Hi, my name is John McAllister. I have spent the past six years playing bridge all around the world. My goal is to win a world championship. Doing so requires getting into the minds of the world's best players. I can not think of a better, more fun way to do so, than to interview great bridge players and share their insights in podcast format.
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Broken Rules is a show about people making their own way in music and beyond. We interview people working in and around the music business. We bring you interesting stories from artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, touring/studio musicians and more from our home base in Nashville and around the world.
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Think Curiously is a podcast that aims to promote curiosity in a conversational manner. A non domain specific podcast that serves to provide inspiration through a mix of life stories, poetry and thought provoking content.
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A fan podcast about the video game Days Gone
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Exploring the Kubernetes ecosystem in-depth with CNCF project leads and contributors.
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An occasional podcast where Irish Whiskey drinkers share their favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey dram. Fáilte. My name is Andrew Healy and I’m a lover and drinker of Irish Whiskey. I’m on a journey of discovery to learn as much as I can about the great spirit of The Emerald Isle Along that journey I’m lucky enough to meet other people who are passionate about Irish Whiskey and the “My Favo(u)rite Irish…” podcast…is their story, and their favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey. Whether that’s their current favo(u ...
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Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better a ...
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The inside line on Spanish football. News and analysis straight from La Liga and the national team, from the award-winning journalist, author and podcaster, Graham Hunter. revistadelaliga.substack.com
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Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.
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Less BS. Yep, less Bank Stuff, more real stuff. Listen in on what issues are affecting WA’s economy, how small business owners are overcoming challenges, or learn what we’re doing in the tech space. You decide – which playlist interests you? Bankwest provides personal and business banking solutions for more than 1.1 million retail and business customers across Australia. Bankwest customers enjoy access to an extensive network of stores and business centres, direct and third party distributio ...
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E71: How Baldur’s Gate 3’s Story And Cinematics Were Built with John O’brien and Greg Lidstone
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Welcome to the BBG podcast! Today, we venture into the heart of Larian Studios, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3. John O'Brien and Greg Lidstone unveil the culture and processes behind the game’s cinematic development, offering insights into adapting to an evolving story and nurturing a collaborative environment. K…
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505: What you don’t know about product innovation limits your influence – with Chad McAllister, PhD
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Questions product managers ask me about how to improve innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR Product managers are pivotal in driving innovation within organizations. Today I’m answering common questions I get asked about product innovation and management, including: Supply-side vs. demand-side innovation The Business Model Canvas Strategic planning Port…
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Ron & Jeremy with Zentrance
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Send us a text Today we welcome Ron Cook and Jeremy Pinell from Zentrance, a great band out of Nashville. We talk about their music, Frank Zappa, classic rock, custom guitars, Allman Brothers Band and much more. We also captured acoustic versions of two of their songs: ChaCha and The Plate. Drop in and check it out. You can find everything you need…
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Why market research is product managers’ secret ingredient for successful products Watch on YouTube TLDR Market research is a key part of product development and management. In this episode, Chip Chonym explains why market research matters throughout the innovation process, discussing both qualitative and quantitative methods. He covers the “double…
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Welcome to the BBG podcast, episode 70! In today’s episode, Ben dives deep into the concept of flow with Kevin Scheepers, founder of FlowMade and GameWell. If you’ve ever wondered how to enhance collaboration in your dev teams or struggled with balancing a chaotic calendar, this episode is for you. Kevin shares his passion for creating high-functio…
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503: AI is coming for your culture and product team – how to get ready – with Tiffany Prince
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The future of culture and teams in the age of AI – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR: AI is reshaping how we work, especially in product management. In this episode, Tiffany Price explains how AI affects workplace culture, team dynamics, and leadership. Key points include: Adapting organizational values for the AI era Building psychologica…
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Send us a text William Ledbetter is an acclaimed bassist. He is currently the bassist for the US Navy Commodore Jazz Band. We have a great discussion with William about his life and music, how he practices and much more! Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrulespod.com…
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On this episode I got to spend some very special time with the one and only William Grass, better known to some of you online as Nevada Drams or @NevadaDrams. William invited me to his bar in Northern Nevada back in late January of 2024 as I was starting a six day cross country trip from Reno in Nevada to Daytona Beach in Florida with my son. It’s …
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502: Use LAUNCH Code to ease the overwhelm when launching a B2B product – with James Whitman
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A guide to successful product launches – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR The LAUNCH framework, created by James Whitman, offers a complete approach to successful product launches. It has six main parts: Listen to your clients, Assess the opportunity, Unify the team, Navigate the launch, Control the risks, and Hone the process. This frame…
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Welcome to another episode of Building Better Games! Today, we are thrilled to have John Cutler, a capable and experienced product leader with a background in tech (with some game development and music thrown in). John will share his insights on fostering a healthy product culture, maintaining vision, and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry. K…
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PDMA2024: The Inspire Innovation Conference for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators – with Spike and Bill
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Why product managers need to attend the longest running innovation conference Watch on YouTube TLDR The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Inspire Innovation Conference, on September 14-17, 2024 in St. Louis, MO, offers product managers and innovators a unique chance to grow professionally. Why Professional Development Matters fo…
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How product managers should use the five-step model for creating team culture Watch on YouTube TLDR Product managers often face the challenge of significant responsibilities without formal authority. Creating a people-first culture is essential for gaining influence and driving innovation. A five-step model helps build this culture: caring, trust, …
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Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bri…
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In episode 42 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc Campbell and Benjie De Groot sit down with Wayne Starr from Defense Unicorns to explore Zarf, an open-source tool for continuous software delivery in air-gapped environments. Wayne shares insights into how Zarf is transforming software deployment for the Department of Defense and beyond. They also explore…
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Graham McAllister Returns! We dive deeper into the challenges of vision alignment in game development, helping you improve vision at your studio. Discover practical advice for game dev leaders, the impact of misaligned visions, and strategies to foster better communication and unity within teams. Whether you're a developer or a publisher, this epis…
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500: Evolving trends in product management: What every PM and VP Needs to Know – with Tony Ulwick
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Outcome-Driven Innovation – for Product Managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Tony Ulwick, creator of Jobs-to-Be-Done, introduces Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI), a revolutionary approach to product management. ODI shifts focus from generating ideas to understanding and addressing customer needs, leading to more successful products and innovations. ODI pr…
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Jacob Truax
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Send us a text Jacob Truax joins us to talk about his one man Abraham Lincoln show and how he went about it. We also discuss his experience as an actor, writer, educator and farmer. https://www.instagram.com/truax.jacob/ https://www.instagram.com/freethought_farm/?hl=en Broken Rules is hosted by John Lanier and produced by Chris Ogle. www.brokenrul…
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Solve problems as a team in just two hours – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Imagine solving big product problems in just two hours instead of five days. Sounds impossible, right? Not anymore! Teresa Cain has cracked the code with her two-hour design sprint method. This quick and efficient approach to product innovation is changing the g…
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In this episode, Ben Carcich and Dr. Graham McAllister explore the concept of vision in game development, highlighting the common challenges and misalignments that teams face. They discuss the importance of a unified vision, how it impacts the final product, and the friction that arises when vision is unclear or miscommunicated. Join us as we delve…
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As I leave Berlin - the city of Jesse Owens, David Bowie and now Lamine Yamal - I’m recording this final report from Euro 2024, where I have been embedded once more with the Spain team. I saw the treble winners of 2008-12 up close too, and they may not have a prime Iniesta or Xavi, but in their own way I think this team is just as good. Some of the…
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Mastering product lifecycle management – for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Product lifecycle management is key to successful product development and innovation. This article explores the stages of a product’s life, from launch to retirement, and how they differ across industries and product types. Here are the main takeaways: The classic p…
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I hope you enjoy this latest update from Germany, as Spain and I depart Donaueschingen, where they have trained and relaxed and prepared for the mesmeric performances you've been watching in this tournament. These reports are also available - for free - at my new Substack, the link is coming up. If you subscribe to this site, you'll receive regular…
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This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I’m choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros…
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Essential strategy tools and frameworks for product managers Watch on YouTube TLDR Want to level up your product management game? This guide dives into the world of product strategy, sharing insights from expert Andreas Maihoefer. We’ll explore key tools like the House of Strategy, which shows how different levels of strategy fit together, and the …
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Send us a text Gene Dunlap, an 85-year-old veteran performer, shares his incredible career journey and experiences in the music industry. He started playing music at a young age and eventually became Loretta Lynn's piano player and band leader. He also worked with many other legends. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by many including M…
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Welcome to another episode of "Building Better Games." In this episode, Ben sits down with Patric Palm, CEO and founder of Favro, to delve into the intricacies of game development and how modern tools and practices can revolutionize the process. Patric shares his vast experience and provides insights on improving game production, enhancing collabor…
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Product management and the tech industry Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, former Google product management director Tom Leung shares his experiences with recent tech industry layoffs and offers valuable advice for product managers facing career changes. Key takeaways include: Seeing layoffs as chances for personal and professional growth Embr…
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Ep. 78 - Gavin Wolpert is committed to making you the best bridge player you can be!
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John welcomes back his first-ever guest, Gavin Wolpert, a seven-time NABC winner, including the 2021 Soloway Knockout and the 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs with his wife, Jenny, and a two-time bronze medal winner in Open World Championships. Gavin is one of the internet's favorite Bridge teachers, using interactive problems to allow students to make mista…
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How to successfully transition to a product management role Watch on YouTube TLDR Transitioning from one career to another is full of challenges, especially when the two fields seem vastly different. However, as Mary Baird’s inspiring story shows, a successful pivot from nonprofit leadership to product management is not only possible but also incre…
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In this episode of "Building Better Games," Benjamin Carcich and Greg Street, also known as Ghostcrawler, delve into the intricacies of game design during the ideation phase. Greg shares his extensive experience from his time working on League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, and his current venture at Fantastic Pixel Castle. Key Disc…
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Ep. 77 - You Want Aaron “Silversetin” to Be Your Bridge Mentor
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Today, my guest is in-demand tournament player, winner of one of Bridge’s crown jewels, the 2022 Vanderbilt, club owner, multiple club owner, and Junior Bridge mentor extraordinaire, Aaron Silverstein. Aaron played in the first ever Junior World Championships in 1987, and his daughter, Avery, playing on a team that he mentored, won a silver medal i…
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What product managers need to elevate their careers Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I share insights on developing essential skills for product management and leadership. I explain how mastering the seven knowledge areas of product management outlined by the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) can help product managers elev…
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Send us a text Join us for a great discussion with actor, singer, songwriter & educator Brian Barrentine who tells us all about the world of FunikiJam. We also discuss his early days as a professional actor touring around the world and the many facets of his career to date. https://www.youtube.com/@funikijam https://www.brianbarrentinemusic.com/ ht…
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493: Perfecting Product Culture and Teams: Seventh Knowledge Area of Product Mastery – with Chad McAllister, PhD
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How product managers can master product culture and teams Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I dive into the seventh knowledge area of product mastery: culture and teams. We explore the importance of fostering an innovation culture, understanding team dynamics, and navigating product teams’ common challenges. Key takeaways include: The impact o…
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In this episode of "Building Better Games," hosts Benjamin Carcich and Aaron Smith dive into the complex and often frustrating topic of estimation and planning in game development. They address the challenges, misconceptions, and emotional reactions surrounding estimation, drawing on their extensive experience in the industry. The episode also cove…
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492: Mastering Market Research: Sixth of Seven Knowledge Areas of Product Mastery – with Chad McAllister, PhD
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Mastering Market Research Techniques for Successful Product Management Watch on YouTube TLDR Market research is essential for product managers to make informed business decisions and to create products customers love. Common market research methods include focus groups, interviews, ethnographic research, customer site visits, and social media. Each…
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