Best Roy Disney Podcasts (2023)

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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From Metal Type to Metaphor: Printing Terms that Extended Their Reach. The Positive 'Anymore.' Gigglemare. 17:55

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956. How did terms like "stereotype," "boilerplate," and "typecast" make the leap from specialist printing vocabulary to widespread figurative language? We trace the etymology of these and other expressions. Plus, the story of positive "anymore." | Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/printing-terms/transcript | Subscribe to the…

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Monday Morning Radio

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Nine Out of Ten New Online Retailers Never Make Their First Sale 35:26

15h ago35:26

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Every day, 3,000 eager entrepreneurs jump into the online sales arena. Ninety percent of them will never make a single sale. Matthew Stafford, co-founder and CEO of Build•Grow•Scale, knows what goes wrong and how to fix it. He and his team use sophisticated analytics to help business owners and entrepreneurs achieve online sales success. Matthew’s …

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Why is Black Friday black? The NATO alphabet. Byeloveyou. 17:02

8d ago17:02

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955. This week, we're looking at the curious origins and histories behind common idioms and expressions that use "black," like "Black Friday," "black sheep," "in-the-black," and more. Then we switch gears to explore what happens when phonetic alphabets go delightfully rogue, like in comedy bits and songs. The Black Friday segment was written by Jul…

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Monday Morning Radio

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He Followed the Advice of Warren Buffett and It Worked 41:28

8d ago41:28

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Bronson Hill took it to heart when Warren Buffet warned investors that they will work the rest of their lives if they don’t find a way to make money while they sleep. Bronson became a zealous student of passive investing and, in 2018, with zero prior experience, raised a comparatively tiny $200,000 to form his first real estate syndicate. Today, Br…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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The History of Bambi Pt. 3 1:25:40

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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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The Science of the Plot Twist. Irregardless. Spug. 17:39

15d ago17:39

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954. Uh-oh, "irregardless" isn’t going away anytime soon. Take a deep breath while we dig into this hated word’s history, from its first appearance in 1795 to today. And then, do you love a good plot twist? In honor of National Novel Writing Month, we look at the psychology of surprises in fiction. The "irregardless" segment was written by Susan He…

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Monday Morning Radio

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Will the Day Come When You Can Work for Pleasure, Not Out of Necessity? 39:41

15d ago39:41

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Jeff Kikel helps business owners and entrepreneurs attain what he dubs their “Freedom Day,” that juncture in their lives when work becomes optional, not a financial necessity. Jeff has helped many people who believed they’d have to work until retirement, and perhaps beyond, get their finances and investments under control, freeing them from financi…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney Family Museum Talks 1:44:13

17d ago1:44:13

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In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The People Will Talk Podcast

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S10 Ep5: Bicycles go by in twos and threes: The Joe Rossiter Interview 1:09:25

18d ago1:09:25

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It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them - Ernest Hemingway. Joe Rossiter hails from Wexford, where is now teaching. He joins us on the pod to talk about experiencing Madrid in the 1990s, being on the Olympic B Development Squad, running into Seamus Heaney and …

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We Like Disney

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S6 Ep.5: Meeting Amelia Earhart at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. 20:19

19d ago20:19

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The We Like Disney Crew went to San Diego to check out the awesome air and space museum located in Balboa Park. They had no idea they would be seeing a pioneer of early flight history. Have a magical day!By Uncle Walt

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Omnishambles! Military Slang Across the Pond (Interview with Ben Yagoda) 32:35

22d ago32:35

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953. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the British lexicon to American English and influence the way we speak today. "Omnishambles," "gadget," "boffin" and more! We'll dispel some posh myths, and you'll be gobsmacked by the linguistic invasion.. Find Ben at BenYagoda.com. His forthcoming book, "…

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Monday Morning Radio

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Remember the Rush and Anxiety of Starting Your First Business? 40:23

22d ago40:23

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Three years ago, Nick Barrett had an idea — and little else. He envisioned a new, weighted, portable gadget that could keep cords and wires from getting entangled. Nick’s CordBrick is only a tad longer than a large paperclip and about as thick as a quarter. At this year’s National Retail Federation trade show in New York, one of the largest consume…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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From the Archives: Disneyland After Walt Pt. 1 1:11:10

25d ago1:11:10

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In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The People Will Talk Podcast

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S10 Ep4: Un libro como equipaje: Entrevista con el periodista Fede Cardelús 33:16

26d ago33:16

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** This episode is in Spanish. You can find a subtitled English version here ** Hablamos con el periodista Fede Cardelús, presentador de Callejeros Viajeros y La aventura del saber entre otros. Charlamos con él de lo que significa ser reportero de viajes, de su premiado documental Kalipay, de sus fuentes de inspiración literarias y de sus proyectos…

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Cliches. Organic. Bully Pulpit. Fimfy. 19:39

29d ago19:39

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951. In honor of National Cliché day, we uncover why some overused phrases rub us the wrong way. What is the boundary between idioms, slang, and clichés—and should we give "adulting" a break? Then, we trace the 700-year history of "organic," from bodily organs to natural growth, and ask whether using a bully pulpit makes someone a bad person. The "…

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Monday Morning Radio

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Zeynep Ekemen is Out to Prove That What Comes Down Can Always Go Back Up 34:43

29d ago34:43

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Zeynep Ekemen has ridden the rollercoaster of COVID-19 and its impact on small businesses. She is the founder of Silver Defender, a company that sells antimicrobial-protected film for high-touch areas — such as door bars and handles, elevator buttons, and guide rails. She launched her business in 2018. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit less than two y…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Dave Bossert 1:33:00

1M ago1:33:00

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In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Buy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before C…

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words, with Jess Zafarris 35:23

1M ago35:23

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951. What's the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for "bear" so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of "Words from Hell," goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp to help us get ready for Halloween. "Words from Hell" https://amzn.to/3rZVxo0 Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etym…

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The People Will Talk Podcast

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S10 Ep3: Cary Grant's Cult Classic from 1951 23:55

1M ago23:55

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We discovered that the great Cary Grant was in a movie that shared its name with our podcast. With that flimsy premise, we went on a voyage of discovery, encountering German theatre, McCarthyism, flops, LSD and a romantic comedy that still holds up today. Oh, and one of us mentions that Grant was in Guns of Navarone. In fact, it was Gregory Peck! P…

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Monday Morning Radio

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Carina Ramirez Cahan Has Built a Better Bra: 44:49

1M ago44:49

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In 1855, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in his journal: “If a man has good corn, or wood, or boards, or pigs, to sell, or can make better chairs or knives, crucibles, or church organs, than anybody else, you will find a broad, hard-beaten road to his house, though it be in the woods.” In time, his words were somehow conflated as the oft-cited quote: "Bu…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 2 57:23

1M ago57:23

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell to wrap up their Disneyland Team reunion! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Namesake. Commentate. Sprigly 13:31

1M ago13:31

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950. Nowthen, a town with an odd little name, helps us understand the word "namesake," and then I have some surprising poll results about the much-hated verb "commentate." The "namesake" segment is written by Brenda Thomas, a freelance writer who enjoys writing about a variety of topics in the humanities and education. | Transcript. | Subscribe to …

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The People Will Talk Podcast

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S10 Ep2: Story/Time: Rise of the AI Storytellers 8:19

1M ago8:19

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We tried out an AI software that converts your PDF into an audiobook. The voice is completely synthetic and... surprisingly good. The software in question comes from a company called Quares. Check out this bonus episode of the pod to hear for yourself. Photo Credit: JJ Jordan @ Pexels. Music Credit: Flute Street by Poddington Bear & Circles Around …

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Monday Morning Radio

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Join in the Celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary 47:40

1M ago47:40

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On October 16, 1923 — precisely 100 years ago today — Walt Disney and his older brother Roy launched Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. In time, their business would morph into one of the world’s best-known and most beloved companies. To mark this milestone anniversary, co-hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart review the history of The Walt Disney Company an…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 1 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell for another Disneyland Team reunion episode! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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We Like Disney

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S6 Ep.4: Little Mermaid live action review. 18:05

2M ago18:05

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The We Like Disney Crew took a trip out to the movie theater and checked out the 2023 live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Everybody but Uncle Roy had popcorn. It was a great time. Have a magical day!By Uncle Walt

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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How to write great topic sentences. Fanilects. Throwawayable. 15:07

2M ago15:07

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949. Topic sentences aren't just for students! This week, we have real-life, grown-up examples — and you'll finally understand why that concept your English teacher kept talking about will help you write better business proposals, blog posts, and more. Plus, we have fun looking at fanilects (you read that right, not familects) and weird words such …

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Monday Morning Radio

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Meet Curt Tueffert, the “ChatGPT” of Sales Tactics and Motivation 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Curt Tueffert describes himself as “America’s Master Sales Motivator.” That he is. But as he demonstrates in this week’s episode, Curt is also gifted with NI — Natural Intelligence. He has spot-on answers to some of the most vexing questions confronting business owners and sales professionals. How can I best qualify customer prospects? What can I d…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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The History of Bambi Pt. 2 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo continue their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Resources Book: Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank Th…

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The People Will Talk Podcast

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S10 Ep1: The Alejandra Espinosa Interview: Books, Colombia & Disney's Encanto 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Alejandra Espinosa joins us on the pod, talking about the rich tradition of storytelling in Colombia, which is both oral and literary. Why is Gabriel García Márquez so popular around the world? Who are the best female authors in Colombia? What's it like opening up a town's first bookshop? And how did she end up working with Disney on the smash hit …

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We Like Disney

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S6 Ep.3: Catalina Island 4th of July Celebration 20:16

2M ago20:16

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The We Like Disney Crew sails the high seas so they can spend a day on Catalina Island. Bells does a review of cheeseburgers, Goose has a foodie segment, and Uncle Walt defeats Uncle Roy at Basketball Connect Four on the latest installment of the We Like Disney Podcast. Have a magical day!By Uncle Walt

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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When 'nice' was bad and 'bully' was good. Is 'preorder' redundant? High-intensity transformer. 16:28

2M ago16:28

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948. Think you know where words like "bully," "nice," and "bimbo" come from? Think again! Join me as we explore surprising origins of common words. We'll see how terms like "bully" and "nice" changed meaning over time, how "bimbo" switched genders, and where oddly violent words like "amok" and "berserk" originated. Plus, did you know "soon" once me…

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Monday Morning Radio

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More and More Companies Are Outsourcing Their HR Headaches 46:42

2M ago46:42

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When Vicky Brown launched her HR consultancy — Idomeneo Enterprises — in 2001, she knew she was wading into shark-infested waters dominated by giants, including Accenture, ADP, Deloitte, and KPMG. By focusing on emerging and mid-size companies and providing concierge services to her clients, Vicky’s West Hollywood firm has won an impressive roster …

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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The History of Bambi Pt. 1 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo begin their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Resources Book: Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thoma…

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Think faster and talk smarter. Tips from Matt Abrahams that will make you a better writer and speaker 21:36

2M ago21:36

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947. Do you wish you could think on your feet faster? Well, Stanford business professor and communication expert Matt Abrahams has insights on having great off-the-cuff conversations that are also surprisingly helpful for writers. Matt shares the secrets of chunking when you're writing, tailoring your message for different audiences, and using stru…

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Monday Morning Radio

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It’s Likely You’d Never Hire Someone Like Gregory Shepard, And You’d Be Mistaken 50:16

2M ago50:16

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The universities Gregory Shepard sought to attend wouldn’t admit him. When he volunteered for the U.S. Navy, the recruiters said, “no thanks.” Admittedly, Greg is not your textbook job candidate: He is autistic, dyslexic, and has a sensory condition known as synesthesia, which is commonly described as having the brain’s wires crossed. Greg could ha…

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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Destination D23 Recap Pt. 2 2:00:43

2M ago2:00:43

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In this episode, Michael and Anita break down the second day of Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort including thoughts on the new short Once Upon a Studio and so much more! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Did Disney nail the pronunciation of 'Caribbean'? How to write equations. Chuther. 13:15

2M ago13:15

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946. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, which brings to mind "Pirates of the Caribbean," but you can actually pronounce "Caribbean" at least two different ways. Did Disney get it right or wrong? We turn to history for the answer and discover a second fascinating linguistics story along the way! Plus, we answer a listener's question about how to write equ…

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Monday Morning Radio

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A Proven Formula Anyone Can Use to Obtain Power and Wield Influence 37:29

2M ago37:29

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To obtain power and influence, you don’t need wealth or privilege. Better yet, anyone can become widely known and respected if they can generate a compelling idea and communicate it effectively. That is the conclusion of Robert L. “Bob” Dilenschneider, an author, historian, and legendary strategic communication advisor who has been studying and dis…

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