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Get on Trackep. 44 Race Smarter, Build Better: The Entrepreneurial Path of James ClayIn this guest episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams sits down with James Clay, founder and president of BimmerWorld, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, endurance racing, and building a purpose-driven business. From humble beginnings in a no-frills garage to running one of the most respected BMW performance brands in the country, James shares his unfiltered journey of grit, innovation, and leadership in both motorsports and business. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the process of building something from scratch, this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom and stories from th...2025-05-0929 minGet on Trackep. 44 Race Smarter, Build Better: The Entrepreneurial Path of James ClayIn this guest episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams sits down with James Clay, founder and president of BimmerWorld, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, endurance racing, and building a purpose-driven business. From humble beginnings in a no-frills garage to running one of the most respected BMW performance brands in the country, James shares his unfiltered journey of grit, innovation, and leadership in both motorsports and business. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the process of building something from scratch, this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom and stories from th...2025-05-0929 minGet on Trackep. 42: Stuttering & Success: How Personal Growth Drives Transformation w/ James BurdenIn this inspiring episode of Get On Track, we’re joined by James Burden, founder of Stuttering Blueprint—an online program dedicated to helping professionals and entrepreneurs who stutter speak with conviction and build effortless connections. James opens up about his personal journey, the inner battles faced by those who stutter, and why true transformation comes from accepting and owning your unique voice, not erasing it. James Burden is the founder of Stuttering Blueprint, an online coaching program designed to help professionals and entrepreneurs who stutter speak up and connect without fear. Inspired by stories like NASCAR driver Mason Mass...2025-04-2548 min
Road To Rebirth: A Jurassic PodcastThe Lost World: A Novel (1995) with Guy Adams and James LovegroveSend us a textI think genius of Michael Crichton lies not in his warmth but in his coldness – the clinical precision with which he constructed scientifically plausible nightmares that became billion-dollar franchises. Speaking with authors Guy Adams and James Lovegrove, I explore how Crichton – the Harvard-educated doctor turned novelist – approached storytelling like a surgical procedure, meticulously researching cutting-edge science and reducing his sleep hours as deadlines approached. This methodical approach yielded novels with remarkable staying power but often lacking emotional resonance, making Steven Spielberg the perfect collaborator to inject heart into his intellectual exercises.2025-04-2353 min
The Nerd NexusS1 E11: Shane Adams: Crafting Fandoms, One 3D Layer at a TimeSend us a textIn this episode, James sits down with Shane Adams to discuss two of his greatest passions: barbecuing and 3D printing. Shane shares his love for cooking, particularly his experiences with smoking meats on his Traeger grill, and how barbecuing has become a personal expression of creativity.The conversation then shifts to Shane's world of 3D printing, where he dives into his expertise with three different 3D printers and the exciting business ventures he's exploring in the industry. Shane offers valuable advice for 3D printing newcomers, shares insights into the capabilities of 3...2025-03-241h 23
Win the Day224. Take Massive Action with Brandon T. Adams (founder/CEO, Big Brand Ventures) 🧨"Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude." – Ralph MarstonWhat kind of mindset does it take to transform even your wildest dreams into reality? 🧐Brandon T. Adams has cracked the code. He’s a master at turning big ideas into massive successes, and I’ve watched his journey up close — from the edge of bankruptcy to building an empire bigger, better, and stronger than ever.Today, Brandon is a two-time Emmy® Award-winning producer, investor, and advisor. As co-founder and CEO of Big Brand Ventures, he teams up with Shark Tank legend Kevin Harrington t...2025-02-1854 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewAcast's Wonder Media Network acquisition; the Podcast Hall of Fame, and PodgagementAcast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million. Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move enhances Acast's creative capabilities and expands their presence in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content and live streaming initiatives in 2025.The Podcast Hall of Fame's evolution, with chairperson Rob Greenlee explaining efforts to transform it from a US-centric institution into a truly global recognition platform. The discussion highlights challenges in diversifying nominations and voters to better represent international podcast pioneers.Daniel J Lewis shares insights about Podgagement, a platform designed to replace Chartable's...2024-12-131h 33
Discovering Academia#064 - James Adams: Why is U.S. Political Polarization on the Rise and Can Women Save Us?Today, we talk with James Adams, a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at UC Davis. His research examines affective polarization—the deepening divide and hostility between political parties. In this episode, we discuss the growing polarization in the U.S., particularly in comparison to other Western democracies, and explore the economic and social factors behind this rapid division. We also cover the complex relationship between citizens' anger, political violence, and misinformation, and discuss the dangers of politicians using polarization to their advantage. As we wrap up, Professor Adams highlights research showing that more women in political leadership can bring a...2024-11-061h 00Discovering Academia#064 - James Adams: Why is U.S. Political Polarization on the Rise and Can Women Save Us?Today, we talk with James Adams, a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at UC Davis. His research examines affective polarization—the deepening divide and hostility between political parties. In this episode, we discuss the growing polarization in the U.S., particularly in comparison to other Western democracies, and explore the economic and social factors behind this rapid division. We also cover the complex relationship between citizens' anger, political violence, and misinformation, and discuss the dangers of politicians using polarization to their advantage. As we wrap up, Professor Adams highlights research showing that more women in political leadership can bring a...2024-11-061h 00
Podnews Weekly ReviewSpotify's Maya Prohovnik; plus Ross Adams from AcastThe Acast study: https://podnews.net/press-release/consumerismRead Podnews for the full Spotify interview: https://podnews.net/Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net 2024-10-041h 18