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Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansJerry Mercer - Electric Jewels & Rolling StonesThe Guy from Verdun Who Got Your Foot Tapping—Part TwoIf you thought Part One hit hard, wait till you hear where we go next.In this episode, Jerry Mercer pulls back the curtain on a life lived loud—from the raw magic of that first jam with Myles Goodwyn to the birth of the second coming of April Wine. He talks about the spark behind Electric Jewels, the real deal on the Attitude Tour of ’93, and what it was like sharing the bill with the Rolling Stones.We ride the rails back t...2025-07-2446 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansJerry Mercer - Jazz Hands and Rock Bands🎙️ Still Keeping Time: Jerry Mercer’s Lifelong GrooveWhat does an 86-year-old rock legend do after decades behind the kit? If you’re Jerry Mercer, you pick up the bass—not to teach, but to learn. To stay curious. To keep growing. And maybe, to find a little peace in the groove.In this episode, Jerry reflects on a lifetime in rhythm—from his early days in Newfoundland to the sweaty R&B clubs of 1960s Montreal, to touring the world with Mashmakhan, the Festival Express and April Wine, We dive into the music that shaped him—Ra...2025-07-221h 00
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansDeShaun Jones - Beat Behind The BrandSome people talk about the blues. Others grow up learning how to express it—quietly, patiently, and on time.DeShaun Jones is a music event and industry professional whose story begins in the province of Ontario, where his grandfather played guitar in rural churches and he learned to keep time on the drums. That’s where he first discovered the language of the blues—not just as music, but as expression. As survival. As truth.His career has since taken him through radio, label work at Sony BMG, and deep into the world of international music...2025-07-1739 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansDanny Boy Phelan – Banjo, Blues & the Heart of Tradition🎤 Danny Boy Phelan – Carrying the Flame of Front-Porch BluesSome players chase the blues. Danny Boy Phelan seems to have been born with it stitched into his soul.A gentle old soul from St. Catharines, Ontario, Danny channels the ghosts of the Delta with a rawness that’s hard to fake and harder to forget. His voice carries dust, hope, and history in equal measure—and his command of banjo, harmonica, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar makes him a one-man front porch revival.Danny is a Niagara Music Award nominee in the Blues category, a musicia...2025-07-1431 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansVince Lee - UK Blues Vocalist & GuitaristVince Lee: Blues Roots, British GritVince Lee didn’t wake up one day with a slide and a following. He built it—over decades, one gig, one guitar, one groove at a time. Before leading bands like The Big Combo and The Wildcards, he was grinding it out in working bands, soaking up everything he could from older players and long nights on stage.We talk about those early days, the gear he’s picked up (and brought back to life), and how he found his way into frontman territory on his own terms. Vince...2025-07-1050 min
Flavors of Northwest ArkansasChef Matt Cooper (Conifer & Ryn) and Chef Rafael Rios (Yeyo's, Casa Magnolia & Bauhaus Biergarten)In this week’s Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we talk to Chef’s Matt Cooper and Rafael Rios about being 2 of the 5 finalists for Best Chef of the South at the James Beard Awards. They made the trip to Chicago for the awards, and they’ll tell us about their trip, food trends here locally and nationally, and what’s next for them... but before we get to that!!
FOOD NEWS!!
Art of Wine is Friday night!
Goat Lab Brewery is opening up a new concept in Fayetteville.
A new cocktail bar opens in downtown Springda...2025-07-091h 08
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 163 Equipment Manager of The Original Alice Cooper Group roadie RON VOLZ chats about working behind the scenes as they release their 1st new album in over 50 years called The Revenge of Alice Cooper!The Original Alice Cooper Group is releasing their first album together in 51 years called The Revenge of Alice Cooper! On this episode we check in with equipment manager Ron Volz! Ron was the roadie behind the scenes that set up the stage with sound gear and props over the years working for the glam rock group! Ron has many stories that gives the Alice Cooper fans a different perspective of the band and how they traveled and worked as a team together to perform their theatrical rock concerts that they were best known for in the early 70's! If...2025-07-0851 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansAdam Gussow – Blues Harmonica, Books & The Meaning of It AllAdam Gussow – Blues Harmonica, Books & The Meaning of It AllAdam Gussow didn’t just play the blues—he lived it on the streets of Harlem, side by side with the late Mister Satan. That legendary partnership shaped not just his music but his life’s work. These days, he’s a harmonica master, a blues scholar, and a full professor down at Ole Miss.In this episode, we get into the whole journey, from busking on corners to writing some of the most talked-about books in blues culture. Titles like Mister Satan’s Apprentice, Seems Like M...2025-07-071h 04
The European VCExceptional Ventures’ Matt Cooper & Paolo Pio on Fixing HealthTech’s Hype ProblemIn this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Paolo Pio and Matt Cooper, Founding Partners of Exceptional Ventures, to unpack their mission-driven approach to health and wellness investing. They dive into “Joyspan®”, their unique investment thesis which centres on a personal balance between health and happiness, and the growing need to separate science from hype in health tech.Here’s what’s covered:* 02:53 Paolo Pio's Journey to Venture Capital* 05:52 Matt Cooper's Accidental Path to VC* 14:57 Unique Positioning in the Venture Ecosystem* 17:46 The Importance of Entrepreneurial Integrity* 20:55 Navigating the Europ...2025-07-0651 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansTim Russ - Actor, Guitarist & True BluesmanTim Russ – Actor, Guitarist & True BluesmanFrom Sci-Fi Icon to Bluesman Supreme – Meet Tim RussStarfleet knew him as Tuvok. We know him as a Bluesman who found his voice not in space, but onstage, where the only prime directive was feel. A seasoned actor, director, and musician, Tim Russ is the rare artist who moves effortlessly between galaxies and grooves.In this episode, Tim takes us back to where it all began—the thrill of hearing music for the first time, and the fire it lit inside him to make that sound himsel...2025-07-0441 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansBruce Conforth - Robert Johnson Biographer & Blues HistorianHis landmark work is Up Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson, co-authored with Gayle Dean Wardlow. The result of over 50 years of chasing documents, recordings and oral histories, it destroys the crossroads myth and brings us a more complex, brilliant—and human—Robert JohnsonIn this engaging conversation, Bruce Conforth, a lifelong bluesman and ethnomusicologist, shares his journey through the world of music, from his early influences in New Jersey to his pivotal role in the folk revival and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.He discusses the profound impact of Robe...2025-07-0459 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansBob Margolin - Muddy Waters Guitarist & Blues AmbassadorRaw Chicago Blues from a man who lived it—and never left it behind.What do you call a guitarist who stood beside Muddy Waters for seven years, played The Last Waltz, and still sounds like he’s got the South Side of Chicago running through his cables?You call him Bob Margolin. The blues world calls him Steady Rollin’—a name he’s more than earned.Bob doesn’t just carry the tradition—he embodies it. His playing is steeped in the electrified Delta that Muddy, Wolf, Elmore, Reed, and Little Walter hauled up to C...2025-07-0459 min
Talking Blues - Interview & Promote Blues MusiciansWelcome Talking Blues PodcastThe Talking Blues Podcast shines a light on blues musicians both past and present. We dig into their craft, influences, gear, and stories from the road. Sometimes it’s pure promotion. Sometimes it’s a deep dive.We’re also here to archive the living history of seasoned blues musicians—to help preserve personal histories, cultural blues heritage, and valuable lessons for future generations. It’s part interview, part hangout—all heart. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. We’re here to keep them alive.Give an episode or two a listen. If you like what you hear...2025-06-2601 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 159 Local Session Musician RICK TEDESCO talks all about recording tracks on the new ALICE COOPER GROUP album "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper"... plus how he met the original group though Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople and more!Local session guy music man Rick Tedesco drops by from Brookfield, CT to chat about being asked to play on the new album from THE ALICE COOPER group called The Revenge of Alice Cooper out this July! Rick is a local guitar show owner and musician....his guitar show called The Guitar Hangar is out he met Ian Hunter from Mott The Hoople which led to him meeting Dennis Dunaway and the guys in the ALICE COOPER GROUP! Rick tells a few funny stories and how it felt to play and record on this new album mostly done in...2025-06-1035 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 154 DENNIS DUNAWAY original bass player of THE ALICE COOPER GROUP reunites after more than 50 years with a brand-new studio album "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper"! Dunaway speaks about how the glam rock band broke up and their history!Dennis Dunaway was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 as a founding member of the band named Alice Cooper. Dennis and the group are in the Grammy Hall of Fame for co-writing “School’s Out.” The original Alice Cooper group have sold millions of singles and albums and were on the cover of Forbes for having the largest grossing tour in 1973 over Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. The original Alice Cooper group is in the Guinness Book of World Records for largest indoor audience of an estimated 120,000 to 148,000 in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1974...2025-05-0636 min
Leadership BlueprintsThe CEO Behind the Software: Building Systems That Serve AEC Leaders with Matt CooperWhat does it take to lead a software company at the forefront of the architecture and engineering (A&E) world? Joining us today is the CEO of BQE Software, Matt Cooper, to discuss his incredible career and his company’s work in the architecture and engineering space. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Matt’s time consulting, what led him to BQE Software, how he transitioned into a leadership position, and so much more! We delve into what it means to produce ‘client-worthy’ work before discussing how BQE expanded into A&E. You’ll even...2025-04-3033 min
TRXL178: ‘Empowering Strategic Thinking’, with Matt CooperMatt Cooper joins the podcast to talk about unlocking efficiency in firm operations. We explore the challenges and opportunities within the architecture industry, primarily on the operational side, highlighting the underserved nature of firm management technology. Matt's relatively fresh "outside the silo" perspective proves valuable when applied to AEC as we discuss the advantages of tracking project data accurately and making strategic business decisions. To learn more about Matt Cooper, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/178To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please...2025-03-0459 min
Aqua TalksEp 4 Aqua Talks Cultural Travel & Music with Matt CooperThe dialogue in Aqua Talks navigates the dynamic interplay between tourism, culture, and marketing, specifically through the lens of music tourism. Larry Aldrich and Mady Dudley lead a rich conversation with Matt Cooper, who shares his extensive experience in promoting travel experiences that are deeply rooted in local culture. The episode highlights the resurgence of interest in music tourism as a result of the pandemic, with travelers increasingly seeking out experiences that celebrate local music and arts. Matt discusses various initiatives he has championed, including the creation of music-based itineraries in Jamaica, which have successfully attracted visitors interested in...2025-02-2533 min
Fitness & FunctionEpisode 2 - What does exercise do?Send us a textMy name is Matt Cooper. I’m an accredited exercise physiologist, and this is Fitness and Function.Before we get started, let me say that there are times when exercise is not recommended for certain populations. Any exercise program should be cleared by your doctor, and be planned and supervised by an exercise physiologist.You might’ve heard the expression ‘exercise is medicine’. It’s used a lot by people like me - exercise physiologists - who work in the cli...2025-01-2813 minFitness & FunctionEpisode 2 - What does exercise do?My name is Matt Cooper. I’m an accredited exercise physiologist, and this is Fitness and Function.Before we get started, let me say that there are times when exercise is not recommended for certain populations. Any exercise program should be cleared by your doctor, and be planned and supervised by an exercise physiologist.You might’ve heard the expression ‘exercise is medicine’. It’s used a lot by people like me - exercise physiologists - who work in the clinical space, where people who may ha...2025-01-2713 minFitness & FunctionEpisode 1 - Don't give up on exercise.Send us a textMy name is Matt Cooper. I’m an accredited exercise physiologist, and this is Fitness and Function.To start, I’d like to thank you for listening to this production. You’ve probably found this because of a search relating to exercise, health, fitness, training, or a myriad of other related searches. Welcome. I don’t advertise this podcast. I don’t have any sponsors. It’s made specifically for people like you, who have made the effort to take that first - or next - step in your health...2025-01-2108 min
Growth, Grace & Prosperity with Stewart HeathMatt Cooper: Podcast Interview with Stewart HeathIn this episode of The Growth, Grace & Prosperity Podcast, Stewart Heath sits down with Matt Cooper, an entrepreneur and former Air Force officer, to explore his remarkable journey. Matt shares how he left a well-paying project management role at a global consulting firm to start his own business for the sake of his mental health and family. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the financial struggles and the curveballs that shaped his career.
Listeners will hear about Matt’s pivot from the military to the corporate world, the life lessons learned through personal and professional challenges, an...2024-11-0621 min
Worst 2 FirstNFL Week 7 Picks! Adams and Cooper TRADED + much more!In this episode, Bryan, Matt, and Bass discuss the latest slate NFL games, including previews of the upcoming week 7 matchups. They delve into the implications of player trades, particularly Amari Cooper's move to the Bills, and Davante Adams' jump to the Jets. The boys also talk matchups such as the Texans vs. Packers, Lions vs. Vikings, Titans vs. Bills, Browns vs. Bengals, Eagles vs. Giants, Falcons vs. Seahawks, Colts vs. Dolphins, Commanders vs. Panthers, Raiders vs. Rams, and more! The conversation then turns focusing on the Chiefs vs. 49ers, the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh, and the Monday night games fe...2024-10-171h 45
Design Development100: Purpose Built Software for AE Firms with Matt Cooper, BQE SoftwareMatt Cooper is the CEO of BQE Software, which offers business management solutions for the architecture and engineering industries. He holds an industrial engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Stanford. With experience at GE Healthcare, Boston Consulting Group, Bain Capital, and Serent Capital, Matt has a strong background in optimization, strategy consulting, and software growth, positioning him to lead BQE’s mission to enhance efficiency in the AE sector. Episode Summary:In this episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes talks with Matt Cooper, CEO of BQE Software, abou...2024-10-011h 00
Choose to Live, Love & GrowFinding Value In Others And Ourselves with Dr. Christine Cooper-Ep 46In today’s environment, we can be quick to judge others based on their beliefs and/or values. We don’t always have to agree with them, nor have them agree with us. If we could find value in them; however, it can make a relationship worth working on. That person could be a family member, stranger, co-worker or even yourself. We are all valuable in our own way, so let’s focus on value rather than gossip.
On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Christine Cooper. Dr. Christine Cooper is a reforming...2024-09-2335 min
Path to PowerDefinitely MaybeOasis are back and with them comes a new furore over Ticketmaster's tactics but it doesn't bother Ivan who plans to be lording it up in corporate hospitality. The astonishing revelations about the cost of the Dáil bike shed have the Government in the doghouse but will heads roll and will the I.R.F.U be taking notes? Ivan has an informed take on whether Micheál Martin is eyeing up the Áras and what to make of Sinn Féin's revolutionary housing document?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan...2024-09-0651 minPath to PowerGoodnight SisterA tribute to the late Nell McCafferty, will the gambling bill get through? An argument over more money for sport, Irish Water and houses being built, VAT and the hospitality trade, and finally, can Stephen Donnelly get more productivity in our hospitals?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE62024-08-3049 minPath to PowerI'm a Celebrity...Get Me In to The Dáil!Matt & Ivan on Gráinne Seoige's emergence and other electoral candidates, including possibly Dáithí Ó' Sé? US election coverage, farmer's zoned land for housing, and could the GAA's Jarlath Burns replace Michael D. as president?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corko...2024-08-2350 min
Productive Conversations with Matt BrownTheo Von & Trump, Bennifer Break Up, Alex Cooper, and moreAnother week is in the books. Let's get productive and talk to you about what's been trending these last few days:On this show, We Talk:Cuffing season (2:30)Donald Trump on Theo Von (5:10)Alex Cooper (15:06)Bennifer Break Up (22:45)Chappell Roan (31:12)Chik Fil A (42:00)Tua calls former coach a horrible person (46:12)Travis Kelce cast in Happy Gilmore 2 (1:02:14)Funny Best Man Speech (1:15:13)More balloon popping (1:31:12)Check out this quality episode of the Productive...2024-08-231h 44Path to PowerIn Our DefenceMatt and Ivan assess the state of the health service, debate Ireland's position on NATO and Defence Forces spending, and discuss the potential of parties on the left and their policies.Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/2024-08-1642 minPath to PowerBehind the Harris FacadeMatt and Ivan look in to the real Simon Harris, ask if Michael D. Higgins could be followed as president by a comedian, and look at our pressing infrastructure needs and solutions.Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/2024-08-0949 minPath to PowerIvan's Hangover InsightsIvan returns from Galway and his mind is still racing, Sinn Féin's housing plan, Michael Ring's announcement, Defamation Bill reform, Electoral Commission survey findings, Budget rumours, your questions answered, and more.Path to Power is going on the road! Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/2024-08-0249 minPath to PowerSinn Féin and RTÉ ResetAs Kamala Harris replaces Joe Biden, Matt and Ivan look at American politics but return home to Sinn Féin's new position on immigration, and the Government's bailout of RTÉ.Path to Power is going on the road! Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/...2024-07-2651 minProductive Conversations with Matt BrownSketch, Hawk Tuah Girl, John Cena Retires, Cooper Flagg, Ice Spice, and moreBack from break and it's time to talk about what's trending!On this show, We Talk:- Hawk Tuah Girl Gets A Show (5:00)- Sketch (15:12)- John Cena Retires (22:45)- ESPN Obsessed with Bronny (34:42)- Cooper Flag Tourching Team USA (42:35)- Ice Spice (47:12)- Guy Screeching on Subway (55:34)- Anxious Attachment (1:02:12)- Beer (1:33:24)Check out this quality episode of the Productive Conversations Podcast, on all Podcasting Platforms and YouTube. Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com ...2024-07-091h 37
Purple Patch PodcastFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: A Tale of Triumph and Purpose with Ben CooperWelcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This week we continue our series on Purple Patch Case Studies, where we hear first-hand experiences of time-starved athletes on their journey towards improved performance in sports and life. This week, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes Purple Patch athlete Ben Cooper to the show. Like most Purple Patch athletes, Ben has a lot on his plate. He is a managing director at a major real estate company based in London, and he is also a devoted father of a three-year-old. Despite his busy schedule, he juggles all his responsibilities while...2024-05-0159 min
Talent Matters with Donal O’DonoghueTalent Matters Podcast - Episode #8: Matt Cooper1. Matt Cooper’s Education and Path to Journalism:o Matt Cooper, an outstanding Irish journalist, embarked on his career journeyby pursuing education at University College Cork. His passion for radio andsports also played a significant role during this period.o Notably, at the young age of 30, Matt achieved a remarkable feat: he becamethe youngest person in Ireland to be appointed as an editor of a nationalnewspaper. He held the position of Editor at the Sunday Tribune and laterserved as the bu...2024-04-0139 min
The City's BackyardEP 89 CINDY& DENNIS DUNAWAY talk about how they met in the early days of The ALICE COOPER GROUP, the upcoming VersoFest “Glam To Punk Roundtable”, their recent travels to Dallas for the 50th Anniversary of the Billion Dollar Babies Tour, and more!Cindy Smith Dunaway is the wife of bass player Dennis Dunaway...they both drop by the backyard of NYC on this episode to chat about taking part in VersoFest at The Westport Library at 1pm April 7th with "Glam To Punk" moderated by our friend Christine Olhman! Listen to the podcast episode to hear all about it!Dennis Dunaway was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 as a founding member of the band named Alice Cooper. Dennis and the group are in the Grammy Hall of Fame for co-writing “School’s Out.” The ori...2024-03-1937 min
Default ProfitableEp65 Ben Cooper, Founder of AmplifyIn this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Ben Cooper, founder of Amplify, a business that helps businesses build forecasts and gain clarity on their financials. Ben shares his passion for helping business owners understand their numbers and make informed decisions. He discusses the importance of supporting business owners' unique visions and not comparing oneself to others. Ben also reflects on lessons learned from starting his own business and the value of being a company of one. He emphasizes the significance of networking, adapting plans, and quantifying success to achieve meaningful goals.
Ben Cooper is a Growth Strategist and the Founder of...2024-02-2727 min
The ImaginingA Crisis to Creative Compassion and Griefs Gift: A Conversation with David SimmonsCrisis to Compassion, join host Matt Cooper and guest David Simmons as he shares his remarkable journey from a life-changing incident to becoming the driving force behind a community organization dedicated to transforming lives. David, the founder of Changing Lives and the leader of Changing Lives FC, takes us through the challenges and triumphs of running an organization focused on community well-being, mental health, and supporting refugees.Delve into David's reflections on the pivotal moment that sparked his mission, a shocking encounter with a six-year-old wielding a knife. Explore how this incident propelled him to envision and...2024-01-2247 min
Overcomers OvercomingMatt Shoup – A Serial Entrepreneurial and Jesus FollowerMatt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began at 10 when he started a lawn mowing business to earn $200 for a boombox. It was then that Matt discovered his passion and love of business. Ten years later, while studying at Colorado State University, Matt was recruited by a college painting company, where he learned even more about sales, marketing, and business operations. Matt made lots of money in college and then spent three times what he ma...2024-01-1837 minOvercomers OvercomingMatt Shoup – A Serial Entrepreneurial and Jesus FollowerMatt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began at 10 when he started a lawn mowing business to earn $200 for a boombox. It was then that Matt discovered his passion and love of business. Ten years later, while studying at Colorado State University, Matt was recruited by a college painting company, where he learned even more about sales, marketing, and business operations. Matt made lots of money in college and then spent three times what he ma...2024-01-1837 min
The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 41: Stem Cells Work with Stuart CooperStuart Cooper is a BJJ Black Belt, renowned videographer, competitor, and instructor. Born in England, he now resides in my hometown of Vancouver. We extensively discuss the stem cell treatment he received at the Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana, Mexico. His experience at CPI gives hope to anyone who has sustained a major injury or is dealing with illness without conventional medical solutions. We also discuss how Stuart used videography to travel and train all over the world, injuries, and PED’s. Be sure to check out Stuart’s videos and the Cellular Performance Institute (both linked below). ...2024-01-171h 07The ImaginingNeurodiversity a Gift and Curse : A Conversation with Terry LawlessIn this episode, Matt engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Terry Lawless about his journey as a parent, a professional, and an individual navigating the intricate tapestry of mental health. From creative approaches to dealing with challenges in a competitive work environment to the importance of understanding and embracing one's creativity, this conversation touches upon various aspects of life.Support the Show.2024-01-1543 minThe ImaginingThe Story of Matt Cooper: A Factory of Beauty and AnxietyIn this episode, join our host as they take you on a personal journey through the challenges of creativity, anxiety, and the intricate dance between the two. From abandoned documentary projects to moments of personal crisis, discover how the host found inspiration in an unexpected place—a prayer to alleviate anxiety. Explore the intricate relationship between anxiety, imagination, and the power to create beauty in the midst of chaos.Support the Show.2023-12-1829 min
The NeuFit Undercurrent PodcastEpisode 68: Mastering Energy: The Intersection of Nutrition and Performance with Matt CooperHow to Optimize for Energy - A Nutrition Deep Dive with Matt Cooper In this episode, we bring back Matt Cooper, a Southern California-based strength and performance coach with a background in biomechanics and nutrition. Matt is a contributing author for SimpliFaster and Just Fly Sports, consultant to multiple NBA players and teams, and author of the recently released book "Adaptive Nutrition." Today, we're taking a deep dive into the bio-energetics of nutrition and how you can optimize it for energy. ⚡Discover why energy is the ultimate goal when it comes to...2023-12-151h 13Path to PowerPath to Power Preview2024 is going to be the year of elections, in Ireland, the UK, US and the European Union. In Path to Power, experienced broadcasters Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the issues. In a special review of the year, Matt and Ivan look at what we've learnt from it all and discuss immigration, law and order, the public finances, housing, health, the state of the parties in Ireland and "who you're loyal ta", setting the scene for the new weekly podcast which starts...2023-12-1402 min
Unmade: media and marketing analysis‘You're all battering each other’ - Why LBB’s Matt Cooper wants to focus on the positive in adlandWelcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.Today’s edition features a conversation with Matt Cooper, founder and CEO of global advertising archiving website and community, Little Black Book. He admits to be perplexed by the negativity of some of adland’s old guard.Cooper, UK-based founder of Little Black Book, has been in Australia to talk about the advertising archive’s push into APAC.Cooper, who began his advertising career in 1988 in the mailroom of Saatchi & Saatchi before joining legendary post production house The Mill, has been involved in chronicling adland’s output f...2023-12-0631 minThe ImaginingFinding a meaningful career that empowers imagination and mitigates anxiety: A Conversation with Steve CooperJoin us in this discussion with Steve Cooper: Careers advisor, Small Business Owner, Map Maker and Runner. Learn some key techniques in identifying a career path that empowers your imagination and creativity, and mitigates possible anxieties. This is a must-listen if you are starting out in working life, looking to make a big career change or a parent looking to support their child in this complex world.Support the Show.2023-10-2344 min
Cooper & Cary Have Words#161 Man Up Or Man Down? (With Matt Fuller)Cooper and Cary have words with Matt Fuller, pastor of Christ Church Mayfair in London - yup, the most expensive one on the British Monopoly board. Matt is the author of Reclaiming Masculinity: Seven Biblical Principles for Being the Man God Wants You to Be. (Cary has known Matt for 25 years and is fine with the fact that Matt did not dedicate this book to him, but went with two other guys instead...)Support the showUnlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on A...2023-09-0746 min
Mokena's Front Porch PodcastThe Cooper & Hostert Ford Agency of MokenaSend us a textOpening their doors for the first time on Thursday, September 21, 1916, the Cooper & Hostert Ford Agency became a town meeting place where locals not only purchased their vehicles, but also gathered to chat, laugh and gossip about what was going on in town. They were a staple of Mokena's downtown until 1974, when the business was sold and shortly thereafter the business closed for good. Today the Avalanche Jeweler and the U-Haul occupy this former Ford Dealership site. Elmer Cooper and Barney Hostert were not only town business owners, they were active in th...2023-07-0727 min
Motorhome MattIs the National Grid ready for electric vehicles? With Graeme Cooper: Part 2Join us in this episode as Motorhome Matt tackles the pressing question: who bears the cost of transitioning to a net zero carbon world? We address the scepticism surrounding the UK's efforts in light of pollution from countries like China and India. Fact or pub myth?
In part 2 of our interview with Graeme Cooper, Global Vice President of Energy Transition at Jacobs and former Head of Future Markets at National Grid, Graeme shares his firsthand experiences and offers a unique global perspective on these crucial topics.
Additionally, Matt and Keith delve into the vanishing LPG re...2023-06-2728 min
The MCA ProdcastMatt Cooper - The ‘Little Black Book’ for the production industryThis week on The MCA Prodcast Pat Murphy talks to Matt Cooper, Founder and CEO of Little Black Book which has grown from a humble guide about worldwide advertising hubs, to an editorially-led global news platform and creative industry fame factory. Hailed ‘THE communications business for the communications world’, LBB aims to celebrate creativity and grow fame for its members through bespoke tools and offerings. Now backed by some of the industry’s biggest names. Matt discusses his entry into the industry, from the post room at Saatchi & Saatchi to founding BEAM TV where he was amongst the fi...2023-06-0722 min
The Buyer's BoardroomWhat makes a seller more, or less attractive to buyers? With Matt Cooper, President at Beacon Pointe.Unveiling the Secrets of Seller Attractiveness in M&A: A Candid Conversation with Matt Cooper, President at Beacon Pointe.
In this captivating episode of The Buyer's Boardroom, hosts Allen Darby and Jacqueline Martinez are joined by a very special guest, Matt Cooper, President at Beacon Pointe. Together, they explore the burning question that keeps sellers awake at night: "What makes a seller more, or less attractive to buyers?"
Allen, Jacqueline, and Matt will dive into - How Alaris categorize a buyer's level of attractiveness?, business factors that matter for the buyer, growth rates, and, the...2023-05-2949 min
FOREVER SF GIANTSMatt Sharkey InterviewAfter a dismal Giants road trip, special guest Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan Matt Sharkey joins the boys for some real talk surrounding the Giants, the NL West, and baseball in general. Matt’s long run of managing skateboarding and action sports brands brings a unique perspective on how baseball is sold and perceived. Some hot takes and predictions on the current homestand and more…
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The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard S3 E18 Dennis Dunaway from The Alice Cooper Group drops by to talk about his supergroup called Blue Coupe who are playing The Westport Library Friday March 10th! We also chat about his Alice Cooper days and VersoFest 2023!Dennis Dunaway is an American musician, best known as the original bass guitarist for the rock band Alice Cooper (1962–1975, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021). He co-wrote some of the band's most notable songs, including "I'm Eighteen" and "School's Out". It is kind of funny how he ended up on Episode 18 and no that was not planned!! Dennis Dunaway was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 as a founding member of the band named Alice Cooper. Dennis and the group are in the Grammy Hall of Fame for co-writing “School’s Out.” Dennis’ book, Snak...2023-03-0236 min