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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nathan Shnaider https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0608myf2r9580v8rqn6iozlunezi?.jpg Expert Banter http://www.expertbanter.com E20: Local Music | Local Mojo, Charley Blacker E20: Local Music | Local Mojo, Charley Blacker Send a text

Charley Blacker is the founder of Local Mojo, an organization that brings enthusiastic music lovers from different backgrounds together to form a community and a platform to celebrate the local scene. 

Website: https://www.localmojobrand.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localmojo_/

Mojofest Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2bOzmMuoLHY7GWxZOQJ6Ea?si=cV9OSTIWRrqfBPe_VgNW5w

Email: contact@localmojobrand.com

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Charley Blacker is the founder of Local Mojo, an organization that brings enthusiastic music lovers from different backgrounds together to form a community and a platform to celebrate the local scene. 

Website: https://www.localmojobrand.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localmojo_/

Mojofest Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2bOzmMuoLHY7GWxZOQJ6Ea?si=cV9OSTIWRrqfBPe_VgNW5w

Email: contact@localmojobrand.com

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-17217880 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2027 full false E19: Global Running | Lena Andersson, Go! Running Tours E19: Global Running | Lena Andersson, Go! Running Tours Send a text

Lena Andersson is the CEO and founder of Go! Running Tours, a global company connecting travelers with local running guides.

Website: https://gorunningtours.com/



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Lena Andersson is the CEO and founder of Go! Running Tours, a global company connecting travelers with local running guides.

Website: https://gorunningtours.com/



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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-17147093 Mon, 12 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1609 full false E18: Federal Layoffs Pt. 2 | Alan Lescht, Alan Lescht and Associates E18: Federal Layoffs Pt. 2 | Alan Lescht, Alan Lescht and Associates Send a text

Alan Lescht is an employment lawyer specializing in federal government employees. He joined the podcast to discuss the changes occurring in the government and how both current and former federal employees can take action. 

Website: https://www.dcemploymentattorney.com/

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Alan Lescht is an employment lawyer specializing in federal government employees. He joined the podcast to discuss the changes occurring in the government and how both current and former federal employees can take action. 

Website: https://www.dcemploymentattorney.com/

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-16848835 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2364 full false E17: Federal Layoffs Pt. 1 | Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie, USDA E17: Federal Layoffs Pt. 1 | Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie, USDA Send a text

Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie were both federal employees at USDA who were affected by the federal layoffs. They joined the podcast to share their backgrounds, discuss the important projects they were working on, and explain how the DOGE team handled the layoffs.

Tyler's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tyler-stotland-178045181

Cameron's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cameron-mckenzie-045462122

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Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie were both federal employees at USDA who were affected by the federal layoffs. They joined the podcast to share their backgrounds, discuss the important projects they were working on, and explain how the DOGE team handled the layoffs.

Tyler's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tyler-stotland-178045181

Cameron's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cameron-mckenzie-045462122

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-16670814 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 4485 full false E16: Food Forests | Orion Kriegman, Boston Food Forest Coalition E16: Food Forests | Orion Kriegman, Boston Food Forest Coalition Send a text

Orion Kriegman is the Executive Director of the Boston Food Forest Coalition, a non-profit organization transforming unused urban land into socially and ecologically thriving food forest gardens while supporting neighborhood groups in maintaining these spaces for future generations.

Website: http://bostonfoodforest.org
Video Link: https://youtu.be/gigi6G7DMyk?si=loTGwHgJz21tEXY2

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Orion Kriegman is the Executive Director of the Boston Food Forest Coalition, a non-profit organization transforming unused urban land into socially and ecologically thriving food forest gardens while supporting neighborhood groups in maintaining these spaces for future generations.

Website: http://bostonfoodforest.org
Video Link: https://youtu.be/gigi6G7DMyk?si=loTGwHgJz21tEXY2

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-16538237 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2150 full false E15: Compostable Packaging | Rich Cohen, Elevate Packaging E15: Compostable Packaging | Rich Cohen, Elevate Packaging Send a text

Rich Cohen is the founder and CEO of Elevate Packaging, a company driving the global transition to compostable packaging. 

Website: https://elevatepackaging.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-cohen-sustainable/




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Rich Cohen is the founder and CEO of Elevate Packaging, a company driving the global transition to compostable packaging. 

Website: https://elevatepackaging.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-cohen-sustainable/




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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-16361987 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2512 full false E14: Climate Tech | Casey Goldstein, College to Climate E14: Climate Tech | Casey Goldstein, College to Climate Send a text

Casey Goldstein is the co-founder of College to Climate, a community-driven company committed to expanding opportunities for young people to pursue careers in climate.

Website: College to Climate
Join (Free): Join the College to Climate Community

Toilet Paper: Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Waste Management Solutions - Wasted* PBC


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Casey Goldstein is the co-founder of College to Climate, a community-driven company committed to expanding opportunities for young people to pursue careers in climate.

Website: College to Climate
Join (Free): Join the College to Climate Community

Toilet Paper: Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Waste Management Solutions - Wasted* PBC


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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-16085219 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2545 full false E13: Dating Apps | Joe Feminella, First Rounds on Me E13: Dating Apps | Joe Feminella, First Rounds on Me Send a text

Joe Feminella is the founder of First Rounds on Me, a dating-app startup focused on bringing people together for a more organic experience.

Contact: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co)

Podcast: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co)

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Joe Feminella is the founder of First Rounds on Me, a dating-app startup focused on bringing people together for a more organic experience.

Contact: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co)

Podcast: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co)

Instagram: @firstroundsonme


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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15849225 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1833 full false E12: Outdoor Design | James Walston, Walston Outdoor Design E12: Outdoor Design | James Walston, Walston Outdoor Design Send a text

James Walston is the founder of Walston Outdoor Design, a company focusing on landscape design and 3D renderings. 

Email: walstonoutdoordesign@gmail.com

Instagram: @walstonoutdoordesign


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James Walston is the founder of Walston Outdoor Design, a company focusing on landscape design and 3D renderings. 

Email: walstonoutdoordesign@gmail.com

Instagram: @walstonoutdoordesign


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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15697507 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1986 full false E11: Cloud Seeding | Jeff French, University of Wyoming E11: Cloud Seeding | Jeff French, University of Wyoming Send a text

Jeff French is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming focusing on cloud seeding.

Email:  jfrench@uwyo.edu

University Site: Atmospheric Science (uwyo.edu)




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Jeff French is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming focusing on cloud seeding.

Email:  jfrench@uwyo.edu

University Site: Atmospheric Science (uwyo.edu)




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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15615162 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2494 full false E10: Startups | Nathan Shnaider, Stok E10: Startups | Nathan Shnaider, Stok Send a text

Nathan Shnaider (Host) is the Co-Founder of Stok, a technology startup building a mobile app to help users enhance their shopping and cooking experience.

Kickstarter: www.tinyurl.com/stok-app

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15494933 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1403 full false E9: Run Clubs | Benjamin Weingart, Brick Layers Union E9: Run Clubs | Benjamin Weingart, Brick Layers Union Send a text

Benjamin Weingart is the founder of Brick Layers Union, a running club in Boston that provides a space for new and experienced athletes to come together. 

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Benjamin Weingart is the founder of Brick Layers Union, a running club in Boston that provides a space for new and experienced athletes to come together. 

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15515385 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2732 full false E8: Composting | Conor Miller, Black Earth Compost E8: Composting | Conor Miller, Black Earth Compost Send a text

Conor Miller is the CEO and co-founder of Black Earth Compost, a Massachusetts-based company collecting organic waste with the goal of improving soil quality. 

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Conor Miller is the CEO and co-founder of Black Earth Compost, a Massachusetts-based company collecting organic waste with the goal of improving soil quality. 

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15371659 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2862 full false E7: Ultra-Endurance Running | Dmytro Moyseyev, Athlete E7: Ultra-Endurance Running | Dmytro Moyseyev, Athlete Send a text

Dmytro Moyseyev is an ultra-endurance athlete based in Dublin, Ireland. 

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Dmytro Moyseyev is an ultra-endurance athlete based in Dublin, Ireland. 

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15232243 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 4013 full false E6: Energy Storage | Jacob Mansfield, Tierra Climate E6: Energy Storage | Jacob Mansfield, Tierra Climate Send a text

Jacob Mansfield is the CEO and Founder of Tierra Climate, a startup looking to help energy storage projects unlock & monetize their decarbonization value.

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Jacob Mansfield is the CEO and Founder of Tierra Climate, a startup looking to help energy storage projects unlock & monetize their decarbonization value.

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-15123520 Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2092 full false E5: Environmental Restoration | Dr. Chris Duke, Phoenix Conservancy E5: Environmental Restoration | Dr. Chris Duke, Phoenix Conservancy Send a text

Dr. Chris Duke is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that aims to restore endangered ecosystems.

Website: HOME | Phoenix Conservancy | United States
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Dr. Chris Duke is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that aims to restore endangered ecosystems.

Website: HOME | Phoenix Conservancy | United States
Email:  cduke@phoenixconservancy.org
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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-14891638 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3441 full false E4: Mountain Running | Julian Carr, Cirque Series E4: Mountain Running | Julian Carr, Cirque Series Send a text

Julian Carr is the founder of Cirque Series, the premier short-course mountain running series in the USA.  

Website: CIRQUE SERIES
Personal Website: juliancarr.com 

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Julian Carr is the founder of Cirque Series, the premier short-course mountain running series in the USA.  

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-14696258 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1758 full false E3: East Coast Sinking | Leonard Ohenhen, Virginia Tech E3: East Coast Sinking | Leonard Ohenhen, Virginia Tech Send a text

Leonard Ohenhen is a Ph.D candidate at Virginia Tech focusing on environmental security.

Email: ohleonard@vt.edu

NYT Article in Reference: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/13/climate/flooding-sea-levels-groundwater.html?smid=url-share

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Leonard Ohenhen is a Ph.D candidate at Virginia Tech focusing on environmental security.

Email: ohleonard@vt.edu

NYT Article in Reference: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/13/climate/flooding-sea-levels-groundwater.html?smid=url-share

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-14611510 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2464 full false E2: Maritime Security | Corey Ranslem, Dryad Global E2: Maritime Security | Corey Ranslem, Dryad Global Send a text

Corey Ranslem is the CEO of Dryad Global, a security company providing intelligence to vessels around the globe.

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Corey Ranslem is the CEO of Dryad Global, a security company providing intelligence to vessels around the globe.

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]]> Nathan Shnaider Buzzsprout-14502365 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2508 full false E1: Deep Sea Mining | Walter Sognnes, Loke E1: Deep Sea Mining | Walter Sognnes, Loke Send a text

Walter Sognnes is the CEO of Loke, a Norwegian deep sea mining company.  

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Walter Sognnes is the CEO of Loke, a Norwegian deep sea mining company.  

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