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AlpMomentumThomas Bauernhansl: Director – Fraunhofer IPA & Professor, University of Stuttgart (#09)
In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauernhansl, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) and Professor at the University of Stuttgart. As one of Europe’s most influential figures at the intersection of applied research, industrial innovation, and entrepreneurship, Bauernhansl offers a rare inside look into how deep tech is translated from laboratories into real-world impact.
The conversation explores why applied research and entrepreneurship are two sides of the same coin—and why separating academia from the market is, in Bauernhansl’s words, a fund...
2026-02-0257 min
Kontext. – Hintergründe zu Politik und Gesellschaft.009 - Pleitekommunen Bayern: Warum Nürnberg kein Geld mehr hatKommunalfinanzen Bayern 2024: Nürnberg hat fast 2 Milliarden Euro Schulden, bayerische Kommunen ein Rekorddefizit von 5,4 Milliarden Euro. Diese Folge analysiert die Kommunalfinanzkrise in Bayern am Beispiel Nürnberg – ohne Parteiwerbung, mit über 100 Quellen.Themen dieser Folge:→ Nürnberger Haushalt 2026: 100 Millionen Euro Defizit, Sparprogramm der Regierung von Mittelfranken→ Warum Kommunen pleite sind, obwohl Gewerbesteuer in Nürnberg um ca 60% stieg→ Bundesgesetze als Kostentreiber: Bürgergeld, Asylkosten, Ganztagsbetreuung, Jugendhilfe→ Das "Nürnberger Landrecht": Ca 60 Millionen Euro Nachteil pro Jahr→ Kommunaler Investitionsstau Deutschland: Ca 216 Milliarden Euro→ Lösungsvorschläge: Be...
2026-01-2648 min
EUVCE677 | Michael Brehm, Redstone: One Investment, 200 Ventures — The New Blueprint for European VC AccessIn this episode, Andreas sits down with Michael Sackler, founder of Supernode Global, to unpack the thesis behind Supernode’s Fund II: backing application-layer software with great UI/UX — the tools people actually use every day at home and at work — at a time when most European funds avoid consumer and default to “AI-infra everything.” Michael shares how his background in film shaped his view on tech leverage, why Supernode focuses on consumer-grade experiences applied to B2B, what their six theme areas are (wellbeing, productivity, community, creative and professional augmentation), and why they’re putting unusually strong skin...
2026-01-0723 min
The European VCMichael Brehm, Redstone: One Investment, 200 Ventures — The New Blueprint for European VC AccessRedstone’s co-founder on building Europe’s original data-driven VC platform, why specialization beats scale, and how their new evergreen LTIF gives investors exposure to 200+ ventures through a single allocation.Today, we’re going inside a firm that’s been doing data-driven VC long before it became a meme.Redstone is a European specialist investor built as a dual company from day one:a family of focused VC funds on one side and a full software & data platform on the other.They’ve quietly compounded a model that avoids hype cycles, sticks to fundamentals, and delivers c...
2026-01-0723 min
AlpMomentumJan Brinckmann: Director - ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute (#08)
In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Prof. Dr. Jan Brinckmann, one of Europe’s leading thinkers at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and venture building. As Professor at ESADE Business School—one of the world’s most international and practice-driven institutions—Brinckmann offers a rare inside look into how he develops entrepreneurial talent and why ESADE consistently ranks among the top universities in the Redstone University Startup Index.
Together, they explore how entrepreneurship education has evolved from traditional lectures to case-based learning and now to fully immersive, real-world project work. Brinckma...
2025-12-0858 min
AlpMomentumBruno Bouchard: President of Dauphine University - PSL (#07)
In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Bruno Bouchard, President of Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, one of Europe’s most dynamic mid-sized universities and recently ranked number one in efficiency across the continent. As the first Dauphine alumnus to lead the institution, Professor Bouchard offers a rare inside look into how he and his team are transforming the university into a model for innovation, interdisciplinarity, and entrepreneurial education.
Together, they explore how Dauphine balances academic excellence with agility, cultivating a culture of collaboration across disciplines—from mathematics and management to AI and the...
2025-10-1455 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA Break Down with Andy Brehm: From Baseball to BallotsWelcome to another fantastic episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr.This week, hosts Michael and Becky are joined by Andy Brehm, Star Tribune columnist, corporate lawyer, and vocal Republican from Minnesota. Andy discusses his recent op-eds in the Star Tribune, highlighting his views on the Minnesota Twins' recent trades and the team's relationship with taxpayers.Brehm also dives into the implications of electing Senator Omar Fateh as the Mayor of Minneapolis, focusing on the potential national impact and how it could aid President Trump's agenda.
2025-08-071h 02
AlpMomentumNico Valenti Gatto: Operating Director @ Bocconi for Innovation (#06)
AlpMomentum - Innovate, Educate, Elevate
Host: Michael Brehm - Entrepreneur, Manager, Student, Business Leader and Co-Founder of Redstone.vc and the AlpMomentum Think Tank.
Welcome to AlpMomentum, the podcast at the cutting edge of entrepreneurship, leadership, education, and policy. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Michael Brehm, this series dives deep into the tools, strategies, and insights needed to transform ideas into impactful ventures. Whether you're a startup founder, educator, policymaker, or business leader, this podcast offers the inspiration and actionable advice you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced world.
What You’ll Learn:
The...
2024-12-0958 min
Data Transfer#68 - Michael, it's your birthday today!Cake and ice cream is on its way, folks. Welcome to a fantastic episode of Data Transfer, wherein we discuss all sorts of bullshit but mostly how cute Audrey is. And how neat this episode of Digimon was, it's some great stuff. Give it a listen!
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2024-12-0853 min
FreshEdFreshEd #377 – Trump 2.0 and Education (Michael W. Apple)FreshEd started a membership community and we want you to join for as little as $10/month. Thanks to some of our newest members including Gretchen Tillitt and Rachael Walshe.
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Today we take stock of the 2024 election in the USA and its potential impact on education. What will a second Trump presidency mean for schools and universities? With me, is the renowned curriculum scholar, Michael W. Apple.
Michael W. Apple is the John Bascom Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I spoke with him on November 18.
2024-11-2434 min
AlpMomentumMarion Debruyne: Dean @VBS (#05)
In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, we’re excited to feature Marion Debruyne, Dean of Vlerick Business School, in conversation with Michael Brehm. Together, they explore the power of culture as a differentiator for high-performance organizations and the competitive advantage companies gain by partnering with universities. They tackle critical questions such as how culture drives organizational success, the strategic role of academic-business partnerships, and Vlerick’s unique approach to fostering entrepreneurial leadership. This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators dedicated to shaping high-impact, future-ready organizations.
Welcome to "AlpMomentum - Inno...
2024-11-0158 min
AlpMomentumLeon Laulusa: Executive President and Dean @ ESCP Business School (#04)
In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Leon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School, in conversation with Michael Brehm. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of business education and leadership, discussing critical questions such as how to prepare students for a rapidly globalizing market, the value of international experience, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. This episode offers deep insights and actionable advice for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and educators shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Welcome to "AlpMomentum - Innovate, Educate, Elevate," a captivating new podcast series brought to you by entrepreneur Mich...
2024-10-2755 min
AlpMomentumChas Bountra: Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation @Oxford (#03)
In this episode, we're honored to have Chas Bountra, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Oxford. He talks about the unique ecosystem and the rising challenges we are facing, while giving exclusive insights and personal solutions.
Welcome to "AlpMomentum - Innovate, Educate, Elevate," a captivating new podcast series brought to you by entrepreneur Michael Brehm, founding partner of Redstone.vc and founder of the Think Tank AlpMomentum. Join us as we delve into the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, technology, and policy with some of the brightest minds shaping our future.
Each episode will...
2024-10-2138 min
AlpMomentumProf. Dr. Thomas Hofmann: President @TUM (#02)
In this episode, we're honored to have Prof. Dr. Thomas Hofmann, president of TUM, the entrepreneurial university. Besides the exceptional performance of many student founded startups, TUM is also known for their own Day 1 approach. Together we discussed how the future of education in times of AI will look like and how universities need to change so they remain relevant in todays world.
Welcome to "AlpMomentum - Innovate, Educate, Elevate," a captivating new podcast series brought to you by entrepreneur Michael Brehm, founding partner of Redstone.vc and founder of the Think Tank AlpMomentum. Join us as...
2024-10-1554 min
AlpMomentumDries Faems: Professor for Entrepreneurship @ WHU (#01)
In our inaugural episode, we're honored to have Prof. Dries Faems from WHU, the leading European university in fostering entrepreneurship. With a record of excellence in terms of efficiency in creating startups, WHU stands out among over 450 organizations across 34 countries. Prof. Faems will share insights into his journey, WHU's unique approach to education, and the innovations driving success in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship.
Welcome to "AlpMomentum - Innovate, Educate, Elevate," a captivating new podcast series brought to you by entrepreneur Michael Brehm, founding partner of Redstone.vc and founder of the Think Tank AlpMomentum. Join us as...
2024-05-2757 min
Blocked PartyAudrey Brehm v. DJ NiceAudrey Brehm (Radio Free Tote Bag) joins us for the first time to discuss how she got blocked after a Facebook comments exchange with an EDM DJ about wage inequality. 2012 was simply a different time. We have hell of a time on this episode though, as we discuss our grandparents, working retail, our tortured fandom for the Leafs and Canucks, and Star Wars miniature tournaments. Plus, we talk about c*nty outfits, Michael Cohen talks that talk in court, and former NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis waxes poetic on being sentenced to 40 months in prison.
2024-05-201h 19
career to go#258 Karriere-Tipps vom CEOMichael Brehm und Sebastian Dettmers im Interview
In dieser Episode hatten wir das Vergnügen LIVE in der Community Area bei Studydrive mit den beiden erfolgreichen Unternehmern Michael Brehm und Sebastian Dettmers sprechen zu dürfen, um von ihnen zu lernen:
Michael Brehm ist Ex-StudiVZ-CEO und Venture-Capitalist. Als Co-Founder von Redstone ist es seine Mission Gründer:innen und Start-ups zu unterstützen und zu empowern, sodass Innovation und Kreation entstehen können.
Als CEO von The Stepstone Group mit einem Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marketing versteht Sebastian Dettmers sowohl Theorie als auch Praxi...
2024-02-0629 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Republicans Andy Brehm and former Rep. Kelly Fenton on Donald TrumpOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:43 - A panel discussion with Republicans Andy Brehm and former Rep. Kelly Fenton about the recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump by the Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation. 00:49:15 - A recap of the panel discussion with Brehm and Fenton. 01:20:32 - The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky's Football Pick'em Pool - MICHAEL WINS! The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Re...
2024-01-0958 min
FreshEdFreshEd #303 – Playing With Blocks - The Square Root Of Tree (Michael Rumbelow)Today we air the last episode of Flux Season 2. Flux is a FreshEd series where graduate students turn their research interests into narrative-based podcasts. This episode was created by Michael Rumbelow, a PhD student at the University of Bristol. In his Flux episode, Michael takes listeners on a sonic journey to explore block play. He weaves together sounds and ideas to show the power and possibilities of play. I hope you enjoy today’s episode.
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Credits:
This episode was created, written, produced and edited by Michael Rumbelow.
Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Wi...
2023-07-1733 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesTOP GUN: MAVERICK Part 1In which I go over my thoughts about Top Gun: Maverick, its themes, dopamine hits, memberberries, and how to condition an audience. How to let audiences know and reinforce the stakes. Part 1 of a 2-part series "The Hidden Tragedy of Top Gun: Maverick" Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2023-05-241h 21
Making It: How Coaches, Consultants, and Creators Build for SuccessHaving Flexible Goals (Ray Brehm)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. “Get to your second try of anything as quickly as possible.” – Ray BrehmRay Brehm is the Chief Summit Officer at TheSummitGuy.com. With a background that includes tech, software sales, and real estate investing, sales, and property management, he considers his career a learning-based journey into what it...
2023-03-1711 min
James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by SceneTitanic 25th Anniversary & Comeback Special!In our official return from The Great Hiatus, we catch up with you all, discuss various things in relation to Titanic's 25th Anniversary theatrical re-release, read listener messages and make a cool announcement!
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5:03 - The Great Hiatus: Addressing our two year break and the reason(s) behind it. Brittany shares some of the personal hardships she faced during our time away and how everything led her back to Titanic. (Warning for the death of a grandparent and loss of a pet).
22:15 - 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-release Experiences
47:16 - Titanic's 2023 Box Of...
2023-03-141h 46
FreshEdFreshEd #312 – Reflecting on Comparative and International Education (Michael Crossley)Today Michael Crossley reflects on the field of comparative and international education. He looks at different eras to unpack some of the major debates in the field. Taking a historical perspective provides useful context and intellectual tools to understand and make sense of the big issues facing the field today, such as environmental uncertainty and decolonization.
Michael Crossley is Emeritus Professor of Comparative and International Education at the University of Bristol. The reflections in today’s episode are based on his article “Epistemological and Methodological Issues and Frameworks in Comparative and International Research in Education,” which was published in the New Er...
2023-03-1333 min
Investmentbabo - FinanzpodcastInvestieren in KI [FOLGE 70] – Investmentbabo-FinanzpodcastMoment mal, war nicht bereits vor zwei Wochen das Thema künstliche Intelligenz? Ja, war es. Allerdings haben sich die Babos da eher mit dem Thema KI im Allgemeinen beschäftigt, wie wird KI definiert, in welche Richtung entwickelt sich der Markt?
Heute geht es konkreter um das Thema Investment. Wie kann man in KI investieren, auf was muss man achten, wie investiert die KI selbst, wo liegen die Risiken? Damit die Babos nicht vereinsamen, haben sie sich auch heute Gäste zu dem Thema eingeladen.
Wer wäre da besser geeignet als die Jungs von...
2023-02-2459 min
FreshEdFreshEd #304 - Behind the Scenes: Playing with Blocks (Michael Rumbelow)Today Michael Rumbelow joins me to talk about his FreshEd Flux episode. I recommend you listen to that episode before you continue with this one. In our conversation today, we talk about maths education and the power of block play. We even listen to a few clips of Michael’s Flux episode to dissect the subtext and sounds. Michael Rumbelow is a PhD student at the University of Bristol.
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2022-12-0532 min
FreshEdFreshEd #303 – Playing with Blocks - The Square Root of Tree (Michael Rumbelow)Today we air the last episode of Flux Season 2. Flux is a FreshEd series where graduate students turn their research interests into narrative-based podcasts. This episode was created by Michael Rumbelow, a PhD student at the University of Bristol. In his Flux episode, Michael takes listeners on a sonic journey to explore block play. He weaves together sounds and ideas to show the power and possibilities of play. I hope you enjoy today’s episode.
freshedpodcast.com/flux-rumbelow
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Credits:
This episode was created, written, produced and edited by Michael Rumbelow.
Johannah Fahey was the executive producer. Brett Lashua and Wi...
2022-11-2833 min
Energy Transition SolutionsA very special compost tea that will change the game for CCS with Dr. Ken Anderson and Dr. Scott Hamilton-Brehm of Thermaquatica, Ep056In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Dr. Ken Anderson and Dr. Scott Hamilton-Brehm from Thermaquatica about Carbon Capture using a process called Oxidative Hydrothermal Dissolution (OHD). In this show, they discuss what OHD is, how this process can capture significant amounts of carbon, and how this can become a truly carbon negative technology.
Scott’s Book Recommendations:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
Ken’s Book Recommendation:
Energy: A Human History by Richard Rhodes
Press Release: https://news...
2022-08-1600 min
Unicorn Bakery - Wie Startup Gründer erfolgreiche Firmen aufbauenFinanzierungsrunden in der Krise & Antizyklische Entscheidungen: Michael Brehm, i2xMichael Brehm ist eine Koryphäe, wenn es um Startups geht. Vor ca. 15 Jahren hat Michael StudiVZ mit aufgebaut und für geschätzte 100 Millionen Euro verkauft. Auch war Michael lange bei Redstone Capital als Gründungspartner dabei, ehe er sich seiner neuen Firma widmete. Seine jahrelange Erfahrung ermöglicht ihm heute, ruhig zu bleiben während andere Unsicherheit verspüren. Seine neue Firma i2x ist ein auf KI basierendes Sprach- und Coachingprogramm, welches Sales- & Kundenservice Gespräche revolutioniert In den letzten Jahren hat Michael antizyklisch gearbeitet. In der Hochphase der Märkte hat er kein Geld aufgenommen, kurz nach dem...
2022-07-1956 min
Unicorn Bakery - Wie Startup Gründer erfolgreiche Firmen aufbauenFinanzierungsrunden in der Krise & Antizyklische Entscheidungen: Michael Brehm, i2xMichael Brehm ist eine Koryphäe, wenn es um Startups geht. Vor ca. 15 Jahren hat Michael StudiVZ mit aufgebaut und für geschätzte 100 Millionen Euro verkauft. Auch war Michael lange bei Redstone Capital als Gründungspartner dabei, ehe er sich seiner neuen Firma widmete.Seine jahrelange Erfahrung ermöglicht ihm heute, ruhig zu bleiben während andere Unsicherheit verspüren. Seine neue Firma i2x ist ein auf KI basierendes Sprach- und Coachingprogramm, welches Sales- & Kundenservice Gespräche revolutioniertIn den letzten Jahren hat Michael antizyklisch gearbeitet. In der Hochphase der Märkte hat er kein G...
2022-07-1956 min
EU-Startups PodcastEpisode 24: Interview with i2x founder & CEO Michael BrehmFor episode 24 of the EU-Startups Podcast we interviewed serial entrepreneur and investor Michael Brehm
For episode 24 of the EU-Startups Podcast we interviewed the German serial entrepreneur and investor Michael Brehm, who currently focused on his company i2x.
2022-06-0926 min
Sven Gabor Janszky | Zukunftsmacher Podcast#103 Das Metaversum – Julia Lampert, Ralf Kink und Michael Brehm auf dem Zukunftskongress 2021Hallo liebe Zukunftsmacher!In der heutigen Folge reisen wir zurück zum 2b Ahead Zukunftskongress 2021 und reden über ein äußerst relevantes Thema unserer Zukunft.Doch ich habe nicht nicht nur einen Gast für Euch, sondern die gleich dreifache Ladung geballten Wissens bei mir im Talk!Gemeinsam mit Julia Lampert, Ralf Kink und Michael Brehm sprechen wir über die unendliche Weite des Metaversums, dem wohl wichtigsten Technologietrend der nächsten 10 Jahre.Die größten Technologieunternehmen der Welt arbeiten schon seit geraumer Zeit fleißig an der Entwicklung des Metaversums – einer digitalen We...
2022-04-0651 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesDeep Immersion and Distraction Free WritingIn which I talk about how to achieve Deep Immersion storytelling and tools for Distraction-free writing, like the Alphasmart Neo and Astrohaus Freewrite. Link to Sprinter so you can see what it is like to write without editing: https://sprinter.getfreewrite.com/ Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2022-03-101h 06
The Micah PodcastAmerica's Church: Divine Fire or False Fire?At this moment in history, it seems many swaths of the American church are fueled by a fire far different than the divine fire of God. Michael Emerson’s January 27 talk at Midwinter 2022 stokes this conversation.
2022-02-211h 03
FreshEdFreshEd #268 - School Socioeconomic Composition (Michael Sciffer & Laura Perry)Welcome to our first episode of 2022. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been a bit quiet. But we’ve been hard at work producing the next round of Flux episodes (they’re going to be awesome!), developing a new podcast (more details on that later!), and figuring out how to engage you, our listeners, in more ways. We are thrilled to be back and are looking forward to our sixth year!
One of our goals this year is to highlight the work of PhD students more regularly. So, to kick things off, Michael Sciffer and his supervisor, Laura Perry, join m...
2022-02-0724 min
So techt Deutschland - der Tech-Podcast"Datenschutz hat StudiVZ schlechter gemacht"
Hätte Michael Brehm der bessere Mark Zuckerberg werden können? Vollkommen abwegig ist die Frage nicht, denn Brehm war einst Chef des erfolgreichsten Sozialen Netzwerks in Deutschland, StudiVZ. "50 Prozent der Nutzer mit Internetanschluss waren fast jeden Tag bei uns auf der Seite", blickt Brehm Im ntv-Podcast "So techt Deutschland" auf die 00er Jahre zurück. Eine Erfolgsgeschichte, bis der Datenschutz kam. 70 bis 80 Prozent der Software-Entwickler seien am Ende damit beschäftigt gewesen, "Auflagen und Vorgaben der Datenschutzbehörden in Deutschland und Europa zu erfüllen, die defacto das Produkt für die Nutzer schlechter gemacht haben."Sie hab...
2021-12-2938 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesMatrix 4 - An Epic TrollingWhat if I told you the Matrix 4, was created to be a divisive disappointment. Here I explore some of the film's themes and how its failed execution may have been an intentional act of rebellion against everyone. Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2021-12-2559 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesThe Gen X ProblemWhat happens when a good idea is milked dry and repurposed? As a creative or a corporation, can you risk alienating the original audience in favor of changing the thing they love, while still needing their money to remain successful? An exploration of Storyforms, infinite remakes and sequels, bad actors, propaganda, and much more. (I had some tech difficulties on this one...so I apologize if you experience audio artifacts) Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2021-10-131h 05
Michael Brooks PodcastBrehm CrossFit workout and how this podcast will be changingI took another break from podcasting as I try to figure things out. This podcast will coincide with a blog post over at https://michaelbrooks.co.uk. You can read it there or listen to it here. Hopefully, you enjoyed this podcast episode, and if you did, then I would appreciate a rating or support on my Ko-Fi page.
2021-07-1305 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesBlue Sky On MarsThis is a "knocking the rust off" episode so I didn't want to cover anything "heavy". So I'm going to talk about why the 1990 movie "Total Recall" is all in Quaid's head and why the line "...blue sky on Mars..." is the dead giveaway. Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2021-06-0229 min
Making It Real#15 Michael Brehm, Founder & MD of i2x | Making It Real Podcast with Jan BrinckmannMichael Brehm is the Founder & Managing Director of i2x who helps sales and customer support agents to excel at their job by providing the most intuitive, productive and personally tailored learning to improve each individual’s skill-set. Prior to i2x, Michael has run and founded multiple internationally successful companies in the last 15 years. His last company, Rebate Networks, was an e-commerce and daily deals network. He also was Executive Director & Investor at VZnet Netzwerke Ltd. (schülerVZ, studiVZ, meinVZ). Apart from building companies himself, Michael also enjoys supporting founders as a Partner of Redstone, a Berlin-based VC fir...
2021-02-2247 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesFiction - Operation Eidolon Part 2Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 2 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition. This is the conclusion of Operation Eidolon - The first of many UMBRA Case Files. Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2020-10-3125 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesFiction - Operation Eidolon Part 1Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 1 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition. Operation Eidolon - One of the first of many UMBRA Case Files. Ft. The FAT RAT's "Monody" featuring Laura Brehm
2020-10-2922 min
Dragonbox TalkEpisode 09 - Flashkarten - Teil 2Der Blick auf das Rechtliche!
"Abandonware ist frei!" - "Natürlich darf ich eine Sicherungskopie machen!". Aussagen die man kennt und oft auch selbst trifft wenn es um die Sicherung der alten Spiele geht. Doch stimmt das wirklich? Um das zu beantworten haben sich Michael und Sven Rechtsanwalt Kai Bodensiek von der Kanzlei "Brehm und v. Moers" dazu geholt. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt in der Beratung von Mandanten aus der Games-Industrie. Er selbst hält regelmäßig Vorträge auf Konferenzen der Branche und ist Dozent an der Games-Academy sowie Vorsitzender der Schiedsstelle des game Verbands. Er erklärt was an den ga...
2020-10-011h 27
Quantum Froth DispatchesWriting A Book Is Secretly EasyI respond to numerous requests on how to get started writing fiction. Here's some shownotes links: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/ KDP University on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3kSoNoq Brandon Sanderson BYU Fiction Course: https://bit.ly/3kMsko6 Stealing Hollywood by A. Sokoloff: https://amzn.to/2E43r6X Linda Rohrbaugh's 3 Logline Pitch: https://bit.ly/3g6LdyH Reedsy.com & Writersdigest.com & Coloradowritingworkshop.com Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2020-08-1745 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesKrull - 37th Anniversary Revisit.Another super early morning recording, in which I reminisce about the 1983 cult-classic fantasy adventure "Krull". With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2020-07-2736 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 130 - Mako Fujimura, "Silence & Beauty"“Artists are gardeners who are called to till the soil of culture.” - Mako FujimuraOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael spends an hour with Mako Fujimura, visual artist, author, thought leader, and cultural-shaper who was recently appointed Director of The Brehm Center at Fuller Seminary. His paintings have been exhibited around the world and he is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall.Mako is an artist whose process driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of New York Times...
2020-05-2954 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesSpecial Order Nine-Three-Seven: Promethius, Aliens, and Head CanonIn which I speak about Prometheus, character-driven vs. Plot-driven storytelling. Actual Machines vs Freakin' Magic, and my headcanon involving Special Order 937. This episode is disjointed because I recorded it at 4:30am... and no, I didn't get up at that time. With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm
2020-05-0346 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesUsing Tabletop Games To Help Your Writing ExperimentIn which I speak about how to use Tabletop Games and tools to help your writing. This episode was an experiment recorded on an Apple Watch while driving. Steve Jackson Games = http://www.sjgames.com/ GURPS Lite = http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/lite/ GURPS Bibliography = http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/biblios.html FATE Accelerated = https://fate-srd.com/fate-accelerated/get-started Rory's Story Cubes = https://www.storycubes.com/en/ Runes for Writers = https://www.marc-graham.com/runes Storyforge Cards = http://www.storyforgecards.com/Intro.html O...
2020-03-051h 02
FreshEdFreshEd #188 – Powerful Knowledge (Michael Young)Today we talk about powerful knowledge, a concept that has sparked a major debate about what should be taught in schools. My guest is Michael Young, a professor of Sociology of Curriculum at UCL’s Institute of Education.
Michael’s work in the sociology of education has been criticized by both the Right and the Left. That’s why I wanted to sit down with him to unpack what he even means by powerful knowledge and how it applies to schools. Where did the idea come from? How has his own thinking evolved over his career?
Michael Young has worked at the...
2020-02-2334 min
So geht Startup – der Gründerszene-Podcast#21 Das war unser Startup-Jahrzehnt – Michael Brehm, StudiVZ und i2xSo geht Startup – Der Gründerszene-PodcastMichael Brehm und Georg Räth | Vor zehn Jahren stand Internet-Deutschland noch am Anfang. Im Gespräch mit Experte Michael Brehm haben wir über die wichtigsten Ereignisse seitdem gesprochen. Er wirkt seit Jahren aktiv in der Szene mit, unter anderem als ehemaliger Chef von StudiVZ, als Investor, Gründer vom E-Commerce-Inkubator Rebate Networks oder dem KI-Startup i2x. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2852 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesInterview with Andrew HainesIn which I speak with debut fantasy author Andrew Haines about his novel, THE SEEDS OF EVERMORE. We talk about the genre of Isekai, the differences between LitRPG and GameLit, and touch on PTSD and some more serious subjects. You can find his book in paperback and kindle here: https://amzn.to/38Wini2 ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u
2019-12-2157 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesJoker-Thoughts and ObservationsIn which I speak of my observations and theories of the film and the so-called "controversy" surrounding it. I can't stop thinking about it, so figured you might as well suffer too. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u
2019-10-061h 11
OMR PodcastOMR #211 mit Ex-StudiVZ-Chef Michael BrehmMichael Brehm über StudiVZ-Anfänge und sein neues KI-Startup
Michael Brehm hat eines der bis heute legendärsten deutschen Startups mit aufgebaut. StudiVZ läutete hierzulande die Plattform-Ökonomie mit ein und brachte seinen drei Machern auch einen lukrativen Exit ein. Nach Jahren als Investor und an der Spitze eines Groupon-Klons will Brehm jetzt mit seinem KI-Startup i2x die Call-Center-Branche verändern. Im OMR Podcast spricht er über verrückte StudiVZ-Zeiten, Groupon-Modelle in Asien und Echtzeit-Tipps für Telefonagenten.
Alle Themen des Podcasts mit Michael Brehm von i2x im Überblick:
Kurz zur Story, wie Philipp Michael Brehm schon vor Jahren...
2019-07-2158 min
pottcast.digital - Der Podcast für Startups im Ruhrgebiet#38 mit i2x Gründer Michael Brehm
Michael "Michi" Brehm ist schon ziemlich lange in der Berliner Startup Szene unterwegs und ist vielen noch als Co-Founder von StudiVZ bekannt. Aus der Küche eines Mitgründers bis zum Exit hat er die Firma begleitet und dabei extremes Wachstum erlebt. Aus dieser Zeit hat er mir zum Beispiel erzählt, wie der inflationäre Umgang mit hochtrabenden Jobtitel zu einem echten Problem werden kann.
Seit seiner Zeit bei StudiVZ hat er diverse Unternehmen gegründet, ist als Business Angel aktiv und berät mit Redstone Unternehmen im Bereich Corporate Venture Capital. Aktuell ist er Gründer de...
2019-07-0140 min
pottcast.digital#38 mit i2x Gründer Michael Brehm
Michael "Michi" Brehm ist schon ziemlich lange in der Berliner Startup Szene unterwegs und ist vielen noch als Co-Founder von StudiVZ bekannt. Aus der Küche eines Mitgründers bis zum Exit hat er die Firma begleitet und dabei extremes Wachstum erlebt. Aus dieser Zeit hat er mir zum Beispiel erzählt, wie der inflationäre Umgang mit hochtrabenden Jobtitel zu einem echten Problem werden kann.
Seit seiner Zeit bei StudiVZ hat er diverse Unternehmen gegründet, ist als Business Angel aktiv und berät mit Redstone Unternehmen im Bereich Corporate Venture Capital. Aktuell ist er Gründer de...
2019-07-0140 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesMatrix Panel recap from Denver PopConIn which I speak of whether or not The Matrix is still relevant 20 years later, Red Pilling, Nick Bostrom's simulation theory, and the "firewall" theory. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u
2019-06-281h 07
Quantum Froth DispatchesAn Interview with Daniel SwensonIn this episode of QFD, I interview Daniel Swenson author of A DRAGON's FATE and host of Dungeon Crawler's Radio! You can find A DRAGON's FATE Here: https://amzn.to/31NRpWt You can find A SHADOW ABOVE THE FLAMES Here: https://amzn.to/2IDzABI Dungeon Crawlers Radio Podcast here: http://www.dungeoncrawlersradio.com/ Website: http://www.dragonsfate.com Twitter: @DanielSwenson77 Facebook:@AuthorDanielSwenson ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-06-241h 12
Quantum Froth DispatchesR-A: Villains Panel recap from Denver PopConIn which I speak of the Villains panel at Denver Pop Culture convention and try and recreate some of the topics covered there. Topics involve, What is the difference between and Antagonist, a Contagonist, an Anti-Hero, and a Villain. With examples. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-06-191h 08
Quantum Froth DispatchesTRON -- Do You Believe In The Users?Greetings Programs! In this episode, I talk about Tron, Tron: Legacy, and the Matrix (although most of that is edited out because I will talk about it in a future podcast). ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-06-121h 03
Quantum Froth DispatchesQFD R-A Message: Is Game of Thrones Ruined?SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS IN WHICH I SPEAK ABOUT THE EVENTS OF "THE BELLS" AND THE WRITING ON THIS SEASON. I get a little long winded on this one, so if you just want to cut to the chase go to 41:30. SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tm
2019-05-1456 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt. 8 - The One With the WhalesIn which I speak about the aftermath of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan and do a whirlwind flyby of Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-05-131h 23
Quantum Froth DispatchesInterview with Levi JacobsIn which we speak about writing influences (Tolkien), Joseph Campbell, Indy Author resources, and other strange things like bike riding around Lake Victoria. You can find Levi's Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QHF47CG Levi's Site is here: www.levijacobs.com The Novella sign-up is here: http://eepurl.com/c3GrIT 50 free books giveaway (incl my novella): https://storyoriginapp.com/to/TEI8NhwZ ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-04-301h 07
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt7. - The Needs of the Many In which I speak about the conclusion of the film, Timelocks versus Optionlocks to create drama and suspense, and closing up all the loose ends. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-04-1359 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesR-A Message: Camp NanoWriMo2 Days until the kickoff of Camp NaNoWriMo for you writer types. More info here: www.campnanowrimo.org. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-03-3014 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt7. - By The BookThe next episode of our deep deep dive into Star Trek 2:TWOK. In which I speak about the rule of 3 and how to build tension in a scene, Kirk's character moments, and how to do visual FX in 1982! ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-03-291h 17
Frisch an die ArbeitWas machen Sie mit Ihren 85 Millionen, Michael Brehm?"Richtige künstliche Intelligenz gibt es noch nicht", sagt der Start-up-Gründer Michael Brehm im ZEIT-ONLINE-Podcast Frisch an die Arbeit. "Aber die Algorithmen entwickeln sich massiv weiter." Brehm wurde als Geschäftsführer von Deutschlands größtem sozialen Netzwerk StudiVZ bekannt, das wie ZEIT ONLINE zur Holtzbrinck-Gruppe gehörte. Noch vor seinem 30. Geburtstag verkaufte er das Netzwerk für 85 Millionen Euro. Heute leitet der mittlerweile 38-Jährige das KI-Start-up i2x, eine intelligente Sprachsoftware. Im Podcast erzählt Brehm, wie er nach dem Verkauf von StudiVZ zunächst Start-ups für Rabattgutscheine gründete und in andere Start-ups investierte. Irgendwann ha...
2019-03-1931 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt5. - One of OursIn which I discuss the events of the film through the Enterprise's first encounter with Reliant, the Freudian Trio of Star Trek (sometimes called the Star Trek triumvirate), the origins of Slash fic, and how symmetry and repetition can be used in storytelling. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-03-151h 15
On the Way to New Work - Der Podcast über neue Arbeit#109 mit Michael Brehm, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO und Gründer von i2x.ai“Ich glaube an Human Augmentation.”
Michael Breh…
“Ich glaube an Human Augmentation.”
Michael Brehm ist Unternehmer seit er 15 ist. Angefangen hat er mit dem Verkauf von Snowboardbekleidung. Während seines Studiums an der WHU hat er sein kaufmännisches Talent und seine Kreativität unter anderem an Efeuhecken bewiesen, die er, um Kosten zu sparen, als Blumenschmuck für eine Konferenz gestutzt hat. Das gefiel nicht jedem.
Nach seinem Start ins Berufsleben bei Merill Lynch kam er früh zu den Gründern von StudiVZ. In seinem nächsten Unternehmen (Rebate) hat er in der Spitze 10.000 Menschen beschäftigt. Nach der Gründung einer...
2019-03-1148 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt5. - Kobayashi MaruIn which I go on about the storytelling power of Nicolas Meyer and how much he accomplishes in just 5 minutes during the Kobayashi Maru introduction to Star Trek: TWOK....among other things. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-03-061h 20
Quantum Froth DispatchesPatreon Special - Warhammer 30K & 40K FavoritesIn which I speak about what I love about Warhammer 40,000 and 30K and what kind of stories I would write if I had free rein to do what I would like. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-02-2042 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt4. - The Undiscovered CountryIn which I talked about the start of production, the players, and the choice of titles and the themes that govern Star Trek II. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-02-111h 08
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek - TWOK Pt3. - Slow MotionIn which I discuss the trials and tribble-ations of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture". ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-02-021h 06
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek 2 - The Wrath of Khan Pt.2 - "The Before Time"In which I discuss the period after "Space Seed" and the trials and tribble-ations of the "Star Trek" franchise from the late 60's to the late 70's. The Book I mentioned was "The Fifty Year Mission: The First 25 Years" by Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-01-221h 09
Quantum Froth DispatchesStar Trek 2: TWOK Pt.1 - "Space Seed"In which I discuss the origins of Star Trek and do a deep dive into "Space Seed", the episode that introduced us to Khan Noonien Singh, and just how honest is Captain Kirk anyway? ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk
2019-01-071h 43
Quantum Froth DispatchesInterview with L.S. Hawker - The ThrowawaysIn which I speak with USA Today Bestseller L.S. Hawker about her upcoming novel "The Throwaways", writing rituals, resistance, and much more! L.S. Hawker's (https://lshawker.com/) Novels here: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LbbRs8 Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2LbGlKE ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Twitch channel is www.twitch.tv/Rogue428 Thursdays at 7 pm MTN. ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https...
2018-12-121h 02
Quantum Froth DispatchesJoseph Campbell's Monomyth - The Hero's Journey Pt. 3In which I talk about the remainder of the Supreme Ordeal and then wrap everything up to Return with the Elixir and Master of Both Worlds. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD Dan Harmon's Story Circle: https://youtu.be/DWcmMc9jS8s Alexandra Sokoloff's Book "Stealing Hollywood" is here: http://a.co/d/gBU7pGu Pick up "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" Here: http://a.co/d/b20na2H Pick up "The Writer's Journey...
2018-11-2853 min
Quantum Froth DispatchesJoseph Campbell's Monomyth - The Hero's Journey Pt. 2In which we cover the stages from Crossing the Threshold to the First 2 parts of the Supreme Ordeal, while I try to avoid too much psychology and talk about how stories can be used to control people. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD Alexandra Sokoloff's Book "Stealing Hollywood" is here: http://a.co/d/gBU7pGu David Wong's Cracked Article "5 Ways You Don't Realize Movies Are Controlling Your Brain" is here: https://bit.ly/18qigtN Pick up "The He...
2018-11-191h 02
Quantum Froth DispatchesJoseph Campbell's Monomyth - The Hero's Journey Part 1In which I discuss Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, Christopher Vogler's distillation, and move from the Ordinary World to Crossing the First Threshold. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD Pick up "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" Here: http://a.co/d/b20na2H Pick up "The Writer's Journey" Here: http://a.co/d/0br597h ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk h...
2018-11-141h 10Quantum Froth DispatchesAn Interview with Steve VeraIn which I speak to Steve Vera about how he became an author, found an agent, and the stories that influence him. Steve's just a guy who wishes he could fire lightning out of his fingertips. Afflicted with wanderlust at the age of seventeen, he's lived in seven states, briefly served in the U.S. Air Force as a Pararescue Trainee, and has a profound aversion to mint chocolate chip ice cream. Steve currently straddles two worlds--one foot in his hometown of Elmwood, CT, the other in Sunnyside, Queens, NY. Website: http://stevewvera.com/ ...
2018-11-1217 minQuantum Froth DispatchesNaNoWriMo Microsode - Advice on how to finish.It's November 1st and time for NaNoWriMo! Ever wanted to write a book? Now's your chance, 50,000 words, 30 days. No negotiations. Get going. I've done NaNoWriMo for about 10 years now and I give you some tips and pointers on how to succeed. Sign up to participate at www.NaNoWriMo.org I'll be doing write-ins on the QFD Discord Server at least once a week. Invite here: https://discord.gg/d34NtFv ► Music and cues, used with permission, by TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk https://spoti.fi/2...
2018-11-0219 minQuantum Froth DispatchesThe Legacy of Conan - Conan the Barbarian Pt.6In which I talk about some Urban Legends, the other Conan films and TV shows and Barack the Barbarian (yes, that's a thing!) and the future of the Conan character. ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAV...
2018-10-2956 minQuantum Froth DispatchesInterview with Betsy DornbuschIn which I speak to Betsy about her writing habits and her favorite stories. Betsy Dornbusch is the author of over a dozen short stories, three novellas, and four novels. She lives in Colorado with her family. She is the author of the BOOKS OF THE SEVEN EYES trilogy (EXILE, EMISSARY, ENEMY), which is one of my favorite epic fantasy stories. Her new book, THE SILVER SCAR, was called "a spellbinding saga" by Publisher's Weekly, and is on sale, right meow! Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2CFGsMc Amazon: http://a.co/d...
2018-10-2617 minQuantum Froth DispatchesThe Battle of the Mounds - Conan the Barbarian Part 5In which I talk about the raid on Thulsa Doom's Mountain of Power, Valeria's funeral, The Battle of the Mounds, Thulsa Doom's end, and Yasmina's fate. ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAVEYARD SHIFT, read by the...
2018-10-1758 minQuantum Froth DispatchesAn Interview with Aliza Mann - BREAKING HIS RULES ALIZA MANN - Having developed a preoccupation with reading as a small child, her mother would literally have to bribe her to go outside and play with her friends. After finding her first romance novel abandoned at a Detroit bus stop when she was fourteen, Aliza read it and was instantly hooked. In 2010, she began honing her skills and joined Romance Writers of America, in addition to the Greater Detroit Romance Writers, a local chapter near her home. She has discovered that while her muse dictates what stories are written and when, she does get to at least pick...
2018-10-1015 minQuantum Froth DispatchesAn Interview with Leslye Penelope - SONG OF BLOOD AND STONELESLYE PENELOPE has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is the author of fantasy, new adult, and paranormal romance with characters who match the real world. Her debut novel, SONG OF BLOOD & STONE, won the 2016 Self-Publishing eBook Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. The fantasy series was picked up by St. Martin’s Press for publication starting 2018. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker, co-founded a literary magazine, and sometimes dreams in HTML. Her novel SONG OF BLOOD AND STONE is a...
2018-10-0115 minQuantum Froth DispatchesQuantum Froth Dispatches - Interview with Michael J. MartinezThis time I bring you an interview with Michael J. Martinez. We talk about the World of Darkness & Gaming with writing, writing to deadline, and what the future holds. Michael J. Martinez spent nearly 20 years as a professional writer and journalist, including stints at The Associated Press and ABCNEWS.com. After telling other people’s stories for the bulk of his career, he's happy that he can now be telling a few of his own creation. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. When not being a parent or wr...
2018-09-2715 minQuantum Froth DispatchesQuantum Froth Dispatches - Interview with Sara MegibowThis time I bring you an interview with my agent, Sara Megibow. We were limited on time but managed to talk about some good advice for aspiring authors who may be querying for the first time. Sara Megibow is a literary agent with about fourteen years of experience in publishing. Sara specializes in working with authors in middle grade, young adult, romance, erotica, science fiction and fantasy and represents New York Times bestselling authors Roni Loren and Jason Hough and international bestselling authors Stefan Bachmann and Tiffany Reisz. Sara is LGBTQ-friendly and presents regularly at SCBWI and RW...
2018-09-2716 minQuantum Froth DispatchesContemplate this on the Tree of Woe - Conan the Barbarian Pt.4In which I talk about the Riddle of Steel, the Tree of Woe, the nature of villainy in film, and the nadir of the Monomyth Cycle. ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAVEYARD SHIFT, read by the...
2018-09-2741 minQuantum Froth DispatchesConan the Barbarian Part 3 - Steal My Daughter Back!In which I talk about the beginning of the Hero's Journey, the Tower of Set, Valeria, and the actual start of the first part of the adventure. ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAVEYARD SHIFT, read by t...
2018-09-2744 minQuantum Froth DispatchesRiders of Doom - Conan the Barbarian Part 2In which I talk about the "prologue" that constitutes the 1st Act of the Conan the Barbarian ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAVEYARD SHIFT, read by the incredible Michael Kramer here: https://adbl.co/2OQZO4Z
2018-09-2736 minQuantum Froth DispatchesQFD - Interview with BORN TO BE MAGIC author Jessica McDonald Writer, speaker, geek. Jessica writes urban fantasy and YA, and is a purveyor of real-life magic. Powered by caffeine, ridiculousness, and charm and proudly indigenous. A two-time Zebulon Award winner, she is currently working on her sixth novel, a Dine-inspired YA paranormal called SKY MARKED. She belongs to Pikes Peak Writers and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, as well as the Highlands Ranch Fiction Writers. Find her on Twitter at @coloradojess, Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/naturallymadewithwords), Instagram at @coloradojessica, or on her super geeky roleplay Tumblr (http://soulbranded.tumblr.com). Or possibly all of those at once. To cla...
2018-09-2744 minQuantum Froth DispatchesQFD - Conan The Barbarian 1982 - Part 1In which I reminisce about some fond memories seeing the film for the first time, Robert E. Howard, and the Riders of Doom. ► To add the show via RSS feed, use this address: https://qfdpodcast.libsyn.com/rss ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD You can pick up a copy of my award-winning novel: GRAVEYARD SHIFT here or at fine booksellers everywhere: http://a.co/byHPcgf Get the audio-book for GRAVEYARD SHIFT, read by the incredible Michael Kram...
2018-09-2733 minQuantum Froth DispatchesIntroduction & What was in the water in 1982?In which we discuss what are Quantum Froth Dispatches, introduce the concept of the show, and lay out the path for Season 1. What was in the water in 1982? It seems almost everything fired on all cylinders. Music and Cues provided by: The FAT RAT's "Monody" featuring Laura Brehm: https://spoti.fi/2PlmTfq
2018-09-2713 min
Psychologen beim FrühstückPsychologen beim Frühstück, Folge 15, Adé Aufschieberitis und Co – der innere Schweinehund kann einpacken!Gute Vorsätze endlich umsetzen lernen
Tschüss Aufschieberitis & Co. – der innere Schweinehund kann einpacken!
Gute Vorsätze endlich umsetzen
Was ich heute kann besorgen – das schaffe ich auch übermorgen. Michael kam heute morgen nicht aus dem Bett, um sein Morgenläufchen zu machen, Annika verschiebt immer wieder ihren Zahnarzttermin: Wir schieben vieles vor uns her, entweder weil wir keine Lust haben, Angst vor etwas verspüren oder etwas wirklich richtig ungern tun.
Der philosophische Bergriff für den inneren Schweinehund ist Akrasia: das Handeln wider besseres Wissen. Beispiel: Mich nicht zu bewegen, ist ungesund. T...
2018-09-0933 min
Fables de La Fontaine, livre 08 (ver 2) by FONTAINMichael Brehm on launching startups and the key role of sales & marketing for successMichael Brehm is one of the biggest names in the German startup scene. As former Executive Director & Investor at social network startup VZnetzwerke (with its brands studiVZ, schülervz, meinVZ), he forever influenced the society in his home country in many ways in the 2000’s before industry giant Facebook even entered the local market. Having built and sold several companies (e.g. to Google and eBay) and taken another one public in his career, he is especially a renowned expert on sales & marketing. Among his notable ventures was e.g. Rebate Networks, which has rolled out couponing websites all across the...
2018-02-2832 minFables de La Fontaine, livre 08 (ver 2) by FONTAINMichael Brehm on launching startups and the key role of sales & marketing for successMichael Brehm is one of the biggest names in the German startup scene. As former Executive Director & Investor at social network startup VZnetzwerke (with its brands studiVZ, schülervz, meinVZ), he forever influenced the society in his home country in many ways in the 2000’s before industry giant Facebook even entered the local market. Having built and sold several companies (e.g. to Google and eBay) and taken another one public in his career, he is especially a renowned expert on sales & marketing. Among his notable ventures was e.g. Rebate Networks, which has rolled out couponing websites all across the...
2018-02-2832 minFables de La Fontaine, livre 08 (ver 2) by FONTAINTeaser: Michael Brehm on launching startups and the key role of sales & marketing for successMichael Brehm is one of the biggest names in the German startup scene. As former Executive Director & Investor at social network startup VZnetzwerke (with its brands studiVZ, schülervz, meinVZ), he forever influenced the society in his home country in many ways in the 2000’s before industry giant Facebook even entered the local market. Having built and sold several companies (e.g. to Google and Ebay) and taken another one public in his career, he is especially a renowned expert on sales & marketing. Among his notable ventures was e.g. Rebate Networks, which has rolled out couponing websites all across the...
2018-02-2101 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 14 - Mako Fujimura Part II, "Silence and Beauty " Today on the program, Michael concludes his two-part interview with Mako Fujimura, visual artist, author, thought leader, and cultural-shaper who was recently appointed Director of The Brehm Center at Fuller Seminary. His paintings have been exhibited around the world and he is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall. Photo credit: Alyson Lecroy Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on F...
2016-09-2529 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 13 - Mako Fujimura Part I, “Silence and Beauty” Today on the program, and into the next episode, Michael is speaking with Mako Fujimura, visual artist, author, thought leader, and cultural-shaper who was recently appointed Director of The Brehm Center at Fuller Seminary. His paintings have been exhibited around the world and he is one of the first artists to paint live on stage at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall. A popular speaker, he has lectured at numerous conferences, universities and museums, including the Aspen Institute, Yale and Princeton Universities, Sato Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. Fujimura founded the International Arts Movement in 19...
2016-09-1829 min
JavaScript Jabber164 JSJ Rendr with Spike BrehmGet your Ruby Remote Conf tickets and check out the @rubyremoteconf Twitter feed for exciting updates about the conference. 02:22 - Spike Brehm IntroductionTwitter GitHubBlogAirbnb@airbnb@airbnbnerds03:07 - rendr Isomorphic JavaScriptSingle-Page ApplicationRoutes and Controllers06:24 - Why the back and forth between server-side and client-side applications?Rendering Content for SEO (Search Engine Optimization)Spike Brehm: Building Isomorphic Apps @ JSConf.Asia 2014 (Video) Spike Brehm: Building Isomorphic Apps @ JSConf.Asia 2014 (Slides)Spike Brehm: The Evolution of Airbnb's FrontendCaching20:28 - Tools That HelpBrowserifywebpackset-cookie22:21 - Why do this? Who gets statically and dynamically rendered pages?Airbnb Mobile HydrationReactVirtual DOMDiffingDelegation30:26 - DOM and String-based TemplatingHandlebars.jsExpress.jsMounting33:11 - Use...
2015-06-1754 min