why, the commitment to community and country throughout Mission BBQ, and how to create a brand that matters.2020-03-0430 min
Innovators on TapPreview: Innovators on TapA preview of the new Innovators on Tap podcast dropping September 25th. The show is hosted by Chuck Swoboda.Website: InnovatorsOnTap.com2019-09-1304 min
Craft of Coaching PodcastEp 30: Self-Care for Life CoachesWhether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned coach, you need self-care practices just as your clients do. Self-care for life coaches encompasses a shift in mindset and some specific strategies that can bring more ease to your coaching practice. Other resources mentioned include the Coaching Blueprint digital marketing program, Dubsado, and my new book, The Gift of Coaching by Kate Swoboda (search on Amazon). Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com . Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a...2019-03-0131 min