Podcast appearances and mentions of brian demarco

Quantum information science deals with the world of the very small, sure, but imagine 128 acres of land devoted to advancing QIS. Now imagine this mega complex in a major city! The Illinois Quantum and& Microelectronics Park is expected to draw leading companies and researchers to Chicago, and DARPA is already playing a significant role. Find out what this will mean for advancing the industry and the race to fault-tolerant quantum computing. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about building the future with Brian DeMarco and Harley Johnson from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.    For more information on the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, visit https://www.intersectillinois.org/illinois-quantum-park/ .  Visit Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.  Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @KonstantHacker and follow Protiviti Technology on LinkedIn and Twitter: @ProtivitiTech.     Questions and comments are welcome!   Theme song by David Schwartz, copyright 2021.   The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by, Protiviti Inc., The Post-Quantum World, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, or subsidiaries.  None of the content should be considered investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other securities or non-securities offering. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Protiviti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.  

Brian DeMarco returns for a chat. In this episode, we discuss Brian's 2022 releases: "Recitations" and "Songs I Dreamt." "Recitations" is a big departure from his other work. Inspired by hip hop grooves and recitations of Richard Burton, he crafted a collection of songs that are moody, atmospheric, and super unique. Think spoken word with a groove. His second release this year, "Songs I Dreamt" is an all original album of songs inspired, literally, from his dreams. Two very different projects but both done on a very high level. We discuss and listen to a couple cuts from both albums. Go and listen to this prolific artist. More information at https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NbnuOdlSyRTq74uSRt7dw

We're ending our coverage of the Slamdance film festival with two films that take you on an unexpected journey, and leave you asking, "What the fuck?". And we mean that in the best way possible. In the short film Foulmouth, we follow a day in the life of a man who is cursed with the mouth of a sailor. Director Taylor Thompson and actor Brian DeMarco join us for an insightful conversation about the reality of our filthy inner monologues, the creation of this character- both on paper and on camera, and behind the scenes reactions from passers by as they were filming.For the narrative feature Snow White Dies at the End, director/writer Kristijan Risteski artfully interweaves three different storylines (and timelines) into one, and explains how the film-despite it's twists and turns, is really just about the good in people. He shares one of his favorite scenes to write, what he would like people to learn about his homeland (and where the film is shot), Macedonia, and what he means by the term "farting backwards".You can follow director Taylor Thompson on IG You can follow Snow White Dies at the End on IG & Twitter & FB & Vimeo--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed and masked!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

LA based Brian DeMarco, musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, and actor lands at my kitchen table for a lively discussion on his early AZ days and obsession with skateboarding and snowboarding, how an accident on the ski hill brought him to the guitar and songwriting, his deep love and connection to the blues, and how he used his downtime during COVID to live his best, most prolific life. We also listen to and discuss his tune "Pimps and Whores." Find him on https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NbnuOdlSyRTq74uSRt7dw?si=luGJSIKQQUG9QJEzg39Vow (Spotify).

Do you struggle with pricing? Is your agency getting paid what it's really worth? Are you a victim of scope creep but not sure how to put an end to it? The sooner you can recognize the value of your service and begin charging appropriately, the sooner clients will begin paying you what you deserve. In today's episode, we'll cover: How relationships play a role in agency pricing. 3 ways to determine what you are worth. #1 way to eliminate scope creep. Today I sat down with Brian DeMarco, CEO of Draftr Media. If you're a longtime football fan, you might recognize Brian from his time as an NFL offensive lineman. But today, Brian's here to talk business. He's here to talk about a topic many agency owners struggle with — how to start charging what you are worth. How Relationships Play a Role in Agency Pricing We've all been there — that internal battle about how much to charge for your services. Brian says one of the things that helps him feel comfortable charging a specific price is the relationships his agency has built with their clients. Brian says he always likes to ask his clients about their family and their lives and actually get to know them as people. It's not just good manners; it's good business. It seems counterintuitive — you'd think the more you get to know someone, the harder it would be to ask for more money. But the opposite is true. The more you get to know your clients, the more they get to know you. When you build a rapport and gain trust, your clients are more likely to recognize your value instead of questioning your price. 3 Ways to Determine What You Are Worth Great. You've built the relationships and feel comfortable charging for your services. But how much exactly is that? This is a question many agency owners struggle with and nine times out of ten they err on the side of undercharging instead of overcharging. So how do you determine what you are worth? Ask other agencies what they are charging. Yes, it's that simple. Talk to your mentors, your partners, and industry leaders. You can get a good idea about what type of pricing is appropriate just by asking. Know how good you are. Brian says the world will pay you exactly what you think you are worth. So it's extremely important that you know what you are worth. You created an agency because you are good at what you do. Own it. Be confident. Sometimes you just have to throw out a number and see if the client will bite. You'd be surprised how often they do. If you choose this route, you have to do so with confidence. If you question what you are charging, the client most definitely will. #1 Way to Eliminate Scope Creep Ah, scope creep — an agency's worst nightmare. We've all experienced it. The important thing is to recognize scope creep before it happens. The fact of the matter is, most clients don't realize what they are asking for is out of scope. It's up to you to stop it from going too far. How do you do this? Start at the beginning. Be very clear and specific with clients on what you do and what is included for the price. Explain to them when something they are asking for is out of scope even when you decide not to charge for it. The sooner you recognize scope creep and put a stop to it, the less likely it is to get away from you. Scope creep is a slow killer. The more you let it continue to happen, the more it eats into your profit margin. You have to know what you are worth and ask for it. When you start doing that, you'll find yourself in the driver's seat instead of your clients. Are you looking for a simple solution to document your agency’s SOP’s? If you want to keep your team working smarter and not harder, you need to check out what our partners at Trainual have to offer. Trainual is the top-rated software for keeping teams aligned and accountable from anywhere. Their software makes growing your agency easier than ever by keeping all your “how-to’s” and “need-to-know’s” in one place. With dozens of customizable templates, Trainual is an affordable way to increase consistency in the way your team works on repeatable processes. For a limited time, Trainual is offering our podcast listeners a free the Smart Agency Masterclass Agency Onboarding Template pre-loaded into your account when you signup.  

Summary: Disruption is fast becoming a theme of our daily lives. As we seek out information to make decisions that will impact our businesses, it is more important now than ever to be in communication with our clients. To not only have a seat at the table, but to be taking charge of those relationships and offering stability to our clients in this time of incredible uncertainty. Brian DeMarco has been through the wringer of uncertainty in his life- and he has taken that willingness to adapt into the agency realm as well. In today’s episode we’re diving into the opportunity to deepen relationships during this time of crisis.   Top 3 Curtain Pulls in this episode: It’s important to step up and provide leadership with your clients and prospects. Make sure they know you are invested in their brand now more than ever. Give them the confidence that they can follow your leadership! Brian drops some truth: “In every crisis, there’s opportunity. To be honest with you, you have to be courageous enough to seize the opportunity.” This is a time to rise up to the challenge of not only maintaining status quo during this disruption, but to bring others up with you. More so now than ever, making decisions from a place of fear is NOT the way to go. As we’ve discussed in previous episodes, fear-based decisions almost always have negative results. So during this time of change, it’s important to find stillness and quiet for yourself, to not give into the panic.    About our Guest:  He’s an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, a retired NFL player, and now an agency owner.  He’s built two multimillion dollar businesses in both the physical therapy and fitness industries, and now he’s with the fast-growing marketing agency DRAFTR, where they serve clients like Uber, Universal Music, Ram trucks, and Easterseals. Based in Austin, Texas and joining us via Zoom call, we are so thrilled to welcome Brian DeMarco to the Podcast! Check out Brian’s agency DRAFTR Media Connect with Brian on LinkedIn   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [1:00] Bob introduces this week’s guest, Brian DeMarco. “He’s an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and he’s also a retired NFL player. He’s built two multimillion dollar businesses in both the physical therapy and fitness industries, and now with the fast growing market agency Draftr, where they serve clients like Uber, Universal Music, Ram trucks, Easterseals, on and on. He lives outside of Austin, Texas- Brian, welcome to Agency Exposed!” Brian came into agency ownership the way many do- by accident. He started a business that was successful and became an agency owner out of that.  [3:00] Brian gives context for building his company. Coming out of the NFL he had a severe spinal injury that resulted in fractures in 17 places and 90% loss of function in his right leg. By ‘05 the injuries had gotten worse and worse.  “I was dying in every way a man can be dying- physically, spiritually, financially. Totally destitute, spent every dollar we made in the league on surgeries, rehab, raising our family.”  Amidst poverty and homelessness, he and his wife hinged their hope for his healing on two of the best spinal surgeons in the world, but were devastated by their terrible prognoses.  As a couple, he and his wife prayed together for a miracle, and a short time after that prayer they were inspired to design a machine that would help him learn to walk again. Through a series of miraculous meetings, events they were able to get this machine built, he learned to walk again, and they set out to make it a business. They raised over $4M and built a company from the ground up. They won the top 2 design prizes in the world. [7:05] Brian: “What I loved was the strategy behind building a brand and building community around a brand that was meaningful… I very passionately was just in it every day and building this up, so when the time came around and we got to a certain point, it was obvious that it was just time for me to go.” His passion led him to help other people experience what he was experiencing, and he had a very good idea of what didn’t work for him in an agency. [7:51] Brian continues: “I knew all the things that I didn’t like about agencies, I didn’t like the fact that they would never work with me to talk about revenue, using revenue for KPI, for what was being built on the marketing side. So these tough conversations that not many agencies want to have, but that all went into the building of Draftr Media.” He found a partner, Aaron King, who already had an agency, which became Draftr Media. They were on the same page as far as branding and were able to pursue their passion to be a better agency than what they had experienced.  [9:22] Bob asks Brian about what life is like for Draftr amidst the current shift in the world with Covid-19.  [9:38] Brian reflects on the initial shockwave that everyone had to deal with, and the process of reassuring clients that they could go on.  “Some of them we had to talk off the ledge, so to speak. It’s up to us, as Agency Owners during this time, to help them creatively understand how to re-imagine how they do business and how they meet their clients. Because that’s the effect of the Coronavirus, it’s going to be long lasting in our society. These things aren’t just going to, you know, flip a switch and go away when it’s over.” “Truth be told, we were all migrating there anyways… living more digitally. So that’s been a big part of the conversations with our clients… reassuring our team that we can reimagine how you do business digitally and how you meet your clients digitally.”  [11:38] Brian continues: “Relatively speaking, it’s easy to be a leader or a CEO when the market is just absolutely booming and you can do no wrong. It’s difficult to lead in times like this, when we’re in a massive trial in our lives, the entire nation. This is when it’s hard to lead, but it’s most certainly needed.”  [12:15] Brian: “There’s no way to sugarcoat this, it’s decimating a large part of our economy for now. But you have to have the courage to look boldly at the future and be determined to win.” “There’s an old saying in football, ‘Find a way to win.’ Whether that’s a guy stepping up, or the team coming together, whatever that is- find the way to win. That is most certainly where we are now.”  “Every crisis, there’s opportunity. To be honest with you, you have to be courageous enough to seize the opportunity.” [13:49] Ken responds: “Whether you’re coaching and leading clients or you’re leading your own team- you’re going through something too. And you’d be naive to think that it doesn’t affect you… this is not a passing thing that just goes away. You can’t just hunker down for four weeks and hope that it goes away.”  [14:35] Ken continues: “I believe the better approach is what you said, to assume that this is the new way or a portion of this is, and if you’ve got to do business that way, how can we figure out how to do business that way and thrive. It’s not easy- if it were easy, everyone would do it.”  [14:55] Brian: “That’s why you see brands, like I Heart, stepping up with the concerts and people are going to remember the brand that stepped up during this time to provide them something- entertainment. The one advantage is that people are now walking to the internet in droves to socialize, to be entertaining, to educate, which is another interesting side component of this time… we can educate our kids from home. Our school systems fell in line, our kids are learning. You kind of saw the writing on a wall with schools as we knew them, growing up.” [16:15] Brad asks Brian: “Tell me some of the things that you’re doing with your agency that are practical that other agencies maybe can glean from it and actually do themselves as well, whether they’re large or small agencies.” [16:35] Brian speaks on his efforts to “run lean” and never lose the startup mentality as far as resources and spending are concerned. They’ve had to ask themselves where they can pull back where it won’t impact clients- extracurriculars for staff, parties, etc.  “We’ve been very fortunate to date to not have to cut staff. We’re in this situation because we were so proactive with our clients, we weren’t waiting for them to call us with the situation… as soon as it got to the point where people were whispering about a pandemic, we were calling our clients, our leadership teams. We’re calling clients and dealing with this, letting them know that this is something we need to deal with right now. We don’t need to wait, how are we going to react as a brand?” [19:05] Bob presents: “There may be a temptation to take on clients out of desperation, to take what you can get to backfill things you’ve lost. And I think there’s some wise counsel here.” Don’t just take the scraps that you can get, you’re going to regret it and it will hurt you down the road. [19:57] Brian affirms that there is a shift that is happening for companies without a vision. For so long it was easy for people to throw ads up on Facebook and call themselves an agency. He suggests: “If I were a smaller agency, I would really hone in on what I do well, overstretch your sales pitch and speak out of bounds… Focus on your specialty and what your strong points are.” Stay in your lane! [21:55] Ken adds: “For the last 10 years or so, anyone can throw up a website and get clients… and no one will know the difference. Experience is really being undervalued.” Focus on getting highly specialized- that’s the anchor in ALL times, especially now.  In meeting with peers in the venture capital community, Ken has heard that now more than ever, they are realizing the value of strategic people in agencies. “Not just the person who knows how to spend money, but where to spend it.”  [24:52] Brad adds to Ken’s point- “What you’re talking about is, Is your business a commodity or is there something unique about your business that is harder to find? And so a lot of these, if you build your business around a commodity, then you’re just competitive in price. But if you build your business around something greater than that, where you’re the best or the only, then you’re a lot more valuable.” Oftentimes, companies hire agencies and the agencies don’t really have a seat at the table. But for those that do give you a seat, you have to step up and help them figure things out and provide solutions for them.  Psychologically, there is a huge difficulty in decision-making right now, so if you can get in and provide valuable insight and say “Let me think for you right now.” “How do you help them get over this hurdle?” [27:15] Brian responds: “From that standpoint, when we position ourselves early with the brands that we’re working with, that we’re really integrated.”  If you’re not in a position to be integrated with the leadership team at this point, it’s still important to put yourself in a position where you can offer advice and guidance, and let them know that you’d love to speak with them.  [29:25] Brad: “I’ve heard old war veterans say there’s no bond like those that you go to battle with on the front lines.” It is valuable to take that mindset into consideration in this circumstance- this is a battle that we can equip ourselves to win.  “When there’s a recession, people start to hoard their money and start to pull back their ad spend. That’s sometimes the time where they need to be spending more, but it’s just nature to start cutting, right?” How can we help our clients during this time and encourage them to resist that feeling and instead reinvent themselves into something great.  [31:13] Brian quotes Henry Ford: “Those that try to save money by stopping marketing are those that stop a clock to save time.”  The first gut instinct for a lot of entrepreneurs is to hold back on marketing- this is a massive fundamental mistake.  Brian made this mistake for himself and had to learn that the correct response is to pour MORE into their budget  to get through the hurdle.  Stay proactive as an agency to soothe your employee’s nerves as well.  [34:32] Brian: “We did this with our team, having very real and candid conversations…  I didn’t want them working from a place of panic.” [34:50] Bob asks what Ken and Brad have done to be proactive in their own offices.  [35:02] Ken responds: “We’ve talked about this a lot, acting from a place of fear… this produces horrible results every time.” What is really valuable is helping someone make the right decision for themselves.  “We’re in a really fortunate position in that our industry isn’t feeling a fundamental shakeup right now.”  [40:00] Brian adds that helping your clients with their perspective is valuable as well. Perspective on other difficult times when you’ve made it through and excelled.  [41:05] Bob speaks on previous podcast episodes: “We talked about funds, do you keep a years funding in the bank, how prepared are you truly to lead?” [42:31] Brian speaks on the good that will come from this: “The folks that truly understand what it means ot build a brand will be the ones that last through this.” [44:59] Brad recalls a message from Mark Cuban, who says that he was talking about how after this is all over, he sees our country exploding with new innovation and ideas and energy just because we’re all pent up and we’re all excited and it’s like after a war is finished- our economy will rise. Sometimes when things are so good for so long, it takes a sharp turn of events to challenge you again, and that’s where growth happens. And that’s something to be excited about. [46:00] Brian agrees, and tells a story about a recent discussion with a partner. He asked his client at the beginning of a meeting to just sit in stillness for a few minutes to assess his feelings and thoughts.  “It’s important to realize that this is when the best of us comes to the top. So you need to be your best self more now than ever.” [48:07] Brian asks how we will be impacted by this, as our grandparents were impacted by the Great Depression. Will we hoard toilet paper the way they hoarded canned goods and buried their money in the backyard? [50:05] Ken adds: It’s important during this time to be present, to value the time you have on your hands. It is more valuable than most things in life, so don’t let this pass with you just holding your breath waiting for it to be over.  Inside of yourself, in your business, in all areas of life! “You have a choice- come out stronger or don’t. You won’t be the same regardless.” [52:25] Brian: “You’re dealing with a fundamental human problem, and for a lot of folks, the fear is paralyzing. So this will be a time where the truly smart agencies will rise to the top.”  [53:30] Ken asks one final question: “What are some things from your football days that was ingrained into you that you use when leading and running your agency these days?” [55:38] Brian shares a piece of advice from a former coach of his, “I’ll trade an ounce of athleticism for an ounce of integrity any day” and “United together with a singleness of purpose.” The idea of being united by singleness of purpose has stuck with him through it all. At the end of the day, that unity you have with your friends and family is all that matters. Don't just do the job for the unity of the team, but also be encouraged from that team for yourself.

Dave Robinson is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was a defensive force for Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 1. He joins the PFRPA Podcast Series to discuss life after the game and reflect on his great moments as a player. Hosted by Brian DeMarco.

Brian DeMarco is the cofounder of Primal 7, Draftr, and Draftr Media, and is also a retired pro NFL player.In a nutshell, Brian says he played in the NFL way too long. He played "four years for Jacksonville and two and a half with Cincinnati before they broke me—literally. I was actually broken going into my last hit, which caused me to have 17 spinal fractures and an avulsion fracture of my hip. My lower lumbar crushed like a cookie. You could imagine doing a reverse toe touch… the back of my head hit my heels, hit from behind, hit in the front. It was over."I lost 90% of the function of my right leg, so I was completely disabled. In fact, my hips rotted through the flesh on both sides. I had these gaping holes on my sides. I was wearing wound vacuums, trying to keep my legs from going gangrenous. My wife was caring for me 24 hours a day even with our kids. It was truly a mess. I was dying in every way a man can be dying-- physically, financially, and spiritually. I was just gone."Watch this episode to hear the full story of Brian's comeback for the ages. You will be blown away by how he leaned on God and his amazing wife to re-write the second half of his story! Check out what Brian's doing with DRAFTR --- https://draftr.com/Follow him on LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-demarco-1977a797/***Support his family in his son's fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia --- https://www.gofundme.com/f/enzo-demarco  To join the Battle Ready Brands tribe, go here --- www.patreon.com/battlereadybrands To sign up for email updates and insider content, go here -- www.battlereadybrands.com

Jeff Yeates played for more than a decade in the NFL for the Bills and Falcons. He joined host Brian DeMarco to discuss life after the game and what it was like playing alongside Hall of Famers.

The 2nd episode of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Louisiana sports Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XII Champion Billy Joe DuPree, who played tight end in the NFL for 11 seasons - all for the Dallas Cowboys. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 003 of the PFRPA Podcast, hosted by Brian DeMarco features NFL Hall of Famer, Jewish Sports Hall of Famer and AFL Champion Ron Mix, who played offensive tackle in the NFL for 11 seasons. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 004 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features executive director Bob Schmidt, who played quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then the University of Southern California before declining a chance to play for the New York Titans of the AFL. Schmidt reminisces about his journey from Bakersfield, California, which includes the evolution of the helmet, comments about his time in South Bend and ends with his transfer back home to Cali. He then discusses his relationship with Willie Wood, a Hall of Famer with the Green Bay Packers, from teammate to lawyer to guardian. He also shares his thoughts on Al Davis. Schmidt talks about the time he faced Woody Hayes and Ohio State and his USC teammates who included Ron Mix and a pair of twins who turned Hollywood. DeMarco then puts him on the hot-seat to discover the coldest game and the hardest hit, both which bring up some bad memories including a freezing day in Indiana and a knock from Mike Ditka. The 6’4’’ Schmidt, who also was an all-american basketball player, continues with his thoughts about big game atmospheres at every level and advice he would give to his younger self, which involves keeping the game alive and possible solutions for concussions. The podcast closes with Schmidt sharing the heart of the PFRPA and their goal to create benefits and programs for retired players as a result of the Fred Dryer lawsuit. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 005 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Darrell Thompson who played running back in college for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Episode 006 of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features college and pro football Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood, who played for the Florida Gators then 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, tallying over 150 sacks in his career and famously playing in Super Bowl XIV with a broken leg. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

The inaugural episode of the PFRPA Podcast hosted by Brian DeMarco features Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XVIII Champion Mike Haynes, who played cornerback in the NFL for 14 seasons. Follow the PFRPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepfrpa?lang=en Follow the PFRPA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepfrpa/ Like the PFRPA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFRPA/ Visit the site www.pfrpa.com for more info.

Quantum information science has been called the next technological “space race.” And the University of Illinois is positioning itself to be at the forefront of that race. In November, the U of I pledged $15 million for the formation of the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (or IQUIST). Two of the leading experts in the field, Illinois physics professors Brian DeMarco and Paul Kwiat join the show to discuss its vast future applications. Both professors represented the University of Illinois at the first ever Chicago Quantum Summit in November. DeMarco was invited to the Advancing American Leadership in Quantum Information Science Summit at the White House last fall.

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