Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Davis

The best decision-makers aren't better at deciding. They're better at controlling when, where, and how they decide. It took me twenty years to figure that out. Most people spend that time trying harder: more discipline, more willpower, more resolve to think clearly under pressure. It doesn't work. That's when mindjacking wins. Not through force. Through the door you left unguarded. The answer isn't trying harder. It's building systems that protect your thinking before the pressure hits. By the end of this episode, you'll have four concrete strategies for doing exactly that, and a one-page system you'll build before we're done. And I have something else to share at the end. Something I've been working toward for twenty years. Let's get into it. Why Willpower Fails and Design Works Ulysses knew his ship would pass the island of the Sirens. He also knew the song was irresistible. Sailors who heard it became incapacitated and drove straight into the rocks. He didn't try to be stronger than it. He had his crew fill their ears with wax and tie him to the mast, with strict orders not to release him, no matter what he said when the music reached him. His calm self setting rules for his compromised self. That's the core of everything in this episode. These are called commitment devices. The decision gets made early, when your thinking is clear, before you're tempted to take the wrong path. Studies tracking self-imposed contracts found that when people added meaningful stakes to their commitments, their follow-through nearly doubled. Not because they became more virtuous, but because they'd taken the choice off the table at the moment they were most likely to get it wrong. Stop asking "How do I resist?" Start asking, "What can I decide now, so I don't have to decide under pressure?" Before you can build the right commitments, you need to know exactly where your thinking breaks down. Not decision-making in general. Yours. Finding Your Personal Vulnerability Think back across the last few months. Where did your thinking most clearly cost you? Some people stall. They keep researching past the point of useful information, using "I need more data" as cover for avoiding a commitment they know they need to make. Others make their worst calls at the end of long days. Saying yes when they mean no, because no requires energy they've already spent. Some get caught by urgency. A deadline appears, the pressure closes off their thinking, and they move fast. Only later do they discover the deadline was manufactured to do exactly that. Others walk into a room with a clear position and walk out agreeing with the loudest voice, unable to explain exactly when they shifted. And some defend decisions past the point where the evidence says stop, because stopping would mean admitting something about themselves they're not ready to face. Identify yours. Write it down before we go further. Your primary vulnerability is a design target, not a character flaw. You can't build around something you haven't named. Four Strategies for Protecting Your Judgment Strategy 1: Control When You Decide Every morning I put on the same thing: a black golf shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots. Same brands, same routine, no decisions. My wife tolerates it. I've stopped apologizing for it. It's not a fashion choice. It's a cognitive load choice. Your brain has a finite amount of decision-making capacity each day. Every trivial choice draws from the same reserve you need for the decisions that actually matter. What to wear, what to eat, which route to take. Eliminating those choices doesn't just save time. It protects the mental fuel you'll need later. Decision-making capacity isn't flat across the day. It peaks early, when you're rested and fresh. It degrades, measurably, as conditions erode. The same call made at 8 a.m. and at the end of your seventh consecutive meeting aren't equivalent. Same person, different machine. Pull up your calendar from the last two weeks. Look at when your biggest decisions actually happened. For most people, it's not in a calm moment with a clear head. It's in the hallway, on a rushed call, in the last fifteen minutes of a meeting that ran over. That's not bad luck. That's the default you haven't changed yet. Write a standing rule: no significant, hard-to-reverse commitments after a certain hour or after a certain number of back-to-back meetings without a mandatory pause. Hold it like a policy, not a preference. Because preferences are exactly what disappear under the conditions where you need them most. Strategy 2: Build Your Kitchen Cabinet One of the things I credit most for whatever success I've had in my career isn't a framework or a methodology. It's four people. I call them my kitchen cabinet. They've seen my best decisions and my worst ones. They know when I'm rationalizing. They know when I'm avoiding. And they are not afraid to call me out when I'm off the tracks. Here's what surprises people when I describe them. They're not senior executives. They're not peers from inside my industry. They don't work in any organization I've ever worked for. They're a deliberate mix: different backgrounds, different areas of expertise, different ways of seeing the world. One of them has been in my cabinet for nearly thirty years. I trust them completely, and everything we discuss stays between us. That independence is the whole point. The people inside your organization have something at stake in your decisions. Your peers have their own agendas, even when they don't mean to. Your boss has a preferred outcome. None of that makes them bad advisors. It just means they can't give you the one thing you need most when a decision gets hard: a perspective with no skin in the game. Your kitchen cabinet can. Because they have nothing to gain or lose from what you decide, they can ask the question everyone else in the room is avoiding. They can tell you what you don't want to hear. And they'll do it before you've committed, when it still matters, not after the fact, when all they can do is watch. Build yours deliberately. Four to six people is enough. Prioritize independence over seniority. Look for people who will push back, not people who will reassure. And make the relationship reciprocal. You show up for their decisions too. The cabinet only works if the trust runs both ways and the conversations stay private. You don't need them for every decision. You need them for the ones where you're most at risk of fooling yourself. Strategy 3: Write Your Position Before the Room Fills Up I've sat in enough rooms where I walked in with a clear position and walked out having said almost none of it. Not because I was wrong. Because by the time the senior voice spoke and the heads started nodding, my own analysis felt less certain than it did twenty minutes earlier. The brain doesn't just nudge your answer when social pressure arrives. It rewrites your perception. What you saw before entering the room changes to match what the room already believes, before you've consciously registered the pressure. Before any consequential group decision, write down where you stand. Three sentences. What you believe. What evidence supports it. What would genuinely change your mind. A note on your phone is enough. It doesn't need to be formal. It needs to be external, because your memory will quietly revise itself once the social pressure arrives. Those three sentences are a record of what you actually concluded before the room had a chance to work on you. When the discussion moves toward a position, you can then distinguish between "I'm updating because I heard something new" and "I'm caving because the silence is uncomfortable." Without that record, those two experiences feel identical in the moment, and one of them will reliably win. Strategy 4: Assume the Failure Before You Commit In August 2016, Delta Air Lines ran a routine scheduled test of the backup generator at their Atlanta data center. A transformer caught fire. Three hundred of Delta's 7,000 servers, improperly connected to a single power source, went dark. They couldn't fail over to backups. The servers that stayed online couldn't communicate with the ones that hadn't. The entire system collapsed: passenger check-in, baggage, websites, kiosks, and airport displays. Gone. Delta cancelled 2,100 flights over three days. $150 million in losses. Thousands of passengers slept on airport floors. The system had redundancy designed in. The backup had been tested. The specific failure mode, servers with no alternate power connection, was a known vulnerability that nobody had ever stopped to question. A year before the fire, cognitive psychologist Gary Klein, the researcher who developed the pre-mortem, had written a thought experiment describing almost this exact scenario. Imagine, he wrote, that an airline CEO gathered top management and asked: "Every one of our flights around the world has been cancelled for two straight days. Why?" People would think terrorism first. The real progress, Klein said, would come from mundane answers: a reservation system down, a backup that didn't activate, a cascade nobody had traced in advance. Delta built what Klein described. Without running the question that would have found it. The pre-mortem is that question. Before you commit to a significant decision, assume it's six months later, and the decision failed. Not possibly, but definitely. Then ask: What went wrong? What did you know but not say? What did someone sense but find too awkward to raise in the room? "What could go wrong?" produces hedged answers. People soften concerns to preserve harmony. "It failed. What happened?" changes the psychology entirely. You're not being negative. You're being forensic. The things that surface, the concerns that felt impolitic, the risks that seemed too small to mention, are frequently the ones that end up mattering most. Each of these four strategies is a designed defense against the same thing: the systematic capture of your judgment before you notice it happening. That's mindjacking. And now you have four ways to make it harder. But strategies only work if you remember to use them. And you won't remember. Not when you're depleted at 7pm, not when the room is staring at you, not when your identity is on the line. That's not a character flaw. That's just how it works. So we're going to take everything you just learned and put it on one page. A page you'll sign. A page you'll keep somewhere you'll actually see it. Your calm self, right now, is building the system your future self will thank you for. The people who shape outcomes consistently aren't necessarily the sharpest thinkers in the room. They're the ones whose judgment is still intact when everyone else's has degraded. That's a practice, not a talent. The full video and written deep-dive on mindjacking are linked below at philmckinney.com/mindjacking. Your Decision Constitution Remember the Ulysses insight from the beginning of this episode. Your calm self setting rules for your compromised self. That's exactly what this is. A Decision Constitution is one page. Five commitments. Written when your thinking is clear, so the version of you under pressure has something to stand on. Not a to-do list. Not a productivity hack. A contract with yourself. Here's what goes in it. Your Timing Rule. You already know that your judgment degrades as the day runs long. So name it. What are the specific conditions (time of day, number of back-to-back meetings, hours of sleep) that disqualify you from making a high-stakes, hard-to-reverse call without a mandatory pause first? Write that line. Hold it like a policy. Your Pre-Decision List. Think of the situations where you consistently make choices you later regret. The late-day request you said yes to when you meant no. The urgency that overrode your better judgment. Pick three. Write a standing rule for each, specific enough that you can invoke it without having to think. "I don't make new commitments without sleeping on it." That's a rule. "I'll try to be more careful" is not. Your Pre-Meeting Anchor. Before any meeting where a significant decision will be made, you write down where you stand. Three sentences. What you believe, what evidence supports it, and what would genuinely change your mind. Not in the car on the way. Before. That record is what protects your thinking from the room. Your Pre-Mortem Trigger. Name the threshold that makes a decision significant enough to require a pre-mortem. A dollar amount. An impact on more than a certain number of people. A commitment lasting longer than six months. Whatever your threshold is, write it down. Once a decision crosses it, the pre-mortem is non-negotiable. Your Kitchen Cabinet Trigger. Your cabinet is only useful if you engage them before you've decided, not after. So name the conditions that require you to bring a decision to them first. A decision that's hard to reverse. A situation where you have significant personal stakes in the outcome. A moment where you notice everyone around you wants you to decide a certain way. A decision you find yourself avoiding thinking about clearly. Any one of those is enough. Two or more is non-negotiable. Now print out your decision constitution. Sign it. Put it somewhere you'll actually see it before the moments that count. This is your Ulysses contract. Your clear-headed self, right now, is setting the terms your compromised self will have to honor when the pressure is real, and the easy path is pointing the wrong way. Closing That's Part 2 of the Thinking 101 series. Fifteen episodes. If you've been here from the beginning, you've built something real. The series has been running for 21 weeks. The show behind it has been running for 20 years. And how we got here traces back to a single conversation. Twenty years ago, a mentor of mine, Bob Davis, gave me a challenge I couldn't shake. I'd asked him how I could ever repay him for what he'd done for my career. He laughed and said I couldn't. The only option, he said, was to pay it forward. That's why this show exists. That's why it has always existed. The show was called Killer Innovations because that's what felt right in 2005. Bold, a little provocative, built for a moment when podcasting was brand new, and nobody knew what it was supposed to be. Tens of millions of downloads later, we're still here. We have regular listeners in more than 50 countries. Some of you are younger than the podcast itself. But somewhere along the way, the show became something more specific. It stopped being about innovation tips and started being about the innovation decisions that actually shape outcomes. About the patterns underneath the decisions. About the skills that matter most when the pressure is real. On March 23rd, the show's 20th anniversary, we're making major changes. The podcast. The YouTube channel. All of it. And if you have thoughts about where we've been or where we're going, I want to hear them. There's a contact form at philmckinney.com. Send me a note. I'll see you on the 23rd.   Endnotes  "their follow-through nearly doubled": Gharad Bryan, Dean S. Karlan, and Scott Nelson, "Commitment Contracts," Yale Economics Department Working Paper No. 73 / Yale University Economic Growth Center Discussion Paper No. 980 (October 23, 2009). https://ssrn.com/abstract=1493378. The research draws on Karlan and co-founders' development of StickK.com, a commitment contract platform launched in 2008 at Yale. Platform data consistently shows that users who add meaningful stakes — financial or reputational — to their commitments achieve their goals at roughly double the rate of those who don't. The underlying mechanism was established in Karlan's earlier field research in the Philippines: Nava Ashraf, Dean Karlan, and Wesley Yin, "Tying Odysseus to the Mast: Evidence From a Commitment Savings Product in the Philippines," Quarterly Journal of Economics 121, no. 2 (May 2006): 635–672. doi:10.1162/qjec.2006.121.2.635. https://academic.oup.com/qje/article-abstract/121/2/635/1884028. Pre-commitment works not by increasing virtue but by removing the decision from the moment of temptation. For accessible application, see Ian Ayres, Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done (New York: Bantam, 2010), ISBN 978-0-553-80763-9. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/6794/carrots-and-sticks-by-ian-ayres/.   "a finite amount of decision-making capacity each day": Roy F. Baumeister, Ellen Bratslavsky, Mark Muraven, and Dianne M. Tice, "Ego Depletion: Is the Active Self a Limited Resource?" Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 74, no. 5 (1998): 1252–1265. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.74.5.1252. https://roybaumeister.com/1998/03/16/ego-depletion-is-the-active-self-a-limited-resource/. Also see Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (New York: Penguin, 2011). Baumeister's strength model of self-control proposes that willpower, decision-making, and self-regulation all draw from a single, depletable resource — what he termed "ego depletion." Subsequent work has debated the precise mechanism, with some researchers arguing the effect is motivational rather than metabolic. The practical implication, however, is consistent across studies: decision quality degrades as the day progresses, and the effect is most pronounced for complex, high-stakes choices. For a summary of the current scientific debate on the mechanism, see Michael Inzlicht and Brandon J. Schmeichel, "What Is Ego Depletion? Toward a Mechanistic Revision of the Resource Model of Self-Control," Perspectives on Psychological Science 7, no. 5 (2012): 450–463. doi:10.1177/1745691612454134. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26168503/.   "It rewrites your perception": Gregory S. Berns, Jonathan Chappelow, Caroline F. Zink, Giuseppe Pagnoni, Megan E. Martin-Skurski, and Jim Richards, "Neurobiological Correlates of Social Conformity and Independence During Mental Rotation," Biological Psychiatry 58, no. 3 (August 1, 2005): 245–253. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2005.04.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15978553/.  This fMRI study at Emory University extended Solomon Asch's classic conformity experiments by imaging participants' brains as they conformed to or resisted incorrect group answers. The key finding: when participants went along with the group, the activity appeared not in the prefrontal cortex — the seat of conscious decision-making — but in the occipital-parietal network responsible for visual and spatial perception. In other words, participants who conformed weren't consciously deciding to lie; the group had altered what they actually perceived. Standing alone, by contrast, activated the amygdala, a region associated with emotional distress — consistent with the experience of social dissent as genuinely uncomfortable rather than merely inconvenient.   "Three hundred of Delta's 7,000 servers": Yevgeniy Sverdlik, "Delta: Data Center Outage Cost Us $150M," Data Center Knowledge, September 8, 2016. https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/outages/delta-data-center-outage-cost-us-150m.  Also see W. H. Highleyman, "Delta Air Lines Cancels 2,100 Flights Due to Power Outage," Availability Digest (September 2016). https://availabilitydigest.com/public_articles/1109/delta.pdf. On the morning of August 8, 2016, a fire triggered during a routine backup generator test at Delta's Atlanta data center caused a transformer failure. Approximately 300 of Delta's 7,000 servers were improperly connected to a single power source with no alternate feed, and when that feed failed, those servers went dark. Because those servers couldn't communicate with the rest of the system, the entire network collapsed. Delta cancelled roughly 2,100 flights over three days, leaving an estimated 250,000 passengers stranded. Total losses reached $150 million.   "cognitive psychologist Gary Klein, the researcher who developed the pre-mortem": Gary Klein, "Performing a Project Premortem," Harvard Business Review 85, no. 9 (September 2007): 18–19. https://hbr.org/2007/09/performing-a-project-premortem.  Klein developed the pre-mortem method over several decades of applied research in naturalistic decision-making. The technique asks teams to assume, before committing to a plan, that the plan has already failed — definitively, not possibly — and then work backward to identify causes. Klein's research found that this reframing dramatically increases the willingness of team members to surface concerns they would otherwise suppress to preserve group harmony. The method has since been endorsed by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler as a practical tool for reducing overconfidence in planning. For Klein's broader framework of naturalistic decision-making, see Gary Klein, Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions (Cambridge: MIT Press, 1998). https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262343251/sources-of-power/. 

Karen & Janet start the podcast with rental & buying opportunities in Ventura County from beach properties to the hillside there are many places you can call home.  Their first guest is Larry Reyes From Smart Home Mortgage, Larry invites potential homeowners to consider the beautiful City of Fillmore where USDA Loans are available with 100% financing and great interest rates! Learn how a mortgage can be lower than the rent you are paying plus your home purchase is a fabulous investment! Next is Diane Gamble with Live Scan Express in Ventura, get it done right and right now, DOJ Certified and quick, with no appointment necessary. 20 years of trusted service for fingerprinting in Ventura County. Karen & Janet's final guest is Bob Davis inviting everyone to the First Wednesday fundraiser March 4th at Wagon Wheel Brewery, benefitting Reel Guppies Outdoors.  Another awesome podcast that informs and benefits residents of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties!

Chairman of the Amherst Republican Committee Bob Davis joins the show to provide his reaction to the Supreme Court ruling against many of President Trump's tariffs, as well as talking Trump's popularity, and more.

On the show today, we get reaction from Carl Calabrese and Bob Davis on the SCOTUS ruling that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. Also, pertaining to President Trump, he promised to release files on UFOs and aliens, what do you think about UFOs and aliens, are they real? Also, we check in with former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn on the Nancy Guthrie case.

One Day In Death Valley What’s it like to live in a converted fire truck for one day in Death Valley? Join me for details in One-Day-In-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1167. Podcasts About My New Rig Firstly I have been doing podcasts about the new rig. In fact it has become sort of series. A Dream […] Read more The post One-Day-In-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1167 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Karen & Janet open this podcast with amazing listing & rental opportunities in Ventura County. Their first guest is Joe Parisi from Rate Home Mortgage reminding us that now is the time to get prepared to purchase a home! Rates are steady and it is essential to be pre-qualified and to be educated on costs like rates, taxes, insurance & HOA fees.  Preparation plus planning with Joe makes your home purchase simple!  Bob Davis is next, and speaking of next First Wednesday is this Wednesday and it benefits A Heart of an Angel at Rocks & Drams in Ventura Bob Davis has the details!  Their final guest is Andi Girl who has a big goal this year to help everyone get set for the rest of 2026 and that is to meditate with 5,000 this year!  Learn how to Focus, Create and cultivate peace and success with Andi Girl... another fabulous podcast with karen and Janet!

Texas Grit Road Trip Firstly, I’ve always wanted to take the Texas Grit Road Trip. A more than thousand mile romp through Texas from the Gulf to the West Texas Oil Fields. It’s all in Texas-Grit-Road-Trip-Bob Davis Podcast 1166. New Rig Secondly I’ve got a great new rig that needs a shakedown cruise. Tennessee Weirdly […] Read more The post Texas-Grit-Road-Trip-Bob Davis Podcast 1166 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Bob Davis, current Amherst GOP Chair and former Erie County GOP Chair, joins the show to provide his reaction to the news that U.S. representative Elise Stefanik will suspend her campaign and drop out of the race for Governor of New York State, as well as not seeking re-election to Congress

Amherst Republican Chair Bob Davis reacts to Rep. Elise Stefanik pulling out of the 2026 New York gubernatorial race full 238 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0000 5eJ8B2xh5V7L1Bgj9Uw89oGCFHFsauqS news,new york state,wben,elise stefanik,bob davis WBEN Extras news,new york state,wben,elise stefanik,bob davis Amherst Republican Chair Bob Davis reacts to Rep. Elise Stefanik pulling out of the 2026 New York gubernatorial race Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

New Rig RoadTrip Ready New Rig Roadtrip Ready. Firstly, got a new rig and a big announcement for long time listeners and subscribers to The Bob Davis Podcasts. Difficulties Secondly getting these two things done this summer proved to be difficult. One of the reasons there hasn’t been a new podcast in awhile. Roadblocks In […] Read more The post New-Rig-Roadtrip-Ready-Bob Davis Podcast 1165 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Karen & Janet have filled this podcast with essential information, something for everybody in Ventura County!  They start with home buying and rental opportunities from the beaches to the hills of Ventura County, awesome homes.  Their first guest is Derek Contreras from Smart Home Mortgage with great news on rates that are now as low as 5.5% and there are many programs for different buyers, Derek has the right program for your needs.  Denise with Paladin Insurance talks about the most important part of your insurance policy and that is the Declaration Page a must do when insuring your home!  Ginny with Home Helpers Home Care that enables people to have Independence at Home, Home Helpers Home Care puts a caregiver in your home for one hour a day or 24/7.  Make sure you and your loved ones are happy and safe with Ginny's expertise.  Karen & Janet wrap up the podcast with Bob Davis inviting you to December's First Wednesday on the third in Santa Paula at 10th & MainThe Beneficiary is "The Spirit of Santa Paula" A great way to start the spirit of giving during the holiday season!.

Dr. Bob Davis in an internationally recognized scientist in his field. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Sensory Neuroscience from The Ohio State University, and served as professor of neuroscience at the State University of New York for over 30 years. Bob has published over 60 articles in scholarly journals, lectured at national and international scientific conferences, and was awarded several major research grants from the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation. Since his retirement, he has co-authored articles in the Journal of Consciousness Studies and the Journal of Scientific Exploration. Dr. Davis has written three books entitled: Unseen Forces: The Integration of Science, Reality and You, The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe? and Life after Death: An Analysis of the Evidence. Davis has also lectured on these topics at both national and international conferences. Website: www.bobdavisspeakes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertdavislectures/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Amherst Resident Bob Davis protesting the sale of the former Westwood Country Club bonus 179 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:15:00 +0000 7RH0WWhEcgUYBkWj4NqSInWNs2C7W1CD news WBEN Extras news Amherst Resident Bob Davis protesting the sale of the former Westwood Country Club Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://pl

Channel and Travel Plans Quartzsite Cooked Firstly I have some pre announcement announcements about changes to my podcasts and plans for travel. Secondly it’s time for some real talk about Quartzsite being cooked. Details in Channel-Travel-Plans-Quartzsite-Cooked-Bob Davis Podcast 1164. Thank You Contributors Certainly I’ve been honored to receive contributions from many listeners and subscribers to […] Read more The post Channel-Travel-Plans-Quartzsite-Cooked-Bob Davis Podcast 1164 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Karen along with her guest host Bob Ridgway, a realtor with Keller Williams, kick off the podcast with buying opportunities and listings right here in Ventura County. Their first guest is Justin Soenke with Phase 3, he is an expert in creating a website and online presence that gets your businesses phone to ring. Justin makes your website the final destination for customers that shows how you solve problems and create business Justin has been building websites for many years, hear how he creates the perfect one for you!  Next Karen & Bob talk insurance with Denise of Paladin Insurance Services.  From fire to earthquake, leak detection and more, Denise talks about insurance for your home and car... umbrellas too.  Denise is the local expert that explains this confusing world of insurance coverage in simple terms.  To close out the podcast Bob Davis invites everyone to The First Wednesday at Rocks & Drams in Ventura that will raise money for the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Ventura.  A fun "happy Hour", that raises cash for a great cause and lets you network too.  another awesome podcast from Girls On The Air!

Favorite Summer Roadtrips Firstly how about three favorite summer roadtrips to ease your mind? Details in Favorite-Summer-Roadtrips-Bob Davis Podcast 1163. Secondly holiday travel trips are usually short distance. For example Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. However in high summer there’s nothing like a mega road trip to ease your mind… And make […] Read more The post Favorite-Summer-Roadtrips-Bob Davis Podcast 1163 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Podcast guest 1424 is Dr. Bob Davis, former professor that conducted research in the behavioral and neurosensory sciences. He has published several articles in the Journal of Scientific Exploration and Edge Science and given lectures at national and international conferences on consciousness, STEs and UAPs. Bob has also published highly popular book including 1) The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe? 2) Life after Death: An Analysis of the Evidence, and, 3) Unseen Forces: The Integration of Science, Reality and You. And his 4th book, The Consciousness Connection: Extraordinary Human Experiences and the Nature of Reality, has been turned into a documentary film titled the consciousness connection.CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.

Extraordinary Human Experiences with Dr Bob Davis We are joined by Dr Bob Davis to discuss Extraordinary Human Experiences - Interactions with UAP, Remote Viewing, OBEs, NDEs, and the implications and effects of these realities Dr Bob Davis' Links - The Consciousness Connection (Book): https://a.co/d/2DUlgaPThe Consciousness Connection Film: https://consciousnessfilm.info/ Website: https://bobdavisspeaks.com/Engaging The Phenomenon - Learn CE-5/Contact Work/HICE - CE-5 Simplified: https://youtu.be/kfG63zTRfqE?si=qxioLQQH5TljJRsKIntroduction To Contact Work: https://youtu.be/3AtZmOCSF7k?si=_8ku72LaBVuf-FETPractical Guide To Contact Work: https://youtu.be/wNrPbyZRiA8?si=yiSMKfMsqVET4UD8Engaging The Phenomenon Links - Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EngagingThe?t=iEVw2QagEoCgZey4H_zT9Q&s=09Engaging The Phenomenon Podcast: https://anchor.fm/engagingthephenomenonSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Engagingthephenomenon Support us w/ Paypal: https://paypal.me/engagingthephenomeno?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USRead Our Articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@EngagingThePhenomenonGreatly appreciate all the support!! Another way to support the channel is to share the work on social media networks! Thanks for joining us! Support The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/engagingthephenomenon/supportEngaging The Phenomenon LinkTree(https://linktr.ee/EngagingThePhenomenon)We've created a Twitter account for our initiative! Follow us here to stay tuned! Inquire Anomalous YouTube: https://youtube.com/@inquireanomalousFollow Here: https://twitter.com/InquireAnomalus?t=PWi80yvgFpRVdflA_S242g&s=09...................

Embracing Change Wisconsin Spring Spring in Wisconsin is all about embracing change. The same is true in life. We’ll talk about it in Embracing-Change-Wisconsin-Spring-Bob Davis Podcast 1162. Travel Is Constant Change Above the thing about travel is the constant change. Issues in Life Therefore when I stop down for the summer in Wisconsin I am […] Read more The post Embracing-Change-Wisconsin-Spring-Bob Davis Podcast 1162 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

In this episode of the Corn Nation's Monday Night Therapy podcast, host Minnie Hunt interviews Bob Davis, a former strength and conditioning coach with Nebraska during the 1980s under Boyd Epley, the legendary pioneer of Husker Power. Davis shares insights into the foundational role Nebraska's strength and nutrition programs played in the Cornhuskers' dominance, emphasizing how walk-ons and farm kids pushed blue-chip recruits by outworking them. He discusses innovations like performance testing, customized nutrition cards, and year-round training, including offseason programs that prepared players physically and mentally. Davis also reflects on the evolution of training—comparing old-school techniques to today's tech-enhanced systems—and emphasizes fundamentals, balance, proper mechanics, and injury prevention. He highlights the importance of developing athletes' understanding of movement, hydration, and nutrition. Creatine use, the relevance of bench press, and high-tech versus practical basics are all explored. Davis underscores that most injuries result from fatigue and poor mechanics, not contact. He calls for transparency in athletic performance reporting to inspire fans and hold players accountable. Now running “Strength of America” and “Body by Bob's,” he continues to educate athletes of all ages on how to train smart, eat right, and stay healthy for life. The episode closes with calls for community engagement and the hope of returning Nebraska to its physical dominance.

This week on Sinica, I chat with veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Bob Davis, who has covered the U.S.-China relationship for decades. He recently published a new book called Broken Engagement, which consists of interviews with U.S. policymakers who were instrumental in shaping American policy toward China from the George H.W. Bush administration through the Biden administration. It's an eye-opening look at the individuals who fought for — and against — engagement with China.2:58 – Bob's thoughts on engagement: whether it was doomed from the start, when and why there was a shift, people's different aspirations for it and retrospective positioning, and whether it could have a transformative effect 13:28 – The Nancy Pelosi interview: her approach, her Taiwan visit, and her critique of capitulation to business interests17:18 – Bob's interviews with Charlene Barshefsky, Lawrence Summers, and Bob Zoellick: the WTO accession, the China shock, Zoellick's “responsible stakeholder” concept, and diplomacy as an ongoing process 27:24 – The Robert Gates interview: security-focused engagement, and his shift to realism 31:14 – Misreading Xi Jinping34:42 – Bob's interviews with Stephen Hadley and Ash Carter regarding the South China Sea 39:19 – The Matt Pottinger interview: his view on China and how COVID changed everything 46:14 – Michael Rogers' interview: cyber espionage and cyber policy 51:25 – Robert O'Brien's interview: the “reverse Kissinger” and Taiwan 54:14 – Bob's interview with Kurt Campbell: his famous Foreign Affairs essay, differentiating between decoupling and de-risking, and technology export restrictions and trade deals 59:28 – The Rahm Emanuel interview: his response to wolf warrior diplomacy1:01:57 – Bob's takeaways: the long-term vision of engagement, introspective interviewees, and his own increased pessimism Paying It Forward: Lingling Wei at The Wall Street Journal; Eva Dou at The Washington Post and her book House of Huawei: The Secret History of China's Most Powerful Company; and Katrina Northrop at The Washington Post Recommendations: Bob: The TV series Derry Girls (2018-2022) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-2024); and Margaret O'Farrell's novels, including Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait Kaiser: The BBC and Masterpiece series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining me for this episode is research scientist and author Dr. Bob Davis. After receiving his doctorate in 1981 Bob served as a professor for the State University of New York for over thirty years, where he conducted extensive research in the behavioural and neurosensory sciences, taught, and held many high-level administrative roles. Following retirement, he published several articles in the Journal of Scientific Exploration and Edge Science and has given lectures at national and international conferences on consciousness, spiritually transformative experiences, and unidentified anomalous phenomena. He has also published four books - The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe?; Life after Death: An Analysis of the Evidence; Unseen Forces: The Integration of Science, Reality and You and most recently The Consciousness Connection: Extraordinary Human Experiences and the Nature of Reality, which has also been turned into a documentary. As you can imagine with a subject as vast as consciousness, my interview with Bob is wide-ranging. I begin by talking with him about his early life and what drew him to a career in neuroscience, and then move onto how his interest in studying the more esoteric and fortean aspects of consciousness developed. We discuss how he moved past the materialist outlook he had developed from a career in science and the extraordinary experiences he had which helped him to do that. From there we discuss how such experiences are best looked at scientifically and what they suggest about the nature of consciousness and beyond that, reality itself. You can find out more about Bob and his research at https://bobdavisspeaks.com/. If you enjoy what I do with Some Other Sphere and would like to support its upkeep, you can make a donation via Ko-fi. To buy the podcast a coffee go to https://ko-fi.com/someotherspherepodcast. Thank you!   The podcast theme music is by The Night Monitor, from his album, ‘Close Encounters of the Pennine Kind'. You can find out more about The Night Monitor's music at https://thenightmonitor.bandcamp.com/.  

What We Know and Don't Know About Consciousness with Bob Davis Robert Davis, PhD, is a retired professor of neuroscience at the State University of New York. He is author of The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe?, Life After Death: An Analysis of the Evidence, Unseen Forces: The Integration of Science, Reality, and You, and … Continue reading "What We Know and Don't Know About Consciousness with Bob Davis"

Loneliest American Highway Firstly US Route 50 is unofficially called the Loneliest American Highway. Join me for the trip in Loneliest-American-Highway-US-50-Bob Davis Podcast 1161. Best American Highway But Route 50 turns out to be one of the best road trips you can take. Mega Road Trip California With this in mind as I ended my […] Read more The post Loneliest-American-Highway-US-50-Bob Davis Podcast 1161 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Perfect Pacific Vibe Firstly my trip up the Pacific Coast Highway is a continuation of the Mega Road Trip for 2025. That is to say I am taking the scenic route on my way back to Wisconsin from the California Deserts. Details in Perfect-Pacific-Vibe-Bob Davis Podcast 1160. Review Of The RoadTrip So Far Secondly for […] Read more The post Perfect-Pacific-Vibe-Bob Davis Podcast 1160 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Dr. Bob Davis, former professor, neurosensory research scientist, and author of 'The Consciousness Connection,' discusses veridical near-death experiences (NDEs) and their implications for proving the afterlife. In this compelling episode, Dr. Davis shares his personal experiences and research, exploring the evidence that suggests consciousness survives physical death. Discover incredible accounts of patients reporting accurate details of events they couldn't have known while clinically dead, and delve into the transformative power of NDEs.   In this episode, you'll learn about: * Veridical perceptions in NDEs and out-of-body experiences (OBEs). * Case studies and research supporting the reality of NDEs. * The phenomenon of terminal lucidity. * The transformative effects of NDEs on individuals. * The nature of consciousness and its relationship to the brain. Whether you're curious about the afterlife, seeking comfort in grief, or exploring the mysteries of consciousness, this episode offers profound insights and compelling evidence. You can view Dr. Davis' film: 'The Consciousness Connection' at:  HTTPS://Consciousness.mediaHis Website: https://bobdavisspeaks.com/Find Dr. Davis' book 'The Consciousness Connection' on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4ji3eel Thank you for watching! Be sure to also listen to Sandra's show on iHeart Radio "Shades of the Afterlife" https://bit.ly/ShadesoftheAfterlife  *Join our free Sunday Gathering Inspirational Service, with medium demonstration included, PLUS medium & afterlife classes and events at https://www.wedontdie.com **Join our Patreon Community for as little as $1 per episode and receive ad-free, early bird episodes, and a full clickable & searchable list off all Sandra's over 700 afterlife episodes https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio **Join the supportive and loving, We Don't Die Listeners Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wedontdielisteners/

Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels radio pal Bob Davis is living The Soulman's dream. So this week, Bob pulls his "Mobile Command Center" into the Coffee Shop parking lot to tell us about what it is like living life on the road. We learn about how Bob became one of the first podcasters and how the freedom allowed him to pull up stakes and live life on the road. The crew share radio stories from their time together and Bob shares what he's learned about people while spending 12+ hours in a Cracker Barrel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels radio pal Bob Davis is living The Soulman's dream. So this week, Bob pulls his "Mobile Command Center" into the Coffee Shop parking lot to tell us about what it is like living life on the road. We learn about how Bob became one of the first podcasters and how the freedom allowed him to pull up stakes and live life on the road. The crew share radio stories from their time together and Bob shares what he's learned about people while spending 12+ hours in a Cracker Barrel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kris Ketz joins Pete Mundo in studio to talk about his friend, Bob Davis, who recently passed away. They also discuss the state of media and how things continue to evolve among other topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We lost a one of a kind broadcasting legend last week when Bob Davis passed away at the age of 80. But tributes and great memories remain, and it's a pleasure to some to you here. My reflections, plus, a wonderful sit down we did a few years back filled with myriad anecdotes and great personalities, told by an unrivaled storyteller. A true pleasure to share.

In this episode of The Jayhawker podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty, we celebrate the legendary Kansas sports broadcaster Bob Davis. Joined by fellow Kansas broadcaster David Lawrence and Bob’s son, Steven Davis, we reflect on the remarkable career and lasting legacy Bob left behind. Through heartfelt stories and cherished memories, we explore what made Bob an iconic voice in sports, a great father, and an amazing person. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com. By Black & Veatch. Take ownership of your career, your future and your success. Learn more at www.bv.com/careers. By Xfinity, the next generation 10G Network. Only from Xfinity. The future starts now! And by Easton Roofing, your trusted experts in commercial and residential roofing and gutters. Check them out at www.eastonroofing.com. Easton Roofing, where integrity matters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Jayhawker podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty, we celebrate the legendary Kansas sports broadcaster Bob Davis. Joined by fellow Kansas broadcaster David Lawrence and Bob’s son, Steven Davis, we reflect on the remarkable career and lasting legacy Bob left behind. Through heartfelt stories and cherished memories, we explore what made Bob an iconic voice in sports, a great father, and an amazing person. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System, the official healthcare provider of KU Athletics, www.kansashealthsystem.com. By Black & Veatch. Take ownership of your career, your future and your success. Learn more at www.bv.com/careers. By Xfinity, the next generation 10G Network. Only from Xfinity. The future starts now! And by Easton Roofing, your trusted experts in commercial and residential roofing and gutters. Check them out at www.eastonroofing.com. Easton Roofing, where integrity matters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   The best story of the weekend occurred at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia as President Trump decided to stay two matches longer than planned to see "the big guy" shock with world in one of the biggest upsets ever.  The wrestler, Wyatt Hendrickson, is a Kansan in the Air Force wrestling for Oklahoma State and he and Trump seem to have quite a bond.  You have to hear this story.    Some are calling this the worst NCAA Tourney of all time as there are no Cinderellas an no buzzer beaters.  That means all the attention is about the coaches and we've got three very different coaches stories for you.    We lost the great Bob Davis on Friday, one week after his wife died. This is more than a story about a legendary broadcaster as we remember Davis for all he was.    Tiger Woods says "love is in the air" as he announces he's officially with Vanessa Trump, Don Jr's ex.  If you think Tiger has quite the dating history, wait until you hear about Vanessa's bingo card.  It's just incredible.    Bill Maher blasts Dems for getting simple things wrong, the mayor of Liberty, Missouri plays the KKK card on his opponent and Independence no longer has a single outdoor swimming pool.  

** Chinese Whispers is coming to an end. Later this year, Cindy Yu will be joining The Times and The Sunday Times to write a regular column on China. To stay abreast of her latest work, subscribe to her free Substack at chinesewhispers.substack.com ** It's easy to forget that, as recently as the start of this century, the US was China's biggest ally. Washington saw Beijing as a necessary bulwark against Moscow, and consistently supported China's entry into the world economy ever since rapprochement in the 1970s, including its accession to the World Trade Organisation. These days, the relationship couldn't be more different. Why have relations cooled quite so fast? When was the turning point? And can we now say that rapprochement was a strategic mistake from the US? Bob Davis is a former senior editor at the Wall Street Journal, who was posted to China between 2011 and 2014. In recent years, he has been conducting a long running series of interviews - with dozens of high level officials over successive American administrations - for the online magazine, The Wire China. He has interviewed defense secretaries, ambassadors, national security advisors, treasury secretaries and more. Now, these interviews have been collated into a new e-book released by The Wire China: Broken Engagement. Through these interviews, we can see the changing direction of US-China relations through the eyes and words of those at the very heart of America's decisions. Bob joins this episode to tell us all about it.

** Chinese Whispers is coming to an end. Later this year, Cindy Yu will be joining The Times and The Sunday Times to write a regular column on China. To stay abreast of her latest work, subscribe to her free Substack at chinesewhispers.substack.com ** It's easy to forget that, as recently as the start of this century, the US was China's biggest ally. Washington saw Beijing as a necessary bulwark against Moscow, and consistently supported China's entry into the world economy ever since rapprochement in the 1970s, including its accession to the World Trade Organisation. These days, the relationship couldn't be more different. Why have relations cooled quite so fast? When was the turning point? And can we now say that rapprochement was a strategic mistake from the US? Bob Davis is a former senior editor at the Wall Street Journal, who was posted to China between 2011 and 2014. In recent years, he has been conducting a long running series of interviews - with dozens of high level officials over successive American administrations - for the online magazine, The Wire China. He has interviewed defense secretaries, ambassadors, national security advisors, treasury secretaries and more. Now, these interviews have been collated into a new e-book released by The Wire China: Broken Engagement. Through these interviews, we can see the changing direction of US-China relations through the eyes and words of those at the very heart of America's decisions. Bob joins this episode.

The Sweet Sixteen is set with Mizzou and Kansas falling far short, out by the weekend. KC Current look like a cool story again, while Sporting KC looks for answers. Our friend David Lesky gets us ready for Opening Day, a mere days away, plus a little golf and some fond words about the late Bob Davis. Come on along!

Friday's Drill made stops in Minnesota, Milwaukee, Denver, and San Francisco. Greg Gurley joined us to honor the legendary Bob Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blair Kerkhoff joined us to talk Mizzou's loss and Dennis Gates, as well as the Kansas Loss. And a Bob Davis Kicker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the tragic news of the passing of Bob Davis, The Drive took a minute to remember the former voice of the Jayhawks.

Mega Road Trip California 2025 I am on a Mega Road Trip for 2025. Most importantly this podcast covers my trip from the desert, mountains and beaches. Details in Mega-Road-Trip-2025-Bob Davis Podcast 1159. Take Your Your Time On A Roadtrip In the first place I’ve learned doing Roadtrips with hell bent for leather travel isn’t […] Read more The post Mega-Road-Trip-2025-Bob Davis Podcast 1159 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create something that truly lasts? What's the secret to building something that doesn't just survive but grows stronger for decades in our always-changing digital world? The answer might surprise you. It's not about fancy equipment or perfect production. It's not even about having all the answers when you start. It begins with a simple promise to pay it forward. The Bathroom Session That Started It All March 2005. A hotel bathroom at the Marriott in Phoenix. That's where I sat with a basic microphone, nervously recording the first episode of what would become Killer Innovations. The bathroom's natural echo was the only "sound engineering" I had—nothing like the studio we have today. Why a podcast? Why innovation? And honestly: why a bathroom? These questions have followed me for years, and as we launch Season 20—officially making the show the longest continuously produced podcast in history—it feels right to finally share the whole story with you. But first, let me ask you something: Has someone ever believed in you so deeply that it completely changed your path? The Debt That Can Never Be Repaid For me, that person was Bob Davis. As my mentor, Bob spent countless hours guiding me, challenging me, and opening doors I didn't know existed. During one of our regular talks, feeling incredibly grateful, I asked him how I could possibly repay him for everything he'd done. Bob's answer wasn't what I expected. He laughed—that hearty, knowing laugh of his—and said something that would change the direction of my life: "There's no way you can pay me back. You have to pay it forward." This wasn't gentle advice. It was a responsibility placed squarely on my shoulders. But how could I possibly live up to such a big obligation? What did "paying it forward" actually look like in real life? The answer would come in ways I couldn't have imagined, shaped by voices that had influenced my own thinking. Finding My Voice in Others Long before podcasts existed, I followed Earl Nightingale's monthly "Insight" audio cassette subscription. Earl showed me how spoken words could do more than just inform—they could change lives. Could I create something similar in this new thing called "podcasting"? The term itself was barely a few months old. The first true podcast "show" was created in August 2004 by Adam Curry when he launched his daily show, "Source Code." Most people still listened to radio or CDs. Podcast directories didn't exist. Subscription models were foreign concepts. Tools to create and publish podcasts did not exist. The landscape was new, untested, and mostly unknown. It was perfect. But a big question remained: Would anyone actually listen? What I didn't realize then was that this uncertainty—this feeling of not knowing—would become one of the show's greatest strengths. An Unexpected Ally The early days were quiet. Recording weekly episodes felt like talking to no one. Until one day, something unexpected happened. Adam Curry—the very person who had created the first podcast show—mentioned Killer Innovations on his own show. That single mention changed everything. Suddenly, this small experiment in paying it forward found an audience. People began listening, responding, talking back. But as our listeners grew, so did a nagging question: What insights could I possibly share that would be worth people's time? What principles could truly help others navigate the complex world of innovation? The Five Truths That Emerged Over hundreds of episodes, thousands of conversations, and countless moments of thinking deeply, patterns began to emerge. Not just in how successful innovations were created, but in how the show itself grew. These weren't principles I set out to discover. They revealed themselves gradually, persistently, until they became impossible to ignore: Innovation requires intention. Big ideas rarely happen by accident or luck. The most successful innovators deliberately create spaces and habits that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving. Failure is an essential teacher. Our greatest lessons often come from our biggest failures, not our successes. Embracing failure as a normal part of the innovation process—rather than something to fear—unlocks growth and insights we'd miss otherwise. Diversity drives creativity. The most powerful innovations come from mixing different viewpoints, experiences, and knowledge areas. Building diverse teams is the best way to break through old thinking patterns. Innovation is a learnable skill. While some people might seem naturally creative, the basic skills of innovation can be developed through practice. With the right methods and consistent effort, anyone can get better at innovation. Human-centered approaches work best. Technology and processes matter, but innovations that truly change lives must be based on human needs, behaviors, and feelings. Starting with deep understanding of the people you're serving leads to solutions that don't just work technically but make a real difference. These five truths have guided not just what we talk about but how the show itself has grown. But here's what I've never publicly shared before: these principles weren't abstract theories I studied from a distance. Each one came from my own painful lessons, stubborn mistakes, and humbling realizations. From Bathroom to Broadcast Studio As the show's reach grew, so did our production capabilities—though not without growing pains. From that hotel bathroom, we moved to makeshift home setups, then to increasingly better equipment. Eight years ago, we built our first full professional recording studio, a space designed specifically for exploring innovation in all its forms. Now, we're in the middle of our biggest expansion yet: transforming our recording space into a complete Innovation Studio—a place not just for talking about innovation, but for showing it in action. Each upgrade brought technical challenges. Each improvement required learning new skills. Each evolution demanded letting go of what was comfortable for what was possible. Sound familiar? It's the innovation journey itself, played out in real time. But through it all, one question kept coming back: What makes this show different from the countless others that have come and gone? The Secret Ingredient The answer became clear only with time: it's you. You've been the secret ingredient all along. Your emails challenging my thinking. Your stories showing principles in action. Your questions pushing me to explore new territories. In recent months, we've seen a remarkable growth in our community. New listeners discovering two decades of insights. Long-time supporters returning with fresh perspectives. This growth has made me think deeply: What responsibility comes with being the longest-running show in our medium? What does Season 20 demand of us after all we've learned? The answer lies in returning to that original promise made to Bob Davis, but with a depth and maturity that only experience can bring. Season 20: The Promise Renewed As we launch Season 20, I'm both humbled by what we've accomplished and excited by what lies ahead. This milestone wasn't something I planned—it's simply the result of showing up for you week after week, year after year, honoring that original promise to pay forward what I've been given. Season 20 represents a renewed commitment to that promise. We'll focus more on innovation leadership skills, creativity, and thinking methods you can use right away. We'll host more live sessions from our Innovation Studio, creating experiences that bring innovation principles to life. To deliver on this vision and continue raising the bar on quality, we need your help. Like any worthwhile innovation, this next chapter requires both creative vision and practical resources to make it real. Supporting Our Shared Journey As the show grows, so do our costs. We need equipment, software, and most importantly, a team of talented people who help with research, production, and editing. Every dollar from supporters goes directly into these expenses—not into my pocket. Your support makes it possible to deliver quality content every week. For those who've found value in our journey together, I've created a way for you to become an even more important part of this community through Patreon. Your support helps fund the team that makes the show possible and ensures we can continue delivering quality innovation insights for years to come. In return, you'll receive exclusive content, early access to episodes, and other special benefits that enhance your innovation practice. Visit patreon.com/philmckinney to learn more about joining this next phase of our journey. The Question That Drives Us Forward Looking back at that first recording in a Phoenix hotel bathroom, I'm struck by how much has changed—and how much remains the same. The technology has evolved. Our understanding has deepened. Our community has grown beyond anything I could have imagined. But the basic question that drove that very first episode still drives us today: How can we help each other become better innovators? As we enter our third decade together, I'm filled with the same curiosity and enthusiasm that drove that very first recording—maybe even more so, as I've seen the amazing power of shared knowledge and learning together. To you, whether you've been with us since those early, rough episodes or just found us recently—thank you. You are the reason we continue this journey, and your pursuit of meaningful innovation inspires everything we create. But I'm left with one final question, perhaps the most important one of all: What innovation challenges are you facing right now? What stands between you and your next breakthrough? Share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out directly through our website. Your questions and insights might inspire our next exploration together. I'd also love to connect with you on LinkedIn. As I receive hundreds of connection requests monthly, please mention that you're a listener of the podcast when sending your request, and I'll be sure to accept it. After all, the greatest innovations often begin with the simplest of questions—asked at just the right moment. Here's to the next chapter in our ongoing exploration of what makes innovation truly "killer"—impactful, lasting, and transformative. The best is yet to come.  

“Even though it was a terrible, traumatic thing to go through, life is wonderful.” —Ellen Govan Richard Ramirez, infamously dubbed the Night Stalker, was a notorious serial killer whose reign of terror gripped California between 1984 and 1985. Convicted of 13 murders along with numerous other violent crimes, he was sentenced to death in 1989. Ramirez's gruesome acts left an indelible mark on history, earning him a place among America's most feared criminals until his death in 2013, making him one of the most notorious criminals in American history. A victim of the Night Stalker, Ellen Govan has overcome immense trauma to live a life of purpose and service. She is a passionate advocate for survivors of violent crimes, sharing her own story to provide hope and support to others. Through her community involvement and personal writing, Ellen continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a commitment to making a positive impact.Tune in as Ellen recounts her harrowing experience of moving to San Francisco in 1984, the night of the attack, how she was able to escape the attack with the help of a heroic bystander, Bob Davis, the lasting trauma she faced, and the steps she has taken to overcome these challenges. Heather and Ellen also explore the power of human connection, the importance of community support, and Ellen's inspiring efforts to give back and help others who have experienced similar traumas.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights:01:28 Chasing Big Dreams in the Big City 05:31 The Night of the Attack 11:38 Escape From the Night Stalker17:46 Identifying the Night Stalker26:03 Trying to Capture the Night Stalker31:24 Moving Forward 43:31 Closure At Last50:00 Trauma-Response 55:56 Finding Ways to Give Back Connect with Ellen: Ellen Govan is a survivor and advocate who has overcome significant challenges in her life. In 1984, she was the victim of an attack by the notorious serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker." Despite this traumatic experience, Ellen has gone on to live a fulfilling life, finding love, starting a family, and dedicating herself to helping others who have experienced trauma. Today, Ellen is actively involved in her community, participating in coastal cleanup efforts with the Mendocino Mermaids and sharing her personal stories through writing workshops. She is a passionate supporter of organizations that assist victims of violent crimes, using her own experiences to inspire and empower others. Ellen's resilience and commitment to making a positive impact serve as an inspiration to all who hear her story.FacebookInstagramResources: Surviving Victims of Violent Crimes (James Alt)WebsiteFacebookMendocino Mermaids FacebookInstagramWriting Your Life— The Lifelong Learning Program at Santa Rosa Junior Collegeemail: Support the show

Dune Dreams Exploration and Dicovery I’m having Dune Dreams of Exploration and Discovery. But there’s always a catch. These days it seems nomads oversharing ruin personal discovery. Details in Dune-Dreams-Exploration-Discovery-Bob Davis Podcast 1158. Opportunity Certainly the world is full of opportunities for Discovery and Exploration. Nomad Life And I discuss these subjects in relation to […] Read more The post Dune-Dreams-Exploration-Discovery-Bob Davis Podcast 1158 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Life at an Off Grid BLM Camp near Yuma is an acquired taste. Details in Off-Grid-Yuma-BLM-Bob Davis Podcast 1157 . Firstly I have been traveling and camping at some spectacular National Forest campgrounds, And National Parks. Even more at some amazing Bureau Of Land Management campgrounds which are well maintained and fantastic. But the so […] Read more The post Off-Grid-Yuma-BLM-Bob Davis Podcast 1157 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

President Donald Trump is expected to begin his global trade war as soon as Saturday, and the tech industry will surely find itself in the crossfire. His promise to slap new tariffs on China, in particular, could leave some tech companies vulnerable to retaliation from Beijing. On POLITICO Tech, longtime journalist and POLITICO contributor Bob Davis joins host Steven Overly to discuss how U.S.-China tech competition will be a defining dynamic in Trump's coming trade war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nomad Winter Escape Adventure Firstly time for a Nomad Winter Escape Adventure. Details in Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156. Winter Break Up North Secondly right about now just about everyone in North America is looking for a winter break. Polar Vortex Certainly the arrival of the Polar Vortex and Winter Storms are key. Cold In The West […] Read more The post Nomad-Winter-Escape-Adventure-Bob Davis Podcast-1156 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Adventure Freedom History Adventure, Freedom and History in Death Valley and The Eastern Sierras.There’s so much to see and so many thoughts! Details in Adventure-Freedom-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1155. Death Valley Eastern Sierras Firstly my last podcast dealt with the Eastern part of Death Valley. Podcast 1155 deals with the Western Part of Death Valley and […] Read more The post Adventure-Freedom-History-Bob Davis Podcast 1155 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

2025 High Vibe In Death Valley It’s time for a higher vibe to ring in the New Year and Death Valley is the place to do it. Details in 2025-High-Vibe-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1154. Staying To The Maximum I came here to stay one or two nights and ended up extending to the maximum time. As […] Read more The post 2025-High-Vibe-Death-Valley-Bob Davis Podcast 1154 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.

Hella Truck Stop Nation It’s a Hella Truck Stop Nation. In this case “Hella” is used in the negative sense. Get the full scoop in Hella-Truck-Stop-Nation-Bob Davis Podcast 1153. Las Vegas Firstly I am supposed to be enjoying a perfect Southwestern sunset in front of a warm campfire. Instead I am in Las Vegas waiting […] Read more The post Hella-Truck-Stop-Nation-Bob Davis Podcast 1153 appeared first on The Bob Davis Podcasts.