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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)"Zekelo's Barterhouse & Emporium" + "Caesura"This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "Zekelo's Barterhouse & Emporium" by Patrick Hurley (© 2024 by Patrick Hurley), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "Caesura" by Ashlee Lhamon (© 2024 by Ashlee Lhamon), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-10-0723 min

Cosmos In The CosmosSurviving the Swarm that is Humanity: Stand on ZanzibarIt is the final episode of the 1960s! Join Catherine and her returning guest Kyle as they discuss the absurdity of Stand on Zanzibar. They talk about John Brunner's distinctive style of writing chapters where every sentence is about a different character, the possibilities of a sci-fi world where the world's happiest country is in Africa, technology that can put anything into someone's brain, and if humanity is doomed now that everyone in the world can not stand on Zanzibar. 2024-09-161h 11

LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)"The Terrible Secret of The Immortal Bards" + "A Superior Knot"This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "The Terrible Secret of The Immortal Bards" by Adam-Troy Castro (© 2024 by Adam-Troy Castro), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "A Superior Knot" by Ash Huang (© 2024 by Ash Huang, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-09-0321 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki41. What if I don't get "the job" after college?Send us a Text Message.Here is a short solo episode about how to navigate the uncertainty and shock of life post-college and making your way into the workforce. 2024-08-0603 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki39. The reality of traveling 9 weeks aloneHere's a little reflection on when I traveled Europe for 9 weeks by myself. Trying to do more solo episodes, hope you enjoySend us a text 2024-06-0430 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki39. Why you're not doing what you should be doingSend us a Text Message.Here's a link to the Mark Groves episode I found inspiration from -- Click hereAnd here's a link to the episode I recorded with Mark Groves just a few timely months back as well -- Click hereFeel free to leave a reply and a review of the podcast, and as always, thanks for tuning in. 2024-05-0807 min

NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)Ensabled NightThe opening line is my riff on Bach’s chorale prelude “Come, Sweet Death,” one of his most profound. | © 2024 by John R. Turner. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024-04-2405 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki38. Traveling anxiety in MadridAfter some people asking for more individual episodes, here is one coming at a perfect time for me. While traveling solo for 9 months, I’m a week in and have some thoughts from my experiences so far. Hope you enjoy. Send us a text 2024-02-2407 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki37. How to Create Self-Worth, Social Media Algorithms, & Breakups with Mark GrovesFor this episode, and first ever "A coffee conversation", I'm honored to have relationship expert and experienced podcaster Mark Groves on the podcast. As shown in the title, we discuss things like creating your self-worth, how to regain agency regarding social media's algorithms, and the best way to navigate breakups. 00:00:00 intro00:04:20 "summer-chasing" culture00:05:05 social media colonizes us00:08:30 boredom can feel like failure00:10:00 idea of productivity00:13:50 breakup advice00:17:45 what perfectionism is00:19:00 envy00:21:25 sensitivity is not a problem00:24:50 hookup culture00:26:00 social status of romance00:27:30 having to "fi...2024-02-141h 48

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki36. How to get over a breakupHi there, here's another episode for ya. But instead, this one is a rant. A rant about breakups. Here are the show notes:0:00 ~ intro2:16 ~ cutting off contact3:55 ~ setting boundaries4:35 ~ great quote by Andrew Huberman6:15 ~ "what's the right way to get through this?"7:38 ~ illusion of time expectation8:05 ~ my personal breakup experience10:00 ~ time off social media11:14 ~ it can be a grey space15:30 ~ hookup culture17:00 ~ self worth goes bye bye17:05 ~ the significance of feeling18:05 ~ no one tells you to feel your feelings21:05 ~ spiritual bypassing22:50 ~ advertisement25:38 ~...2023-12-0832 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki35. Quitting Deloitte and Finding Your "Why" with Jake LunaFor this episode I got to speak with Jake Luna, former accountant at Deloitte and creator of the wildly successful Newport Run Club, and get into his story over a few nitro cold brews. 00:00 ~ Intro05:45 ~ Navigating quality over quantity in sponsorships08:50 ~ Background10:55 ~ Jake's honest take on doing accounting as a career15:20 ~ The birth of Newport Run Club17:45 ~ Quitting Deloitte18:20 ~ Not doing your calling = anxiety 24:18 ~ "If you are so smart, why haven't you learned to be happy?"26:16 ~ When people first started showing to run club28:50 ~ Navigating fear of rejection 2023-11-171h 24

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki34. Coping with Failure and Adjusting Aspirations with Brett LuxIn this episode, Brett Lux and I get a little bit into his aspirations to become a firefighter, his experience falling short and having to cope with it. We also dive into all topics around fitness, not knowing what you want next in life, and mental health in general. BUT, here are the timestamps of some particular topics:00:00 Intro03:20 A lot of people tell you how to live your life in college06:35 Brett grew up SET wanting to be a firefighter08:40 Failing classes forced Brett to reevaluate his future plans09:30 Telling the whole...2023-10-3049 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki33. Starting A Business and Creating Your Purpose with Klaus HuovilaFor this week, I got the honor to chop it up with Finland-based professional soccer player and coach, & founder of Sisu Soccer Coaching: Klaus HuovilaHere are some of the takeaways and approximate time stamps of where they are in the episode:00:00 Intro03:40 School shuts down, do I give up on my dream?07:00 The pain of learning something new11:30 Combining athletics with trying to also play professional in the US15:00 How is the school system in Finland compared to the US?20:00 Ikigai and how Klaus came up with his business...2023-10-0748 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki32. UW Soccer and Dealing With Injury with Levi HawkFor this week, I interview a new friend of mine, UW soccer player Levi Hawk, where we discuss his life experiences in and out of soccer, traveling, his time so far at UW, injury, and the life lessons he's taken from it all. Here are more takeaways in bulleted fashion for you visual learners (including myself):00:00 ~ intro12:00 ~ "You can create your own luck"19:00 ~ Choosing professional versus choosing college20:00 ~ The balance of school and sports22:00 ~ The difference between arrogance and confidence36:00 ~ Honest perspective around school40:00 ~ The NIL space51:00 ~ The im...2023-09-151h 07

LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)Money in the Bank“I lined up a new gig for you,” said the Glovemaster. “All you have to do is protect one special guy.” I sat in my trailer with my Bluetooth headphones on and my laptop perched on an Amazon box. I wore a boonie hat with a militia logo. | © 2023 by John Kessel & Bruce Sterling. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-09-061h 13

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki31. So I graduated...now what?!?For this week, I host a good friend of mine from the University of Washington, a recent graduate of the Foster School of Business: Kaitlyn Milliken. With both of us graduating recently, we decided to have a "reflection" kind of conversation around our experiences through college, during graduation, and the stress we feel about moving out of the school phase of life. Through the episode, I refer to the last episode where I interviewed Rolf Potts about traveling, the importance of a travel gap year, and post-grad life. If you'd like to check it out...2023-06-301h 02

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki30. Why You Should (& Can) Travel in Your 20s with Rolf PottsThis one was special. Thank you to legendary travel writer, essayist, lecturer, and awesome human Rolf Potts for sitting down and having this vulnerable and incredibly insightful conversation with me. To keep the show notes short and sweet, here are some of the main topics discussed in the episode:The idea of time wealth (achievement culture in the US)Find ways to WASTE your 20s!Failing to write a travel book at 25 and the critical lessons learned in that experienceLearning how to lean into the uncertainty of travel and of lifeThe importance of taking a travel g...2023-05-231h 08

Federal Tech Podcast: for innovators, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who want to increase reach and improve brand awarenessEp. 63 Gaining insights on managing the federal hybrid cloudWhen it comes to the federal government, the old news is “move to the cloud.” Today, the question is, how can your agency optimize its presence in the hybrid cloud? Today, we sit down with a tech veteran, Michelle Rudnicki, the Vice President of the U.S. Public Sector for NetApp to answer that question. Her company has been involved in data management for decades and it is difficult to shoehorn her observations into a 25-minute interview. We have decided to look at some of the newer offerings from NetApp and see where they can be applied in f...2023-04-1324 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki29. Living and Moving Intentionally with Lexi FischerFor this episode, I connected with well-renowned Pilates and dance instructor based out of LA, Alexis Fischer (Lexi for short), and had a really vulnerable and informational conversation about a multitude of things. We discuss Lexi's story of how she pivoted her career in dance towards Pilates, her difficulty with identity in her early years, how hard it is to be intentional, how movement has been her greatest healer, and her up and down relationship with social media. It was a really informational talk that taught me so much, so I am happy to share it...2023-04-0750 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki28. The Rollercoaster of Life and Football with Rome OdunzeFor this week, I was honored to have on a really special guest, Rome Odunze, who is not only a top wide receiver at the UW, but also a wonder off the football field as well. We discus topics around his story falling in love with football, learning to handle the expectations from others as a top wide receiver in college football, the overall increase in player accountability under a new NIL landscape, and take time to reflect on all the ups and downs of his life too. It was a really vulnerable, introspective, and co...2023-03-1053 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki27. Managing life as a college athleteThis week, long-jumper for the Washington men’s track team, Prestin Artis, joins the podcast to share his recent unfiltered experience in college athletics.Specifically, we dive into Artis’s initial struggle with transitioning into the demanding lifestyle of a Division 1 track athlete, provide a fresh and vulnerable perspective of what that lifestyle actually looks like day-to-day, and the valuable life lessons learned in the process of its ups and downs. From the outside, it’s always easy to assume one’s path to success and afterwards is smooth. However, this podcast i...2023-02-1051 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki26. Vulnerability with TedTalk speaker David HatfieldFor this week's episode, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with TedTalk speaker and experienced practitioner around topics of masculinity, conflict transformation, facilitation training. For this episode, we get into messages such as "be strong, don't be weak", where and when the self-help world of positivity falls short, how to navigate the transition into adulthood, and how to hold space of vulnerability for both yourself and others. I have personally struggled with a lot of these topics in the past and hope those listening can find a sense of relatability in the expert...2022-08-261h 13

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki25. An Underdog Story with Prestin ArtisHi everyone!Welcome to the fourth official season of this podcast! After a minor break from the mic, I figured it was time to bring back amazing guests for more raw, interesting, educational, and fun conversations. This week I am honored to host future track star, STUDENT-athlete at THE University of Washington, and my friend: Prestin Artis. We cover his life in athletics, his ups and downs through the times of COVID-19, having an offer and losing it, and eventually working his way back into the UW track coach's office for sprints and lo...2022-07-0844 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki24. YOU ARE NOT ALONE | A Collection of StoriesHi everyone! For the last episode of Season 3, I decided to make it a special one that sits closest to my heart. The very reason I started the podcast in the first place was to create an environment for the harder conversations to be had, open people up to vulnerable connection, and allow for listeners to feel that they aren't ALONE. Because you aren't alone. It can be easy to fall into those feelings and validate that you're the only one going through what you're going through. But all it takes is hearing one other...2022-03-1815 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki23. Being multicultural in America & how to embrace your uniquenessFor this week, my friend Jean Robinston from the University of Washington joins the podcast and shares her experience with being multicultural in America, the impact it’s had on her life, and how to embrace your differences and uniqueness.Here are the main takeaways:- A day in the life in India- The difference between being born in India and moving to America v. being born in America- Having to mature earlier than others- The transition into an entirely different culture and how to adapt to a conflict of cu...2022-03-1148 min

Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lock and Key Library: Modern English Stories: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories by Stanley John Weyman, Egerton Castle, Julian Hawthorne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Wilkie Collins, Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan DoylePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/598590to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lock and Key Library: Modern English Stories: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories Author: Stanley John Weyman, Egerton Castle, Julian Hawthorne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Wilkie Collins, Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Paul Boehmer, John Lee, Stefan Rudnicki, John Rubinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 8 minutes Release date: March 1, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1909, the Modern English volume of The Lock and Key Library features sixteen classic mystery and detective stories by such luminaries as Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur...2022-03-012h 08

Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lock and Key Library: Modern English Stories: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories by Stanley John Weyman, Egerton Castle, Julian HawthPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/598590 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lock and Key Library: Modern English Stories: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories Author: Stanley John Weyman, Egerton Castle, Julian Hawthorne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Wilkie Collins, Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Paul Boehmer, John Lee, Stefan Rudnicki, John Rubinstein Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 8 minutes Release date: March 1, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1909, the Modern English volume of The Lock and Key Library features sixteen classic mystery and detective stories by such luminaries as Rudyard Kipling, Sir...2022-03-0103 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki22. How to overcome burnoutHi everyone!!This week's episode is something entirely new and was fun to create. A podcaster I look up to, Mark Groves, will come out with a "solo episode" once in a while that I really enjoy because it's an "educated rant" that discusses one topic in particular that he is thinking about or working through at the time. For me, something that has bugged me and has been a challenge to recently push through is BURNOUT. I define the term and provide the key symptoms and critical causes from one particular video What does...2022-02-2522 min

Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Apocalyptic & DystopianThe Erik Blair Diaries: Battlefield of the Dead by John W. WhiteheadPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593229 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Erik Blair Diaries: Battlefield of the Dead Author: John W. Whitehead Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: February 15, 2022 Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian Publisher's Summary: Welcome to 2084. Be warned: utopia does not await us. The dystopian future that George Orwell predicted for 1984 has finally arrived, one hundred years late and ten times as brutal. To save all that he loves, Orwell will have to travel between his future self—Erik Blair, Orwell’s descendant and unwitting heir to his legacy—and the past. As for Er...2022-02-1503 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki21. It cost me $64 to drop out of school with Nelson TabarezHi everyone!For this week, I have long-time friend and former soccer teammate Nelson Tabarez on the podcast. Previously, a collegiate soccer player at Concordia University of Irvine and former D1 State Champion for San Clemente High School, Nelson is a direct product of the world of sports and top soccer. For this episode, we dive through his life up until college, looking into his eventual decision to drop out of collegiate soccer. Here are some of the key takeaways: - Losing senior high school season due t...2022-02-111h 04

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki20. "Adrenaline Junkie" Turned Gymnast with Gabi WickmanHi everyone! For this week, University of Washington gymnast Gabi Wickman joins the podcast! For many athletes, there is a level of stigma around speaking out and sharing honest experiences, including both of the ups and downs. But in this episode, we both work towards debunking this stigma by being open to honest conversation and sharing our stories from the sports world.Key sections:- Initially lacking love for the sport - The person must be prioritized over just being an athlete- Speaking up as an athlete - Re...2022-02-0436 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki19. Failure is not fatalHi everyone!This week, I have one of my good friends Tony Stark back on the podcast for the second time. A lot has changed since the last time we talked..and we dive right into it. 7 months ago, Tony decided to begin his training for the Coast Guard, preparing for boot camp and all of the necessary steps to work through the nationally acclaimed ANNEX-X program. Through these months of training, Tony met a lot of obstacles, many of which he overcame. However, through the unique experience of failing, Tony shares all of...2022-01-211h 20

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki18. How to change your paradigmHi everyone!For this week, I have one of my second siblings on the podcast, Matthew Rudnicki. He’s someone who I’ve watched grow a ton in the past two years, and I felt it was only fitting for him to come on and share what he’s learned about paradigms and how to change your own. Matthew brought this topic to my attention recently and I thought it would be a wonderful conversation and perfect opportunity to do an episode. First we define what a paradigm is, how it impacts your life on...2022-01-1440 min

Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineDAGGERS DRAWN by Maxim Jakubowski [Ed.], read by Maxwell Caulfield, Gabrielle de Cuir, Justine Eyre, Alex Hyde-White, John Lee, Juliette Mills, Kate Orsini, John Rubinstein, Stefan RudnickiNineteen prize-winning crime and mystery short stories are narrated by nine highly experienced voice actors. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss the fun of listening to stories published from 1985 to 2020, compiled by Maxim Jakubowski. While the deep tones of Stefan Rudnicki and John Lee may be the most familiar to listeners, all the narrators vocally embrace these stories filled with tantalizing twists and surprising conclusions. Revel in the mastery of short stories by outstanding writers of mysteries and thrillers.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Blackstone Audio.Find more audiobook reco...2022-01-1406 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki17. Yoga Instructor on Spiritual Bypassing and Toxic Positivity with Jaskrit BhallaWelcome to Season 3!!! To kick off the winter season, a previous yoga instructor who has become a great friend and mentor of mine, Jaskrit Bhalla, joins the podcast. Personally, I have my own unique and relatively bitter relationship with yoga that has its positives, but also its negatives. And in talking with Jaskrit about her own experience with yoga and the concerns we both shared regarding spiritual bypassing and toxic positivity, we finally committed to making an episode.On this episode we address: - Jaskrit’s lifelong relationship with yoga- Why...2022-01-0748 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki16. 7 ways exercise can positively impact your lifeHi everyone! Welcome to the SEASON 2 FINALE!!! First of all, thank you to everyone who has shown support and love through this season and the last. It truly means a lot and inspires me to continue producing content. Regardless, I am beyond excited and ready for all of you to listen to this episode. For this week, I have my hiking buddy, gym partner, and one of my closest friends from the University of Washington, Teagan Mace, on the podcast. This topic in particular has been on my mind for the past couple of weeks and I’ve...2021-12-1732 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki15. Climate change hope and where to find itIn the news of rising sea levels, coral bleaching, and the burning of forests, there is a tendency to fall into an everlasting state of learned helplessness. But through stories of culture, tradition, and community we are able to relearn the ancient practices that brought the sustainability we once knew.For this week, the very knowledgeable, passionate and influential Aisha Rashid joins the podcast to dive deep into these stories of tradition and culture. Aisha is a former President of the Model United Nations Chapter, technical editor for the Khancept Collective, S...2021-12-0341 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki14. The law of attractionHi everyone!I am so so excited for you all to listen to the wisdom of one of my beloved friends from the University of Washington, Yahoo! Sports graphic designer, Atay Bulut. For this week, we dive into his journey with falling in love with graphic design and how he applied terms like manifestation and the law of attraction to landing his dream job. From finding his passion in 8th grade to working through high school and linking up with prestigious companies such as Wilson, Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports....it's safe to say Atay h...2021-11-1230 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki13. Why I started a podcast and how to start your ownFor someone who is looking to start their own podcast, this episode is for you. This week, the tables have turned, literally. Ryan Glenn, a friend of mine from my hometown in San Clemente, California puts me in the Hot Seat and asks away about why I started the podcast, how to get started in the podcasting world, and other passions outside of podcasting. Ryan aspires to start a podcast of his own, which provokes some really great questions and conversation that could be very helpful to those who are also interested in getting started or...2021-11-0533 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki12. Why take risks?Hi everyone!For this week, I have one of my good friends from the University of Washington on the podcast to talk about risk-taking, confidence, and the overwhelming pressures that come with being in your 20s. Through storytelling, we share different moments of getting out of our comfort zone that turned into magical moments and opportunities to learn from. It's the opportunity and risk that reaps the ultimate growth you always hope for. Personally, these conversations are difficult to have when everything in the world makes us prone to comparing ourselves to one an...2021-10-2229 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki11. Life with deadly food allergiesHi everyone! This is a special episode to all of those who have suffered or continue to suffer from severe food allergies. For this week, I have on one of my friends from back home and who I also go to school with at the University of Washington, Sean Guevarra. It is definitely encouraging to see the improvements schools continue to make in spreading food allergy awareness so that kids like myself and Sean don't feel like the outcasts and scapegoats for peanut free tables, classrooms, and parties. However, there is ALWAYS MORE that we can do t...2021-10-1530 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki10. The butterfly effect - A Roundtable ConversationHi everyone! It's a new week and another banger of an episode!! This week, I have two of my closest hometown friends, Connor Stoll and Ethan Grush, on the podcast, in which we deep dive into the butterfly effect and in result, all of the ways in which our stories intertwine and have affected one another. It's the first podcast roundtable that I have experienced and it definitely exceeded my expectations. The dynamic of a three person conversation takes it to another level in which our three stories are able to play off one another simultaneously, just l...2021-10-0839 min

Real Talk. with John Rudnicki9. Inner Health Is Your WealthSend us a Text Message.Hi everyone!!! It is SEASON 2 and I am BEYOND stoked!!The first go-around already had so many magical moments with such wonderful people...I just can't imagine things getting better. But they already are. The little podcast harmony finally works and I am able to put it both at the beginning and end!! This might seem irrelevant but to me this is a HUGE milestone. HUGE.Regardless, on this podcast we all unite behind vulnerability, honesty, compassion, introspection, and having a good laugh. For Season 2, we kick off...2021-10-0132 min