Podcast appearances and mentions of chris cassidy

Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA's Chief Astronaut, and now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. They explored what it means to overcome fear—on the battlefield and in space—the power of quiet, humble leadership, what it's really like to live in orbit (including two-hour daily workouts!), how he carved out opportunities throughout his career, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cassidy is a retired Navy SEAL, two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, and former Chief Astronaut at NASA with 377 days in space. Now, he's back on terra firma leading a new mission: The opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum this spring in Arlington. In this episode, DBJ Staff Writer Holden Wilen invites Cassidy to share this monumental moment for DFW, and why he chose a new challenge as a non-profit CEO, far from foreign battlefields and outer space.

We are just six months out from the grand opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. To offer an update on construction and preview the grand opening festivities, host Mo Barrett is joined by Chris Cassidy, NMOHMF President and CEO. They discuss the emotions of seeing the Museum come to life, the tremendous support from across the country, and the excitement that is building as we head towards the doors swinging open on Medal of Honor Day 2025.   Interested in supporting the Museum's work to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of Medal of Honor recipients? Please consider becoming a Cornerstone Member. Your donation makes a big difference, and you'll gain access to some exclusive benefits. Learn more at MoHMuseum.org.

It's festival weekend in Portsmouth and the Blues will be hoping to be victorious for the first time this season when they take on Middlesbrough away from home in a game that is previewed by Jake Smith, Matt Corrick and Brendan Tuttiett. Only time will tell whether or not Pompey will be hitting the right notes at the Riverside Stadium, where new signing Abdoulaye Kamara could make his debut with Marlon Pack expected to miss out through injury. Bundesliga writer and Borussia Dortmund fanatic Ben McFadyean provides insight on the club's new midfielder during an episode which also features an exclusive pre-match interview with John Mousinho and the thoughts of Chris Cassidy, host of The Boropolis Podcast.

I like to think I have a pretty cool company, but my next guest is putting us into outer space in terms of cool factor. Chris Cassidy is in the studio. He's a retired Navy Seal, a former astronaut, my friend, and the CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum.

The Marvel movie event of the year has happened and the MCU crew is here to give their review for Deadpool & Wolverine! Very special guest, Chris Cassidy from  @ItsAVaseProductions  will be joining the crew to give his take on the movie. WARNING: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!!

On today's episode of Bigger Than Business, Jeff Holler and Chris Cassidy discuss the significance of purpose-driven success. Chris, a former Navy SEAL and astronaut, shares his leadership journey, from high school sports to the Naval Academy, and his experiences in space missions. He highlights the importance of authenticity and confidence for new leaders and recounts a humorous yet profound leadership lesson from his SEAL days. They discuss handling team shortcomings, survival rates of new businesses, the value of training for adversity, and the importance of planning and adaptability, with Chris sharing updates on the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington. The grand opening is March 25, 2025. National Medal of Honor Museum:https://www.mohmuseum.orgWork with Jeff Holler:https://www.TheCapitalChartRoom.com

Chris Cassidy is the embodiment of the idea that anyone with the courage and drive to succeed can achieve greatness. From humble beginnings in New England, he chose a life of service to our country. First, as an elite Navy SEAL hunting Bin Laden in the mountains of Afghanistan, and then into SPACE as NASA's Chief Astronaut. This is his AMAZING story... “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). BROUGHT TO YOU Avidyne and the AMAZING IFD550/540/440 series of Navigators and the new Avidyne Vantage system that is literally going to revolutionize the panels of Cirrus aircraft. Avidyne www.avidyne.com Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com

This week (5/31 & 6/2) on ART ON THE AIR features region artist, Lynn Buckmaster, whose charming landscapes are part of the permanent collection at Indiana Dunes National Park. Next we have commercial food photographer, Chris Cassidy, sharing his travel photography in a June exhibit at The Depot. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Art Foundation's “Blythe Spirit” director Michael Lasswell and “Talley's Folly” actor Robert Morris. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2024-05-16/art-on-the-air-june-2-2024

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the Business Business Minds Best Book 2024, and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for best debut novel.Steve Bowen, a celebrated NASA astronaut with a background as a United States Naval Submariner, offers a captivating account of his transition from the deep seas to the outer reaches of space. With a career that spans conducting spacewalks to commanding SpaceX Crew 6, Steve emphasizes the crucial roles of teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in successful space missions. Additionally, Steve shares his unique perspective on Earth's fragility viewed from space, underscoring our collective responsibility to preserve our planet.Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/steve-bowen-on-the-new-dawn-of-space-exploration/In this episode, you will learn:The importance of challenging oneself and continuously learning to unlock new opportunities.The significance of teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in space exploration.The fragility of Earth from space and the interconnectedness of life on the planet.The experience of spacewalks, including witnessing a meteorite entering the atmosphere and unique observations from space, is discussed.The dangerous situation during Luca Parmitano's spacewalk with Chris Cassidy is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of training and quick thinking in critical situations.The experience of having his crewmates reassigned to Chris Cassidy's mission, showcasing the unpredictability of crew assignments in space missions.All things Astronaut Steve Bowen: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/stephen-g-bowen/SponsorsBrought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.Brought to you by Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/passionstruck.Brought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact:  Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my interview with Captain 'Chris' Cassidy On The Importance In Life Of Being Present Can't miss my episode with Former Astronaut Wendy Lawrence On How To Dream The Dream You WantMy interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino On Applying Lessons From Space To Daily LifeListen to my interview with Astronaut Kayla Barron On How To Be The Best Version Of YourselfMy solo episode on How Life Lessons From Sailing Lead To Success And GrowthCheck Out my episode with Astronaut Nicole Stott On Back To EarthLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips

Join Mike Dussault, Paul Perillo, Evan Lazar, Chris Cassidy, and Matisse Baumann as they discuss the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft and which fit best with the Patriots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thriving Across Sea, Air, Land, and Space. In this week's Team Never Quit episode, we are honored to host a true hero of our time, Captain Chris Cassidy. With a decorated dual career as a U.S. Navy Captain (SEAL) and NASA Astronaut, Captain Cassidy's journey across the sea, air, land, and outer space is nothing short of inspirational. Captain Cassidy shares his remarkable journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to becoming NASA's 15th Chief Astronaut. He delves into the transition from serving as a member of the U.S. Navy SEALs to embarking on spaceflight missions, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and perseverance in the face of challenges. As a proven leader of diverse teams, both in the military and at NASA, Captain Cassidy provides invaluable insights into effective leadership. Drawing from his experiences as a commander of the International Space Station and various military deployments, he highlights the significance of collaboration, communication, and developing trust in achieving common goals. Captain Cassidy empowers the never-quit mindset and supports others on their journey to success. He emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and serving as a source of inspiration for future generations. As we look to the stars and beyond, his story serves as a reminder that with determination and leadership, anything is possible. Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Captain Chris Cassidy, as we explore the depths of the ocean, the heights of space, and the limitless potential of the human spirit. In this episode you will hear: • Looking for a way to pay for school is what led me to the Navy. (5:58) • In a small town in Maine, people play football and soccer, and Friday the season ends, on Monday basketball starts, and when that season ended, baseball started. (6:41) • I didn't even know [the SEALS] were a thing. I just knew I could be in the Navy and they would help me pay for college. (7:18) • If it's the head of human resources voice you hear [on the phone], you're not gonna be an astronaut, but if it's the chief astronaut, like the commanding officer, then it might be a good call. (23:01) • Come to work with a good attitude and grind, and you'll be asked to do things, and doors will open. (26:47) • I wanted to go to space. It was really that simple. Once I got selected, I just wanted to do my first mission. (29:11) • If you don't have a little pucker factor, you don't understand the physics that are going on behind you. (34:15) • A rendezvous to the Space Station is kinda like that line drive throw. We have to launch at exactly the right moment when the Space Station is in the perfect spot in the sky, so that we rendezvous together. (38:43) • When you land on water, it might be softer, but the mission is not over until you're on the ship. (45:21) • [After a space mission] you're very uncoordinated, very wobbly, very unstable. We're not allowed to drive a car for 2 weeks, or ride a bicycle for2weeks. It takes about a month to be normal again. (45:47) • If you have a fire, you gotta put it out. If you can't put it out, you close hatches, and isolate compartments. If it overcomes the whole thing, you gotta leave. (50:04) • There's no air molecules around you, so, if you kick, you're not pushing against anything – there's no force to react against. (53:38) Sponsors:   - Navyfederal.org          - Moink.com/TNQ   - PXG.com/TNQ   - Mackweldon.com [TNQ]   - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]   - Robinhood.com   - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ]   - usejoymode.com [TNQ]   - Shopify.com/TNQ   - Shhtape.com [TNQ]   - Policygenius.com

In honor of National Medal of Honor Day, Chris Cassidy, President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, joined guest host Gary Mullings to discuss the National Medal of Honor Museum. The museum is under construction in Arlington, TX and is built using concrete from NRMCA member Martin Marietta. Join us for a discussion on this innovative and inspiring project! 

Join Mike Dussault, Evan Lazar, Paul Perillo, Matisse Baumann and Chris Cassidy they highlight offensive line prospects that could potentially land in New England in the 2024 NFL Draft. Patriots.com writers breakdown Joe Alt, Olu Fashanu, Kingsley Suamataia and more prospects college careers plus Evan Lazar goes 1-on-1 with Bleacher Report's Brandon Thorn for an in-depth analysis of the Patriots offensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the interview hereTune in to hear our host Jason Raznick and engage in an incredible conversation with Chris Cassidy Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut.Chris's Top 3 Takeaways:1.Fuel your passion by fearing letting the team down – a game-changer in both sports and work. It's about doing your job and carrying your weight!2. Break from individual performance norms. Teamwork is the secret sauce for realising dreams! Companies thrive when individuals work in their lane and lend a helping hand.3.Whether in a spaceship, on a basketball court , or in the boardroom, the golden rule persists: excel at your job and actively support your team. That's the recipe for greatness!Why you should listen to this episode:- Confidence Through Preparation: Whether preparing for a SEAL mission or a spacewalk, dedication and training builds the foundation for handling fear and anxiety.- Pursue Your Passion: Chris Cassidy exemplifies the power of chasing your dreams. His shift from SEAL to astronaut shows that with dedication, anything is within your orbit.- Value of Camaraderie: Laughter and camaraderie are universal, providing a sense of normalcy and bonding even in the most extraordinary circumstances.Let Chris Cassidy's story inspire you to aim high and find the courage to explore uncharted territories in your personal and professional life.The incredible journey that goes from the precision of a Navy SEAL right into the vastness of space. You won't believe the extraordinary life of Chris Cassidy – a childhood dream turned into a powerful story of passion and dedication.Chris shares the challenges and triumphs of his dual roles as a Navy SEAL and an astronaut. From the intense fear experienced during launches to the tense moments of spacewalks, he unravels the secrets that have fueled his remarkable success.Chris attributes his ability to confront the unknown in space to the invaluable lessons learned in SEAL training, his journey underscores the significance of teamwork, cooperation, and accountability as integral parts of a larger team dynamic.His career is awe-inspiring, and the takeaway is crystal clear: throw in commitment to your passion and a collaborative spirit, and you're set for exceptional heights.You don't want to miss out on this inspiring story, a guiding light for anyone out there navigating their own uncharted paths.#NASA #NAVY #SPACE #SEAL #USARMY #BENZINGA #RAZREPORTSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-raz-report/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Astronauts have a pretty good reason for not washing their clothes – it's all about saving water! In space, every drop of water is precious, so they can't afford to waste it on laundry. Instead, they wear their clothes until they get too dirty or smelly, then simply discard them. These used clothes become part of the space junk orbiting Earth. To keep fresh, astronauts often wear multiple layers, sort of like a never-ending fashion show with undergarments. And when they're done with a piece of clothing, it's disposed of during reentry, where it burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.

Episode 736 - Chris Cassidy is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He is currently the President and CEO of The Medal of Honor Museum.  Chris served as a Navy SEAL for ten years. He was the Honor Man of BUD/S Class 192.  He went on to become the SEAL Platoon Commander of SEAL Team 3 and Platoon Commander of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2.  He received many awards including the Bronze Star with “V” Device for Valor and another Bronze Star for Combat Leadership.  In 2004, Chris became a NASA Astronaut and became the 500th person in space. He spent a total of 377 days in space and completed 10 spacewalks with an EVA time of 54 hours.  In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children.  He discusses what it's like being a dad while preparing to leave planet Earth on a space mission.  He describes the current state of America's interest in space exploration.  He talks about the top values he has instilled in his kids.  He discusses his role with the Medal of Honor Museum.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

My guest on this episode is John R. Miles, a leading authority on Intentional Behaviour Change, Personal Growth, and Mattering. His Award-Winning Passion Struck Podcast has listeners in over 169 Countries, 25 Million+ downloads and 30k+ plus 5* Reviews online.   His new book Passion Stuck is out on 6 February (avail on pre order today).   This Episode is for you if: → You're struggling to find meaning or purpose in your life → You're ready for a fresh perspective on what's possible for someone like you → You're ready to learn from a person who's tried it all & is on a mission to share his wisdom to save you time and help you live a passion struck life John's Daily Mantra: “Today is a glorious day. I am going to live it with excellence with boundless enthusiasm, and limitless integrity true to my vision and with a heart full of love.” John R. Miles In this episode we also talk about: John's Relationship with time over the years How John's childhood shaped his can-do, will-do, winners mindset Why John is so passionate about guiding Individuals to live a Passion Struck Life What has shaped John's relationship with time How we can use John's Passion Struck Framework to navigate decision-making, problem-solving, failure, innovation, change, boundaries, and leadership In his NEW Book Passion Struck, there are 12 Powerful Principles and John shares more about one of them, Thriving amid Mosquitoes John shares a case study with us from his book: Chris Cassidy ex NASA Astronaut Navy Seal Training: Would you read the hell week itinerary if you had the chance? Adopting the mindset that “Trying Times End” John's vision for his new book, and positively impacting the lives of the reader? When the new book is out - 6 February 2024 (available on pre order today) John Shares another case study from his book: Jim McKelvey Co Founder of Square (global payment processor) who in 2019 went from Glass Blowing Artist wondering how to take card payments for his sales to FinTech Startup Co Founder alongside Jack Dorsey former CEO of Twitter John shares his perspective and experience on why so many startups fail Keeping the main thing the main thing - The Art of Focus on the road to Success John's morning routine (Water/Walk/Gratitude) and his personal daily mantra John shares his perspective on Gratitude John shares BJ Fogg's (Author of Tiny Habits) perspective on Gratitude What living a Passion Stuck life really means to John R. Miles John talked about Health Span versus Life Span The work of Dr Mark Hyman (a guest on Johns Podcast) Gut Health, Lifestyle Choices & making the most of your time Cornell University Research from 2018: The biggest end of life regret  Intentional choices versus easy decisions John's mission to help people realise what matters most in life before it's too late The pre Launch book bonuses you can get access to today & what makes this book different to others. It's a manual for life with case studies, exercises and homework  We wrapped up with what it means to be Passion Struck I can't wait to hear what you take away from this episode, your ah has & questions. Be sure to connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram so that we can continue the conversation there!  ⏰ It's your Time!   About John R Miles: Founder & CEO of Passion Struck Media Company | Leading authority on Intentional Behaviour Change, Personal Growth & Mattering | Author | Speaker | Navy Veteran | ex Fortune 50 C-Level Executive | Host of The Passion Struck Podcast John R. Miles, a leading authority on intentional behaviour change, personal growth, and mattering, is a beacon of inspiration and transformation. As a celebrated leader, captivating keynote speaker, and the host of the award-winning podcast “Passion Struck with John R. Miles,” he's on a mission to help individuals unlock their untapped potential, challenge the status quo, and embark on a journey toward a profoundly meaningful and purpose-driven life. Recognised as one of the top thinkers in personal mastery and a Premier 100 Leader, his influence extends far and wide. His podcast consistently ranks among the world's top 100 shows and the #1 Alternative Health podcast, offering practical insights for those who aspire to live a life that truly matters. With over two decades of corporate and military leadership experience, he's the trusted advisor sought after by some of the world's most prominent companies and visionary entrepreneurs. His leadership acumen has been instrumental in generating billions in sales and advising multiple unicorn startups. Yet, beneath these remarkable achievements, John's true passion lies in guiding individuals to live a passion-struck life in every facet. His story, like his podcast, is an inspiring journey toward significance. He developed Passion Struck® out of the desire to create an impact by educating people on how to live a life that truly matters. One where they live better, be better, and positively impact the world.   John's Links: Buy the Book: https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ Podcast: https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLdXATpxf8LP3riC0_mkKw Website: https://passionstruck.com/   Abigail's Episode on the Passion Struck Podcast: Turn Your Time Into Productivity | Abigail Barnes | Passion Struck Podcast Podcast: https://passionstruck.com/be-the-personal-scientist-of-you/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e9gBbUnENo ……………………….. Success by Design Training Links: ⏰ Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals → Download a free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow → Buy it on Amazon (Available worldwide) → Buy it here: https://bit.ly/BUYYOURCOPY   Success by Design Training Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimemanagementpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining   About Abigail Barnes: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don't have any to waste! Her Organisation Success by Design Training is on a mission to share the 888 Formula with one million people by 2025. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. 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We're rolling out the red carpet for none other than Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer, Chris Cassidy! Prepare to be transported back in time as he unravels a captivating narrative on the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's MTV Unplugged show. With Chris' unique insight, we venture beyond the public eye, offering you a front-row seat to this iconic performance. Hear about the electric atmosphere and his vivid memories of witnessing Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Chris Novoselic's legendary performance up close in New York City.But wait, there's so much more! We're turning the page to a previously unseen chapter of the MTV Unplugged performance, diving into a detailed exploration of Nirvana's setlist. From the raw, acoustic versions of their hit songs like Come As You Are, Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam, to the show-stealer, Where Did You Sleep Last Night, be prepared for an auditory joyride, adding a unique layer to your understanding of this unforgettable night in music history. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this nostalgic journey through a landmark moment in music history!

Olav Aleksander Bu - Co-Founder, Head of Performance for Norway Triathlon, Santara Technology Chris Cassidy - Retired NASA Astronaut & NAVY Seal, President and CEO, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Roberta Groner - Professional Runner, USATF and RRCA Coach Steve Magness (moderator) - Performance Coach, Author   What do space flight and endurance sports have in common? Both demand the highest level of physical and mental performance, requiring astronauts and athletes alike to push their limits and strive for peak performance. Achieving this goal requires a comprehensive approach that integrates training, recovery, nutrition, and perhaps most important of all mental toughness. This panel will explore what peak human performance means and whether or not it is attainable, drawing on the insights and expertise of Olav Aleksander Bu (coach of Ironman World Champions Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden), Chris Cassidy (former Navy Seal and NASA Astronaut), and Roberta Gronder (American Distance Runner). Join Author and Performance Coach, Steve Magness as he leans on his experience to sift through the complexities and understand what matters most in the pursuit for peak human performance.

Here is my unofficial and unabridged audiobook of Hutt and Seek. "Hutt and Seek" is a short story written by Chris Cassidy and Tish Pahl which appeared in the Tales from the New Republic short-story anthology published by Bantam Spectra in December 1999. It was originally scheduled to be published in Star Wars Adventure Journal 16, but that issue was cancelled. It featured the characters Fenig Nabon and Ghitsa Dogder and was set in 8 ABY. Tales from the New Republic is a Star Wars Legends anthology book edited by Peter Schweighofer and Craig Carey. It contains eleven short stories, including material previously published in the Star Wars Adventure Journal. It was first published in paperback form by Bantam Spectra on December 1, 1999. I have a passion for Star Wars Audiobooks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decadebird/support

This is part 2 of our conversation with an incredibly accomplished SEAL and astronaut, Chris Cassidy. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already! In this episode, Chris talks more about his time as a SEAL and his time in NASA. He also talks about how he became the precedent of the Medal Of Honor Museum, and how the Museum came to be. This is another great episode of Lead On that you won't want to miss! Check out the Medal of Honor Museum at: https://mohmuseum.org/Learn more about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation by visiting: https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/Time stamps: (00:00 - 00:13) Opening (00:14 - 01:50) Preventing burnout (01:51 - 05:30) SEAL deployment vs NASA deployment(05:31 - 09:25) Becoming Medal of Honor Museum President (09:26 - 12:48) How the Museum came to be(12:49 - 14:08) Information about the Museum(14:09 - 16:54) The opportunity the military gives (16:55 - 18:04) Closing 

IN THE NEWS How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga THIS WEEK'S GUEST National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his work to build a national museum, and the educational programs offered while the structure is being built. The retired Navy SEAL and former NASA Chief Astronaut talks about his military and space career. RAPID FIRE Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again' Here's How to Get a 2023 MLB.TV Military Discount National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear Special Guest: Chris Cassidy.

Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy discuss last week's episode, an interview with Navy SEAL and astronaut Chris Cassidy. We also talk about some new slang the kids are using on the streets nowadays, hate mail and Big Bird's close call with death.  This is episode is sponsored by Sabio! If you're considering a career in software engineering, we recommend checking out Sabio, a coding boot camp and developer community that's trained veterans since 2013. Visit https://sabio.la/MILITARY for more information!

We had the privilige of sitting down with the amazing Chris Cassidy; Navy SEAL, astronaut and the feature in Disney+'s "Among the Stars." Chris shares his experience joining the Navy, going to BUD/S, getting jettisoned into space, and his recent work making the National Medal of Honor Museum become a reality! Is there a better person to learn stress management from? All that and more on this episode of Military Matters! To learn more about the Medal of Honor Museum and how you can help go to https://mohmuseum.org This is episode is sponsored by Sabio! If you're considering a career in software engineering, we recommend checking out Sabio, a coding boot camp and developer community that's trained veterans since 2013. Visit https://sabio.la/MILITARY for more information!

He was in space during COVID. Former NASA Astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy talks about his spacewalks and what it takes to lead and learn. Now the Executive Director of the Medal of Honor Museum, Chris talks to Jon on this episode of Shots from the Winchester Episode 63.⭐️ https://mohmuseum.org#podcast #nasa #america #covid19 #military #space #covid #internationalspacestation ⭐️Shots from the Winchester Podcast is brought to you by Greencastle ConsultingGreencastle on Social Media➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting➡️ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/1997GAC00:00 Chris Cassidy Introduction01:23 In space during the Pandemic04:04 Spacewalks10:07 Meeting Bill Shepard13:27 Imposter Syndrome 16:24 Groomed to be a good leader18:45 Peacetime deployment 21:41 Leadership 30:33 Medal of Honor Museum 34:27 Leadership LessonsPhiladelphia, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Atlantic City, Wilmington, Washington D.C., UK, Londonhttps://greencastleconsulting.com➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/1997GACPhiladelphia, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Atlantic City, Wilmington, Washington D.C.

Navy Seal, NASA Astronaut, and National Medal of Honor Museum President & CEO, CAPTAIN, CHRIS CASSIDY, USN, RET. sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , team work, BUD/S, Medal of Honor recipients, the NASA Astronaut program, Space Walking, and how often times "ORDINARY CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY"Last Letters Website

Kyle sits down with Chris to discuss the path to becoming a Navy SEAL, cave operations in Northern Afghanistan, the responsibilities of being a NASA Astronaut and life on the International Space Station. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, Chris Cassidy spent 11 years and four deployments operating as a Navy SEAL, before becoming a NASA Astronaut. Over the next 17 years, as an astronaut, Chris made three trips to space, completed 54 hours of spacewalk time and served as the Commander of the International Space Station for over six months. His time as an astronaut culminated with his selection as NASA's 14th Chief Astronaut. Today, Chris serves as the President of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. The National Medal of Honor Museum is currently being built in Arlington, Texas and will open Fall/Winter of 2024. If you would like to know more about Chris's journey, you can follow him on Instagram @Astro_Seal or watch the incredible documentary, Among The Stars, on Disney+, which highlights his journey as an astronaut and his time as Commander of the International Space Station. 

FreightWaves Mary O'Connell and TraxGroup Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

FreightWaves Mary O'Connell and TraxGroup Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Chris Cassidy from It's A Vase, and Geek News Now joins Steven Presley to dive into the future of Star Wars, what's upcoming for 2022-2024 and what will never happen.

Making his way from Earth to the cosmos, CAPT Cassidy was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 2004. Assigned his first spaceflight in 2009 as a mission specialist aboard the STS-127, he became the 500th person in history to fly into space, as well as the second-ever SEAL. In subsequent flight experiences, CAPT Cassidy was assigned to Expedition 35 in 2013 as a flight engineer and Expedition 63 as Commander of the International Space Station in 2020. While at NASA, CAPT Cassidy accumulated 378 days in space, 54 hours, and 51 minutes of spacewalk time, placing him in an elite group of four U.S. crewmembers with 10 spacewalks. He was named NASA's Chief Astronaut in 2015, a role in which he was responsible for flight assignments, mission preparation, and on-orbit support of U.S. crews and organizing astronaut office support for future launch vehicles. He served in this position for two years before returning to normal flight status. In May 2021, three-time space veteran CAPT Cassidy announced his retirement from both NASA and the Navy, transitioning into his current role as CEO and president of the National Medal of Honor Museum.Among CAPT Cassidy's awards and honors is the Bronze Star with combat “V,” the Presidential Unit Citation for leading a nine-day operation at the Zharwar Kili cave complex on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, a second Bronze Star for combat leadership during Operation Enduring Freedom, and the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. He completed the 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and spent three weeks cycling through the Amazon rainforest in 2017. CAPT Cassidy earned his Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1993 and his Master of Science in ocean engineering from MIT in 2000. He was awarded an honorary Ph.D. from Husson University in 2015, and a second honorary Ph.D. from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2021.Exclusively represented by the Leading Authorities speakers bureau, CAPT Cassidy's talks explore the habits of effective leaders and how they can motivate their teams to overcome the obstacles in front of them, foster a high-performing culture of trust, and thrive in clutch moments when everything is on the line. With a talent for storytelling and well-timed humor, he shares his inspiring journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to becoming NASA's 15th Chief Astronaut — motivating audiences to develop a never-quit mindset to accomplish their goals and help others along the way.

Chris Cassidy, EVP of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships Trax Technologies, is joined by Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 1 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

This week Kevin and Stewart have the absolute honor of sitting down with Chris Cassidy, a recent retiree from the Navy following 28 years of service.   After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, Chris served for a decade with the U.S. Navy Seal Teams where he served in Afghanistan merely two weeks after the September 11 attacks.  Chris then served for eighteen years with NASA where he participated in three space missions including 277 days in space, 10 EVAs, served as ISS Commander for Expedition 63 which included the historic docking of the Crew Dragon Demo-2.The team talks through the journey of his life, including his present station as the President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, located in Arlington, Texas. The Medal of Honor is American's highest recognition of valor in combat as established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861.  The Medal of Honor commemorates those who were willing to risk their lives to protect and serve our country and the ideals we hold most dear. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is dedicated to sharing the stories and values of these incredible heroes—and to inspire America to build upon their legacies and the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas will serve as the only national institution dedicated to the stories, impact, and legacy of the service members who went on to become Medal of Honor recipients.The National Medal of Honor Museum is being constructed by Linbeck, broke ground on March 25, 2022 , and will open in Arlington in 2024.Words simply don't do justice to the experiences, stories, and wisdom that Chris has and shared during his time on the podcast.  You're going to really enjoy the conversation with Chris.  // Show Notes //Medal of Honorhttps://bit.ly/3arM8wgNational Medal of Honor Museumhttps://bit.ly/3zhPRXLhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mohmuseum/The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumashttps://amzn.to/3GRQJnBYou Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For, by Kyle Carpenter https://amzn.to/3NnAoth

Today we have a Combat Story first with our first Astronaut who spent over 377 days in space and completed 10 spacewalks (where he's actually out in space in nothing but his suit): Chris Cassidy. Before he joined NASA, Chris was a Navy SEAL and was one of the very first sent into Afghanistan in 2001 after 9/11. There's very little Chris has not accomplished. He attended the US Naval Academy, received a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has two Honorary PhD's. As a SEAL, Chris earned a Bronze Star with Valor and a Presidential Unit Citation for combat in Afghanistan. He was NASA's 14th Chief Astronaut, which is the head of NASA's Astronaut Corps and is the principal advisor to the NASA Administrator on astronaut training and operations.Chris is incredibly humble given his accomplishments and it's no surprise he is now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, where he's leading efforts to build out an iconic Museum for MOH recipients, a Leadership Institute, and a Monument on the National Mall.I hope you enjoy this view from Space from such a down to Earth man as much as I did. Special thanks to previous guests Darrell Utt and Mike Hayes who helped us connect with Chris.Find Chris Online:-Instagram @astro_seal-Instagram @mohmuseum -MOH Museum Donation www.mohmuseum.org/donateFind Ryan Online:-To support Combat Story and get exclusive content, head to Patreon www.patreon.com/combatstory-Ryan's Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory-Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/-Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory-Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial-Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial-Email ryan@combatstory.com-Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus-Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio JungleShow Notes:0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Guest Introduction (Chris Cassidy) 2:31 - Interview begins 8:10 - Childhood and interest in military 19:18 - Path to SEAL Teams 25:20 - About his first SEAL Team, an underwater vehicle team29:30 - Where he was when 911 happened and how SEAL Team 3 reposnded38:19 - Combat Story - First time leading troops into an engagement 42:07 - Combat Story - Aha moment while on a mission in the caves of Afghan-Pakistan border46:56 - Team dynamics in a small unit like a SEAL Team 52:09 - Leadership and the danger of complacency and overconfidence 54:24 - Transition to NASA 1:04:53 - First flight expereince as an astronaut1:13:15 - First spacewalk experience1:17:56 - Story of a hairy experience during a spacewalk mission1:30:14 - Feeling privileged to do the work and the long-term fatigue that can happen 1:31:53 - National Medal of Honor Museum 1:40:56 - Dealing with setbacks along his path 1:43:05 - What did you carry into combat/space? 1:44:21 - Would you do it again? 1:45:46 - Listener comments and shout outs

Chris Cassidy, EVP of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships Trax Technologies, is joined by Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 1 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Predictions and other preview chaos related to Multiverse Of Madness. Geek News Now resident MCU expert Chris Cassidy jumps in with Steven Presley to create a Multiverse Of Randomness!!

It's a Geek News Now take over of the Thunder Pop show with MCU Mondays host Chris Cassidy, and of the same show, Debi Barton, join me to break down the new darling of the DCEU Peacemaker. Is this breakout hit the new anchor of that universe? Can James Gunn write his check at this point in whichever universe he wants? These and more questions will be tackled in this round table discussion.

El Capitán Chris Cassidy está de regreso en el lugar en el que más le gusta estar, orbitando 248 millas alrededor de la Tierra, en la estación espacial internacional. Cómo uno de los astronautas con mayor experiencia, estará al manda de llevar a acabo nuevas misiones además de asegurar el buen mantenimiento de todos los equipos de la estación espacial internacional.

Chris Cassidy from GNN and It's a Vase, and Steven Presley reacts to Spiderman No Way Home. Spoilers after about 5 minutes into the show.

The six-part Disney+ documentary series 'Among the Stars' gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at NASA as it prepares missions on the ground and executes them aboard the International Space Station. One of the astronauts featured on the series is Chris Cassidy. Our producer Sam Briger spoke to the now-retired astronaut about his time in NASA and on the space station.Also, rock critic Ken Tucker shares his stand-out picks for music of the year.

The six-part Disney+ documentary series 'Among the Stars' gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at NASA as it prepares missions on the ground and executes them aboard the International Space Station. One of the astronauts featured on the series is Chris Cassidy. Our producer Sam Briger spoke to the now-retired astronaut about his time in NASA and on the space station.Also, rock critic Ken Tucker shares his stand-out picks for music of the year.

Chris Cassidy - former NASA Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station and U.S. Navy SEAL. Now the president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

The world's first malaria vaccine marks a historic move in global healthcare. The marvels of modern science and our battle against diseases such as Covid continues to wreak havoc. Dr Sanjay Gupta is out with a new book, “World War C” about lessons learned and how to prepare for the next pandemic. Rep. Michael McCaul is the ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs committee. In his talk with Bianna Golodryga, he calls for a bipartisan response to possible war crimes in Ethiopia. Then to the depths of Northern Thailand where back in 2018, 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach were trapped in a flooded cave. Our Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Academy Award-Winning co-directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin about their documentary “The Rescue” that showcases unseen footage. Retired NASA astronaut, Chris Cassidy talks about his final space flight featured in Disney+ new series "Among The Stars". To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris Cassidy (Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut) what it was like to travel to space and live on the International Space Station. His last mission, Expedition 63, is the subject of National Geographic's "Among The Stars" on Disney+.Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.[Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here][Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and Hanah One.]Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, actor Jeremy Irvine, actor Nat Wolff, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Charles' Instagram / Charles' TwitterGreat Adventures Instagram / Great Adventures TwitterChris' Instagram / Chris' TwitterRELEVANT LINKS:Chris' Page On NASA's WebsiteWatch "Among The Stars" On Disney+Thanks for listening.Charles.

In this episode of British Suits and Cowboy Boots, Richard is joined by Chris Cassidy: Navy Seal, Astronaut and star of Disney+'s documentary series “Among the Stars” that airs this week. He talks about his experience as NASA's Chief Astronaut, filming his final mission for Disney, the life threatening situations he encountered and being in space while the world was in COVID lockdown.Chris also details his experience as a US Navy Seal, what it takes to make it in the special forces, and how this prepared him for life as an astronaut. He illustrates how his fascinating career was a journey to his current role as President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Musuem Foundation (NMOHMF) in Arlington, TX. He talks of his pride in leading this project to preserve and commemorate the stories of the US Military's most courageous service people, recipients of the Medal of Honor, the US's highest award for valor in combat.A powerful conversation with an awe-inspiring leader and true American hero.

Host Mo Barrett is joined by Chris Cassidy, the new President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. A retired Navy SEAL and astronaut, Chris was appointed to his new position in August 2021. Together, they discuss life in the military, space travel, leadership and what the future holds for the Museum.

Love her or hate her for her work as the leader of Star Wars Lucasfilm, she has been highly respected for decades by insiders in the movie industry with her work alongside Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas. But who knew that her hard work on film sets like Jurassic Park was on a level of such heights that she risked her life to save the lives of the cast and crew? This story is on Netflix's The Movie That Made Us Season 2. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding the industry's most polarizing figure. Also, we break down the now-legendary Marvel's What If...? episode that brought the world Zombie Avengers in the flesh. And also a look at the possibility of a live-action version that looks to be in the works! Special thanks to our panel and co-host Chris Cassidy of Geek New Now

YouTube sensation Chris Cassidy of Geek News Now and It's A Vase Productions, and Steven Presley react to Star Wars The Bad Batch finale and the What If...? premiere on Disney plus. Has Dave Filoni done it again with Bad Batch? Does it live up to Clone Wars and Mandalorian on the Star Wars scale? Meanwhile, over at Marvel was the What If...? premiere, everything we hoped it would be. Does Kevin Feige's magic touch still work on an animated product? All these questions and more are answered in the 150th episode of Thunder Pop. Follow Us Here

Geek News Now key contributor Chris Cassidy joins Steven Presley to dive into all those interweb theories floating around related to phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We know that chaos ensued in that Loki finale, and there is a lot of sorting out to do! Follow Us Here

Issue #3 of The Living Page jumps into the time machine and goes back to 2008 to discuss what, at the time, was meant to be the official continuation of the Star Wars saga between Episodes III and IV....Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.  Join Jonathan, Sean, and special guest from GNN's YouTube channel Chris Cassidy as they discuss how they first learned about the game, their first impressions of playing the game, the story, memorable moments, the voice acting, literary and merchandise tie-ins.   0:00 Introduction 3:15 Where Did You First Learn About TFU? 9:40 First Playthroughs 17:15 Story Impressions 24:30 Memorable Locales & Standout Moments 29:15 Revisiting the Game Recently 36:30 Voice Cast 40:20 Literary Tie-In 45:45 Merchandising and Missed Opportunities 47:30 Final Thoughts and Contact   Contact the Show:    Twitter - @LogsAndLightPod  Facebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPod   Instagram - @logsandlightsaberspod  Email: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com     Contact the Hosts   Jonathan - justadisneygeek on all social media Sean - Sean McGuire Bryan on Facebook, sccrfitch82 on Instagram Chris - It's a Vase Productions   Connect with Geek News Now  Twitter - @GNN_Home  Facebook - Geek News Now  Website - www.geeknewsnow.net  

FORMER NAVY SEAL/ ASTRONAUT CHRIS CASSIDY (from York ME, York High School Grad) Talking about SWIM WITH A MISSION 21- VETERANS FESTIVAL - Saturday Northeast Delta Dental Stadium

You won't want to miss this new episode of Next Gen Warrior. Chris Cassidy is the embodiment of elite. He is a recently retired US Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He's served in combat in Afghanistan and as Commander of the International Space Station. We compare and contrast his military training and astronaut training, discussed what he missed most about earth while in space, how he prepared for short notice spacewalks, and his advice for the Veteran community. This episode reflects true leadership and expertise gained from a life of service!

In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles interviews Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy on the importance in life of being present and his journey from Midshipmen to highly decorated Navy SEAL and Chief Astronaut. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! In our discussion, Chris gives a unique perspective on how a single pivotal event changed his life and made him who he is today. We discuss why sometimes an extra year of maturity when we are young can be the make or break to helping us achieve our goals, whether it is SEAL BUDs training, combat, spacewalks, or being a leader, why the thing you are doing in your life right now is so important. In BUDs training, he learned that he could either positively influence others or take energy away from them by his attitude, energy, and motivation. Training is vital to success, whether in the military, an astronaut, or a leader in an organization—his leadership lessons from winning two Bronze Stars (with Valor) during his time in combat. The significance of SpaceX to the space program and where Chris sees the future heading. And so much more...... Enjoy!!!   What You Will Learn In Today's Episode The Critical Event That Altered His Life The Importance of Camaraderie in Tough Times Why There Is Nothing More Important Than What You are Doing Now The Most Important Thing He Learned At The Naval Academy The Mindset Of "Trying Times End" No Matter How Bad You Have It, Someone Has It Worse His Path From Navy SEAL to Astronaut What is the Evolution of Space Flight Going Forward Significance of His Last Deployment On The ISS Lessons Learned From His Famous Spacewalk and NASA Career His Tips on Overcoming Adversity  Quotes From Astronaut Chris Cassidy "The lesson I learned that was really hammered home at the Academy is how much energy you can give each other when you're in it together." "Figuring out that your time horizon of the future is like an elastic band, right? Like the more available bandwidth you have, you can have that rubber band stretched out further and further, and you can look deeper ahead of you." “Being able to be the person who gives support and gives energy, at the same time where you can take it from others, is something that I learned in SEAL training.” Follow Chris Cassidy Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_seal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astro_SEAL NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/christopher-j-cassidy/biography -- Follow Passion Struck Podcast Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast Full Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/ - Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help make other's lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr ​​​Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/ ​- John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​      

Chris Cassidy of Geek News Now joins Steven Presley to pontificate as many TFATWS theories as they can conjure up in a 45 minute to one-hour show. How wild can it get?? Are you ready for that The Falcon And The Winter Soldier finale?!

Chris Cassidy of Geek News Now joins Steven Presley to discuss The Snyder Cut. Here is some of the latest following its release. According to new data, Zack Snyder’s Justice League beat out The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in opening ratings. The two superhero stories, which launched respectively on HBO Max and Disney+ before the weekend of March 20, were both highly anticipated by their respective fandoms. Reception to both the Snyder Cut and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has been mostly positive so far, though the latter’s status as a limited series means it has a lot more still to show. Did Zack Snyder re-open the portal to the Snyderverse?

In this episode, Jim is joined by all four members of The Sick Sense (Andrew Jones Cassidy, Stephen Barrett, Bill Taylor and Chris Cassidy) as they share their thoughts on Craig Brewer's Coming 2 America, which recently arrived on Amazon Prime.Show Notes (Thinks we mention throughout the pod)Coming 2 America Official Trailer #2 | Prime Video - YouTubeThe Sick Sense - YouTubeEddie Murphy - Raw (Homosexuals) - YouTubeSteve Martin/Martin Short Podcast Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)

Please enjoy Preston and Coleman's conversation with NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Drew Morgan.

Show Live-With: “You never know who has the game changing idea; listen, and treat everyone with respect.”Bio: Chris Cassidy is a NASA astronaut and a former Navy SEAL who recently returned from 6 months on the International Space Station. In total, Chris has spent 378 days in space and accumulated 55 hours of spacewalk time. He is a highly decorated officer, having received two bronze stars for valor in combat, and the NASA exceptional achievement medal. Topics Covered in this Episode:Saturday nights in space with the Cosmonauts Your body after 6 months in orbitTraining with the Russians in a clandestine military baseWorking together in peace with other countries Docking the Space-X Dragon Capsule on the international space stationWearing Tony La Russa's world series ring on the space stationMeeting and being mentored by astronaut Bill Shepherd Barely making the Naval Academy to graduating BUD/S with honorsThe feeling of G-force on re-entryHome as where you feel at peaceChris' Links: Twitter: @Astro_SEALInstagram: @astro_sealPlease follow us on- Twitter - @JohnFoleyInc - https://bit.ly/2FRF3G9 Instagram @gladtobehere - https://bit.ly/2FRXo6a Facebook - @johnfoleyinc - https://bit.ly/33OBtVx Linkedin @johnfoleyinc - https://bit.ly/33QtCGT Youtube - @JohnFoleyInc.- https://bit.ly/33NDpNZ The Glad To Be Here Foundation - http://www.gladtobeherefoundation.org John Foley Inc Website - https://johnfoleyinc.com 

Podcast: The World: Latest Edition (LS 58 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Preparing for the largest vaccination effort in historyPub date: 2020-12-18The world is readying for the largest vaccination effort in history, amid a pandemic that has killed millions. There is an effort to ensure equitable global, but several countries have already started vaccinations. And, this week the European Union's top court ruled Hungary's asylum policies breached EU law. Also, a conversation with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy who spent 196 days in space this year. We're only 365 people away from reaching our goal of 1,000 donors! When you give $100 or more to support the show, you'll not only receive an invite to a virtual party with Marco Werman and The World team, you'll also get to hear your name in our podcast credits! WE NEED YOU! Consider helping us reach our goal today and support independent journalism. Visit www.theworld.org/give to donate. Thank you!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from PRX, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

The world is readying for the largest vaccination effort in history, amid a pandemic that has killed millions. There is an effort to ensure equitable global, but several countries have already started vaccinations. And, this week the European Union’s top court ruled Hungary's asylum policies breached EU law. Also, a conversation with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy who spent 196 days in space this year. We’re only 365 people away from reaching our goal of 1,000 donors! When you give $100 or more to support the show, you’ll not only receive an invite to a virtual party with Marco Werman and The World team, you’ll also get to hear your name in our podcast credits! WE NEED YOU! Consider helping us reach our goal today and support independent journalism. Visit www.theworld.org/give to donate. Thank you!

Admidst a microphone issue by his own doing Steven Presley welcomes Chris Cassidy of Geek News Now to discuss Disney Investor day announcements and the plans at HBO Max to direct to stream their entire 2021 slate of movies silmutaneously while still screening in available Movie Theaters. Also Mando talk as usual. 

*) Turkey says it will send troops to help Azerbaijan if requested Turkey's Vice President Fuat Oktay says Ankara will not hesitate to send soldiers and provide military support for Azerbaijan if asked. Earlier, Armenia's prime minister Nikol Pashinyan said he saw no possibility of a diplomatic solution with Azerbaijan at this stage over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Ankara has vowed full solidarity with Baku and insists Yerevan should withdraw from Azerbaijan's lands. *) US accuses Iran of sending emails intimidating American voters Russia and Iran have obtained US voter information and acted to influence public opinion ahead of the November 3 election. US Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has said Iran sent "spoofed" emails to Americans "designed to intimidate voters, incite social unrest and damage President Trump." He said Iran had also distributed a video that implies that people could send in fraudulent ballots, including from outside the United States. *) Sudanese police fire tear gas to disperse protesters At least one protester is dead after Sudanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of people at demonstrations in the capital Khartoum. People are protesting to put pressure on the government to improve economic conditions and push ahead with reform. The rallies came just days after President Donald Trump announced the US would remove Sudan from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. *) Nigerian soldiers fire at protesters, at least two hit Soldiers opened fire on Nigerians protesting against police brutality in Lekki in Lagos, shooting at least two people. The condition of the two people shot was not immediately clear. Amnesty International says at least 15 people had been killed since the protests began. And finally... *) Three-man US-Russian crew returns to Earth from ISS An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts touched down on the Kazakhstan steppe, completing a 196-day mission. NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russians Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner landed around 150 kilometres southeast of Zhezkazgan city. NASA and Roscosmos reported that they were in good condition.

For months, the U.S. government has been quietly collecting information on hundreds of thousands of coronavirus cases across the country. Today, we tell the story of how The Times got hold of that data, and what it says about the nation’s outbreak.Plus: a conversation with three U.S. astronauts aboard the International Space Station.Guests: Robert Gebeloff, a reporter for The New York Times specializing in data analysis.Bob Behnken, Doug Hurley and Chris Cassidy, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Background reading: The C.D.C. figures provide the fullest and most extensive look yet at the racial inequity of the coronavirus.A Times analysis published in late May found that Democrats were far more likely to live in counties that had been ravaged by the virus, while Republicans were more likely to live in counties that had been relatively unscathed.A team of New York Times journalists is also working to track every coronavirus case in the United States, and The Times has made its data open to the public.

Le 16 juillet 2013, les astronautes Luca Parmitano et Chris Cassidy sont censés faire une sortie, tout à fait banale, à l'extérieur de la Station spatiale internationale (ISS). Toutefois, subitement, plus rien ne semble se passer comme prévu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Tesla's production numbers, SLS progress, and creepy quantum popcorn Read more from the articles we referenced: Nikola takes Pre-Orders for Electric Pickup- https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33001530/nikola-badger-deposits-electric-pickup/ Tesla Q2 Deliveries Win - https://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-q2-2020-vehicle-production-deliveries Spooky Quantum Effects - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/quantum-human-scale-ligo-mit-nature-a9596056.html Blue Origin Delivers the first BE4 for ULA's Vulcan - https://twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1278381463168184321?s=20 Bob Behnken and Chris Cassidy do an EVA to replace batteries - https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/07/01/iss-eva-66/ SLS updates - https://twitter.com/NASA_SLS/status/1276288677992431616 https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/nasa-checks-out-sls-core-stage-avionics-for-artemis-I-mission.html https://twitter.com/NASAGroundSys/status/1275791929045848064?s=20 SpaceX Starship SN5 passes cryo-test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXz45d3brgA&feature=youtu.be --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olfpod/message

In our continuing series, America In Space, Rick Potlock joins International Space Station (ISS) Commander, Chris Cassidy during a news conference from space and that astronauts are people too!

Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked at the International Space Station. They were welcomed by astronaut Chris Cassidy who has been on the station since April.

JD and Annalee share their stories about growing up, JD updates us on his health and Annalee is candid about mental wellness. We all have a good laugh about our relationship quirks. Today’s check-in call is out of this world, literally! We connect with NASA Commander Chris Cassidy who is currently on board the International Space Station! He shares a beautiful perspective of HOME from outer space. Text Drew at 310-496-8667 to nominate someone who you think can use a little extra sunshine! Tell us their full name, social handle and why you’re nominating them. Each week we’ll surprise someone with a video call and $500 in gift cards. Let’s keep the kindness rolling! Follow Annalee Belle: https://www.instagram.com/annaleebelle/https://twitter.com/annalee_bellehttps://www.facebook.com/AnnaleeBelle/Follow JD Scott: https://www.instagram.com/mrjdscott/https://twitter.com/mrjdscotthttps://www.facebook.com/MRJDSCOTT/Follow Commander Chris Cassidy: https://www.instagram.com/astro_seal/https://twitter.com/Astro_SEALAlso, check out an historic event Wednesday, May 27! Live coverage starts at 12 p.m. EDT. NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will launch to the International Space Station onboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. The mission is set to launch Wednesday, May 27, at 4:33 p.m. EDT from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View on NASA TV (www.nasa.gov/live) or @NASA social media accounts. You can learn more about the mission through our Virtual Guest Experience at https://www.nasa.gov/content/virtual-guest-experiencehttps://www.instagram.com/nasa/https://twitter.com/nasahttps://www.facebook.com/NASA/Sponsored by:ADT: It’s important to have not just a beautiful home -- but a smart and safer home.https://www.adt.com/AtHomeFollow Linda & Drew: instagram.com/athomeinstagram.com/imlindorkinstagram.com/mrdrewscott#AtHomePodcastMusic by: Victoria Shawwww.instagram.com/VictoriaShawMusic Chad Carlsonwww.instagram.com/ChadCarlsonMusic Series Photographer: Dennys Ilicwww.instagram.com/dennydenn

Join the after party on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP Virgin Orbit to attempt 1st launch of LauncherOne rocket this weekend Link: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-first-launcherone-rocket-test-may-2020.html LOS ANGELES — Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is targeting the coming weekend for its first attempt to launch a demonstration payload into space aboard a rocket released from beneath the wing of a Boeing 747. Sunday will mark Virgin Orbit's launch debut, if all goes according to plan. Virgin Orbit plans to launch for the very first time just a few days from now. The company is targeting Sunday (May 24) for its Launch Demo mission, with a backup opportunity on Monday (May 25). The four-hour window will open each day at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT), Virgin Orbit representatives announced today (May 20). Launch Demo will be a huge milestone for Virgin Orbit, which has been developing its air-launch system for five years. That system involves a modified Boeing 747 jet called Cosmic Girl and a 70-foot-long (21 meters) rocket known as LauncherOne, which is capable of delivering about 1,100 lbs. (500 kilograms) to a variety of destinations in low Earth orbit. During operational flights, Cosmic Girl will drop LauncherOne at an altitude of about 35,000 feet (10,700 m); the rocket will then make its own way to space. Cosmic Girl and LauncherOne have flown together on many "captive-carry" tests, and the plane even dropped the rocket (on purpose) during one jaunt last July. But Launch Demo will mark the first time that LauncherOne fires up its engine mid-flight and aims for the heavens. There's certainly no guarantee that the rocket will make it all the way to orbit during Launch Demo, which will take off from Mojave Air and Space Port in Southern California. Failure is the norm for inaugural launches of new spaceflight systems, Virgin Orbit representatives said, stressing that data collection is Launch Demo's chief goal. A Sunday or Monday liftoff for Virgin Orbit — which has already secured a three-launch, $35 million deal with the United States Space Force — would serve as a nice lead-in to another big spaceflight milestone. NASA & Elon Musk's SpaceX Launch Live: Discovery & Science Channel To Air Historic Liftoff & 2-Hour Docu; Katy Perry, Adam Savage & Mark Rober Among Guests Link: https://deadline.com/2020/05/elon-musk-spacex-launch-live-discovery-science-channel-katy-perry-adam-savage-1202939132/ Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space starts at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. FL. Among the guests lined up for the program are singing star Katy Perry, Mythbusters host Adam Savage and NASA engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober. A quartet of current and former astronauts and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will offer expert insight for the program, which also will feature an interview with astronaut Chris Cassidy from the International Space Station — where the SpaceX mission is headed. “Discovery and Science Channel have spent over a year documenting SpaceX's race to become the first private company to launch American astronauts into space,” said Scott Lewers, EVP Multiplatform Programming, Factual & Head of Content at Science. “Our live special offers both incredible access for the launch, and expert insight from SpaceX Founder and Chief Engineer Elon Musk and other leading aerospace professionals.” “In our two-hour documentary, we show the unbelievable engineering and scientific feats achieved by SpaceX in making such an historic launch happening during these unprecedented times of isolation,” Lewers said. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, the crew of the first piloted SpaceX Crew Dragon launch for NASA, are scheduled to launch May 27 on a trip to the International Space Station. To gear up for that mission, called Demo-2, the astronauts flew to KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility from the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base near Houston, Texas this afternoon. NASA plan to sample asteroid Bennu delayed by coronavirus pandemic Link: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-collection-coronavirus-delay.html After delays from the coronavirus pandemic, NASA has picked a date for its spacecraft to snatch up a chunk of space rock to bring home. NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft mission is now expected to perform its first asteroid-sampling attempt to occur on Oct. 20. The procedure had previously been scheduled for August, but the mission team has decided to delay the maneuver because of limitations meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus-borne respiratory disease COVID-19. "The OSIRIS-REx mission has been demonstrating the very essence of exploration by persevering through unexpected challenges," Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA's associate administrator for science, said in a statement. "That spirit has led them to the cusp of the prize we all are waiting for — securing a sample of an asteroid to bring home to Earth, and I'm very excited to follow them through the home stretch." In response, the team shifted the sampling schedule by two months, with the second rehearsal now planned for Aug. 11 and the sampling itself planned for Oct. 20. Either way, the spacecraft will remain at asteroid Bennu through the middle of next year, then embark on a two-year journey home. OSIRIS-REx's sample container will deliver the space-rock sample back to Earth on Sept. 24, 2023. Show Stuff Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark Support the podcast and shop @ http://shopthedarkhorde.com UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Join the after party on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP Virgin Orbit to attempt 1st launch of LauncherOne rocket this weekend Link: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-first-launcherone-rocket-test-may-2020.html LOS ANGELES — Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is targeting the coming weekend for its first attempt to launch a demonstration payload into space aboard a rocket released from beneath the wing of a Boeing 747. Sunday will mark Virgin Orbit's launch debut, if all goes according to plan. Virgin Orbit plans to launch for the very first time just a few days from now. The company is targeting Sunday (May 24) for its Launch Demo mission, with a backup opportunity on Monday (May 25). The four-hour window will open each day at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT), Virgin Orbit representatives announced today (May 20). Launch Demo will be a huge milestone for Virgin Orbit, which has been developing its air-launch system for five years. That system involves a modified Boeing 747 jet called Cosmic Girl and a 70-foot-long (21 meters) rocket known as LauncherOne, which is capable of delivering about 1,100 lbs. (500 kilograms) to a variety of destinations in low Earth orbit. During operational flights, Cosmic Girl will drop LauncherOne at an altitude of about 35,000 feet (10,700 m); the rocket will then make its own way to space. Cosmic Girl and LauncherOne have flown together on many "captive-carry" tests, and the plane even dropped the rocket (on purpose) during one jaunt last July. But Launch Demo will mark the first time that LauncherOne fires up its engine mid-flight and aims for the heavens. There's certainly no guarantee that the rocket will make it all the way to orbit during Launch Demo, which will take off from Mojave Air and Space Port in Southern California. Failure is the norm for inaugural launches of new spaceflight systems, Virgin Orbit representatives said, stressing that data collection is Launch Demo's chief goal. A Sunday or Monday liftoff for Virgin Orbit — which has already secured a three-launch, $35 million deal with the United States Space Force — would serve as a nice lead-in to another big spaceflight milestone. NASA & Elon Musk's SpaceX Launch Live: Discovery & Science Channel To Air Historic Liftoff & 2-Hour Docu; Katy Perry, Adam Savage & Mark Rober Among Guests Link: https://deadline.com/2020/05/elon-musk-spacex-launch-live-discovery-science-channel-katy-perry-adam-savage-1202939132/ Space Launch Live: America Returns to Space starts at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. FL. Among the guests lined up for the program are singing star Katy Perry, Mythbusters host Adam Savage and NASA engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober. A quartet of current and former astronauts and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will offer expert insight for the program, which also will feature an interview with astronaut Chris Cassidy from the International Space Station — where the SpaceX mission is headed. “Discovery and Science Channel have spent over a year documenting SpaceX's race to become the first private company to launch American astronauts into space,” said Scott Lewers, EVP Multiplatform Programming, Factual & Head of Content at Science. “Our live special offers both incredible access for the launch, and expert insight from SpaceX Founder and Chief Engineer Elon Musk and other leading aerospace professionals.” “In our two-hour documentary, we show the unbelievable engineering and scientific feats achieved by SpaceX in making such an historic launch happening during these unprecedented times of isolation,” Lewers said. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, the crew of the first piloted SpaceX Crew Dragon launch for NASA, are scheduled to launch May 27 on a trip to the International Space Station. To gear up for that mission, called Demo-2, the astronauts flew to KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility from the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base near Houston, Texas this afternoon. NASA plan to sample asteroid Bennu delayed by coronavirus pandemic Link: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-collection-coronavirus-delay.html After delays from the coronavirus pandemic, NASA has picked a date for its spacecraft to snatch up a chunk of space rock to bring home. NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft mission is now expected to perform its first asteroid-sampling attempt to occur on Oct. 20. The procedure had previously been scheduled for August, but the mission team has decided to delay the maneuver because of limitations meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus-borne respiratory disease COVID-19. "The OSIRIS-REx mission has been demonstrating the very essence of exploration by persevering through unexpected challenges," Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA's associate administrator for science, said in a statement. "That spirit has led them to the cusp of the prize we all are waiting for — securing a sample of an asteroid to bring home to Earth, and I'm very excited to follow them through the home stretch." In response, the team shifted the sampling schedule by two months, with the second rehearsal now planned for Aug. 11 and the sampling itself planned for Oct. 20. Either way, the spacecraft will remain at asteroid Bennu through the middle of next year, then embark on a two-year journey home. OSIRIS-REx's sample container will deliver the space-rock sample back to Earth on Sept. 24, 2023. Show Stuff Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark Support the podcast and shop @ http://shopthedarkhorde.com UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Chris Cassidy of Tito’s Vodka joins WGN Radio’s Pete McMurray.

Hello. I am Dr. John Dacey, coming to you with my weekly podcast, “New Solutions to the Anxiety Epidemic. This time, I’m going to be talking again about the second step of my COPE strategy, originality. I remind you that this step of the model calls for you to be as creative as you can in organizing a series of tactics, designed just for your own personality. I promised that I would help you to become more original, and this is the second time I have tried to keep that word. To begin with, it is wise to assess your own creative abilities. Regardless of whether you are one of the most original people you know, or are not very high at all in that trait, everyone can move up. Everyone can get better at being creative. It will be very much to your benefit if you design your own imaginative plan for becoming less anxious. You will need to get some benchmark of your overall ability. This is hard to do, not only because creativity is somewhat ephemeral, but also because it is difficult for us to be objective about how gifted we are. Nevertheless, we have make a try. To begin this venture, fill out what I call a “personal shield.” This is like a family crest, or coat of arms, except it doesn’t exist. You wil have to design it yourself. Imagine, if you will, a shield that has been divided into five sections. The crest has a line down the middle, and two horizontal lines dividing the shield into thirds. Furthermore, you need to know that the vertical line is not extended into the bottom section. Therefore, there are five sections. You can see a picture of the shield in the transcript (blog) that accompanies this podcast. Or you can just make a list of the five traits I am asking you to put in each box. The five traits are: What you consider your greatest strength. Your worst weakness. Your greatest personal achievement. Your worst screw-up. Your most hoped-for lifetime achievement. The most imaginative thing to do would be to draw symbols of your answers, as you would see on such an escutcheon. However, if you like, you could just answer the questions.       Your Personal Crest -- Creativity 1 Best Strength 2 Worst Weakness 3 Greatest Personal 4 Worst Screw-up Achievement 5 Hoped for Lifetime Achievement Personal Shield:  _____________________________________________     Give careful thought to filling in your shield, as it will be the foundation for step 2 of your COPE strategy. Okay, it’s time to move on in your quest for original thinking, by writing a haiku. And what is the definition of a haiku? It is a very short form of Japanese poetry typically characterized by these qualities: The essence of haiku is "cutting" (kiru). This is often represented by the juxtaposition of two images or ideas and a kireji ("cutting word") between them, a kind of verbal punctuation mark which signals the moment of separation, and colors the manner in which the juxtaposed elements are related. Traditional haikus consist of 17 on , in three phrases of 5, 7 and 5 on, respectively. Although haiku are often stated to have 17 syllables, this is incorrect, as syllables and on are not quite the same. Fortunately, however, it is not necessary for you to understand the difference. Here is a haiku poem I composed some years ago: Hidden deep inside, My soul, gleaming like diamonds. My whole truth lies there. Do you like it? Oh, well, you can’t please everyone. And now, to further your understanding of original thinking, I offer you the “two-string test.” Your goal is to find a way to solve this unusual problem. Imagine a large room at least 30 feet square and 10 feet high. Attached to the ceiling are 2 strings, each of them 9 feet long. The strings are 14 feet apart, each of them 7 feet from the center of the ceiling. Your job is to discover how to tie the two strings together. As you would easily recognize if you were to look at the drawing of the problem in today’s transcript of this podcast (p. 5), the two strings are too far apart for you to reach them both at the same time. Somehow, you need to get hold of one of the strings while holding the other, so you can tie them together. That’s it! There is one item available for your use in finding the solution—a wooden mousetrap. Mouse traps are only about four inches long so they are not long enough so that you could use one to reach the second string, no matter how tall you are. When you think of how you can tie the strings together, please tell your solution to a friend before you look at the answer [or write it in the space below].   Were you able to figure out the answer? The mousetrap may be used to solve the problem:  it can easily be attached to one of the strings as a weight, then swung away from the problem solver. The other string is grasped, and then the first string caught as it swings back. Now they may be tied together readily. Many people are unable to reach this solution because they cannot imagine mousetraps being used for something other than their usual purpose. That’s called “functional fixity”: the function of each entity in the person’s world is fixed in their minds, so that they cannot think of any other use for that object. Here's an example of what we mean: a graduate student in my psychology class studied the problem and said, “I’ve got it!  The answer is with the mousetrap. You catch a bunch of mice until you get one that isn’t seriously hurt. You make a pet of it, then train it to be a ‘trapeze’ mouse. It will then jump up on one of the strings and swing back and forth until it is able to swing over to you while you are holding the other string!” This is a good example of what we mean by functional fixity: this student believed that a mousetrap could only be used to capture mice. His solution could conceivably work, but it is much more complicated than simply using the trap as a weight. Is this another example? One young nun in my class attempted to solve the problem. She decided that the mousetrap was really not necessary. Lifting the apron of her religious habit (the long formal dress nuns used to wear), she seized the over-sized rosary beads hanging from her belt. She swung them over her head while holding one of the strings. The beads caught onto the other string and, beaming with self-satisfaction, the sister pulled the string caught by the rosary beads, and tied the strings together while those watching applauded!  Although this is an imaginative method for solving the problem if you happen to be a nun, it wouldn’t work for most of us. It is not, however, an example of functional fixity. She used her rosary beads for a purpose quite different from what they had originally been attended. In that sense, she was probably more creative than the young man in the previous example. Let me wind up this episode with an example of original thinking provided to us by   astronaut Chris Cassidy. With the coronavirus in mind, a reporter asked him how he dealt with the extreme isolation of being encapsulated on the International Space Station. His response: “If everybody just kind of lounges around and doesn't get up until 11:00, and nobody's brushing their hair or their teeth, not only do you look crappy and you feel crappy, but you just get in that funk. So sticking to a Monday-through-Friday routine is probably the most basic thing . . .” Pretty good idea, right? You will need more than a couple of very good ideas like this one to settle your anxious mind, and it will be best if they all come from you. Talk to you next week.

Ears Adrift- Seizing Opportunities An interview discussing motivation and opportunities with Navy Seal and Astronaut Capt. Chris Cassidy.

Chris Cassidy, NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL, shares his background, his love for physical fitness and math, and the valuable lessons he has learned leading up to his 3rd trip to space in April 2020. HWHAP Episode 138.

Chris Cassidy, NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL, shares his background, his love for physical fitness and math, and the valuable lessons he has learned leading up to his 3rd trip to space in April 2020. HWHAP Episode 138.

Chris Cassidy, NASA astronaut and Navy SEAL, shares his background, his love for physical fitness and math, and the valuable lessons he has learned leading up to his 3rd trip to space in April 2020. HWHAP Episode 138.

On this episode, Jim was joined by all four members of The Sick Sense (Andrew Jones Cassidy, Stephen Barrett, Bill Taylor and Chris Cassidy) as they chatted about their favourite Martin Short and Steve Martin performances from the big screen.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)

In this episode of #FRBPod the boys discuss Tom Brady never coming back to New England, Red Sox Spring training, the New-Look Boston Bruins, and Jayson Tatum. all that and more on Episode 6 of Front Row Balcony. Chris Cassidy's Socials: IG: @Chris_Cassidy2 TW: @ChrisCassidy55 Anthony Bellomo's Socials: IG: @Anbellomo_15 TW: @AnBellomo Joe Spadorcia's Socials: IG: @JoeSpud_ TW: @JoeSpud_ Instagram and Twitter: @FrontRowBalcony Facebook: @FrontRowBalconyPod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frontrow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frontrow/support

Spaceflight news— Spacewalk to repair AMS (spacenews.com) (youtube.com) — AMS overview (nasa.gov) — Footage from the EVA — The cover is detached from the restraint clip (youtu.be) — Jettisoning the cover (youtu.be) — Chris Cassidy shows off a zip tie cutter/capture device (youtu.be)Short & Sweet— Hayabusa2 departs Ryugu (japantimes.co.jp)— SpaceX completes Crew Dragon Static Fire tests (spacenews.com)— Launcher gets funding from the Air Force. (spacenews.com)Questions, comments, corrections— Win a book! — Zach and Kelly Weinersmith wrote Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. — We have signed copies to give away! In honor of the alternate first words featured on the new TV show For All Mankind, tweet at us with what your first words on Mars would be. — Random winners selected from Twitter and email.— Episode 2 is missing! — Do you have a copy of episode-2.mp3 lying around? Squarespace ate our copy!This week in SF history— November 19, 1956 Birth of Eileen Collins (wikipedia.org)— Next week in 1964: The cold, dead 1%

The show is on hiatus for the summer, so I’m digging into the archives for some great episodes from the recent past. On this episode, which aired in March of last year, I talk with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Communications Director, Chris Cassidy. We discuss the Coalition’s history, mission, and initiatives. Chris also clues us into the the state of biking in San Francisco, including issues facing bikers and progress being made toward not only an increasingly bikable city—but an increasingly bikable world.

Chris Cassidy was the 500th person in history to fly into outer space. He was NASA’s 14th Chief Astronaut and has completed six space walks. Cassidy is a former NAVY SEAL and has been deployed twice to the Mediterranean and twice to Afghanistan. He is the recipient of two Bronze Stars. Chris is also Jeff Cassidy’s brother. Jeff is with GoodBed.com and is well known throughout the mattress industry. In this episode, Dos Marcos find out what it's like to be Jeff's brother, talk backyard football plays, and discuss sleeping naked in space. Find out what it's like on rocket launch day, get insights into the mental aspect of being an astronaut, and hear about how Chris faces life or death circumstances. Many thanks to our friend Jeff for setting up this interview and thank you to Chris for taking time to talk. Thank you to our headline sponsor Nationwide Marketing Group. Nationwide serves more than 5,500 retail members with tools, resources, training and technology to help their businesses grow. Watch the live video of each episode at Facebook.com/DosMarcosPodcast. Make sure and subscribe to our email to get a direct dose of Dos Marcos every Monday.

How often have you been told to reach for the stars? This week’s Team Never Quit Podcast’s galactic guest actually did it. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard are honored to welcome fellow Frogman, Captain Chris Cassidy, to the show. Join them as they explore Chris’ stellar #neverquitstory and what it’s like to walk in space. From planning missions in Afghanistan on two separate deployments to heading up NASA’s astronaut selection team, Chris possesses a unique viewpoint on what the Never Quit Mindset consists of. Stand by for your motivational lift off as this fired up team helps you to blast off in your quest to reach the stars. #Greatstoriesigniteledgends Support the show.

Invent life tomorrow.That’s the central mission for Joe Coughlin of MIT’s AgeLab, who says we all need to rethink everything about how to serve adults living longer and longer.Nowhere is this calling more pressing than in healthcare, where people are reimagining the “doctor’s office,” increasingly turning to care from the comfort of their own home and getting tested before they get sick.At the same time, the global outsourced healthcare logistics market will grow to $102 billion by 2021, fueled by soaring growth rates in Asia and the Middle East — eclipsing the uptick in the United States. This provides new opportunities for companies of all sizes looking to enter new markets.That’s why UPS continues to expand its global footprint of healthcare distribution facilities and capabilities. It’s also why the company hired Chris Cassidy, a former senior logistics executive from a leading pharmaceutical company, as president of Global Healthcare Logistics Strategy.In part two of their conversation, Cassidy and Coughlin explore how care providers and patients are driving the need for a new brand of healthcare logistics — requiring an ecosystem of companies meeting not just needs but wants.Coughlin dispels the three greatest myths about the aging population, as well as the greatest barriers for companies looking to serve those driving the longevity economy.Inventing life tomorrow, Coughlin and Cassidy argue, is now more about delivering life-defining experiences than accruing stuff.And it’s not just about living longer. Is your company prepared to help people live better?If you missed it, listen to part one of the podcast.

As people around the world live longer and healthier lives, how will companies adjust their strategies to delight aging customers who carry more purchasing power than ever before?Not enough business leaders have the answer to that question, argues Joe Coughlin, Director of MIT’s AgeLab, a multidisciplinary research program that works to improve the quality of life for older people and those who care for them.In a two-part conversation, Coughlin examines the ripple effects of a global society transitioning from a mindset of sickness prevention to the pursuit of daily wellness. Chris Cassidy, UPS President of Global Healthcare Logistics Strategy, is spearheading the company’s efforts to innovate across the healthcare and life sciences sector by enhancing specialized end-to-end supply chain services.He joins the conversation to offer UPS’s perspective on the future of healthcare — including the rise of telemedicine and what this means for the role of the delivery driver — and question Coughlin about the most pressing changes across the industry.They ponder the definition of “old,” dig into the delivery of a next-level healthcare experience and explore the future of retirement itself.We’re all getting older. But we’re not settling for age-old solutions. Businesses must adapt to thrive in the longevity economy.

Chris Cassidy joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Chris is currently an astronaut that was previously a Navy Seal from the Naval Academy. Chris was an honor graduate of basic underwater demolition with the Seal Buds Class 192, and he received a bronze star for his work leading a 9-day operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. He has been a guest speaker at the U.S. Naval Academy Combat Leadership Seminar, and you’ll hear about how the Naval Academy was a baseline and foundation for his leadership. In 2003 and 2004, he was awarded a second bronze star for combat leadership service in Afghanistan. He has also received the NASA exceptional achievement medal, and he has finished an Ironman World Championship Triathlon. He has done a lot during his 48 years on this planet and seems to have a desire to do work on other planets as well. He will talk a lot about the value of leading and serving other people in this conversation. In this episode, they discuss what his childhood was like (6:10), what he was thinking about in high school (7:50), the value his parents passed down to him (9:10), his parent’s reaction to his decision to go to the Naval Academy (10:50), what it was like being at the Naval Academy (12:50), what he learned at the Academy (14:50), his thoughts on a great leader needing to know when to follow (16:20), what he knows now about leadership that he didn’t know back when he was 22 (18:10), what drew him to the Seals team (19:00), how being competitive plays into being an astronaut (21:10), what seal training was like for him (24:00), what it felt like to lead his team (28:40), what he did to survive training (30:00), what it was like going over and being behind enemy lines (34:10), his thoughts on the preparation vs. performance mindset (39:00), if he uses any meditation or breathing techniques (41:50), how he sets his mind up in space (43:00), why he does what he does (44:00), what’s appealing about being a basketball referee (46:05), how he handles emotion (47:00), if he’s a risk taker or rule follower (48:30), his thoughts on Mars and what that timeline looks like (50:10), how important it is for him to get to Mars (53:30), and how he thinks about his job in relation to family and others (55:10) Thank you to Chris for coming on the podcast. Chris’s next mission is going to launch in 2019 which you can follow along on the NASA website, and he is on Instagram @astro_seal. Lastly, if you liked this episode and/or any others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening. -Brian

In NSTS episode 020, I'm joined by New York filmmaker Chris Cassidy to talk about his upcoming documentary Dennis and Lois, which chronicles the fascinating story of a couple who have lived out their rock and roll dreams for more than 30 years. Chris' playlist is centred around the film's soundtrack, featuring an assortment of bands that interacted with Dennis and Lois. As we discuss the songs, Chris shares the details behind the towel containing Joe Strummer's DNA, how Dennis and Lois procured the dirty socks of the Gaye Bykers on Acid, and what it was like to watch bands at CBGB alongside Lou Reed playing pool.   As this is an independent documentary film, a Kickstarter campaign has been launched and contributions can be made here. Dennis and Lois is slated for a late 2017 release.   Cassidy's playlist: The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop The Mekons - Where Were You? The Happy Mondays - Dennis and Lois Fat White Family - Whitest Boy on the Beach The Bogmen - Oceans Apart   

Mission Local talks with Chris Cassidy of the SF Bicycle Coalition about bike infrastructure, behaviors on the road, and resources for cyclists on the annual Bike to Work Day – a.k.a. Bike Christmas.

NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Chris Cassidy joins the TechNet Radio crew for an out-of-this-world discussion around space exploration, technology and science.[0:45] How did you get started? You studied mathematics at the Naval Academy, then engineering at MIT --- why did you pursue this field?[6:40] What are your thoughts on how computers and humans interact now?[8:41] How do you see new advancements in technology like Artificial Intelligence or robotics making an impact in space exploration?[26:30] What can aspiring astronauts do to become real astronauts?Learn more about NASA, click here__________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:NASA Space Apps ChallengeNASA EducationThe Mars Generation Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Chris Cassidy joins the TechNet Radio crew for an out-of-this-world discussion around space exploration, technology and science.[0:45] How did you get started? You studied mathematics at the Naval Academy, then engineering at MIT --- why did you pursue this field?[6:40] What are your thoughts on how computers and humans interact now?[8:41] How do you see new advancements in technology like Artificial Intelligence or robotics making an impact in space exploration?[26:30] What can aspiring astronauts do to become real astronauts?Learn more about NASA, click here__________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:NASA Space Apps ChallengeNASA EducationThe Mars Generation Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Chris Cassidy joins the TechNet Radio crew for an out-of-this-world discussion around space exploration, technology and science.[0:45] How did you get started? You studied mathematics at the Naval Academy, then engineering at MIT --- why did you pursue this field?[6:40] What are your thoughts on how computers and humans interact now?[8:41] How do you see new advancements in technology like Artificial Intelligence or robotics making an impact in space exploration?[26:30] What can aspiring astronauts do to become real astronauts?Learn more about NASA, click here__________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs:NASA Space Apps ChallengeNASA EducationThe Mars Generation Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Another special edition of the Lost Art as I pod with the other half of Mooch TV, it's Chris Cassidy. A fun interview discovering Chris' early days and inspirations plus things like extra work, directing and Mooch TV.Music credits:White Comic - This Ain't the End of MeCartoon hoedownICP - When I'm Clownin (Instrumental)Twiztid - Get off of Me! (Karaoke)You can also find us on various social media outlets:Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofpodcastingTwitter: www.twitter.com/lostartpodcastInstagram: @lostartofpodcastingYou can also follow my personal Twitter: @coxythelegend

Another special edition of the Lost Art as I pod with the other half of Mooch TV, it's Chris Cassidy. A fun interview discovering Chris' early days and inspirations plus things like extra work, directing and Mooch TV.Music credits:White Comic - This Ain't the End of MeCartoon hoedownICP - When I'm Clownin (Instrumental)Twiztid - Get off of Me! (Karaoke)You can also find us on various social media outlets:Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostartofpodcastingTwitter: www.twitter.com/lostartpodcastInstagram: @lostartofpodcastingYou can also follow my personal Twitter: @coxythelegend

How can taking the DIBELS assessment today prevent reading difficulties tomorrow? Join with us, as Dr. Bravo, Chris Cassidy, Lisa Saldivar and Dayna Wells discuss the possibilities. Opening and closing music, da Bob Groove, composed by Martijn de Boer (NiGiD), featuring Admiral Bob.

Chris Cassidy of the Salem News is delivering a case study every day in the paper on the importance and influence that a watchdog media can have on the governing class. As I’ve said all along, we need the media to play this role in a vibrant democracy. Perhaps he could go to Washington DC and give a seminar to his infatuated colleagues in the White House press corps? Look at what he has accomplished in the course of two weeks; May 26: Earlier pensions OK’d for 911 staff; Plan called “A raid on the retirement system” "Thanks to a subtle change in job title, some North Shore emergency dispatchers will be able to retire five years early under new rules approved by the Essex Regional Retirement Board. By reclassifying police and fire dispatchers as signal operators, the board recently allowed the group to retire with maximum benefits at age 60. That puts them into an elite group of municipal workers who are eligible for retirement before age 65 - a benefit typically reserved for those with hazardous jobs, such as police officers, firefighters and electrical line workers." June 1: Panel: DPW workers can retire at 55 "Department of Public Works employees could retire at age 55 — 10 years early — under a bill at the Statehouse proposed by the Essex Regional Retirement Board and a Lynn lawmaker. The legislation would give DPW workers the same status as police officers and firefighters, who can retire at 55 because of the inherent dangers of their jobs. It would also cost taxpayers, who’d be on the hook not only for the extra 10 years of each employee’s pension but for the added salaries and health insurance costs of their replacements." June 8: Essex Retirement Board reports huge loss "The Essex Regional Retirement Board posted a 33 percent loss last year, the worst of the 107 retirement systems in Massachusetts. The board made news last month for allowing dispatchers to retire at age 60 and for pushing legislation to let DPW workers retire at age 55. It’s also come under fire for its lobbying and travel expenses. Now its dramatic losses will have further implications for the taxpayers who help fund the system. Much of the losses were racked up after the board invested last summer in mortgage-backed securities -the very instrument largely blamed for bringing down the U.S. economy." They invested in mortgage backed securities last summer? What was the pitch? I know my house is on fire, I’ll give you a great deal if you buy it? Don’t fret, they have a sophisticated plan to get the money back. According to Chief Operating Officer Lilli Gilligan, She said the board will call the city of Northampton — which had the best returns of 2008 — to find out which strategies it used. Yea, that’s the ticket, chase last year’s winners! A brilliant strategy indeed! June 10: Pressure builds on retirement board, as some want out "Town managers from about half the communities that pay into the Essex Regional Retirement Board will meet this week to discuss their concerns about the system and ways to reform it, including the possibility of pulling their funds out altogether. But in a pre-emptive strike, the retirement board is calling its own meeting 90 minutes earlier with all members of its Advisory Council to broach similar topics on its terms. The meetings come amid a turbulent time for the retirement board, which oversees the pensions of employees in Boxford, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Topsfield and Wenham." The key question is what are we going to do with this news? Are we going to read it and do nothing? Or are we going to read it and pick up the phone and let our voices be heard by the people in power? Are we going to whine and complain and then vote them all back for another term? I spoke Sunday night with Salem News editorial page editor Nelson Benton, about the role of the media, the reporting of Chris Cassidy as well as the rot within state government and what it will take to change it. Nelson is 100% correct when he says, "When all is said and done, however, we get the quality of government we deserve. And by not demanding more of our elected representatives, we’ve encouraged them to act more like sheep than shepherds." What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 8-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Chris Cassidy of the Salem News is delivering a case study every day in the paper on the importance and influence that a watchdog media can have on the governing class. As I’ve said all along, we need the media to play this role in a vibrant democracy. Perhaps he could go to Washington DC and give a seminar to his infatuated colleagues in the White House press corps? Look at what he has accomplished in the course of two weeks; May 26: Earlier pensions OK’d for 911 staff; Plan called “A raid on the retirement system” "Thanks to a subtle change in job title, some North Shore emergency dispatchers will be able to retire five years early under new rules approved by the Essex Regional Retirement Board. By reclassifying police and fire dispatchers as signal operators, the board recently allowed the group to retire with maximum benefits at age 60. That puts them into an elite group of municipal workers who are eligible for retirement before age 65 - a benefit typically reserved for those with hazardous jobs, such as police officers, firefighters and electrical line workers." June 1: Panel: DPW workers can retire at 55 "Department of Public Works employees could retire at age 55 — 10 years early — under a bill at the Statehouse proposed by the Essex Regional Retirement Board and a Lynn lawmaker. The legislation would give DPW workers the same status as police officers and firefighters, who can retire at 55 because of the inherent dangers of their jobs. It would also cost taxpayers, who’d be on the hook not only for the extra 10 years of each employee’s pension but for the added salaries and health insurance costs of their replacements." June 8: Essex Retirement Board reports huge loss "The Essex Regional Retirement Board posted a 33 percent loss last year, the worst of the 107 retirement systems in Massachusetts. The board made news last month for allowing dispatchers to retire at age 60 and for pushing legislation to let DPW workers retire at age 55. It’s also come under fire for its lobbying and travel expenses. Now its dramatic losses will have further implications for the taxpayers who help fund the system. Much of the losses were racked up after the board invested last summer in mortgage-backed securities -the very instrument largely blamed for bringing down the U.S. economy." They invested in mortgage backed securities last summer? What was the pitch? I know my house is on fire, I’ll give you a great deal if you buy it? Don’t fret, they have a sophisticated plan to get the money back. According to Chief Operating Officer Lilli Gilligan, She said the board will call the city of Northampton — which had the best returns of 2008 — to find out which strategies it used. Yea, that’s the ticket, chase last year’s winners! A brilliant strategy indeed! June 10: Pressure builds on retirement board, as some want out "Town managers from about half the communities that pay into the Essex Regional Retirement Board will meet this week to discuss their concerns about the system and ways to reform it, including the possibility of pulling their funds out altogether. But in a pre-emptive strike, the retirement board is calling its own meeting 90 minutes earlier with all members of its Advisory Council to broach similar topics on its terms. The meetings come amid a turbulent time for the retirement board, which oversees the pensions of employees in Boxford, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Topsfield and Wenham." The key question is what are we going to do with this news? Are we going to read it and do nothing? Or are we going to read it and pick up the phone and let our voices be heard by the people in power? Are we going to whine and complain and then vote them all back for another term? I spoke Sunday night with Salem News editorial page editor Nelson Benton, about the role of the media, the reporting of Chris Cassidy as well as the rot within state government and what it will take to change it. Nelson is 100% correct when he says, "When all is said and done, however, we get the quality of government we deserve. And by not demanding more of our elected representatives, we’ve encouraged them to act more like sheep than shepherds." What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 8-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.