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The Saltwater Euphoria PodcastEp. 63 - "Ultimate Lady" w/ Tom FrancisIn Episode 63, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler, talks with Tom Francis of the Ultimate Lady about how he worked his way up in the industry and his decades of stories aboard the Ultimate Lady fishing in the South Pacific. Big Marlin, boat stories, exploring, and Tom's boat and program, SeaWolf. This one is an awesome listen!If you would like our host, Ricky Wheeler, to help you sell your boat/yacht or help you with searching for and buying a boat/yacht, please email:RickyWheeler@UnitedYacht.comTo fish with our host, Captain Ricky...2025-05-061h 22
The ”Turn it Round the Corner” PodcastEpisode 23 - Tom Connolly “Fair Game”Episode 23 - Tom Connolly
“Fair Game”
Tom Connolly’s photographic collection reveals the beautiful truth behind grassroots football.
For anyone who craves fairness in life and wants fairness in sport, modern elite football offers a confusing, love-hate relationship, one which sent Tom Connolly in search of the game he had fallen in love with as a boy.
Connolly’s journey into non-league football unearthed something bigger than sport. The result is a collection of stunning photographs recording the lives lived on the perimeter of the pitch.
This book is about the...2025-02-2157 min
MUCK YOU!Lotto Luck and USDA Truths: Tom Vilsack Spills the BeansTom Vilsack, the former Secretary of Agriculture, drops some serious knowledge in this episode, where he dives deep into the absurdities of agricultural policies and the wild ride that led him back into the spotlight under the Biden administration. He shares a hilarious yet eye-opening tale about his unexpected lottery win that might make you question your luck—especially when he reflects on what could’ve been if he’d hit the jackpot instead of just the Powerball. Vilsack's insights reveal the critical role of public service in shaping food security and rural development, with a touch of sarcasm aimed...2025-02-1153 min
Regulating AI: Innovate ResponsiblyTom Wheeler on AI's Future and Regulation Challenges | The RegulatingAI PodcastIn this episode on RegulatingAI, Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler unpacks the complexities of AI regulation and governance. Drawing from his vast experience in telecommunications, Wheeler emphasizes the critical need for balanced oversight that fosters innovation without compromising fairness or safety.He has shared his thoughts on:The evolving landscape of AI governance and its societal impactsWhy establishing both technical and behavioural standards is essential for effective AI oversightThe importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to navigate AI's challenges and opportunitiesResources:"https://www.brookings.edu/people/tom-wheeler/https...2025-01-2351 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningThe "Aha" Moment That Changes The World -- Adventures with Thomas Wheeler and Everwhen: The Doomsday VaultSend us a textStep into a realm where imagination dances with science, as Thomas Wheeler invites us on a captivating journey through time with his new middle grade fantasy (soon to be movie), Everwhen: The Doomsday Vault. Discover how a moment of meditation, a dash of Douglas Adams' time travel, and a lifetime of writing and world building helped bring this imaginative universe to life.Episode Summary:This week, Dr. Diane chats about creative spark, time travel, writing, and hope with screenwriter, showrunner, and producer Thomas Wheeler. You know Tom Wheeler for...2025-01-2240 min
The Saltwater Euphoria PodcastEp. 53 - "Fall NJ Bluefin Tuna Fishing" w/ Joe Trainor, Gene Quigley, and Tom DaffinIn Episode 53, our host Captain Ricky Wheeler talks with 3 reputable NJ Charter Captains about the insane Fall Bluefin Tuna Fishery they have been having for the second year in a row. They dive into the finite details of the fishery and bluefin tuna fishing in general from trolling for these beautiful fish to jigging, popping, and casting, and so much more. Guests are Joe Trainor from "Low Profile" out of Avalon, NJ, Gene Quigley from "Shore Catch Charters" in northern NJ, and Tom Daffin of the "Fishin Fever" out of Cape May, NJ.If you would like...2024-11-271h 11The ”Turn it Round the Corner” PodcastEpisode 11 - Tom Bailey “Southend United, Back from the brink”Episode 11 - Tom Bailey “Southend United, Back from the brink”
I talk to Tom about his current role as the Centre of Excellence Lead at Southend United and current u18s coach.
We discuss how since the takeover the club have restarted their academy programme, the details around that and the plans for the future.
We look back at the clubs relegation from the football league, the EFL rulings and how they managed to move operations to the trust to run a youth team last year and how that differs from their old cate...2024-10-1854 minThe ”Turn it Round the Corner” PodcastEpisode 9 - Tom Laxton, Part Two “From Spurs to the Sunshine Coast”.Episode 9 - Tom Laxton “From Spurs to the Sunshine Coast”.
Part Two.
In this second part we talk to Tom about his start in football at the well renowned Ridgeway Rovers, his progression through the ages at Spurs before his release, and finally securing a YTS a Leyton Orient.
Tom details how he realised that his passion and pathway was coaching and how he moved through the levels in the UK before moving to the other side of the world to reside in Brisbane, Australia.
Some unbelievable content in this episode and e...2024-10-0437 minThe ”Turn it Round the Corner” PodcastEpisode 9 Tom Laxton “From Spurs to the Sunshine Coast”.Episode 9 Tom Laxton “From Spurs to the Sunshine Coast”.
Part One.
We talk to Tom about his current role at Football Queensland over in Brisbane, Australia.
Tom details the youth football environment and its fee paying model, his decision to try a season over the other side of the world at the latter part of his playing days and how he ended up starting a new life in a land down under and the opportunities there for players and coaches alike.
Some great detail in this episode and encouragement for people in fo...2024-10-0237 min
Techstrong Unplugged - VideoBridging Knowledge and Practice with Tom Wheeler - Techstrong Unplugged - EP7Tom Wheeler, principal curriculum developer at Temporal Technologies, shares his journey of balancing a career in software engineering with a passion for education. He discusses his role in creating educational materials, training, and documentation to help developers make their software more reliable. Tom also highlights the value of hands-on workshops, the challenges of online teaching, and the benefits of engaging with the developer community through meetups and open-source projects.
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Techstrong UnpluggedBridging Knowledge and Practice with Tom Wheeler - Techstrong Unplugged - EP7Tom Wheeler, principal curriculum developer at Temporal Technologies, shares his journey of balancing a career in software engineering with a passion for education. He discusses his role in creating educational materials, training, and documentation to help developers make their software more reliable. Tom also highlights the value of hands-on workshops, the challenges of online teaching, and the benefits of engaging with the developer community through meetups and open-source projects.
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The Lawfare PodcastLawfare Daily: Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler on AI RegulationFormer FCC Chair Tom Wheeler joins Lawfare Tarbell Fellow Kevin Frazier and Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Rozenshtein to discuss the latest developments in AI governance. Building off his book, “Techlash: Who Makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded Age?” Wheeler makes the case for a more agile approach to regulating AI and other emerging technology. This approach would likely require the creation of a new agency. Wheeler points out that current agencies lack the culture, structure, and personnel required to move at the speed of new technologies. He also explores the pros and cons of the Bipartisan Senate AI Worki...2024-05-3042 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Daily: Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler on AI RegulationFormer FCC Chair Tom Wheeler joins Lawfare Tarbell Fellow Kevin Frazier and Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Rozenshtein to discuss the latest developments in AI governance. Building off his book, “Techlash: Who Makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded Age?” Wheeler makes the case for a more agile approach to regulating AI and other emerging technology. This approach would likely require the creation of a new agency. Wheeler points out that current agencies lack the culture, structure, and personnel required to move at the speed of new technologies. He also explores the pros and cons of the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group...2024-05-3042 min
Podcast UFO with Martin WillisUFOs with Dave Foley and Tom Wheeler - Exploring Longtime Fascination and InsightsCome along for an entertaining exploration with special guests comedian Dave Foley and accomplished showrunner, screenwriter, and novelist Tom Wheeler as they dive into the fascinating world of UFOs on their show "Really?!". Join the conversation as they share their enduring fascination with the subject and discuss the intriguing insights they've gained throughout their journey.DAVE FOLEY: is a Canadian-American actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer and writer. He is known as a co-founder of the comedy group The Kids in the Hall, who have appeared together in a number of television, stage and film productions, most notably the 1988–1995 TV sk...2024-02-071h 54
Reader's Corner"Techlash" By Tom WheelerAn interview with Tom Wheeler, former FCC chairman and author of the new book, Techlash. With the experiences of the late 19th century’s industrial Gilded Age as a backdrop, Wheeler makes the case for a new vision of digital governance.2024-01-1332 min
Greetings and FelicitationsBob Wheeler on Tax Tools and Tips for PodcastersIn this episode of the PodfestExpo 2024 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, I visit with noted podcaster Bob Wheeler to discuss his presentation at PodfestExpo on tax tools and tips for podcasters. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are:
Tax tools and tips for podcasters.
Why is Bob so excited about the 10th anniversary event?
Why you should attend PodfestExpo 2024.
I’m hoping you’ll be able to join me at PodfestExpo 2024, which Podfest Global is hosting. This year’s event will be the 10th anniversary and will be held January 25–28, 2024, at the Wyndham in Orlando, Florida. T...2024-01-1202 min
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsTom Wheeler, former FCC Chairman, CEO, VC, and author of Techlash, discusses how we can take back control from Big TechTom Wheeler served as the 31st Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission after being appointed to the role by President Obama in November 2013. His chairmanship has been described as “The most productive Commission in the history of the agency.”Prior to that, he was a venture capitalist and, among other roles, the CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) where we first met in 2001. He is the only person to be elected to both the Cable Television Hall of Fame and the Wireless Hall of Fame, which led President Obama to proclaim him “the Bo Jackson of tel...2023-12-0437 min