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Solid Steps RadioSolid Steps Radio#490 The High Cost of Freedom - For Our Military Servicemembers and For Their Families 7/7/25“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks special 4th of July show, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)2025-07-0745 minRothman & IceRothman & IceRothman & Ice June, 26, 2025Happy Thursday! Someone at this station claimed that Hooters was the best place to eat wings, so we put them on trial for that. What is the likelihood Ohio State repeats as National Champions? Stephen Means of Cleveland.com joins the show to talk Buckeyes. Don Waddell spoke ahead of the draft. A former Bengal apparently has insight on the Browns QB battle. Where does Kirk Cousins go from here? Adam King joins the show from Barcelona somehow someway. Aaron Rodgers greets Will Howard with open arms. The Blue Jackets make a trade mid-show. We go on multiple Russell Wilson...2025-06-262h 06The extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellThe extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellSeries 3 Finale - The Growth Mindset of Leadership: Adding extra to the OrdinaryAs we wrap up Season 3 of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I wanted to pull together the most transformational threads from this series—ideas and insights that have helped me grow as a leader and that I believe can do the same for you.This episode explores how we can move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in leadership, the power of pausing, mastering stress, building self-awareness, and the paradox of holding authority and authenticity in tandem. You’ll hear highlights from brilliant guests including Helen Brocklebank, Gareth Anderson, Cathy O’Dowd, Russell Harvey, Noa Maxwell and Dan Ma...2025-06-2526 minToday In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsHere Comes The Pony ExpressBefore the transcontinental telegraph, sending a message coast-to-coast in the United States could take up to a month via stagecoach. Until, that is, the opening of the Pony Express, on April 3, 1860.Its founders, William H. Russell, William Bradford Waddell and Alexander Majors, set up over 150 relay stations along a pioneer trail, recruiting wiry teenage lone riders (‘orphans preferred’) to make the precarious trek in a record-breaking ten days. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal the employment clauses insisted upon by these entrepreneurs; consider how Buffalo Bill Cody enshrined the concept in the American front...2025-04-0311 min🎙️Truth and Testimony the Broadcast🎙️Truth and Testimony the BroadcastPower Praise Radio - with Ray Gauthier & Adrian Scott - Episode - 30 Show Date: Week of January 28 - February 4, 2009 Total Show Length: 1:42:01 Hour 1 / Segment 1 Content: Top Ten Countdown #10 - Shelley Jennings - In Christ Alone #09 - Gabriel - My Offering #08 - Aaron Crider - It Is Good #07 - Ben Hill - My Jesus I Love Thee Outcue: "we'll be right back" Local Break: Station ID or local inventory Segment Time: 17:00 Hour 1 / Segment 2 Content: #06 - John Gillespie - Exalted #05 - Bill Petty - You Are #04 - David...2025-03-301h 43Solid Steps RadioSolid Steps Radio#473 The High Cost of Freedom 3/10/25“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)2025-03-1046 minAja\'s & Claire Simone\'s Ketch A Vibe Show !Aja's & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe Show !Lee Bright's Tangentiial February Show For Ketch A Vibe !  Patchwork Inc. & Wyatt Waddell  | Last Forever Allysha Joy  | Nothing To Prove Victoria Port  |  Cigarette  Mr Bird  | Wanna Be Good Ft. Adria Nicole  Georgia Blankson  | Meant To Be [ GiwHa Remix]  | Victoria Port  | Haunting  | Stephanie Nicole 5:06  | Rise And Chime  | Bobby Caldwell  | 01 What You Won't Do For Love 4:46  | Fernie  | Hopeless Dreams (Clean)  | Emilia  | Tattoos | Robert Burbidge, Andre Espeut 5:52  | Leaf  | Simon Law  | Fetcher Jumperson | Bronze, Silver & Brass  | Renard's Groove  | Lagos Thugs  | Wetin I See [Soul Jungle Remix ]  | Simba & Milton Gulli  | Scenario feat. Zubz instrumental | Visioneers  | Red Cactus | The Impressions  | Potent Love...2025-02-071h 56Inshallah & The Creek Don\'t RiseInshallah & The Creek Don't RiseWilmington, 1898Today I want to tell you about a violent coup and massacre that happened in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. It’s little-known incident but one that reveals a lot about American history.* Wilmington, NC circa 1898North Carolina in 1898 was in the middle of Reconstruction after the civil war. Formerly enslaved people and their descendants were growing a middle class as well as a political class - Black people in North Carolina were actually voting, holding office, opening businesses, and building generational wealth. This was true other places in the country as well, it wasn’t uniq...2025-01-0707 minThe extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellThe extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellS3 01: How To Be A Resilient Leader With Russell HarveyWelcome to Season 3 of The Extra-Ordinary Leader.Experienced business consultant, speaker, and founder of The People Performance Consultancy, Dolly Waddell, is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help you find the extra in your extra-Ordinary.To kick off the new season, Dolly is joined by Russell Harvey, the Resilience Coach. What does it mean to be a resilient leader? What exactly is resilience in business? Harvey shares his tips on delegating effectively, and how to have quality conversations to improve performance. Leaders should focus on three responsibilities, listen to the episode to h...2024-12-0442 minHistory from HorsebackHistory from Horseback5. The Pony ExpressIn this episode of History from Horseback, Keagan and Keely saddle up and ride back in time to 1860, when the Pony Express was born—a short-lived venture that would forever change the American frontier. As the Civil War loomed, California's strategic importance became critical, but its isolation on the West Coast posed a serious threat to the Union. That's when Russell, Majors, and Waddell, a freighting firm, devised an audacious solution: a 2,000-mile mail route across the Wild West, delivered by horseback riders. Despite its brief run—just a year and a half—the Pony Express became a cult...2024-10-1553 minOff the Beaten Path with Sam DickOff the Beaten Path with Sam DickSaving Kentucky's Stone FencesRain falls on a Friday morning along a windy, hilly section of Athens Boonesboro Road in Clark County. Wearing a safety vest 25-year-old Will Gerrow, a University of Kentucky student, is drenched and dirty.He stands just a foot off the road beside an old stone fence. A five-foot section of the stone fence has collapsed, and Gerrow is piecing it together one stone at a time. He uses an assortment of chisels and hammers to chip away at the stones as he wedges them into the fence.Gerrow is practicing a craft called dry...2024-10-1104 minDitching HourlyDitching HourlyRuss Waddell - The “Secret” To Successfully Going Out On Your OwnGuest Russ Waddell joined me on Ditching Hourly to explain how he successfully went out on his own for the first time after more than a decade as a full-time employee. Guest Links:https://www.russwaddell.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-waddell/ ----Before you go!The next time someone asks you for your hourly rate, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to valuepricingbootcamp.com to sign up for my free value pricing email course.Hope to see...2024-10-0856 minEscape To The Most Riveting Full Audiobook Today!Escape To The Most Riveting Full Audiobook Today!I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was co...2024-09-031h 37Ignite An Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Ignite An Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was co...2024-09-031h 37Power-Up With An Transformative Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Power-Up With An Transformative Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was co...2024-09-031h 37Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasI Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz wa...2024-09-0303 minGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasI Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was co...2024-09-031h 37New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureNew Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureI Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz wa...2024-09-0303 minGrab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceGrab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceI Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner by Russell ShoatzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Kanya D'almeida, Avery Kidd Waddell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz wa...2024-09-0303 minStep Inside This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect During Your Workout.Step Inside This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect During Your Workout.I Am Maroon by Russell Shoatz, Kanya D'Almeida - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5619to listen full audiobooks. Title: I Am Maroon Author: Russell Shoatz, Kanya D'Almeida - contributor Narrator: Avery Kidd Waddell, Kanya D'Almeida - introduction Format: mp3 Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins Release date: 09-03-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: Politics & Activism Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of the Black Liberation Army. Shoatz was convicted to life in prison following a coordinated attack on a park police station that left one guard dead.The prison walls, however, could not...2024-09-031h 37Turn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookTurn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookI Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Audiobook by Russell ShoatzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 742967 Title: I Am Maroon: The True Story of an American Political Prisoner Author: Russell Shoatz Narrator: Avery Kidd Waddell, Kanya D'almeida Format: Unabridged Length: 13:37:48 Language: English Release date: 09-03-24 Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, North America, Social Science, History & Culture Summary: In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a so...2024-09-031h 37Frankly Fantasy FootballFrankly Fantasy FootballMock Draft: 2-QB Waiting strategiesSend us a textIs it ever too early to draft a quarterback in a two-quarterback league? In our latest episode, we tackle a 12-man mock draft and break down the strategies for building a stellar team. From debating whether to prioritize quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Brock Purdy early on to securing top-tier wideouts such as CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Waddell, we cover every angle of drafting in this unique format. Listen as we weigh the pros and cons and share our own draft picks, all while throwing in a bit of playful banter about our...2024-08-0240 minThe Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellThe Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellJose Santiago Jr/ Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface)Actor Jose Santiago Jr and Actor/Stunt Man Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface) join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-281h 48The Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellThe Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellJose Santiago Jr/ Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface)Actor Jose Santiago Jr and Actor/Stunt Man Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface) join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-281h 48The Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellThe Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellJose Santiago Jr/ Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface)Actor Jose Santiago Jr and Actor/Stunt Man Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface) join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.2024-02-281h 48The Jimmy Star Show w/Ron RussellThe Jimmy Star Show w/Ron RussellJose Santiago Jr/ Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface)Actor Jose Santiago Jr and Actor/Stunt Man Lee Waddell (Original Ghostface) join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell is broadcast live Wednesdays at 3PM ET.The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio...2024-02-281h 48Threads From The National Tapestry: Stories From The American Civil WarThreads From The National Tapestry: Stories From The American Civil War068 - The Confederacy’s Last Salvo - The Career of the CSS Shenandoah About this episode:  By 1864, a desperate Confederacy realized it must resort to desperate measures.  Measures not only confined to land battles and trying to break the Union blockade, but the procuring and use of commerce raiders which would scour the oceans to wreak havoc on the North’s vast merchant marine.  Anything to create economic hardship. Anything to doom Abraham Lincoln’s chances for reelection.  This is the story of one such raider.  This is the story of the CSS Shenandoah.                           ----more---- Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: James Dunwoody Bulloch Th...2023-11-301h 08Solid Steps RadioSolid Steps Radio#406 Three Military Veterans Are Honored By Kurt And Chad On Veterans Day 11/10/23"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”-GK Chesterton Most 16 year olds these days are thinking about getting a drivers license. On this weeks show, we met a man who signed up to go to off to fight in WWII when he was 16. On a special Veterans Day show, Kurt and Chad talk to 3 veterans - Ed Conn, Harvey Cantrell, and Colonel Don Waddell from the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War eras. Why was it like to be so young and be willing to leave be...2023-11-1040 minThe extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellThe extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly WaddellEp4: How To Make It Safe To Fail with Russell BoulterWelcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell.Experienced business coach, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy, Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary.In this episode, Dolly is joined by Russell Boulter, actor, documentary narrator, communication coach and founding partner of GSB Comms.Join Dolly and Russell as they discuss what Russell's acting career taught him about leadership, the scandal of authority, and why a racehorse and the word 'meek' makes a...2023-11-0137 minThe Startup DefenseThe Startup DefenseInnovation in Action: The Role of Manufacturing in Realizing Ideas with Russell WaddellEpisode Summary:In this captivating conversation, host Callye Keen engages with his guest, Russell Waddell, in a deep dive into the world of manufacturing. Their discussion explores the evolution of manufacturing and the inherent need for collaborative work environments. The duo also underscores the significance of fostering talent and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing industrial landscape.Topic Highlights:00:00 - Rejuvenating the Manufacturing SceneThe duo delve into the resurgence of manufacturing, with Waddell noting that the focus should not be on competition, but on creating quality products and...2023-06-2832 minToday In History with The RetrospectorsToday In History with The RetrospectorsHere Comes The Pony ExpressBefore the transcontinental telegraph, sending a message coast-to-coast in the United States could take up to a month via stagecoach. Until, that is, the opening of the Pony Express, on April 3, 1860.Its founders, William H. Russell, William Bradford Waddell and Alexander Majors, set up over 150 relay stations along a pioneer trail, recruiting wiry teenage lone riders (‘orphans preferred’) to make the precarious trek in a record-breaking ten days. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal the employment clauses insisted upon by these entrepreneurs; consider how Buffalo Bill Cody enshrined the concept in the A...2023-04-0311 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 20: Tourists in AI-Land with Dr. Roey MechrezWe talk about AI a lot on this podcast. So, who is better to bring into the studio than Head of Artificial Intelligence at Tulip, Dr. Roey Mechrez? In this episode, Dr. Roey brings expert insight into how consumer-focused AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E 2 work, examples of industrial use cases of Computer Vision, and plays a game of "Can AI Fix It?" LINK DUMP: Follow Dr. Roey on LinkedIn Learn more about computer vision capabilities with Tulip Special Guest: Roey Mechrez, PHD.2023-01-2725 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 20: Tourists in AI-Land with Dr. Roey MechrezWe talk about AI a lot on this podcast. So, who is better to bring into the studio than Head of Artificial Intelligence at Tulip, Dr. Roey Mechrez? In this episode, Dr. Roey brings expert insight into how consumer-focused AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E 2 work, examples of industrial use cases of Computer Vision, and plays a game of "Can AI Fix It?" LINK DUMP: Follow Dr. Roey on LinkedIn Learn more about computer vision capabilities with Tulip Special Guest: Roey Mechrez, PHD.2023-01-2725 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 19: Multiple Choice Best of 2022Happy New Year! In this episode, Russ and Madi reflect on the past year by presenting categories to each other and having the other choose and justify their favorite winner from a pre-selected list of nominees. Hear why people are the true unsung heroes of manufacturing in 2022, how retargeting algorithms once almost ruined Madi’s engagement proposal, and the predicted frontrunner for Category of the Year in 2023. LINK DUMP: Try out the best new artist of 2022, but don’t use it to create your next LinkedIn profile photo Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” is the first album to s...2023-01-1219 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 19: Multiple Choice Best of 2022Happy New Year! In this episode, Russ and Madi reflect on the past year by presenting categories to each other and having the other choose and justify their favorite winner from a pre-selected list of nominees. Hear why people are the true unsung heroes of manufacturing in 2022, how retargeting algorithms once almost ruined Madi’s engagement proposal, and the predicted frontrunner for Category of the Year in 2023. LINK DUMP: Try out the best new artist of 2022, but don’t use it to create your next LinkedIn profile photo Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” is the first album to s...2023-01-1219 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 18: Taking the Magic Out of ChristmasHow would Santa produce and deliver presents to all of the good children around the world in a modern manufacturing environment, sans magic? He would face all of the same problems you do – an elf shortage, increasing consumer demands, quality management. In this episode, Russ and Madi propose an elf-centric approach to digitizing Santa's Christmas operations. See ChatGPT's answer to the prompt "How would santa optimize his production processes?": 2022-12-2211 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 18: Taking the Magic Out of ChristmasHow would Santa produce and deliver presents to all of the good children around the world in a modern manufacturing environment, sans magic? He would face all of the same problems you do – an elf shortage, increasing consumer demands, quality management. In this episode, Russ and Madi propose an elf-centric approach to digitizing Santa's Christmas operations. See ChatGPT's answer to the prompt "How would santa optimize his production processes?": 2022-12-2211 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 17: Demystifying GlitterGlitter. It’s everywhere. But since at least 2018 there’s been a semi-dark corner of the Internet turning over a revolving door of conspiracy theories about shortages of the sparkly stuff. Lately, Tik Tok has been awash with armchair detectives trying to find out who the top buyer is. Nevermind that Boston-based podcast “Endless Thread” have already done a full investigation based on a Reddit r/UnsolvedMysteries post back in 2019 claiming to identify the buyer. Assistant Host Russ makes the case that the vagueness and secrecy in Big Glitter might not be as rare (or mysterious) as it seems...2022-12-1515 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 17: Demystifying GlitterGlitter. It’s everywhere. But since at least 2018 there’s been a semi-dark corner of the Internet turning over a revolving door of conspiracy theories about shortages of the sparkly stuff. Lately, Tik Tok has been awash with armchair detectives trying to find out who the top buyer is. Nevermind that Boston-based podcast “Endless Thread” have already done a full investigation based on a Reddit r/UnsolvedMysteries post back in 2019 claiming to identify the buyer. Assistant Host Russ makes the case that the vagueness and secrecy in Big Glitter might not be as rare (or mysterious) as it seems...2022-12-1515 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 16: Sometimes You're Just Going to Get WetThings go wrong constantly in manufacturing. It’s a competitive environment and a lot of businesses have slim margins. Amazing manufacturing organizations are good at building relationships at scale, which is much easier when you have information close at hand and easily shared. Sometimes, you’re going to get rained on (metaphorically) so prepare the best you can and make your mind up about how you want to face it. Madi coaxes a two-step plan out of Assistant Host Russ on how to accept and plan for everything being mostly broken, most of the time. LINK...2022-12-0110 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 16: Sometimes You're Just Going to Get WetThings go wrong constantly in manufacturing. It’s a competitive environment and a lot of businesses have slim margins. Amazing manufacturing organizations are good at building relationships at scale, which is much easier when you have information close at hand and easily shared. Sometimes, you’re going to get rained on (metaphorically) so prepare the best you can and make your mind up about how you want to face it. Madi coaxes a two-step plan out of Assistant Host Russ on how to accept and plan for everything being mostly broken, most of the time. LINK...2022-12-0110 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 15: How to Be Cool at Dinner PartiesDo your non-manufacturing friends think about where things come from? Or when? Or how much? In this episode, Madi and Russ discuss mainstreaming of manufacturing technology problems from supply chain management to skilled worker shortages. Manufacturing has accounted for less than 10% of all US jobs going back to the 2008 recession, which means limited reach for shop talk at the dinner table. But the 2020s have been weird, and these days you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a manufacturing-related headline. LINK DUMP Shortages of all kinds of things have gone mainstream; also, shortages of pe...2022-11-1712 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 15: How to Be Cool at Dinner PartiesDo your non-manufacturing friends think about where things come from? Or when? Or how much? In this episode, Madi and Russ discuss mainstreaming of manufacturing technology problems from supply chain management to skilled worker shortages. Manufacturing has accounted for less than 10% of all US jobs going back to the 2008 recession, which means limited reach for shop talk at the dinner table. But the 2020s have been weird, and these days you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a manufacturing-related headline. LINK DUMP Shortages of all kinds of things have gone mainstream; also, shortages of pe...2022-11-1712 minSolid Steps RadioSolid Steps Radio#356 Three Military Veterans Are Honored By Kurt And Chad On Veterans Day 11/11/22“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”-GK Chesterton Most 16 year olds these days are thinking about getting a drivers license. On this weeks show, we met a man who signed up to go to off to fight in WWII when he was 16. On a special Veterans Day show, Kurt and Chad talk to 3 veterans - Ed Conn, Harvey Cantrell, and Colonel Don Waddell from the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War eras. Why was it like to be so young and be willing to leave behi...2022-11-1140 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 14: The EGOT's of ManufacturingFresh out of the judge’s panel reviewing the 2022 Tulip Groundbreaker Awards nomination submissions, Russ and Madi could not wait to discuss the who, how, and why of the program. This leads to a discussion of the evolution of problem-solving in the digital era of manufacturing, and how this year’s nominees embody dynamic engineering thinking and the spirit of citizen development. Learn more about the Tulip Groundbreakers Awards Program Tune into the Tulip Showcase on November 17 to see a virtual showcase of the latest features in the Tulip Platform and livestream of the 2022 Tulip Groundbreaker Awards ceremony Chec...2022-11-0312 minBehind the OpsBehind the OpsEpisode 14: The EGOT's of ManufacturingFresh out of the judge’s panel reviewing the 2022 Tulip Groundbreaker Awards nomination submissions, Russ and Madi could not wait to discuss the who, how, and why of the program. This leads to a discussion of the evolution of problem-solving in the digital era of manufacturing, and how this year’s nominees embody dynamic engineering thinking and the spirit of citizen development. Learn more about the Tulip Groundbreakers Awards Program Tune into the Tulip Showcase on November 17 to see a virtual showcase of the latest features in the Tulip Platform and livestream of the 2022 Tulip Groundbreaker Awards ceremony Chec...2022-11-0312 min