Episodes
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Dec. 8, 2023
Back To Back
On this week's episode we catch up about what occurred over Turksgiving. Make sure to check out the blurry background and witty banter. We talk about groups of topics stemming from our recent past. Come join us on our journey.
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Nov. 16, 2023
The Great Return
The return everyone spoke of. We're back and better than ever after our six-month hiatus. We break down what we have been up to and our future. Maybe we'll stick around maybe we won't. Find out this week on a Record of My Father.
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May 4, 2023
Where Have We Been?
In our seventh episode, we talk about the technical difficulties we've been facing and what we have been up to. We also discuss my father's new position at Lexata and his inability to stay retired. We discuss the future of legal research information in regard to AI. What will the future of analytics look like? We don't know we can only speculate. Stay with us as we learn this new thing called "consistency".
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March 30, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank.....has this happened before? The rest of the last episode.
The demise of SVB. Black Friday and Black Monday. What it was like to work for a arbitrage desk on Black Monday. What happened after the crash. Maybe the artist that painted the picture below has a point.
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March 11, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank.....has this happened before?
The demise of SVB. Black Friday and Black Monday. What it was like to work for a arbitrage desk on Black Monday. What happened after the crash. The artist ( Alex Scheafer) that painted the picture below has a point.
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Feb. 28, 2023
Paintings that move you, Air travel and Ideas about nothing
Things that move you. The difficulties of travel. Silly ideas and relationship banter
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Feb. 3, 2023
Child Hood Vacations- Hungry Mother State Park
Please join us on this week's episode which is about stories about my father's childhood vacations in Hungry Mother State Park. These vacations that he would take every summer were eventually realized to be the separation of two different families and more secrets that he would discover years later. This week's episode is captivating and a true look into my dad's profound childhood experience!
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Jan. 27, 2023
Galopagos...The Second time
Our very first video episode Galopogos second time and how it compared to time we went in 2010 with your Mom We visited more interesting places the first time..Darwins research museum, hot springs and River rafting This time we snorkeled with the seals ..omg soooo many blocking the way on to the beach we had to step over them We saw Frigit birds this time, see main picture Albatross amazing mating dance this time Blue footed boobies many more the second time Schools of Sting Rays Stuck in...
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Jan. 18, 2023
Antartica
On this weeks episode we talk about our recent trip to Antartica. We took Quark's Ocean Adventure and the staff was maginificent in so many ways. We talk about the long slog down over days and multiple countries, the memories made with the penguins and people while on the other side of the globe. We are no longer whale virgins. Come join us on our discussion about the last untouched part of the world!
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Jan. 5, 2023
World Cup Special edition
On this episode we talk about a trip to the World Cup in Qatar The press really overstated the fears of how the Qatar was going to treat tourists. Ship we stayed on-MSC Proseia Matches attended Spain v Germany, Wales v England, Uruguay v Portugal, Canada v Morocco, Japan V Spain The stadiums were glorious, we attended matches in 5: Al Bayt, Lusail, , Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Thumama, Kalifa International stadium Places visitied - Museum of Islamic art, Qatar National museum,Souq Wakif Art ...
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Dec. 13, 2022
Travel
On this weeks episode we talk about my dad's early adventures as a teenager and young adult. We delve into the times that he was detained in China for cross provinicial traveling and what it was like to openly admit fault to law enforcement. We also touch on each of our Canadian road trip stories and the textures of the world that we experienced in different decades. If you liked this episode dont worry because more parts are on the way!
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Dec. 6, 2022
Customers Business & Family
Who are they? In business they are those that you build relationships with through offering services and or product that allows them to create an added efficiency to work. We address times that my father has been a party crasher but also how he has remained sincere and honest throughout his professional relationships with customers. Similar to partners, it is about curating a trustworthy relationships that is symbiotic and not just one sided so that it can stand the tests of time.
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Nov. 29, 2022
What it Means to Grow
On this weeks episode we talk about epiphanies that have helped my father define hia paths in life. His personal epiphanies were often tripped over and helped him discover what it was that he wanted to do vocationally but also socially. We explore what it means to self-actualize and how difficult it can be, but at the same time being a reader of regular day to day events helps with understanding the talents of ourselves. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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Nov. 22, 2022
Coming and Going
On this weeks episode we talk about letting go and what my Dad would tell himself when he was twenty five when he was forty five. We also talk about what the future means and the model of risk taking. It will get better, moving from making parents proud to making yourself proud. Letting go is the hardest facet of the human experience and yet we should not turn away from it because that is what makes us grow.
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Nov. 14, 2022
Leadership
Key characteristics seen in a leader. Insights on what makes a leader. Cornerstones of respect.
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Nov. 8, 2022
Fear
In this episode we discuss various levels of fear. The post 9-11 dark stairwell building walk up. The loss of air while scuba diving in a tunnel. A glowing Leon Russell in the new house.
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Oct. 31, 2022
Partnership-Competition
What does partner mean to you? How you know it’s a fit Trust Integrity Knowledge Nice guy Reciprocation of ideas and actions Making the team Does anyone ever fail? Epiphany- how weak is the competition Competitive edge Know your strengths Beer policies Business relationships
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Oct. 25, 2022
The Boy, the Man and the Company Part II
Early childhood experiences and thoughts on parent teachings. Losing a pet (what you learn) The importance of making your family a team. "I never met a liar that was reliable". "If you plant corn in the woods and its not going to grow" Developing good habits for kids. Learning good habits from your kid. Rules on donations.
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Oct. 18, 2022
The Boy, the Man and the Companies Part I
Part I: Early childhood decisions on whether to work or play. Certain lessons learned from friends on family. First sabbatical/retirement. Third start up ends in failure
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Oct. 11, 2022
Tactics and strategies : Work ethic
On this weeks episode we discuss... Dependability Punctuality Sales Techniques? Setting goals publicly (Family) Incremental steps to success: Short positive steps everyday And stories that will help guide the creative process
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Oct. 4, 2022
Retirement for an Entrepreneur
On this weeks episode we explore what goes into retirement such as lifestyle, death and change.
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Sept. 30, 2022
First Job
On this weeks episode we talk about how first jobs lead to learning lessons. We also discuss hardship, retribution and success.
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Sept. 27, 2022
Why......are we recording a podcast
On the first episode of "A Record of my Father" we discuss the importance of why we are doing a podcast. We define what we hope to accomplish and how others may use the information