Success Made to Last Legends

Legendary storytellers Rick Kaufman and Glenn Allen riff about their seminal book and upcoming series Played: The Games of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. They tell heartbreaking stories that help us conclude that the 1936 Olympics was the most significant games of all time.  They have written this important book through the lens of historians, weaving important people and details together to tell the b...

Paul Jensen, former Navy Pilot, Film Producer, native of Philly, leads The Texas Media Production Alliance (TXMPA).  He is THE industry advocate for increased creative media production in Texas serving since 2006.  Hear Paul's tips on raising funds for independent filmmaking. When you have a unique Texas story, that's a huge leg up. Native Texans will "find a way" to help you get your film made. G...

Hear the story of Jordan Sakala, Navy veteran, University of Colorado graduate, entrepreneur.  He hails from Zambia where he was defined by exploring, community and keen sense of discernment.  Jordan came to the US at nine years of age. Being open to what life brings you is a valued skill from his home country.  Jordan's latest venture is Laborhutt.com, a self funded community based company that i...

Come out of denial, laugh at yourself, get radically candid with YOU. Enjoy best selling author Kim Scott. Debuting Radical Respect, the prequel to the best selling, brilliant book Radical Candor.  Kim is a consummate team buiilder, collaborator and has successfully operationalized radical candor through out the client base of Just Work, a company co-founded by Jason Rosoff. She was a member of th...

Inside the story of World Emblem is the tale of perserverance, courage, overcoming the odds and tenaciousness.  The company's zero moment of truth came when the founder called his son Randy with the news that the company was closing. Together as a family, they started over again and built an enterprise that today, produces over 1 million emblems and patches every single day.  Hear Randy's zero of...

Kimberly met Vitaly. The Paley's partnership started in New York City. She was a professional dancer. He a talented musician that attended Julliard. His family had immigrated from Russia. To make ends meet, both worked in the restaurant industry. There they met and envisoned a future marriage.   Moved to France for a year to train as a Michelin two star restaurant. Kimberly worked the front and Vi...

Reunion Conversation with Neomosha Nelson, SHS Student Body President 1974 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .

Stew Redwine provides such a clear vision for podcasting and podcasters with "love thy audience."  He optimistly predicts explosive growth for podcasting because of the backlash of anti-screens. He opines that it's okay to listen to content, but it's not okay to over expose your children to too much screen time.  Hear Stew's unique perspective on sonic branding and the importance of sound. He talk...

Tim Love's Discovering Truth features author Barbara McQuade- Attack From Within. Barbara L. McQuade, BA '87, JD '91, is a professor from practice at Michigan Law. Her interests include criminal law, criminal procedure, national security, data privacy, and civil rights. From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by President Barack Obama, s...

Legendary leader and author Maisie Ganzler graces our studio and riffs about her book "You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company.  During Maisie's 30 year tenure at Bon Appetit Management Company, she shaped the overall strategic direction, especially in her years as Chief Strategy and Brand Officer. The daughter of two n...

The Blazy Awards are presented annually to outstanding musicians and songwriters, celebrating their success and significance over the past year. The theme of this year's event Be Inspired. Kent Blazy, Hall of Fame Songwriter, host this awards program that features Song of the Year, Album of the Year, The Blazy's Newcomer of the Year, Musician of the Year, Sound Engineer of the Year, Duet of the Ye...

We all have our heroes. Two of mine are Doug Momary and Emmy Joe, the stars and pioneers of the hit children's television series The New Zoo Revue.  Hear the genesis of the series, the bean bag frog named Freddie, the support of Mattel, the supporting cast, the birth of children, the journey of 196 shows supported by over 600 original songs.  Doug and Emmy Joe are so gracious, so kind, so loving....

Nina Roesner is a national treasure! She has led countless women through a practical and life-changing journey, and in The Respect Dare she offers readers the hope that so many others have found. Day by day, true stories and thought-provoking questions will help readers apply biblical wisdom to the most important relationship in their life. Enjoy this thought provoking author and speaker Nina Roes...

Legends are made when they create breakthrough concepts that people can relate to and start playing with themselves.  Enjoy this exclusive conversation with Esther Seigel and Spencer Brewer, an extraordinary husband and wife collaboration that have pioneered the movement of assemblage art. What has been the real discovery?  Assemblage art creates more play time. It also creates a zero judgement zo...

You know Richard Sparks through the brilliant creation of the "Schoolmaster" routine presented by his friend Rowan Atkinson.  Today, Richard is now writing his fifth Sci-Fi book that blends the gaming world and epic fantasy. Showing his keen sense of humor, the main character is an elderly gamer.  Enjoy this conversation, live from LA. Learn about Richard Sparks as a lyricist, librettist, TV write...

Chances are that you are a descendant of an immigrant. You came from ancestors that were looking for a better life. For us, we are from coal miners of France and Czech/Austria.  Hear the story of evacuations that are occurring today and how Neighborhood Support Teams help immigrants, bringing families to fulfill their American dream.  This is about humans and this is a call for your own, personal...

Reunion Conversation with Debbie Sekting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .

Bad theology provides partial truths. Deconstructing your doubts is the topic of today's conversation with Dr. Jason Lee McKinney, college professor, touring musician.  Faith doesn't come easy. We crave certainty. We all deal in estimates of probabilities.  You get struck in your ways because you are afraid of what you don't know.  Don't be offended by the truth. Why can't you be open to a variety...

By the numbers, Joe Lanzisero is a true legend. 37 glorious years at Disney. Imagineer who led creative on 4 cruise ships- Disney Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, Magic Added his imagination to 11 Disney animated films. Joe added value to Disney theme park projects valued at $9 billion. Honored with 2 TEA Awards Hear the secret to his visual storytelling that includes Joe's involvement with Mickey's Toon T...

Legendary people are often born into their occupation. Some are born with a desire to entertain. Such is the case for Ryan Harmon, former Disney Imagineer. From the youngest age, he was created shows for his brothers. He has the innate skill to tell stories that entertain, transporting his audience into another world. Enjoy this one of a kind conversation with this storyteller extraordinaire. Hear...

Mr. Clayton Cameron is gifted. This legendary percussionist is Mr. Brushman. Author of The Living Art of Brushes, he has earned the honorary title of "Brush Master." Hear the influence of tap dancing on his brush technique. Listen to the stories of his performances behind the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Hines. Now in his 17th year at UCLA, Clayton lectures and te...

Parents, Grandparents and Teachers must listen to this podcast. This podcast features veteran educater, Dr. Kathleen Corley author of The Magical Place We Call School. You may be surprised to learn how teachers lead today in the midst of a changing landscape. The synergy of what teachers accomplish as a collaboratiuon is greater than their singular actions. Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Playsee, a brilliant APP that helps you find what you want to do, where you want to eat, on a local basis is presented by Regent Su. Learn about the community you live in or visit. Explore and engage with Playsee today. Visit www.playsee.co. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .

The Reunion Series goes to Nashville and features Paula K. Parker. She was Paula Dean in the Class of '74. Now an author, she shares her faith journey and talks about the deep influence of growing up in Sherman, Texas. Visit www.paulakparker.com to see all the books Paula has written. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support...

Our Reunion Series hits a high note with David Foster's story of significance. Hear the story of integration through the lens of a fourth grader who was escorted, by the Denison Police Department, out of the school. David's parents filed a law suit. David witnessed his Mom on the witness stand. He feared that she would go to jail. The lawsuit was won and integration began. It was a seminal moment....