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Strategy Meets Reality PodcastWayfinding in Complexity: Elsa Henderson on Strategy, Capacity, and Practical WisdomMost strategy frameworks promise clarity—but what happens when there is no map?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Elsa Henderson—consultant, facilitator, and PhD researcher on “wayfinding” in complexity. Drawing on her work with impact networks and her doctoral research into real-world leadership practice, Elsa explores what it means to make decisions, build strategy, and lead effectively when the future is unclear.They unpack why traditional navigation fails in dynamic environments, why capacity matters more than capability, and how the aesthetics of leadership—the felt experience—shape what we notice, t...
2025-08-1958 min
Count Me In®Ep. 311: Mike Jones - Achieving Growth and Loyalty Through Clear Brand DifferentiationOn this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Mike Jones, CEO and Managing Partner at Resound, for an eye-opening conversation about branding in the accounting industry. Mike shares his journey from helping his first accounting firm client rebrand to building the Remarkabrand index that tracks how firms stand out—or don’t. The two get into why brand differentiation matters way beyond just picking a nice logo or color scheme, and Mike breaks down the real business impacts, from pricing flexibility to client loyalty and successful mergers and acquisitions. With insights on branding pitfalls (hint...
2025-08-1837 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastValue as the Compass: Hunter Hastings on Systems Thinking, Autonomy, and Organising for ImpactMost organisations measure success by profit. Hunter Hastings says that’s the wrong compass.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Hunter Hastings—strategist, author, and leading voice in systems thinking—to challenge the way businesses define and deliver value. They unpack why profit maximisation blinds leaders to opportunity, how autonomy unlocks creativity, and why removing barriers is the real work of leadership.From shifting the paradigm away from efficiency to focusing on effectiveness, to breaking down the power structures that stifle action, this episode offers a practical roadmap for leader...
2025-08-1256 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastPlanning to Adapt: Johan Ivari on Strategy, Narrative, and the Set-Based ApproachPlanning isn’t about precision—it’s about possibility.In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Johan Ivari—Swedish Armed Forces officer, lecturer at the Swedish Defence University, and author of A Set-Based Approach: Searching for the Problem–Solution Eclipse. Together, they explore how strategy and execution can remain viable in a world shaped by unpredictability and complexity.Johan challenges the illusion of control, unpacks why detailed plans often collapse on contact with reality, and explains how the set-based approach protects adaptability by expanding options, not narrowing them. From mission command and viable systems to cogniti...
2025-08-0553 min
Wrestling in the MiddleThrough the Table - Mike & Jeff's ALL IN TEXAS ScrapbookThroughout the week of ALL IN TEXAS, Jeff & Mike met A LOT of the AEW and ROH talent and they snapped quite a few photographs to commemorate the moments. We go over those moments today, so tune in!
2025-07-311h 25
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastBrave Builders of the Future: Louise Le Gat on Shapeshifting Leadership and Navigating System ShiftsLeadership is no longer about maintaining the old—it’s about shapeshifting into the new.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Louise Le Gat, creator of the purpose-led roadmap, to explore how leaders must evolve in the face of global disruption, systemic shifts, and societal transformation.Louise challenges us to stop being good soldiers of the status quo and become brave builders of the future. From mental model upgrades to organisational reinvention, this is a deep dive into the inner and outer shifts leaders must make to shape what come...
2025-07-2955 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastCritical Thinking as a Strategic Weapon: Marcus Dimbleby on Red Teaming, Engagement, and ExecutionEngagement isn’t a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Marcus Dimbleby—former RAF, red teaming expert, and founder of Effective Direction—to explore how critical thinking and challenge cultures sharpen execution in complex environments.Marcus explains why most organisations suffer from self-inflicted complexity, why outputs are mistaken for outcomes, and how empowerment without clarity or capability leads nowhere. From psychological safety to adaptive planning and human-led strategy, this is a grounded conversation on execution that works under pressure.🔍 In...
2025-07-2253 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastFutures, Fit, and Fragility: Norman Chorn on Strategy, Scenarios, and Organising for UncertaintyViability isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about preparing for many.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Norman Chorn—strategist, scenario thinker, and author—to challenge conventional planning and explore how leaders can make better strategic decisions under uncertainty.Norman explains why conventional alignment makes organisations fragile, why strategic adaptability depends on coherence, and how low-regret bets create resilience without wasting effort. From complexity and culture to leadership ego and strategic ambiguity, this is a grounded take on how to think, plan, and act when nothing is...
2025-07-1549 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastReconceptualising Strategy: Ben Zweibelson on Strategy, Complexity, and Multi-Paradigm ThinkingWe don’t just fight wars with weapons, we fight them with ideas, metaphors, and assumptions we don’t even question.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Ben Zweibelson—veteran, military strategist, and author of Reconceptualizing War—to explore why our dominant paradigms of strategy are failing us. They unpack the hidden structures behind military thinking, why complexity demands more than doctrine, and how multi-paradigm design can unlock radically different ways of seeing and acting.This is not just about warfare. It’s a challenge to how we think, how we pla...
2025-07-081h 10
Virginia Carolina Deer TractsEpisode 34: Preserving Tradition: VPSA, Deer Scoring & the Big Game Contest with Mike JonesIn this special episode of the Virginia Carolina Deer Tracts podcast, I sit down with Mike Jones, president of the Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen's Association (VPSA), for an in-depth conversation on the rich heritage and ongoing impact of the VPSA in the Virginia Hunting Community. Mike Shares the fascinating history of the organization, from its founding roots to its long-standing role in promoting ethical hunting and wildlife conservation. We dive into the Virginia deer scoring system, how it compares to other scoring methods and why it remains a cornerstone of local hunting culture. We also get a...
2025-07-041h 00
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastDiagnosing the Real Problem: Michael Negendahl on Risk, Control, and Leading in ComplexityControl is comforting, but in complexity, it’s often a trap.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Michael Negendahl, founder of Exaptive Labs and a former emergency nurse, to explore why many leadership responses are performative rather than practical. They unpack the psychological need for certainty, the danger of chasing tidy plans in messy environments, and the difference between solving a problem and solving the wrong one.This is a candid conversation about power, ego, and the courage to admit we don’t know. For leaders navigating real-world uncertainty, this...
2025-07-0159 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastRethinking Innovation: Paul Frobisher on Strategy, Thinking better, and Organising for UncertaintyInnovation isn’t a brainstorm. It’s a way of thinking, organising, and acting in uncertainty.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones sits down with Paul Frobisher—engineer, strategist, and founder of Strategic Innovation—to explore how organisations often misdiagnose the innovation challenge. From solving the wrong problems to collapsing under performance pressure, Paul breaks down the real reasons innovation fails—and what leaders can do instead.They explore the value of TRIZ and IDEF0, the emotional cost of failed innovation, and how to build innovation systems that work over time—not just on slid...
2025-06-241h 02
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastOrientation is Everything: Mark McGrath on Boyd’s OODA, Disruption, and Strategic AdaptationWhat if the most powerful lever in strategy isn’t action—but orientation?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Mark McGrath—Marine veteran, strategist, and expert in John Boyd’s OODA loop—to unpack how orientation drives adaptation, shapes perception, and rewires how organisations respond to disruption.Mark takes us deep into Boyd’s legacy, revealing why strategy is less about linear plans and more about continuous learning, destruction and creation, and evolving faster than the environment. From Wall Street trading floors to boardroom transformation, this episode is a masterclass...
2025-06-171h 00
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastDesigning Strategy: Leanne Sobel on Fusing Design Thinking with Strategic PracticeDesign thinking isn’t just for product teams—it can reshape how we do strategy.In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Leanne Sobel—Director of Strategic Design at Snowmelt and author of a recent PhD on the intersection of design and strategy. Together, they explore what it means to bring design into strategic work: not just as a toolkit, but as an ethos of participation, reflection, and experimentation.Leanne shares how traditional strategy often limits possibility through early assumptions—while design opens up space to sense, test, and adapt. From stakeholder engageme...
2025-06-1044 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastNo Silver Bullet: Reconnecting Strategy, Change, and Leadership with Steve HearsumWhat if the real barrier to change isn’t resistance—but the stories leaders tell themselves to avoid doing the work?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Steve Hearsum—consultant, coach, and author of No Silver Bullet—to unpack the deep disconnect between strategy, leadership, and organisational change.This isn’t about frameworks or toolkits. It’s about the mess, the uncertainty, and the anxiety that real change creates—and what happens when leaders fall back on control, comms theatre, and performative fixes.Steve brings sharp insight...
2025-06-0351 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastOpen Strategy in Practice with Julia Hautz: Turning Participation into Strategic AdvantageWhat if strategy wasn’t a closed-door ritual—but a way to build commitment from those who deliver it?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Julia Hautz—Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck and co-author of Open Strategy—to explore what really happens when leaders invite participation into the strategy process.This isn’t about consensus. And it’s not about giving everyone a vote. It’s about designing strategy so it’s recognised, understood, and owned by the people closest to reality.Julia shares i...
2025-05-2748 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastFutures, AI, and the Illusion of Certainty: Rethinking Strategy with Matt MullanWhat if AI isn’t the answer—but a way to ask better questions?In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Matt Mullan—strategist, technologist, and co-creator of the H-Scan11 newsletter—to explore how leaders can engage with the future in a more intelligent, imaginative, and grounded way.This isn’t another hype piece about AI. It’s a challenge to the illusion of certainty that dominates leadership today. From human-machine teaming to building AI literacy, Matt lays out a compelling case for why the future isn’t something to p...
2025-05-2043 min
The Stereo ImageMatt Donnelly - Comedy, Magic & MusicThis week, Mike talks with Matt Donnelly. He is hilarious to chat with. He is an accomplished improv actor, stage magician/mentalist, a writer on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, and! he has a really fun podcast with his friend Paul Mattingly.
In this conversation, Mike and Matt talk music, comedy, and Bruce Springsteen - The Boss! They reminisce about listening to the radio and watching music on MTV. They talk broadway musicals like only they can!
Mentioned in this episode:
Bruce Springsteen Official Website
Bruce Springsteen on Wikipedia
Bruse Spring...
2025-05-1558 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastBen Ford on Why Military Thinking Still Matters: Command, Control, and Competing in ChaosWhy military thinking still matters in businessIn this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones sits down with Ben Ford—Royal Marines veteran, technologist, and founder of Mission Ctrl—to explore what the military can really teach us about strategy, leadership, and execution in the business world.This is not about war stories or hierarchy. It’s about decentralised decision-making, strategic adaptation, and why organisations need to stop chasing efficiency and start building real capacity. Ben brings his unique perspective from the front lines of both military operations and tech implementation to challe...
2025-05-1355 min
The Stereo ImageRuss Gold - Drummer Extraordinaire and Long Time Friend of JonesyThis week's episode is a little different. Back when we were first discussing the idea of a podcast, Russ agreed to talk with Mike as a test run. He was so much fun that we wanted to release it!
Mike and Russ have known each other since their days at Berklee College of music together. Mike was a pianist and Russ was a drummer and percussionist. Russ discusses the ups and downs of the life of a working musician.
Russ's website: Russ Gold Drums
Russ's Book: Phrasing: Advanced Rudiments of Creative Drumming
2025-05-0843 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastReimagining Risk with Stefan Gershater: How to Make Risk an Enabler, Not a HindranceRisk isn’t just about compliance or avoiding failure—it’s about enabling better decisions.In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones speaks with Stefan Gershater, Head of Risk and Governance at Co-op, to explore a radically different view of risk. One that sees it not as a bureaucratic burden but as a long-term strategic asset.They tackle the outdated orthodoxy still dominating boardrooms, unpack the human and cultural dynamics of risk, and discuss how organisations can turn risk into a driver of resilience, agility, and growth. If your risk register feels like a draw...
2025-05-0656 min
The Stereo ImageJohn Kiehl - From Math Major to Music MakerIn this conversation, John Kiehl shares his journey from a childhood surrounded by music to his experiences in education and the pivotal moments that shaped his musical identity. He reflects on the influence of his mother, his early musical education, and the transition from mathematics to music, highlighting key experiences that ignited his passion for jazz and performance. In this conversation, John Kiehl shares his journey from facing health challenges during college to navigating the complexities of the music industry.
He discusses his transition from a dual major in electrical engineering and humanities to becoming a professional...
2025-05-011h 21
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastWhy Management Isn’t a Dirty Word: Adam Thompson on Sequencing, Overload, and Real ExecutionManagement isn’t old-fashioned—it’s what makes real execution possible.In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Adam Thompson, strategy and execution expert, to tackle why management matters more than ever in today’s overloaded organisations. Far from being just about "nice" leadership, success demands clarity, sequencing, and the courage to have adult conversations about real work.Adam shares practical insights into why organisations stall under overload, how to sequence tasks to unlock agility, and why execution without management is just wishful thinking. If you're serious about moving beyond slogans to real outcomes, this con...
2025-04-2955 min
The Stereo ImageNeil Tesser - Talking Music and All That JazzIn this conversation, Mike Jones and Neil Tesser explore the rich history of jazz, its personal significance in Tesser's life, and the evolution of jazz radio and clubs in Chicago. Tesser shares his early experiences with music, his transition from classical to jazz, and his journey through the vibrant Chicago jazz scene. They discuss the importance of community, education, and the avant-garde movement in jazz, reflecting on how these elements shape the current landscape of jazz music. In this engaging conversation, Mike Jones and Neil Tesser explore the rich legacy of jazz, focusing on figures like Sun Ra and...
2025-04-241h 03
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastMission Command in Reality: Don Vandergriff on Building Thinking LeadersMission command isn’t a process—it’s a culture.In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Don Vandergriff, retired military leader and pioneer of outcomes-based learning, to explore what mission command really looks like in practice. Far from a doctrinal buzzword, it’s about building trust, empowering people, and creating space for thinking leaders.Don draws on decades of experience to show why control, ego, and risk aversion are the enemies of adaptability—and how learning must be active, informal, and continuous. From Von Moltke to tactical decision games, this conversation is packed with insig...
2025-04-2258 min
The Stereo ImageAndy Lerner - Music and Recording EngineeringMike and Andy have known each other for around 40 years - from their days working at Soundtrack Recording Studio. Mike as a session pianist and Andy as a recording engineer. They met up again when they realized they had a mutual friend in Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller. Andy spends these days taking wildlife photography and directing voice over artists. He has a fascinating take on growing and working in the audio industry.
Mike and Andy delve into the profound impact of music on their lives, exploring early influences, family connections, and the evolution of their musical tast...
2025-04-171h 04
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastFrom Futures to Action: Collective Sensemaking with Eva TomasWhat future do you want—and why don’t most organisations stop to ask?In this episode, Eva Tomas—a futurist by nature, engineer by training, and philosopher at heart—joins host Mike Jones to explore how futures thinking can help leaders act with more clarity in a world of complexity. They unpack why linear strategy falls short, how uncertainty is often misunderstood, and why leaders must look beyond the immediate to open up new choices.You’ll learn how Eva’s Banyan model reconnects past, present, and futures—offering a practical way to rethink str...
2025-04-1546 min
The Stereo ImageTom Burns - From Record Collector to Jazz Label OwnerWelcome to The Stereo Image! Host Mike Jones talks with creative and interesting people about how music fits into their lives. As the music director for Penn & Teller for over 20 years, Mike has met and discussed music with dozens of interesting characters over the years. Even though he's dedicated his life to music, he realized that there is much to discover from discussing how music shapes and influences people.
Our first episode is with the owner of Mike's record label, Tom Burns. Tom lives near Denver, Colorado and makes his living not just from jazz records but also...
2025-04-1044 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastOrientation is Everything: Inside Boyd's Thinking with Chet RichardsWhat does the OODA loop really mean—and why do most leaders get it wrong?In this episode, Chet Richards—military strategist, Boyd collaborator, and author of Certain to Win—joins host Mike Jones to dive into the deeper layers of John Boyd’s thinking. We go beyond the buzzwords to explore how orientation drives every aspect of decision-making, tempo, and strategic agility.You’ll learn why mental models—not just data—shape how organisations perceive, decide, and act in complexity.🔍 In this episode:What orientation really means in the OODA loopWhy deci...
2025-04-0844 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastStrategy as Pattern: Navigating Power, Fit, and TimeStrategy isn’t a plan—it’s a pattern.In this episode, systems thinker and strategy expert Patrick Hoverstadt joins host Mike Jones to explore what strategy looks like in real life: dynamic, context-driven, and shaped by power, fit, and timing.Patrick introduces the Patterns of Strategy approach, offering a powerful lens to understand the relational, political, and temporal dimensions of strategic positioning—far beyond alignment or linear models.If you're tired of empty strategy decks and want to understand how strategy really unfolds in complexity, this one’s for you.🔍 ...
2025-04-0849 min
Strategy Meets Reality PodcastBeyond Structures: Building Deliberately Adaptive Organisations with Mike BurrowsMost organisations focus on structure when they talk about change—but structure isn’t what makes an organisation adaptive.In this opening episode, Mike Burrows joins host Mike Jones to explore what it really means to build deliberately adaptive organisations. Drawing on his work with Agendashift, Mike challenges the assumption that hierarchy or agile-by-the-book can handle complexity—and offers a practical, purpose-driven alternative.We explore:Why designing for participation matters more than structureThe trap of importing organisational models out of contextWhy clarity of purpose is key in uncertain environmentsWhat leaders need to unlearn to suppor...
2025-04-0749 min
Transformative PrincipalCreating Equitable Classrooms with Mike CronleyIn this episode, host Jethro Jones interviews Mike Cronley, founder and CEO of Class Composer, about how his software helps create equitable classrooms. They discuss the challenges faced by educators in balancing class compositions and how Class Composer addresses these issues.Getting the right kids in the right places in elementary schoolFocus on behavior and then start overloading based on other characteristics. Rarely changed once the school year starts. Classroom imbalance can impact the school for much longer than just the school year. Teachers are happy with the output. People weren’t starters but they make an impact. About...
2025-03-2320 minTransformative PrincipalLinkEd Leaders with Mike CaldwellIn this episode, host Jethro Jones chats with Mike Caldwell, the founder of LinkEd Leaders. They discuss the importance of on-demand mentorship for school leaders, the benefits of having an outside perspective, and the significance of creating a brave space for vulnerability and growth. Mike shares insights on the unique challenges faced by principals and the power of peer-to-peer mentoring.Telecoaching for school leadersHelpful to have a detached leaderA place to go and be realSafe space vs. brave spaceBeing vulnerable sometimes leads to being excluded from opportunities. In 30 minutes, you can have affirmation, support, and clear goals for g...
2025-02-0234 min
Transformative PrincipalMaking a Portrait of a Graduate that Actually Works with - Mike Duncan Transformative Principal 633In this episode, Mike Duncan, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, explores the concept of a portrait of a graduate and its importance in shaping education. He discusses the need to include all voices in creating a portrait that reflects the competencies most important to students' success.Duncan emphasizes the value of inquiry-based learning, self-direction, and creating products that have an impact beyond the classroom. He also highlights the importance of leveraging the talent within schools to build capacity and co-create the design process.The episode also touches...
2024-10-2032 min
Touring The AFC SouthTouring The AFC South: Episode 291- The AFC South Tour With The Athletic's Mike Jones
The Athletic's Mike Jones joins the show! We talk about the Malik Willis trade in the Get It Off Ya Chest segment. From there, we talk about all the AFC South teams and answer some questions regarding each team. And we end the show with a game: 5 Questions, 2 Answers and 1 Choice.
2024-08-2931 min
OrgDev with DistinctionSystems Thinking and Strategy for Leaders with Mike Jones - OrgDev Episode 23We'd love to hear from you so send us a message!In the latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we were joined by the excellent Mike Jones, founder and director of LBI Consulting. In this brilliant conversation, Mike brings a unique combination of experiences from military leadership and elite sports teams to organisational psychology and systems thinking. Mike unpacks what we so often get wrong about military-style command and control and the critical role of system design in organisational operations. Mike's journey is remarkable: he enlisted in the army at 16 without any qualifications, taught himself psy...
2024-06-071h 08
Mike DropPrimal Canine Trainer Mike Jones | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 189Mike Jones is the owner and head trainer at Primal Canine, a dog training service for all breeds, sizes, and age that specializes in severe behavior modification cases, high-level obedience training, and working dog training. He's also a founder at K9 Street League, a professional sports league for professional protection dog sport. When he's not training or organizing events, he's working in marketing and advertising, working in research and development, running his apparel company Carpe Omnia, or volunteering at a charity event like Valor Canines working against human trafficking. With a resume rich in e...
2024-05-282h 21
Dinner for DessertEP89 - Wake Up and WasabiWith Erik taking a mental health day, Pomp and Jones tackle the major issues facing our great nation. Just kidding, they talk about candy corn.
2023-10-311h 23
Transformative PrincipalOpen School with An Edcamp & Learn About AI with Mike Gaskell - Transformative Principal: Summer of AIAI Edcamp for facultySchools are opening and AI looms as a BIG question mark. How will teachers and administrators use it? What about students? How can we start to understand the complexity of AI in schools? This brief, chock-full episode offers a prescription for busy administrators and teachers. Use the simple formula of an Edcamp and bring the expertise to your school community today!Concepts adapted from my book:Radical PrincipalsMore info:How to run an Edcamp virtually Listen to Mike, a principal, author, and podcaster, share q...
2023-09-0412 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage InvestingWhy He Invested in Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club & The Inner Workings of Venture Studio Model with Mike Jones, Co-Founder of Science IncWelcome to The Consumer VC, a newsletter and podcast about venture capital and consumer. If you aren’t subscribed, come and subscribe below.Hey Friends,Our guest today is Mike Jones, one of the co-founders of Science Inc. Science Inc is a venture studio and fund that develops and invests in consumer-focused businesses. Some of their portfolio includes Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club, and Grove Collaborative. We discuss:* How Science Inc. came together* How the venture studio model is different from typical venture* Venture studio model’s best...
2023-08-3147 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | TechnologyWhy He Invested In Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club, and a Breakdown of the Venture Studio Model with Mike Jones, Co-Founder of Science Inc.Our guest today is Mike Jones, one of the co-founders of Science Inc. Science Inc. is a venture studio and fund that develops, invests in consumer-focused businesses. Some of their portfolio includes Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club, Grove Collaborative. Mike previously founded UsePlane, Tsavo Media and served as the CEO of MySpace. We discuss how he accesses what founders he wants to work with, what truly makes a good idea, how Liquid Death came together, their growth opportunities and he met Mike C, what he learned from Dollar Shave Club about making viral content, and much more.
2023-08-3147 minDinner for DessertEP80 - Backyard ShowOn their first ever live backyard show, the guys review Hulu’s new show Reginald the Vampire, as well as the new dystopian mystery show Silo on AppleTV+. They also debate the best SNL cast members of all time, discuss the Sriracha shortage and partake in some good ol’ fashioned shenanigans. Big shout out to Brian from Jones Beach Brewing and Ted from Beer and Co. for fueling our show with delicious beverages. And most importantly, thank you to our friend Sean for hosting us!
2023-07-011h 28Dinner for DessertEP78 - Soundboard JonesErik and Pomp hold down the fort while Jones is out gallivanting. Also, Tom Collins was Phil Collins’s great uncle.
2023-06-161h 25
Morally StraightEpisode 2: Mike JonesIn episode two of the Morally Straight Podcast, I’m talking to Mike Jones, who was one of the key campaign strategists behind the final push for gay inclusion in the BSA.We talked about how he spotted Jennifer Tyrrell’s early Change.org petition and helped grow it into a national movement—creating a campaign that he still sees as the gold standard for LGBTQ+ organizing in the digital age. Get full access to Morally Straight at morallystraight.substack.com/subscribe
2023-05-1019 min
The Jet & Mike showLove is in the AirJet and Mike are back with another epic pod. It's our listeners favorite time of year; The Does and Don'ts of being at the Superbowl Party. Jet and Mike list off the most epic don'ts of Super Bowl gatherings. Mike also does a beautiful tribute to his In-laws and the Boys talk about Valentine's day.
2022-02-1124 minTransformative PrincipalStrategies To Deal With Trauma On A Day-To-Day Basis with Mike Gaskell Transformative Principal 466Dr. Michael Gaskell Web site is Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He continues to model the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program. An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 2 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech and ASCD Smartbrief, he has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times. Mike had a book published in October, 2020 (Microstrategy Magic), and a second book publishing...
2022-01-3026 min
The Jet & Mike showRunning in TimberlandsJet and Mike give you the first episode of 2022! They catch up and talk about life/ they address the Kim and Kanye divorce and they talk about Mike taking Jet camping.
2022-01-2130 minThe Jet & Mike showChristmas GrinchesJet and Mike are NOT feeling the Christmas spirit this year. Mike got his hopes and dreams crushed trying to find the perfect gift. Jet talks about why he hates Christmas music. They both detail living the Covid life. Join us for this Christmas episode.
2021-12-2334 min
Their Story OutdoorsWaterfowl Hunting North Dakota With My Brother Mike JonesOn episode 11 I talk with my brother Mike Jones about hunting waterfowl in North Dakota in the early 1990’s. Both Mike and I were raised hunting waterfowl on the Mississippi river and throughout southern Wisconsin. We always talk about how we wanted to hunting snow geese, so we purchased a book on waterfowl hunting North Dakota and headed out the next fall to live out a dream. It turned out that we would revisit North Dakota over 10 seasons to hunt waterfowl and meet some very nice people. I hope you enjoy this episode about two brother’s waterfowl dream. ...
2021-12-2137 min
Podcasts – Nerd Pride RadioEpisode 323 – E 10What a show the guys have pulled out for you. First, Mike was wrong… TWICE! Then Mike pulls a surprise friend John out of his hat before the guys regale you with their amazing trip to see the musical Cats! … Continue reading →
2021-10-1100 min
Geek in the PinkForgotten Wrestling Classics: Leilani Kai vs The Fabulous Moolah.The teacher and the student go one on one for the WWF Women's Championship as The Fabulous Moolah defends against Leilani Kai at MSG on December 26, 1986.
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2021-07-0436 min
Geek in the PinkForgotten Wrestling Classics: Randy Savage and Adrian Adonis vs. Bruno Sammartino and Tito Santana.We discuss a classic Tag Team Steel Cage match from Madison Square Garden on July 12, 1986 between Macho Man Randy Savage and Adorable Adrian Adonis vs Tito Santana and Bruno Sammartino.
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2021-06-271h 18
Transformative PrincipalOvercoming Our Motivation Crisis with Mike Anderson Transformative Principal 390Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. A public school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached school swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as a consultant. A best-selling author, Mike has written eight books about great teaching and learning. When...
2021-02-2453 min
The No Cap Podcast with Guru and The GangThe No Cap Podcast with Guru and Von Episode 32- “Shout out to Booker Street”Welcome back... In our 32nd installment, we introduce the new female voice of the NCP, Sully and we have Guru’s big cousin Jay in the building. The fellas talk about growing up in the Jones family, how Jay found his passion in life and most importantly, they talked about the living legend who was Margaret Jones. Jones shit, bruh. Enjoy.
2021-02-131h 39Podcasts – Nerd Pride RadioEpisode 309 – Uninformed Strong OpinionsSo what do Mike and Aidan do with two hours of ad-free airtime? Eh… nerd stuff mostly. After a little feedback, Aidan talks about D&D and Mike shares a new card game called Dragonwood. Then it’s story time with Lance … Continue reading →
2021-02-0200 minPodcasts – Nerd Pride RadioEpisode 302 – Totally BoomeredTime to get podcasty! Mike’s finally learned to eat vegetables at the age of 50, and Aidan’s been playing Outer Worlds and gives his very positive thoughts on it at the Gaming Table. Then Mike accidentally describes the worst horror … Continue reading →
2020-11-0300 minPodcasts – Nerd Pride RadioEpisode 301 – Cleveland Brand SteamersAhoy! Episode sighted! Mike revisits fantasy maps. Then there’s cool space stuff on the Science Corner. Aidan has an Unnamed History Segment about a Cleveland based kitchen equipment company. Mike raves about his new favorite podcast: A Hotdog is a … Continue reading →
2020-10-2700 min
Give and TakeEpisode 240: You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass), with Mike McHargueMy guest is Mike McHargue. His newest book is You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass). Why is there such a gap between what you want to do and what you actually do? The host of Ask Science Mike explains why our desires and our real lives are so wildly different—and what you can do to close the gap, in this his newest book.
For thousands of years, scientists, philosophers, and self-help gurus have wrestled with one of the basic conundrums of human life: Why do we do the things we do? Or, rather, wh...
2020-09-031h 03Podcasts – Nerd Pride RadioEpisode 297 – I’m Dad“A trainwreck of a podcast!” gushes Aidan Jones of Nerd Pride Radio… A glorious glorious trainwreck! Mike and Aidan had sooooo much fun recording this! Mike has a couple garbled movie reviews for a couple of quirky awesome movies. Aidan … Continue reading →
2020-09-0100 min
Hailing Frequencies Open PodcastWatchalong "Unnatural Selection" S2 E7 of Star Trek TNGIn this episode we talk a lot about Ben's favorite Starfleet medical officer (NOT!), Kate Pulaski! The Enterprise encounters a ship of 30 year olds who died of old age and are sent on an investigation that may end the good Doctor's life! Watch this episode along with Mike, Erin & Ben for fun and insightful comentary. :)
2020-08-2659 min
Geek in the PinkEpisode 21: Welcome Back! Oh yea, Marty Jannetty is a murderer?We talk about the Marty Jannetty confession of murder!
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2020-08-0923 min
Hailing Frequencies Open PodcastWatchalong "Loud As A Whisper" S2 E5 of Star Trek TNGGrab your DVD, CBS All Access or Netflix log in and watch along as we discuss the season 2 episode "Loud As A Whisper". Mike, Ben & Erin will act as your chorus- unless we get vaporized early in the episode (sorry- spoilers!).
2020-07-1555 minThe Jet & Mike showWe Back in the SaddleJet and Mike make a return for the ages and talk living in Covid-19 and social distancing, Jet also gets on Mike for not making a Tik-Tok.
2020-05-2615 minThe Jet & Mike showGreed pt2 (Up in the club)Jet and Mike talk about what are some Tv shows they binge and what are some of the stuff their fiance's put them on. Then they touch on a special visitor Mike had at his last DJ gig.
2020-03-2219 min
The Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 38 // Mike and Chris Talk Arizona’s Construction with Steve KovachThe post Episode 38 // Mike and Chris Talk Arizona’s Construction with Steve Kovach appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2020-03-1000 min
Dinner for DessertSPECIAL - Jones and Friends Part 2Jones goes to the movies. This time Mike Jones shares his adventures at the local Cinema and speaks ignorantly about the Oscars.
2020-02-1130 minDinner for DessertSPECIAL - Jones and Friends Part 1In this premiere of his 1 part miniseries, Jones sings badly and wishes someone would bring back music.
2020-01-3116 minThe Jet & Mike showMamba Out pt.2 (Party Foul)Second part of this episode Mike tell's you why his ass hurts. Mike Justin review their top 5 DON'TS for the Superbowl party. And Justin has an epic rant about gas stations.
2020-01-3127 minThe No Cap Podcast with Guru and The GangThe No Cap Podcast with Guru and Von Episode 10 “The Stink Episode”We are finally in the double digits. In our 10th episode, Guru’s son aka Stink finally pulls up and tells the world what it’s like to have Guru as a dad. They talk the pressure of being a Jones, of course Cookout vs. Bojangles and Guru finally explains his departure from East. Enjoy.
2020-01-271h 33The Jet & Mike showZionMike and Jet talk about the arrival of Zion to the NBA and his debut.NBA-All star starters are in and Mike is pretty upset with the outcome. We also deep dive the Aaron Hernandez documentary and touch on some aspects that come off shady. Lastly Mike shares another installment of is she Flirty or is she just talking with Jet.
2020-01-241h 16The Jet & Mike show"Bird Connection"Jet and Mike are back again with Comedy conversation and joined by special guest Birdman and Claude. Jet has to bring up the list; Bird has a crazy prediction and the boys talk NFL and Antonio Brown's crazy year. Social Media is a drug that can kill you just as bad as anything else. Then we switch to the love connection and Mike quizzes the boys on their type of women. We also intro a new game "Is She Flirty?".
2020-01-151h 05The Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 37 // AZ BRANDCAST Year End Review with Mike Jones and Chris StadlerThe post Episode 37 // AZ BRANDCAST Year End Review with Mike Jones and Chris Stadler appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2019-12-2100 minThe Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 34 // Kathy and Mike from Phoenix Design Week on How Design Shapes a State’s BrandThe post Episode 34 // Kathy and Mike from Phoenix Design Week on How Design Shapes a State’s Brand appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2019-10-2300 minThe Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 32 // State Forty Eight Cofounder Mike Spangenberg on Arizona-inspired ProductsThe post Episode 32 // State Forty Eight Cofounder Mike Spangenberg on Arizona-inspired Products appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2019-08-1400 min
Hailing Frequencies Open PodcastHFO Podcast Ep. #31 TNG Rewatch: Where Silence Has LeaseIn today's episode, we're sucked into a hole in space and forced to watch "Where Silence Has Lease"! Mike, Erin & Ben have some laughs at this weak episode and totally 'ship Riker & Worf #Rorf "ONE RIKER ONE BRIDGE"
2019-07-3044 minHailing Frequencies Open PodcastHFO Podcast Ep #28 TNG Rewatch: ConspiracyThe gang is all back together!! Mike, Erin & Ben are conspiring about something alright. Or have they just been taken over my symbiotic aliens bent on galactic domination?? Pull up a bowl of worms and tune in to find out! Caution: May cause your head to explode.
2019-04-2854 min
Transformative PrincipalHacking Instructional Design with Mike Fisher Transformative Principal 275 Mike Fisher author of Hacking Instructional Design. Shoutout to @elizabethfisher All this stuff that is eating up teachers’ time to plan. Easier to just purchase a program or a plan. Shift focus to contemporary instructional design. Why is it so hard to move away from Decision paralysis. So many decisions to make that we don’t know what to do. How well we need to design assessments. Standards, resources, external assessments. The What - standards The How - activities The How Well? - assessments. Tripticks from AAA Trying things out - gives you some freedom. Being a lea...
2019-04-2128 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 20: NYCW Champion High Voltage OmarNYCW Champion High Voltage Omar talks about his championship victory and his future as NYCW Champion.
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2019-04-1129 minDinner for DessertEP38 - Erik is a SnackWith Mike Jones away on business, Pomp and Erik discuss the most important and controversial topics of the day. Okay I just lied to you, this episode contains literally no topics of substance.
2019-04-061h 10Dinner for DessertEP37 - Meatloaf JonesThe guys play trivia with special guest Rich Dorney. Also, Jones would do literally anything for love. But he won't do that. Oh no. He won't do that.
2019-03-301h 08The Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 27 // Mike Jones on Startup Week’s Boost to Arizona’s the Business CommunityThe post Episode 27 // Mike Jones on Startup Week’s Boost to Arizona’s the Business Community appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2019-03-0100 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 19: NYCW Superstar Lance MadewellLance Madewell prepares for the NYCW Heavyweight Title Tournament on March 9 in Whitesboro, NY. His first round opponent might shock you! Also he has some words for Brute Van Slyke and the other tournament contenders.
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2019-02-2742 minHailing Frequencies Open PodcastHFO Podcast Ep. #27 TNG Rewatch: We'll Always Have ParisMike and Ben step into a holodeck recreation of a cafe in Paris this week to take a look at this season one episode where instead of looking at the fascinating possibilities of the multiverse, we spend an hour talking about one of Picard's lost loves. Is that a guy slowly stroking test tubes in the corner??
2019-02-1947 minDinner for DessertEP32 - Punchbuggy JonesMike Jones said that if you want to see the description of the episode, you have to follow us on Instagram @dinnerfordessert.
2019-02-181h 05
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 18: Mike KingMike King joins us to talk about Immortal Championship Wrestling's big show Saturday February 9 in Amsterdam, where Immortal will crown its first Immortal Heavyweight Champion. We talk about the week in wrestling, also Buffy #1 from BOOM Studios and a shocking elimination on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
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2019-02-0540 minHailing Frequencies Open PodcastHFO Podcast Ep. #26 TNG Rewatch: Skin of EvilWell, we all knew we'd get there one day. It's finally time to talk about Tasha's death by oil slick. It's might not be the best way to go but you can't deny that it's a very "Star Trek" way for a security guard on a landing party to die. Mike and Erin dive into this classic episode to see if it holds up to the passage of tiem.
2019-02-0152 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 17: Royal Rumblings and beyond.With the Royal Rumble behind us, what's coming up for WrestleMania? Did Dean Ambrose really ask for his release from WWE? Are we being worked?
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2019-01-3129 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 16: The 2019 Shakeup, will WWE Creative get it together or will All Elite Wrestling steal the show?The WWE has said they're bringing change, but not much has been done. Will that change now that the rumors are flying that several stars are asking for their release and are seemingly courting All Elite Wrestling? What will AEW do to not repeat the mistakes of WCW? With the Royal Rumble this Sunday, will the WWE kick off an unforgettable WrestleMania season? 2019 is going to be very interesting.
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2019-01-2233 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 15A; OUR INTERVIEW WITH NICK CURRY & OUR 2018 FAVORITES ANNOUNCEDRe-do of Episode 15. Featuring our interview of Nick Curry and the announcement of CNY Wrestles Podcast's FAVORITES of 2018.
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2019-01-1419 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 14: A Tribute to "Mean" Gene Okerlund and a look ahead to 2019A tribute to the late great "Mean" Gene Okerlund, a man who we have tremendous respect and admiration for. We also look ahead to 2019 for organizations like Wild Zero Wrestling, New York Championship Wrestling and Upstate Professional Wrestling out of Rochester. Also what does CNY WRESTLES PODCAST hope to do in 2019???
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2019-01-0642 minThe Remarkabrand PodcastEpisode 25 // Mike and Chris Review the Year’s TakeawaysThe post Episode 25 // Mike and Chris Review the Year’s Takeaways appeared first on The Remarkabrand Podcast.
2018-12-2400 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 13: The Ugly Ducklings, Danny Atom and The Nacci MafiaWe recap NYCW's Seasons Beatings event and talk to Danny Atom about his turn on Guy Sadlowski, the Nacci Mafia about their future in NYCW, and the Ugly Ducklings about their debut and future in NYCW
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2018-12-1632 min
Geek in the PinkEPISODE 12: El Chi on The Great Nuka and #justice4chiEl Chi talks about his revenge on professional wrestling and his newly appointed soldier The Great Nuka. Nuka is one of the mysterious stars of New York Championship Wrestling fighting for Chi to gain #justice4chi
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2018-12-0929 min
Around The CoinFintech Podcast - Episode 147 - Interview with Mike Jones CEO of Science IncIt is not every day you get to interview great people. Mike Jones who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Science Inc., a very successful VC firm based out of Los Angeles. We get to talk to Mike about his past success (Dollar Shave Club, Famebit, HelloSociety to name a few), and how the idea behind Science came about and what is it that they do differently. Also, we have Mike open up a bit about their upcoming Science ICO.Sponsors:Otter Labs www.hireotter.com- Hire great and inexpensive developer with staff augmentation through Otter.Redeeem https://redeeem.click...
2017-09-0235 minAround the CoinFintech Podcast - Episode 147 - Interview with Mike Jones CEO of Science IncIt is not every day you get to interview great people. Mike Jones who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Science Inc., a very successful VC firm based out of Los Angeles. We get to talk to Mike about his past success (Dollar Shave Club, Famebit, HelloSociety to name a few), and how the idea behind Science came about and what is it that they do differently. Also, we have Mike open up a bit about their upcoming Science ICO.Sponsors:Otter Labs www.hireotter.com- Hire great and inexpensive developer with staff augmentation through Otter.Redeeem https://redeeem.click...
2017-09-0235 minGive and TakeEpisode 49: Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World, with Mike CosperMy guest is Mike Cosper. He's the author of "Rhythms of Grace" and "The Stories We Tell" (both published by Crossway Books), the co-author of "Faithmapping. His newest book is "Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World." He's the host of Cultivated: A Podcast about Faith and Work, and is developing The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, a podcast about faith and culture.
Prior to launching Harbor Media, Mike served as one of the founding pastors at Sojourn Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and launched Sojourn Music – a collective of musicians writing songs for the ch...
2017-09-021h 09
Transformative PrincipalTransformative Leadership Summit Q&A with Jethro Jones and Daniel Bauer Transformative Principal 136This episode is the Live Q&A that Daniel and I did for the Transformative Leadership Summit this week. I hope you enjoy it. The Transformative Leadership Summit launched last Monday. Please, join me! Click HERE to register for Free Access to over 40 amazing education leaders who are ready to make your school the best ever! You don’t want to miss any of these amazing interviews. They’ll be online for 48 hours only! Get in here! You can even get college credit for your participation in the Summit! Here's the schedule: 08/01/2...
2016-08-0740 min