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Career Success SecretsThe Ultimate Resume Blueprint Part 3 Episode 018In this final episode of the Resume Success Secrets series, Mike delivers a rapid-fire masterclass on overlooked resume mistakes and advanced customization strategies that separate top performers from the rest.Whether you're struggling to get interviews or want to fine-tune your already-solid resume, this is the episode that covers the “catch-all” topics that didn’t make it into Parts 1 and 2. From subtle formatting missteps to strategic bullet point structure to avoiding cultural resume faux pas—this episode is packed with essential, real-world guidance that some recruiters won't even think to tell you, but Mike will.About Yo...2025-07-1022 minCareer Success SecretsThe Ultimate Resume Blueprint Part 2 Episode 017If you're frustrated that your resume isn't landing interviews, this episode is a game-changer. In Part 2 of The Ultimate Resume Blueprint, host Mike Tomasello takes you deeper into the secrets most job seekers miss—how to lead with impact, not duties, and how formatting, keyword strategy, and focus can make or break your job chances.👉 If you haven’t listened to Part 1, hit pause and go back to Episode 016. These two work best together. Bring a printed copy of your resume and get ready to mark it up with fresh insight.🔥 Notable Quotes"Every line...2025-05-2938 min
The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveThe Jukebox: Sept. 17, 1994“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Sept. 17, 1994.Special notes: On this night, I was subbing for then-host Nick Evans (aka “Nick at Night”). The show began with “’70s at 7” (7–8 p.m.) and ended with “Backseat Memories” (11 p.m.–midnight); thus, “Jukebox Saturday Night” technically ran 8–11 p.m. (though I always generally considered both “’70s at 7” and “Backseat Memories” to be segments within “Jukebox Saturday Night”).On a few occasions, slight pauses occur before phone-call playback (for example, after the end of the weather jingle, while a music bed played). This likely wa...2025-05-0720 minCareer Success SecretsThe Ultimate Resume Blueprint Part 1 Episode 016Are you still clinging to the same resume strategy from a decade ago? In this episode of Career Success Secrets, Mike Tomasello drops a truth bomb: your resume probably sucks—and it's costing you interviews. But don’t worry, he’s not here just to critique. He’s here to coach you through a transformation from invisible job seeker to irresistible candidate.Mike explains why the average job seeker is wildly out of step with today’s job market, what most resumes fail to do, and how to reframe your resume as a powerful marketing tool that opens door...2025-05-0523 minCareer Success SecretsStop Blaming, Start Being Accountable Episode 015In this power-packed solo episode, Mike Tomasello tackles a transformative concept that could change the trajectory of your career: 100% accountability, also referred to as radical accountability. Drawing from his own professional missteps and hard-earned insights, Mike emphasizes how embracing full ownership—of your actions, mindset, results, and decisions—can be the ultimate game-changer in job searches, promotions, and career fulfillment. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels stuck, underpaid, overlooked, or simply dissatisfied with their current career situationMike's Mini-BioMike Tomasello is a Job Search coach, speaker, & trainer who helps ambitious employ...2025-04-2114 minCareer Success SecretsAre You Sabotaging Your Success Through Inconsistency? Episode 014In this solo episode of Career Success Secrets, host Mike Tomasello gets real about a deceptively simple concept: consistency. Don't skip this episode if you have an active career or job search goal! Whether you’re job searching, aiming for a promotion, or trying to figure out your next career move—this episode is your wake-up call.Mike shares his own recent setback (yep, even he slips up) and dives into the mindset, habits, and systems that separate high achievers from those stuck in career limbo. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like your career moment...2025-04-1015 minCareer Success SecretsStop Burning Out! The Ultimate Career Superstar's Tips to Self-Care Episode 013On this episode of the Career Success Show, host Mike Tomasello tackles the often overlooked but critical topic of self-care during job searches and career management. Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, Mike debunks common myths about self-care and provides 17 actionable tips that any career professional can implement immediately. This episode reveals why proper self-care isn't just a luxury but a necessity for maintaining the energy, focus, and positive mindset needed to conduct an effective job search and achieve long-term career success.Follow, Rate, and Review/Comment!Enjoying the show? Follow / Subscribe. Your 5-star...2025-03-1431 minCareer Success SecretsDecrease Anxiety thru AI-Powered Job Search Walk Up Song and Playlists Episode 012Enter Sandman, Exit Anxiety. In this episode of Career Success Secrets, host Mike Tomasello explores how music can transform your job search experience by rewiring your nervous system and improving your performance. Drawing inspiration from the world of sports walk-up songs—like the Chicago Bulls' iconic entrance to "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project, Virginia Tech Hokies' stadium-shaking "Enter Sandman" by Metallica, and even Cobra Kai's powerful use of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck"—Mike explains how the right playlist can fight job search fatigue, boost confidence, and increase productivity. Are you finding your job search harder than ever? Discover how musi...2025-02-2816 minCareer Success SecretsStop Asking for Mentors! Sort of... Episode 011In this episode of the Career Success Secrets show, Mike Tomasello shares his journey from a challenging start in his career to becoming successful through the power of mentorship. Mike teaches you how to get mentors that actually stick around even at the Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 executive level. He emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships, seeking advice rather than formal mentorship, and maintaining connections with advisors. The discussion covers practical strategies, language, and technique for networking, and the value of having multiple mentors. Ultimately, Tomasello encourages listeners to be proactive in their career development by asking for advice...2025-02-2120 minCareer Success SecretsGold Medal Job Search Episode 010In this episode, Mike Tomasello emphasizes the critical role of mindset in the job search process. He discusses how negative self-talk can lead to self-sabotage and the importance of viewing job offers as achievements rather than failures. The conversation highlights the need for continuous improvement and a growth mindset, encouraging listeners to celebrate their progress and strive for betterment in their job search efforts. Ultimately, adopting a gold medal attitude can help individuals navigate the competitive job market more effectively.Career Success Secrets Social Media ProfilesPodcast Community on FacebookInstagram @CareerSuccessSecrets2025-02-1419 minCareer Success SecretsRecruiters for Job Searchers 101: What You Need to Know Ep 009Host Mike Tomasello delves into the world of recruiters, explaining the various types and their functions. He categorizes recruiters into internal and external, discusses their specializations, and clarifies common myths and misconceptions. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the recruitment process and offers best practices for job seekers to effectively engage with recruiters. Mike also highlights the significance of follow-ups and maintaining professional relationships with recruiters for career advancement.TakeawaysThere are two main types of recruiters: internal and external.Internal recruiters work for one employer, while external recruiters work for multiple organizations.Recruiters often...2025-02-0643 minCareer Success SecretsJob Interviewing 102: The Strategies to Master Interviews that no one is talking about Episode 008Host Mike Tomasello delves into the often-overlooked topic of interviewing strategies with perspectives that most recruiters won't give you. He emphasizes common mistakes that even interviewees far along in their career make, effective ways to sell oneself during interviews, and ways to stop you from costing yourself the job! The conversation covers how to maximize positive communication and the significance of tailoring responses to the specific job at hand. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their interviewing techniques and consider how they can improve their chances of success in the job market. In this episode, Mike...2025-01-3049 minCareer Success Secrets#1 Thing Killing Your Career and Job Search Episode 007What do you think is the # thing holding you back from a more successful job search and career? Hint: It's not what you think and it's within your control! Host Mike Tomasello discusses the critical importance of clarity in career and job search. He emphasizes that the primary issue many face is a lack of clarity regarding their career goals and the expectations of hiring managers. The conversation explores how specificity in job search can lead to better outcomes, the significance of understanding what hiring managers want, and practical strategies for narrowing down job descriptions. Tomasello encourages...2025-01-2333 minCareer Success SecretsSo Networking Doesn't Work for You, huh? ep 006In this episode of the Career Success Secret Show, host Mike Tomasello discusses the importance of networking, especially in the context of job searching. He emphasizes that networking is not just about collecting contacts but about building genuine relationships. The conversation covers the definition of networking, the significance of strong commonalities, and the value of providing mutual benefits in relationships. Mike also addresses common misconceptions about networking being transactional and offers strategies to overcome challenges in networking. He concludes by highlighting the long-term benefits of effective networking in career advancement.TakeawaysNetworking is about building genuine...2025-01-1630 minCareer Success SecretsCareer Change in your late 40s??? with Lawrence Lockhart ep 005In this episode, Mike Tomasello interviews Lawrence Lockhart, a former hospitality manager who transitioned to a successful career in software development at the age of 46. Lawrence shares his journey of contemplating a career change, the challenges he faced while learning to code, and the importance of connecting with the tech community. He emphasizes the significance of motivation, personal timelines, and the subjective nature of worth in pursuing career goals. In this conversation, Lawrence Lockhart shares insights on achieving personal success, the importance of networking in job searches, and the value of genuine relationships over mere job leads. He emphasizes...2025-01-0943 minCareer Success SecretsYou're Doing New Year's Resolutions Wrong Ep 004SummaryIn this episode of the Career Success Secrets Show, host Mike Tomasello challenges the conventional approach to New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of commitment and actionable goals. He discusses the need for a structured system to track progress and achieve personal and professional objectives. The conversation highlights the significance of setting weekly goals, creating accountability, and developing effective habits to foster success in various areas of life.TakeawaysMost people view New Year's resolutions as optional.True resolutions require unwavering commitment.Change is necessary to achieve big goals.Weekly goal tracking can...2025-01-0216 minCareer Success SecretsThis Week is CRITICAL to a January Job Search! Ep 003In this holiday edition of the Career Success Secret Show, host Mike Tomasello emphasizes the importance of preparing for the job market ahead of January, the peak hiring month. He discusses the need for self-reflection, identifying areas for improvement, and setting clear career goals. The episode highlights the significance of networking during the holidays and maintaining a positive mindset while job searching. Mike encourages listeners to work on mindset and self-esteem by celebrating small wins and then taking actionable steps towards their career aspirations.TakeawaysJanuary is a peak hiring month; start job searching now.Don't...2024-12-2622 minCareer Success SecretsSilence is Not Golden: Finding Your Voice Can Revolutionize Your Professional Life with Tim Brown 002Mike Tomasello and Tim Brown discuss the critical importance of communication skills in both personal and professional contexts. Tim emphasizes the need to overcome the fear of public speaking, highlighting that building confidence comes from a track record of successes. They explore the rewards of effective communication, including increased visibility and opportunities, as well as the importance of mindfulness and understanding one's audience. Practical tips for improving communication skills are shared, along with the significance of commitment to personal development. The conversation concludes with a powerful message about believing in oneself and the transformative power of effective communication.2024-12-1940 minCareer Success SecretsBreaking into Big Tech: Amazon Manager's Strategies for Standing Out with Vineet Joglekare 001Mike Tomasello interviews Vineet Joglekar, an engineering hiring manager at Google, Amazon, and Bloomberg who shares insights into the hiring process, the importance of networking, and effective job search strategies. Vineet discusses the number of applicants for positions at top companies, the role of recruiters, and how networking has significantly impacted his career. He emphasizes the need for candidates to prepare for interviews, understand the expectations of big companies, and the importance of building relationships before needing them. The conversation also covers common mistakes candidates make during interviews and strategies for job searching after leaving a position....2024-12-1940 minCareer Success SecretsWelcome to Career Success Secrets introduction!In this episode of the Career Success Secrets Show, host Mike Tomasello introduces the podcast's mission to help ambitious corporate professionals navigate their careers. He shares his personal journey from an anxious introvert to a successful corporate leader, emphasizing the importance of networking and mentorship. The podcast will feature interviews with top executives and cover various topics related to career success, including job searching, promotions, and work-life balance, all aimed at providing listeners with valuable insights and practical advice.TakeawaysThe podcast aims to help corporate professionals succeed.Networking is a crucial skill for career advancement...2024-12-1605 min
The Tech Commute PodcastS1:E6 - Getting a Tech Job in 2024 w/ Mike TomaselloJoin us as we talk with Mike Tomasello from Career Success Secrets! Get ready to go from 0 to 60 in your journey towards landing that coveted dream job in the competitive tech industry. Mike shares invaluable insights on how to stand out and accelerate your career prospects in 2024!2024-05-151h 14
Many MindsFrom the archive: A smorgasbord of sensesHi friends, we're on hiatus for the fall. To tide you over, we’re putting up some favorite episodes from our archives. Enjoy! ---- [originally aired July 20, 2022] The world is bigger than you think. I don’t mean geographically, though maybe that too. I mean in terms of its textures and sounds and smells; I mean in terms of its hues and vibrations. There are depths and layers to the world that we don’t usually experience, that we might actually never be able to experience. Our senses just aren’t wired to take it...2023-12-1447 min
BrainDrain Skateboarding show with Toby Batchelor and Forde BrookfieldJohn "Fustoop" Benton - Matt Tomasello, FancyLad Skateboards & Shootings | Brain Drain Show #17Brain Drain Episode 17 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
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02:20 - Is this Johns first visit to the U.K & oddities in a chip shop...
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06:39 - What is Johns opinion on gun laws in America?
09:10 - Travelling to the U.K. with a pushbike & being a "fixie fool"
10:17 - Where did John grow up, where has he relocated to over the years and...2023-11-151h 13
Jess Get HiredHot Takes: Your Story Doesn't Matter - The Secret Sauce to answering a Top interview question featuring Mike TomaselloHot Take: Your Story Doesn't Matter - The secret sauce to answering a top interview question
In this episode we explore into the crucial aspect of interview storytelling and why your story might not matter as much as you think. Joining us today is career expert Mike Tomasello, who shares invaluable insights and tips on how to answer the "tell me about yourself" question more effectively.
Join the Jess Get Hired Podcast on this mouthwatering adventure, where we generously spice things up with insights, tips, and wisdom from the world of recruitment. This episode is...2023-07-2614 min
BrainDrain Skateboarding show with Toby Batchelor and Forde BrookfieldDane "Morph" Crook - Prison Stories, Piff Sticks & Filming for Palace | Brain Drain Show #8Brain Drain Episode 8 with Toby Batchelor and Forde Brookfield 🧠
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The 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 004: How to Network as a Job Seeker w/ Mike TomaselloThey say your "network is your net worth" but how exactly do you go about networking in the first place? On Episode 004 of The 360 Podcast, I have Mike Tomasello joining me to share his top pieces of advice for doing networking the right way.
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gone on to lead start-up & Fortune 10...2023-03-3151 minMany MindsA smorgasbord of sensesThe world is bigger than you think. I don’t mean geographically, though maybe that too. I mean in terms of its textures and sounds and smells; I mean in terms of its hues and vibrations. There are depths and layers to the world that we don’t usually experience, that we might actually never be able to experience. Our senses just aren’t wired to take it all in. We’re simply not tuned to all the dimensions of reality’s rich splendor. But there is a way we can appreciate these hidden dimensions: with a flex of the imagin...2022-07-2147 minMany MindsOf chimps and childrenWelcome back, friends! Apologies for the brief delay in getting this episode out. We’re now happily back on track and super stoked for what we have coming up—starting with today’s episode. My guest is Dr. Michael Tomasello, a voraciously interdisciplinary thinker, an incredibly productive scientist, and a pioneer in the systematic comparison of chimpanzee and human capacities. Mike is a Distinguished Professor in the department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, where also holds appointments in Evolutionary Anthropology, Philosophy, and Linguistics. He is the author of growing list of influential books, including the recent Becomi...2022-07-1244 min
The Celiac Project PodcastMaya Tomasello, Owner of The Inn BerlinMike and Cam sit down with Maya Tomasello, fellow celiac and founder and owner of The Inn Berlin in Berlin, Maryland. After losing her restaurant job due to the pandemic, Maya and her husband channeled their energy into opening a stunning Inn that everyone could enjoy that happens to be a dedicated gluten free establishment in an area that sorely needs it. You will not believe how quickly she got the Inn opened, and the amazing response that they have received from their guests!2021-10-0627 min
Gluten Free NewsTalking to Maya Tomasello: Owner of a GF InnOn today's Celiac Project podcast: Mike and Cam sit down with Maya Tomasello, fellow celiac and founder and owner of The Inn Berlin in Berlin, Maryland. After losing her restaurant job due to the pandemic, Maya and her husband channeled their energy into opening a stunning Inn that everyone could enjoy that happens to be a dedicated gluten free establishment in an area that sorely needs it. You will not believe how quickly she got the Inn opened, and the amazing response that they have received from their guests!Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com2021-10-0602 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceTips for Building Out Your Finance Team (by Stage)On this episode of Leaders of Modern Finance, Derek DeWinter and Mike Tomasello, founders of the DeWinter Group—a professional search firm specializing in financial, accounting, and IT talent—discuss a topic they are asked about quite often: When is the right time to bring on leadership positions to your organization?
Mike talks about the differences in early stage companies, specifically Series A through Series C. He points out the specific needs at each of those stages, and what leadership roles in finance and accounting should be filled at each stage.
They continue the discussion arou...2021-09-0623 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceThe New Normal with Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter GroupOn this episode of Leaders of Modern Finance, Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter Group have a roundtable discussion about the state of business today. They focus on their area of expertise, which is talent recruiting in the finance, accounting and tech industries.
Mike kicks things off by talking about the Controller Report, which is a compensation study and industry report for Bay Area Accounting and Finance Professionals. He talks about how thorough their data collection is and some of the interesting trends they identified in both public and private companies.
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Something You Should KnowSYSK Choice: What Makes Us Human & Proven Natural RemediesWe’d probably all like to be more persuasive. And there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people to do what you want. Listen as I begin this episode by revealing that one simple sentence. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20Have you ever wondered, what makes you human? What is it about us that separates us from other earthly creatures? It’s a fascinating question that has been tackled by Michael Tomasello, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and auth...2021-05-1545 min
Social Science BitesMike Tomasello on Becoming HumanConsider two different, but similar situations. In the first, children are asked to pull ropes together. Candy cascades down, but in unequal distribution – three for one child and one for the other. In the second situation, the children come across the sweets but without joint labor, and again find an uneven distribution. What usually happens next differs between the two situations. When the kids work together, they tend to willingly share the proceeds so everyone ends up with an equal share. But when the candy was discovered through individual serendipity, the children tend to accept the uneven ou...2021-01-0423 min
The Social NinjasMike Tomasello Talks About His Journey from Social Anxiety to Helping People Find Their Dream JobOur special guest, Mike Tomasello, we brought today was called a “Top Career Thought Leader” by Kevin Harrington from TV’s Shark Tank. He is an introvert who has struggled with social anxiety for his entire life and he’s turned it around to be paid to speak on stages internationally and at universities such as the University of Maryland, Purdue University, and the Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi.
Mike’s mission is to help millions and millions of people land any job making more money doing work that they love. He does much of this through his company...2020-04-201h 15
Podcast#18: Michael Tomasello on Writing for Young PeopleMichael Tomasello is one of the most influential cognitive scientists of the twenty-first century. And yet I would still argue that he is still somehow under-appreciated. He's a truly independent thinker and throughout his career he has pursued ideas that don't fit neatly into any particular intellectual silo but make their presence felt across many of them. In this episode, we talk about the influence of Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, and Jean Piaget on Mike's thought, where anthropology went after the Cognitive Revolution, how he wrote his first book because he had nothing else going on, writing to shape the...2020-03-1052 minCognitive Revolution#18: Michael Tomasello on Writing for Young PeopleMichael Tomasello is one of the most influential cognitive scientists of the twenty-first century. And yet I would still argue that he is still somehow under-appreciated. He's a truly independent thinker and throughout his career he has pursued ideas that don't fit neatly into any particular intellectual silo but make their presence felt across many of them. In this episode, we talk about the influence of Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, and Jean Piaget on Mike's thought, where anthropology went after the Cognitive Revolution, how he wrote his first book because he had nothing else going on, writing to shape the...2020-03-1052 min
The Joe Walker PodcastThe Evolution Of A Renegade - David Sloan WilsonDavid Sloan Wilson is an evolutionary biologist.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Freelancer.com and by Blinkist. You can find the Blinkist deal exclusive to listeners of this podcast at www.blinkist.com/swagman.Show notesSelected links •Follow David: Website | Twitter •The Selfish Gene, by Richard Dawkins •River Out Of Eden, by Richard Dawkins •The Descent Of Man, by Charles Darwin •Animal Dispersion In Relation To Social Behavior, by Vero Wynne-Edwards •Adaptation And Natural Selection, by George C Williams •'Reintroducing Group Selection to t...2020-02-173h 04
Something You Should KnowThe Fascinating Things That Make You Human & Natural Remedies – Which Ones Really Work?If you want to be more persuasive, there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people to do what you want. Listen as I begin this episode by revealing that one simple sentence. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20
What makes you human? What is it about us that separates us from other earthly creatures? It’s a fascinating question that has been tackled by Michael Tomasello, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and author of a new book called Becoming Human (https://amzn.to...2019-02-1149 min
Something You Should KnowThe Fascinating Things That Make You Human & Natural Remedies – Which Ones Really Work?If you want to be more persuasive, there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people to do what you want. Listen as I begin this episode by revealing that one simple sentence. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20
What makes you human? What is it about us that separates us from other earthly creatures? It’s a fascinating question that has been tackled by Michael Tomasello, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and author of a new book called Becoming Human (https://amzn.to...2019-02-1147 min
Something You Should KnowThe Fascinating Things That Make You Human & Natural Remedies – Which Ones Really Work?If you want to be more persuasive, there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people to do what you want. Listen as I begin this episode by revealing that one simple sentence. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20
What makes you human? What is it about us that separates us from other earthly creatures? It’s a fascinating question that has been tackled by Michael Tomasello, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and author of a new book called Becoming Human (https://amzn.to...2019-02-1147 min
Something You Should KnowThe Fascinating Things That Make You Human & Natural Remedies – Which Ones Really Work?If you want to be more persuasive, there is one little sentence to tack on to the end of any request that is more likely to get people to do what you want. Listen as I begin this episode by revealing that one simple sentence. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20What makes you human? What is it about us that separates us from other earthly creatures? It’s a fascinating question that has been tackled by Michael Tomasello, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and author of a new book called Becoming Hum...2019-02-1149 min
The Archives PodcastCelebrating 50 Years at 909 W Armitage (REBROADCAST)Before we take an end-of-year break, we want to recognize something pretty significant. The Old Town School and the music store formerly known as the “Different Strummer” have had a home at 909 W Armitage for 50 years. Fifty years! In celebration of that milestone, and of the many people and communities that have had a home there over the decades, we’re rebroadcasting an episode from last season with stories from Eddie Holstein, Art Thieme, Judy Hauff and more from the earliest years on Armitage. “60 Years of Folk, Part 3: Folk clubs and all-night parties” is part three of a documentary series on the Old...2018-12-2000 min
Center for Mind, Brain, and CultureCMBC Anniversary Lecture | Mike Tomasello | Origins of Human CollaborationVIDEOAlthough great apes collaborate for some purposes, recent studies comparing chimpanzees and human children suggest that human collaboration is unique both cognitively and motivationally. In particular humans seem adapted for collaborative foraging, as even young children display numerous relevant mechanisms, from special ways of coordinating and communicating to special ways of sharing food to special forms of social evaluation. The Shared Intentionality hypothesis specifies the ontogeny of these underlying mechanisms and their consequences for both human cognition and human social life.
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The Archives PodcastEp 15 - 60 Years Of Folk, Part 3: Folk clubs and all-night partiesFolk music changed significantly over the 1960s, and the Old Town School was no different--even as it sought to preserve the traditional music that defined it from the start. This episode features stories from Mike Dunbar, Ed Holstein, Stephen Wade, and more from the school’s second incarnation at 909 W Armitage Ave, where Ray Tate took over leadership from the school’s founders in the late 1960s. This is part three of a six-part documentary series on the 60-year history of Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, told through the voices and songs of the people who were there...2017-12-1400 min
Stand Up and Speak UpMike TomaselloHow to Land ANY Job When Everyone Says You Can’t! Mike shares with us what he shares with his audiences: how he overcame adversity, gained courage and landed prestigious jobs.2015-10-1500 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastRecapping up the kickoff weekend for the 2013-14 college wrestling season – ShorWe’ve got no guest on Short Time tonight, but we’ve got a lot of news from the kickoff weekend for most of the college wrestling programs around the country. Granted, the women and California junior colleges have been wrestling prior to this weekend, so we’re not trying to slight them, but with the All-Star Classic, some duals and some opens, here’s a quick rundown of the weekend’s happenings.The NWCA All-Star Classic came and went in Philadelphia on Saturday at the Palestra. Unfortunately, a lot of the chatter seems to be floating around the nation...2014-11-0309 min