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The Best Dam Podcast2025 Spring Jam - Interview with The Honorable Joe Hardy, Mayor of Boulder CityCelebrating Spring Jam and Community Spirit with Honorable Joe Hardy, Mayor of Boulder City.We hope that you enjoyed the 2025 Spring Jamboree here in beautiful Boulder City, Nevada.Spring Jam has been held since 1977, and is considered by many to be Boulder City's first major public festival of the year. We had the pleasure of interviewing a cross-section of civi leaders, artisans, and vendors that help to make this public festival the success that it is.Our guest on this segment of The Best Dam Podcast is the Honorable Joe Hardy, M...2025-05-1312 min
The Expert PodcastRemembering Joe Hardy: The Legacy of 84 Lumber's Centenarian FounderIn Memoriam: Joe Hardy, Founder of 84 LumberJoe Hardy, the founder of 84 Lumber, passed away at the age of 100.84 Lumber, a major force in the building and construction industry, was founded by Hardy and has been a key player in many parts of the country.84 Lumber predates Home Depot and Lowe's, and was one of the first large lumber yards where consumers could purchase supplies, not just contractors.Hardy expanded the building supply industry, paving the way for the rise of big box stores like Home Depot and Lowe's, which saw the success of 84 Lumber as an indication...2024-12-2101 min
Kanawha Valley HustlersNavigating the Housing Market with Scott Hardy
Today on the Kanawha Valley Hustlers Podcast, I talk with Scott Hardy, a real estate investor. I ask Scott what attracts people to the real estate industry. He shares that it offers action and the chance to improve lives by providing homes. I emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for families.
Scott describes the rental business as volatile, influenced by property type and area. He highlights the value of building relationships with tenants. He explains that his interest in real estate comes from family roots. We discuss the current housing market in the Kanawha Valley, noting...2024-09-2605 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoMultimedia Maven Jen HardyWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Multimedia Maven Jen Hardy .. She spent the past eight years diving deep into the world of podcasts, and recently expanded her horizons to YouTube. Her journey has been all about empowering individuals and businesses to discover their potential and achieving incredible transformations. Whether she is hosting her show, "Fabulous over 50," or engaging with her audience on YouTube, hermission is to inspire, educate, and entertain. She also leads mastermind classes, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and sharing the spotlight with remarkable guests. She’...2024-08-2825 min
Use All The Crayons with Chris RodellEpisode 20 - The Colorful Life of Joe Hardy and The Nemacolin Resort - The Use All The Crayons PodcastChris has ethical conundrums with Joe Hardy and the legendary Nemacolin Resort. Featuring a tribute to Joe Hardy and Tony the Barber, Chris's storytelling skills bring to life the colorful and unforgettable characters and events intertwined with this remarkable resort. Join us as we dive into the world of Nemacolin and celebrate the legacy of Joe Hardy in this engaging and entertaining episode.2024-03-1309 min
WC PodcastSeason 4-Episode 04: Mayor Joe HardyDr. Joe Hardy, Mayor of Boulder City, joins the show today to share his extraordinary journey starting with his upbringing in Reno, Nevada. He talks about being a construction foreman at age 13 while living in Utah. He will share his collegiate journey from BYU in Utah where he met his wife of 51 years, to the University of Reno (UNR), and finally to Washington University where he earned his PhD, and his third child was born out of eight children. From joining the Boulder City Council in 1999 to serving 12 years in the Nevada State Senate and now leading as Mayor...2023-12-2045 min
Bookworm185: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyToday’s author(s) promise to teach us a perspective shift that will help us achieve incredible personal freedom. Join Joe & Mike as they consider who can help them get where they want to go. Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential Quiz Bookworm #184: Hidden Potential Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bookworm 171: The Gap & The Gain Strategic Coach Bookworm #132: So Good They Can’t Ignore You Maria Popova (The Marginalia, formerly Brain Pickings 10X Talk podcast Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Noise by Daniel Kahnem2023-12-081h 21
Writing The RapidsHoles Holes and More Holes with Stacy HardyJoe is joined by Stacy Hardy to talk about holes, play, collaboration, and more!Contact for Stacy HardyAn Archeology of Holes Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa2023-12-011h 31
Writing The RapidsHoles Holes and More Holes with Stacy HardyJoe is joined by Stacy Hardy to talk about holes, play, collaboration, and more!Contact for Stacy HardyAn Archeology of Holes Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa2023-12-0100 min
CogNationEpisode 51: Robin Carhart-Harris: The promise of psychedelics
Joe and Rolf talk to psychedelic researcher Robin Carhart-Harris. Robin is at the cutting edge of research on the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and DMT. He discusses psychotherapy and the unconscious mind, models of what psychedelics are doing in the brain, and many other topics. A really fascinating and in-depth conversation.
You can find links to his published research as well as a series of videos on harm reduction at the following link:
https://www.carhartharrislab.com/Special Guest: Robin Carhart-Harris.
2023-10-162h 03CogNationEpisode 50: Neural Interfaces
Joe and Rolf discuss new work in neural interfaces that is helping paralyzed individuals communicate.
Based on the recent Nature article:
Metzger, S. L., Littlejohn, K. T., Silva, A. B., Moses, D. A., Seaton, M. P., Wang, R., ... & Chang, E. F. (2023). A high-performance neuroprosthesis for speech decoding and avatar control. Nature, 1-10.
2023-09-2031 minCogNationEpisode 49: The Self: Bundle and Ego Theories
Rolf and Joe discuss two philosophical theories of the self, Bundle Theory and Ego Theory, based on a paper by Derek Parfit. They return to the topic of the teletransporter, and although Joe is happy to go through the teletransporter, Rolf is convinced it means certain death.
Parfit, D. (2016). Divided minds and the nature of persons. Science Fiction and Philosophy: From Time Travel to Superintelligence, 91-98.
2023-08-1653 minBookworm171: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Today's authors argue that many highly ambitious people are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. Join Joe and Mike as they attempt to focus on progress, not perfection. Links Support the Show Obsidian University (Mike’s Obsidian cohort) Farnam Street membership The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Strategic Coach 30 Lessons for Living by Dr. Karl Pillemer Personal Retreat Handbook Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions Bo...2023-05-261h 34
10x Talk10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less With Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and Joe PolishIntroducing Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy's newest book "10x Is Easier Than 2x." In this episode, they discuss their successful collaboration on this book and how it all came together. Dan and Ben share their experience of working together and highlight the key factors that contributed to their success. If you're interested in learning more about the secrets to successful collaboration and how 10x Is Easier Than 2x, don't miss out on Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy's newest book. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Dan, and Ben i...2023-05-1013 min10x Talk10x Is Easier Than 2x: How To Make 10x Growth Your New Normal with Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and Joe PolishIn this episode, Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy discuss the concept of 10x thinking. They explain that 10x thinking frees you from doing things that you're not a genius at and requires finding people who can do things even better than you. This results in increased freedom of time, which can be used to transform yourself, your thinking, and your future. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Dan, Ben, and Joe in this episode: How 10x thinking increases your freedom of time and transforms your future Where the idea of "10x...2023-04-2828 min