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After years away doing errantry, Aragorn returns to Rivendell, looking like an Elf-lord. After a week away doing a few errands, Alan returns to the Common Room, looking much the same. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for the second of three episodes on The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen from Appendix A of The Lord Of the Rings. Aragorn just couldn't stand to be kept away, Arwen renounces the Twilight, and Elrond sets the highest of bars. Alan and Sara discuss the importance of choice, renounce Twilight too, and advise you to get betrothed for the job you want, not the job you have. Also, Alan feels a pressing need to change his nickname. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PONY and get on your way to being your best self! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code PONY at ShopMando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to come into the Common Room with The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we answer listener questions again in our 30th Questions After Nightfall! From the necessity of real-world physics to whose brooch did Bombadil find; from Fëanor's favorite games to Thingol's quite-appropriate guilt, our listeners always bring their A game… or would that be their Q game? Alan is confusticated and bebothered, and Sara reminds us all of how Tolkien could do all that he did. Also, never disrespect librarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode SummaryBowen Pan's career is a playbook on turning hidden opportunities into global products. Currently the VP of Product at Common Room (a $52M Series B startup backed by Greylock and Index Ventures), Bowen previously shaped major products at Facebook and Stripe. At Facebook, he discovered latent buying and selling behaviour buried in groups, leading to the creation of Facebook Marketplace, now serving over 500 million people worldwide. Later, at Stripe, Bowen built their apps platform, creating an ecosystem empowering small businesses around the globe.Bowen's product philosophy hinges on ruthless curiosity, finding underserved markets, and cultivating teams focused on impact, not visibility. From his formative days at Trade Me in New Zealand, through launching ambitious new verticals at Facebook, to redefining payments at Stripe, Bowen shares how Kiwi generalism laid the foundation for his product-led approach.In today's episode, we cover:• How Bowen uncovered and scaled Facebook Marketplace from a simple SQL query• Why high-impact, low-visibility projects are career superchargers• How New Zealand shaped Bowen's holistic view of product building• The secret to spotting hidden user behaviour that others overlook• The skills you should build (and ignore) to be an exceptional product leader• Why truth-seeking is the greatest career skill of all• How Common Room is reinventing go-to-market by putting people firstWe also explore Bowen's thoughts on investing in passionate founders, the future of product management amidst AI-driven tools, and how Kiwi companies can better leverage global opportunities.Time Stamps00:32 Bowen's journey from Trade Me to Facebook, Stripe, and Common Room02:27 Spotting hidden opportunities: the power of latent user behaviour09:45 Building Facebook Marketplace from scratch21:00 How Bowen validated Marketplace's potential28:43 Stripe's mission and building a platform for SMBs35:43 What defines excellent product management?47:26 The future of product leadership in the age of AI55:18 How New Zealand shaped Bowen's global career59:25 Using New Zealand as a global testing ground01:03:55 Investing philosophy: finding founders with secret insightsResourcesBowen Pan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowenpan/Common Room - Reinventing go-to-market software: https://www.commonroom.io

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Have you ever wondered whether Stoicism might help you manage the stresses of modern life and find peace and satisfaction despite things being far more imperfect that you'd like? Have you ever wondered what Stoicism even is, other than a source of motivational poster slogans and the inspiration for 4-minute-read online articles called things like 'Use These 3 Stoic Hacks to Put Out Your Bin Fire of a Life'? You have? Then this is the episode for you. I interview my colleague, Professor John Sellars, who is not only a scholar of Stoicism, but is also devoted to helping people improve their lives by following Stoic principles. John Sellars is professor of philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, and Member of Common Room at Wolfson College, Oxford. He's a founding member of the London Centre for Ancient Philosophy and a member of two non-profit organizations aimed at bringing Stoicism to a wider audience, Modern Stoicism and The Aurelius Foundation. You can learn more about John, and find links to his books, articles, and more, at his website.Do you want to live like a Stoic for a week?Find The Academic Imperfectionist on Medium!

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of signal-based selling and how it's revolutionizing the sales landscape. Join us as we discuss the evolution of signal-based selling, the top signals you should be tracking, and how AI and automation are transforming the way we approach sales and marketing.Key Topics Covered:- The evolution of signal-based selling: From manual tracking to AI and automation.- The top signals that 80% of people should be measuring but aren't.- How companies like Common Room, Pocus, ZoomInfo, and Apollo are leading the way in signal-based platforms.- The future of sales: Will AI and automation reduce the need for SDRs?- Real-world examples of how companies are using signals to drive sales.- The importance of creativity and technical skills in modern sales roles.

Looking to break through to decision-makers in your cold outreach?Watch Nate Hippauf from Common Room as he reveals his unique approach to gathering intelligence from below-the-line reps that leads to successful connections with decision-makers.Find out what Nate learned while crushing his quota at Demandbase (178% meetings booked, 158% demos held), as he shares his exact process - from research strategies to converting conversations into meetings.You'll Learn:How to turn conversations with below-the-line reps into valuable account intelligenceWays to master the research process that drives higher reply ratesTechniques that convert below-the-line insights into above-the-line meetingsThe Speakers: Will Aitken and Nate HippaufIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: JustCall and SalesloftLooking to up your sales skills?Sales Training for YOU: Use code SELLBETTER to save $200 off your yearly membershipSales Training for your TEAM

In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt sits down with Kevin White, the Head of Marketing at Common Room, to dissect the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing strategies. They'll explore the power of "signals" in the buying process and how to effectively align your marketing and sales efforts for maximum impact. With 15+ years of experience in both B2C and B2B marketing, Kevin delivers invaluable insights on adapting your approach to thrive in today's dynamic landscape.

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Signal Prioritization: Categorize signals (e.g., high-intent, time-based) with different response SLAs to ensure timely outreach. Call Blitz Culture: Multiple weekly call blitzes with a virtual sales floor create a high-energy, team-building cold calling environment. Effective Personalization: Don't rely on signals alone; combine them with company insights to craft personalized, compelling outreach. 80/20 Email Framework: Provide reps with an 80% completed template (signal, company insight, ideal state, light CTA), letting them personalize the final 20%. FLORIN'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB: Head of Sales Development @ Common Room Director of Sales @ Barley Senior Manager, Sales Development @ Loopio Manager, Sales Development @ Loopio RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

0:00 2006年英语专业四级 对话11:16 2006年英语专业四级 对话22:40 2006年英语专业四级 对话32006年英语专业四级 对话1Hello!你好。Oh, hello!You must be a new student. Did you find us OK?哦，你好。你一定是一个新学生。找到我们这里还顺利吗?Well,I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.嗯，我有点迷路了，我求助了一个陌生人，但最终我找到了地方。Oh,dear! Have you come far today?亲爱的，今天你走了很远的路吗?Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.从布莱顿来的。我和哥哥住在一起。Oh, good.How did you get here?挺好的。你怎么来的?My brother took me to the railway station, and I got a bus at this end.我哥哥带我去火车站，我搭了一辆公共汽车。Aha,well you'd better tell me your name so I can find your form.啊哈，告诉我你的名字吧，这样我就能找到你的表格了。It's Mark Burn.马克·伯恩。Burn,Burn. Oh, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. What happened to your beard and mustache? And you are not wearing glasses, either.伯恩，伯恩。是的。哦，这张照片跟你现在不太像。你的胡子怎么了？你也没戴眼镜。No, I thought I'd better look smarter.没戴，我感觉这样看起来聪明一点。Here is the key to your room. It's 501.这是你房间的钥匙。501室。Thanks.How do I get there?谢谢。怎么过去呢？Go to the end of this corridor. Turn left, and it's the third door on the right.走到这条走廊的尽头。向左转，右边第三个门。Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?谢谢你。哦，有个新生会议。什么时间呢？Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.五点半，在走廊另一头一楼的公共休息室里。Thanks a lot. Bye!非常感谢。再见！2006年英语专业四级 对话2Hi,Steve, how are things?嗨，史蒂夫，最近怎么样?Hi, Maggie.Good, thanks. What's new with you?嗨，麦琪。好，谢谢。今天你有什么新鲜事吗?Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.哦，我只是想知道你今晚想不想出去。Well,I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?我想去大学图书馆做点研究。你有什么想法？I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.我们可以去散步，也许去海滩附近的公园。Tonight?You must be joking! It's too cold!今晚吗?你一定是在开玩笑!太冷了!Oh,yes, it's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?哦，是的，太冷了。但我还是想出去。汤姆·克鲁斯的新电影正在上演。你觉得怎么样？OK.What time does it start?好的。什么时候开始?Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I'll just get the paper and have a look. Just hang on for a minute. Look, the film got a fantastic review in the paper last week.哦，我记得是八点半左右。我去拿报纸看看。等一下。看，上周的报纸对这部电影进行了精彩的评论。OK,OK. Where're we going to meet?好吧，好吧。我们在哪里见面？It'd be easiest if we met at the cinema.我们在电影院见面最方便。OK.Where is it?好的。在哪里？Oh,you know the Olieon.哦，你知道的，在奥力威。Where is that?那是哪里？Near the town hall and opposite the bank.在市政厅附近，银行对面。Oh,yeah. I know where it is. OK, look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight.哦，好的。我知道在哪了。好吧，我8点15在那儿等你。2006年英语专业四级 对话3What are you reading, Bill?你在读什么，比尔？It's this week's New Scientist, Why?这周的《新科学家》，怎么了？I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read it myself.It's for real scientists. Or can ordinary people like me understand it?我只是好奇。它看起来很有趣。但我从来没有读过。这是科学家阅读的。像我这样的普通人能理解吗？Oh,it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about current affairs, about science as well as papers about new developments in research. I am reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you're speaking as well as hearing.我正在读一篇关于一种新电话的文章，它能让你在听别人说话的同时也能看到对方。Oh,I've heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?哦，我听说了。它上市了吗？我可以买一个吗？No,not this one. But the company has made other models to try out the business.This one is special because of its color, and the image is moving.不，不是这一个。但该公司还推出了其他模型来进行这项业务。这个是特殊的，因为它的颜色以及可以移动的影像。Oh,that's interesting.哦。真有趣。You see the first video phones, that's what they called, were made in Japan. But they can only show a still black-and-white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you I am not sure l want one, Would you?你可以看到他们称为的第一批视频电话是白本制造的。但它们只能显示黑白图像。这个视频电话比那个好多了。我不确定我想要一个。你想吗？Well,no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how muchit costs?嗯，没有。我想我不会的。我猜它要花很多钱。上面说了它要花多少钱吗？Yes,the early black-and-white ones cost several hundred pounds. But the one that the story is about costs several thousand pounds.是的，早期的黑白电话要几百英镑。但是这个文章中讲的这个要花几干英镑。Mm,why does anybody want one, do you think?嗯，为什么有人想要一个，你觉得呢？Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.需要经常与海外组织联系的商业组织会想要它。这就像面对面的交谈，可以省去很多海外旅行。Yes,I suppose so.是的，我想是这样。

In this episode, Dave is joined by Kevin White, Head of Marketing at Common Room, a leading customer intelligence platform for go-to-market teams. Kevin shares insights from his experience helping teams capture and act on digital breadcrumbs to optimize their marketing and sales efforts.Dave and Kevin cover:How to be a good marketer even when you're not the Subject Matter ExpertSignal-based marketing and how it is transforming the buyer's journey by focusing on the right actions instead of just clicksB2B influencer marketing plays that workTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Kevin (06:46) - - How to Be Good At Marketing When You're Not a Subject Matter Expert (09:24) - - Why You Should Stay Close to Your Customer (16:43) - - How to Manage a Marketing Team with Limited Resources (19:02) - - Eliminating Ineffective Marketing Efforts to Drive Real Results (24:00) - - Signups and Demos Boost From LinkedIn (25:06) - - How to Attribute ROI in Multi-Platform Marketing (29:16) - - Creating Authentic and Valuable Content (33:55) - - Generating Pipeline with Economic Buyer Signals (35:36) - - Increasing Digital Touchpoints (39:34) - - How To Maximize Actionability, Volume, and Conversion Rate (41:20) - - LinkedIn Measurement Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Calendly. You've probably heard of Calendly. And you probably have used it to schedule meetings with people outside your company.But did you know you can also use Calendly on your website to increase conversion and create a better hand off experience with sales? Speed to lead is everything and that's why B2B marketing teams today use Calendly to convert leads the moment they're ready to talk to sales. Instead of doing the whole follow-up late dance, you can book meetings right within the forms on your website. And Calendly has the routing and integrations you need to make sure your prospects get booked with the right sales rep.Smith.ai increased their website bookings by 26% using Calendly. And Katalon, the all-in-one test automation platform, was able to increase their conversion rate 3X using Calendly.Join over 20 million users who count on Calendly to simplify meetings, save time and drive revenue revenue by removing the friction from your website. Visit calendly.com/exitfive to get started with a 14-day free trial.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Empower your reps with a clear discount menu, outlining what's approved for negotiations. Include things like signing during the trial, committing to case studies, or G2 reviews to speed up late-stage deals. Before taking over a team or segment, review call recordings and data like sales cycle length and ACV to identify where you can have the biggest impact. Assess the spacing between sales calls and find opportunities to consolidate steps or reduce gaps to shorten the sales cycle. Introduce a structured proof of concept (POC) with three defined calls over 14 days, dictating trial activities and clear exit criteria for smoother decision-making. CHRIS' PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB Head of Commercial @ Common Room Vice President of Sales @ Metadata Head of Sales @ Metadata Sr. Account Executive @ Metadata RESOURCES DISCUSSED Things you can steal Join our weekly newsletter

Want to see how sales experts are clocking 10x reply rates and booking more meetings than ever?Here's your chance.Jen Allen-Knuth, Jed Mahrle, and Florin Tatulea joined us to show you the outreach tactics they are using to book more meetings. Get the strategies and tools that power them, including signal-based sales plays and platforms like Common Room.Also get actionable tactics for uncovering timely, relevant prospect and account context, stacking signals that point to your hottest leads, and scaling plays that result in more replies, more meetings, more pipeline, and more revenue.You'll Learn:Research signals that narrow down your target audienceWays to use signals to create relevant and effective messagingHow to use tools like Common Room to speed up your prospecting efforts and increase your success rateThe Speakers: James Buckley, Jen Allen-Knuth, Jed Mahrle and Florin TatuleaIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: CommonRoom

Our host Jeff Ignacio sits down with Renoli Huaya, Head of Revenue Operations at Common Room. They talk about building a team, operating as a team of 1 and keeping yourself accountable. They also discuss how to create a pricing strategy and roadmap, as well as how to effectively prioritise your tasks and stay motivated.

Ep. 237 How do we create the new marketing playbook of the AI era? Kipp and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of marketing and how AI is setting the stage for the next big shift. Learn more on how to leverage AI integrations with HubSpot and other tools to stay competitive, understand the balance between new approaches and tried-and-true strategies, and get insights into the experimental yet promising world of AI-enabled one-to-one marketing. Mentions Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered Customer Platform and watch your business grow https://clickhubspot.com/cmt Try Scout https://www.tryscout.ai/ Humantic https://humantic.ai/ SixSense https://www.sixsense.ai/ Common Room https://www.commonroom.io/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Kevin White, Head of Marketing at Common Room, joins Dustin on this week's episode to talk about the role of AI in the world of SDRs. They explore the impact of AI on SDRs, how to use signals instead of intent, and the future of SDR organizations. The conversation delves into the balance between AI automation and human intervention, the use of signals for personalized outreach, and the evolving role of SDRs in the modern marketing landscape. You can reach out to Kevin via his LinkedIn profile if you have any questions or insights on the topics discussed today. Also, check out Common Room's website to learn more about their work.

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Tracey Stoll. She is the Executive Director of The Common Room. The Common Room is based out of Boston Massachusetts and aims to connect young adults with high-cognitive autism spectrum disorder. Tracey has more than 25 years of professional experience as an educational consultant. She is also professionally licensed in Special Education for Pre-K & Elementary Education. Tune in to learn more about Tracey, The Common Room, & their upcoming virtual and in person events. Learn more: https://www.thecommonroom.org/

This week on the Revenue Insights Podcast, we are joined by Leslie Venetz, Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency. In this episode, Lee and Leslie explore the impact of intent on win rates, including how to effectively use data and intent signals throughout the sales process, the role of events in sales, and the importance of active listening. Leslie is Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency, providing B2B Sales training and GTM consulting for organizations with 10+ reps or 10M+ revenue. She is also Founder of Revenue Revelry, Advisor & Evangelist at Regie.ai, and GTM Partner at Common Room and SetSail.

In this episode, we interview Kevin White, a seasoned marketing expert currently heading the marketing team at Common Room. Kevin shares his extensive experience, starting from his early days of web development for a local surf shop to mastering digital marketing and leading growth at innovative tech companies. What you'll learn in this episode: The fundamental principles of content marketing: Understand the importance of aligning your content with the right audience and delivering messages that resonate. Strategies for effective social media use: Learn how to utilize social channels to enhance your brand's visibility and engagement. Navigating the partnership landscape: Discover how to select and collaborate with influencers to amplify your brand's message. Real-world applications of content strategies: Kevin discusses how businesses can adjust their social media strategies to meet customer needs at various stages of the customer journey.

As you might have noticed, the world is awash in narratives. You hear people talk about “establishing the narrative”, or noting that “in the last 24 hours the narrative has changed.” We don't talk about facts any more, we talk about narratives. And more than that. Narratives are, many have decided, cause conflict. They enable genocide, and wars. They are also embedded into our biology–”hardwired”, to use a word popular with neurobiological enthusiasts– due to evolutionary developments, and so by narrative we shall always be afflicted.  With me today to discuss narrative is Adrian Goldsworthy, who has committed numerous acts of narrative in both history and fiction. He was last on the podcast in Episode 332 to discuss the tangled history of Rome and Persia, which he wrote about in his most recent book Rome and Persia: The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry. This is his fifth appearance on the podcast. I should add that this episode was first dropped to our subscribers on Patreon, the members of Historically Thinking's Common Room; and that if you were a member of the Common Room, you would have already heard it. For Further Investigation Adrian Goldsworthy has previously been on the podcast in the following episodes, and discussing these topics: Episode 63, on Julius Caesar as a historian; Episode 75, on Hadrian's wall; Episode 182, on Philip Macedonia and his spoiled-brat son; and finally the aforementioned Episode 332 on Rome v. Persia. We've discussed the problematic nature of narrative in Episode 243 with Jonathan Gottschall, the author of The Story Paradox: How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears Them Down. WARNING: he is not as keen on narrative as Adrian.

For decades, the classic Kiwi sock brand Norsewear has provided relief from the big freeze - and economic survival for the small North Island village of Norsewood, near Napier. It now as now has a high-profile new owner, Tim Deane who is a former Fonterra managing director. Hawke's Bay Today's "Cyclone Gabrielle: Special Free Edition" has won the Best Use of Print award at the International News Media Association's 2024 global awards in London.And noise restrictions in the Hastings city centre have prompted the closure of a popular live music venue's outdoor stage after a complaint by guests at a nearby hotel. Common Room has announced it can no longer run its outdoor music events.

 Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial!Discover the secrets of community building in marketing events with industry experts Joel and Meisha. Learn practical strategies to nurture relationships, create engaging spaces for attendees, and generate shareable moments. Whether you're aiming for the cozy vibe of Content Marketing World or the excitement of new connections, this conversation is your guide to turning events into vibrant hubs of business and camaraderie.After the keynotes end, the conversation continues. Join us for insights on leveraging digital platforms, creating personalized experiences, and using LinkedIn to maintain relationships. Tune in, follow us on LinkedIn, and let's build communities together!Key Messages:Community-building at events is like a reunion, creating a sense of belonging and encouraging attendees to return year after year.In-person events benefit from dedicated spaces and activities for community members, fostering engagement and connection.Collaboration with other companies in similar spaces can enhance community events, providing attendees with a broader network and more value.Virtual events can build community through dedicated app spaces, direct messaging, and creating shareable moments like virtual meetups.Easy-to-implement strategies like prompting attendees to connect on LinkedIn can further relationships and extend the event's impact beyond its duration.Meisha BochicchioMeisha is a first-gen college grad and burgeoning marketer based in Boston. By day, Meisha is the Digital Content Marketing Program Manager at VMware, driving digital content strategies for VMware Explore. When she's not busy behind the screen, she enjoys chasing down Boston's best plate of pasta, spending time with her husband and pets, and enjoying all that New England has to offer. Meisha recently graduated with an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University, though she'll always be a Clemson Tiger at heart.LinkedInJoel PrimackJoel Primack has been in the Community space for ~5 years, serving and supporting communities of different types of personas and geographies. He's spent time at Sales Assembly, Lattice, and with multiple Community Consulting clients in a variety of spaces. Beyond his work experience, he hosts a podcast, The Community-Led Growth Show, as well as guest speaks, writes, & partnered with Common Room on a 5-city tour in the Fall of 2023.Podcast: Community-led Growth ShowWebsite: https://www.sarahnoelblock.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnoelblock/Newsletter: https://tinymarketing.me/newsletterTiny Marketing CommunityClick here to ask a question about the episode

 Head over to leadfeeder.com and sign up for a 14-day (no strings attached) free trial!Have you ever wondered how to light the spark that transforms a group of attendees into a buzzing community anticipating your event? Meisha, Joel, and I share our playbook to ignite excitement and connection before the first session begins. We dissect the art of the personal touch in emails—Joel's insightful PS line technique is a game-changer—and the creation of dedicated discussion spaces that create a deeper sense of involvement. Our conversation paints a vivid picture of the pre-event landscape, where preparation meets anticipation, ensuring attendees are not just present but truly engaged.As we navigate the intricacies of community engagement, I lay bare my journey through the world of strategic calls-to-action, where even an email signature can become a powerful tool for involvement. We debate the merits of various platforms, from Slack to Facebook groups, and how to maintain the delicate balance of fostering a space that's not only vibrant but sustains its relevance. Whether you're a community novice or a seasoned pro, this episode unpacks the subtle tactics that can turn a gathering of minds into a dynamic force with enduring impact.To cap it off, we explore the symbiotic relationship between a thriving community and a successful event. Through personal invites and tapping into the power of your community members in event roles, we outline how to grow your circle and enrich the event experience simultaneously. Plus, get a sneak peek at our forthcoming chat with Nathan Schlafer from Marketer Mate AI, where we'll explore the frontiers of AI in campaign content creation. Join us for insights, strategies, and a few laughs along the way as we uncover the secrets to building communities that resonate long after the event is over.Meisha BochicchioMeisha is a first-gen college grad and burgeoning marketer based in Boston. By day, Meisha is the Digital Content Marketing Program Manager at VMware, driving digital content strategies for VMware Explore. When she's not busy behind the screen, she enjoys chasing down Boston's best plate of pasta, spending time with her husband and pets, and enjoying all that New England has to offer. Meisha recently graduated with an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University, though she'll always be a Clemson Tiger at heart.LinkedInJoel PrimackJoel Primack has been in the Community space for ~5 years, serving and supporting communities of different types of personas and geographies. He's spent time at Sales Assembly, Lattice, and with multiple Community Consulting clients in a variety of spaces. Beyond his work experience, he hosts a podcast, The Community-Led Growth Show, as well as guest speaks, writes, & partnered with Common Room on a 5-city tour in the Fall of 2023. Podcast: Community-led Growth ShowWebsite: https://www.sarahnoelblock.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnoelblock/Newsletter: https://tinymarketing.me/newsletterTiny Marketing CommunityClick here to ask a question about the episode

Chief Operating Officer of Common Room, Jake Randall, dives into the concept of community-led growth in this episode. He explains how engaging with users throughout the customer journey can drive brand awareness, product adoption, and revenue. Jake shares insights on how Common Room's platform brings together digital engagement, product usage, and customer data to unlock the power of community as a growth engine for businesses. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chief Operating Officer of Common Room, Jake Randall, dives into the concept of community-led growth in this episode. He explains how engaging with users throughout the customer journey can drive brand awareness, product adoption, and revenue. Jake shares insights on how Common Room's platform brings together digital engagement, product usage, and customer data to unlock the power of community as a growth engine for businesses. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Randall, Chief Operating Officer at Common Room, explores how to successfully navigate the modern buyer's journey. The digital age has transformed how buyers make decisions, with a growing emphasis on self-direction and online research. As a result, the traditional approach of pushing sales messages must be replaced with a focus on meeting customers where they are and adding value at the right time. Today, Jake discusses navigating the influencer-led B2B buyer's journey. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Randall, Chief Operating Officer at Common Room, explores how to successfully navigate the modern buyer's journey. The digital age has transformed how buyers make decisions, with a growing emphasis on self-direction and online research. As a result, the traditional approach of pushing sales messages must be replaced with a focus on meeting customers where they are and adding value at the right time. Today, Jake discusses navigating the influencer-led B2B buyer's journey. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation of the Common Room survey and what it might mean for the industry moving forward. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5WfMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=565TMb81SaWwrJYbAIeOxQ), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

As the industry continues to change, keeping a pulse on it becomes even more difficult. Luckily, the team over at Common Room partnered with a number of DevRel professionals (some of whom are on this call!) to create a survey focused on DevRel compensation as well as roles and responsibilities, business impact, success metrics, and personal wellbeing. In this episode, we'll talk about the results of the survey and learn what we can do to push the industry forward. 2023 Common Room Survey Results Overview (https://www.commonroom.io/blog/2023-developer-relations-compensation-and-culture-report-overview/) Checkouts Rebecca Marshburn * The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America (https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated/dp/1631494538?&linkCode=sl1&tag=persea-20&linkId=4c15702a44d9c65837b15d8b7d3976e7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Richard Rothstein * Common Room DevRel playbooks (https://www.commonroom.io/playbooks/?filters=community/developer-relations) - Like ‘How to automate your GitHub triage processes' and ‘Easily meet your support SLAs': * re:Invent - come join our DevRel brunch! Invite here (https://commonroombrunchinvegas.splashthat.com/) - open to all! PJ Hagerty * New Wu-Tang Single (https://combine.fm/spotify/track/3vTSGUgTcDJHO47dlkzDcU) * Boygenius - The Rest (https://open.spotify.com/album/1n0esOkFQdL74PwMwTVgtz?si=QHLrBqmESzWpmFdqBOLSyg) * Southern Rites - a Photo documentary (https://www.eastman.org/doc-southernrites) * Ocean at the End of the Lane (https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-End-Lane-Novel/dp/0063070707) by Neil Gaiman Jason Hand * Re:invent Sessions (https://dtdg.co/3slq5ks) Mary Thengvall * Demon Copperhead (https://amzn.to/3tImsVQ) by Barbara Kingsolver * P!nk - new(ish) album (https://pink.lnk.to/TRUSTFALL) + concert experience Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5WfMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=565TMb81SaWwrJYbAIeOxQ), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Episode artwork by UX Indonesia (https://unsplash.com/@uxindo?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@uxindo?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Special Guest: Rebecca Marshburn.

Where have I been for the last year??? Why are people still downloading this??? Also, is there a baby version of me crawling around now??? Yes... 

Linda Lian is Co-founder & CEO of Common Room, the community-led growth platform. Common Room has raised $53M from investors including Greylock and Index. In this episode, we discuss the DevRel role and Common Room's journey from being a DevRel tool to a GTM tool, how Common Room solves a top 3 problem for their users, and much more!

It's another anniversary Common Room stream.

As the revenue and selling landscape is constantly changing and adapting, it has become a critical component to better engage and build trust with potential buyers. And it all begins with meeting them exactly where they are… AKA, fully understanding and being aware of the buyer journey.  Jake Randall, COO of Common Room, shares his secrets to tailoring sales approaches based on the buyer, how to nail trust on the head, and how to achieve a 360-degree view of the buyers to effectively engage with them. Throughout the episode, Jake highlights the power of digital channels, such as social media platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit, in influencing buyer behavior and decision-making. He also explains how sales teams can deliver personalized messaging at scale while ensuring a meaningful and impactful customer experience through leveraging data and automation.   Here's what's inside:  Embrace the modern buyer's journey. It's crucial for sales teams to understand and embrace this modern buyer's journey, which includes seeking information from peers, social platforms, and online communities. Meeting buyers where they are in their journey and engaging with them through the right communication channels can lead to more meaningful interactions and higher conversion rates. Leverage data and automation for personalized outreach. By integrating data from different sources and analyzing customer interactions in various channels, businesses can gain valuable insights into buyer pain points and preferences. Automating personalized outreach at scale based on these insights can drive sales success. Context and personalized messaging tailored to customer interests and needs deliver better results than generic sales pitches. Understand and engage with all users. Taking the initiative to reach out to users who have questions or struggles can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Leveraging tools like Clari or Common Room can help manage complex decision-making processes by providing real-time insights on where each individual is in the buyer's journey. The goal is to minimize risk, convert detractors into champions, and ensure a customer-centric approach throughout the sales process.   Grab this week's Checklist   Check out RunRevenue.Pro for tips, playbooks, and advice for stopping revenue leak and achieving revenue precision.    See how Clari's Revenue Platform can help you win more deals, protect your customer base, and achieve revenue precision—even in a downturn.  → Clari.com  

It's another anniversary Common Room stream.

Chief Operating Officer of Common Room, Jake Randall, dives into the concept of community-led growth in this episode. He explains how engaging with users throughout the customer journey can drive brand awareness, product adoption, and revenue. Jake shares insights on how Common Room's platform brings together digital engagement, product usage, and customer data to unlock the power of community as a growth engine for businesses. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chief Operating Officer of Common Room, Jake Randall, dives into the concept of community-led growth in this episode. He explains how engaging with users throughout the customer journey can drive brand awareness, product adoption, and revenue. Jake shares insights on how Common Room's platform brings together digital engagement, product usage, and customer data to unlock the power of community as a growth engine for businesses. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Randall, Chief Operating Officer at Common Room, explores how to successfully navigate the modern buyer's journey. The digital age has transformed how buyers make decisions, with a growing emphasis on self-direction and online research. As a result, the traditional approach of pushing sales messages must be replaced with a focus on meeting customers where they are and adding value at the right time. Today, Jake discusses navigating the influencer-led B2B buyer's journey. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Randall, Chief Operating Officer at Common Room, explores how to successfully navigate the modern buyer's journey. The digital age has transformed how buyers make decisions, with a growing emphasis on self-direction and online research. As a result, the traditional approach of pushing sales messages must be replaced with a focus on meeting customers where they are and adding value at the right time. Today, Jake discusses navigating the influencer-led B2B buyer's journey. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some of Aragorn's followers are told how they might “keep what honor you may”; The Nerd of the Rings returns to the Common Room to keep what honor HE may. Join Matt and Alan as Aragorn heads out to knock on the door of the scariest house on the block as we begin The Black Gate Opens. Merry stays behind to heal as Pippin goes with Beregond to follow Aragorn to almost-certain doom; the army wisely avoids Minas Morgul; and Aragorn's mercy rules the fate of many. Finally, The Lord of the Mark returns as we visit with Tom Hillman about his new book, and Alan confuses guerrillas with gorillas. Maybe.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4468251/advertisement

Our crystal ball told us that we can expect a lot of emotions this week as Chapter by Chapter continues with Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 15, "The Quidditch Final"! Plus, there's a new Gryffindor-themed playlist to listen to, new social media apps where you can find MuggleCast, and more technical fouls than you can shake a stick at! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for this guaranteed good time episode. Our 2023 Patreon Physical Gift is here! We're so excited to debut our MuggleCast Beanie, perfect for those outdoor winter and indoor air conditioned months! Let's face it, it'll look great on you anytime of the year! This knitted, high quality beanie features colors inspired by our current album art (which, conveniently, are also the four hosts' Hogwarts Houses) and a MuggleCast patch on the front with the MicBolt built in! Learn more about how you can get yours by clicking here! TikTok star Chanel Williams has graced us with her talents by the record machine. Her new collab with MuggleCast is the Gryffindor Glory playlist! Sure to meet all of your Gryffindor representation needs. There will be a live MuggleCast meet up in downtown Chicago next month! Please RSVP to let us know if you can make it! The event is during LeakyCon but open to the public regardless of your ticket status. Main Discussion: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 15: The Quidditch Final 7-Word Summary: Fatigue sets in for Hermione intensely whoa From sleeping in the Common Room, slapping Malfoy and quitting Divination, just what is going on with Hermione?! The hosts examine the consequences of Hermione's overpacked class schedule. Is Professor Trelawney a bully? A listener e-mail responds to common criticisms of Divination and defends the real-world practices, and we discuss our favorite types to use in real life. We contrast the Quidditch play style of Cho Chang versus this game's Slytherin players. The age-old house rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin heats up once again. Entire groups must walk with Harry to keep their Seeker safe. Is this overkiil? Lee Jordan is at his peak best, while the whole school apart from Slytherins is cheering for the red team. We contrast the Quidditch play style of Cho Chang versus this game's Slytherin players. Odds and Ends include Harry's dreams, Crookshank's friend and Draco's name origin. Quizzitch: What is the first line of Professor Trelawney's PETTIGREW prophecy? Next Week: Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 16: Professor Trelawney's Prediction This week's MuggleCast is brought to you by Indeed (visit Indeed.com/MuggleCast to start hiring now), BetterHelp (visit BetterHelp.com/MuggleCast today to get 10% off your first month) and MeUndies (get 25% off your first order, plus free standard shipping at MeUndies.com/MuggleCast).

Welcome to the Common Room! It's time to join Alan and Sara as we prepare to send Sara off back to some place with fewer questions... and fewer annoying co-hosts. In a bit of total transparency, I'm writing this blurb from Mythmoot, and my recollection of the questions we were asked is a little fuzzy now, so enjoy this vague and detail-free blurb, because it will change by Monday night when I get home and can access the blurb I already wrote. :)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4468251/advertisement

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dropped by the Acquired studio for an Eats delivery, so we broke out the cameras and asked him to hang out for a wide-ranging conversation. :) We talk about his 20 years working with Barry Diller, starting his career at Allen & Company, how the Uber CEO search process ACTUALLY went down… and oh yeah, the massive transformation that's happened at Uber over the past few years. When Dara took over the company it was bleeding huge sums of cash, losing share to competitors and embroiled in one of the biggest corporate controversies in recent memory. Fast forward to today and it's turned cashflow positive while also having tripled revenue to over $30B (on $120B in GMV) and solidified its rideshare dominance in the US. And in perhaps the biggest change, it's done it all while staying out of the headlines. Tune in!ACQ2 Show + LP Program: Subscribe to our interview show, ACQ2! Become an LP and support the show. Help us pick episodes, Zoom calls and more. Sponsors:Thanks to our fantastic partners, any member of the Acquired community can now get: 20% off Common Room's Team plan for 2023 Up to 10% off your first year of business insurance with Vouch A free trial of PitchBook + links to research reports! LinksBen & David on My First MillionNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

The Man of the West welcomes Kaitlyn to the Common Room for some Tea — with Tolkien, of course — in this week's installment of Fandom Friday!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5854727/advertisement

Alan and KnewBetta roll out the red carpet — and put away the Hawaiian shirts — for Brian Sibley's return to the Common Room! A prolific and talented writer, Brian is the force behind some of the most beloved adaptations of Tolkien's work, including the BBC radio adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and Tales from the Perilous Realm, but we're here to talk with him today about his Tolkien Society-award winning book, The Fall of Númenor. Bronze dragons, dancing bears, book destruction, and Pauline Baynes' owls all make an appearance, along with Alan's alleged sartorial brilliance.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4468251/advertisement

Alan and James welcome John Garth in his return to the Common Room here at The Prancing Pony Podcast! We talk about everything in this one: his landmark work Tolkien and the Great War, his essay in The Great Tales Never End, his talk at the J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript exhibition, his thoughts on The Fall of Númenor, and more. Bonus bits: A lion and unicorn provide convincing proof, John stops James from snoring, Tolkien falls down the stairs, and the expert misspells a headline.

Welcome to the Slytherin Common Room. This chamber is submerged under the Black Lake, and the cold, blue-green light from the windows ripples on the walls, undulating with movement. The fire in the grate is largely ineffective against the chill, but it's crackle is a distraction from the silence in this underwater dungeon. Your studious classmates chase away sleep with a strong brew, their spoons clinking against the porcelain cups. The smell of coffee competes with the distinctive odor of Slytherin House, a mixture of peppermint, wintergreen, and pine with damp, earthy undertones. Despite the chilly air and the stiff, formal furnishings, you find yourself drowsy after hours of attention to the history of magic. Do your best to remain awake – the Slytherin Common Room is known to be a favorite haunt of the Bloody Baron, who takes evil pleasure in terrorizing inattentive students! --- To unlock intro-free, ad-free versions of all the 12 Hour Sound Machines, subscribe to the Podcast at subscribe.12hoursoundmachines.com This free episode has an ad or two at the very beginning but once the Sound Machine starts, rest assured there will be no more interruptions whatsoever

Ravenclaw Tower hosts the magnificent Ravenclaw Common Room, a domed chamber grandly decorated in shades of blue and bronze. By day, students have a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains through the graceful, arched windows; by night they gaze upon the dome's interior, decorated with glowing stars. A white marble statue of the house's namesake, Rowena Ravenclaw, keenly surveys the students, arguably the most intellectual group at Hogwarts. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, filled with lively conversation and the rustle of turning pages while scholars pursue greater knowledge. Birds chirp in the trees as the breeze wafts gently through the expansive room. It is a relaxed space that encourages learning and personal growth for future witches and wizards. --- To unlock intro-free, ad-free versions of all the 12 Hour Sound Machines, subscribe to the Podcast at subscribe.12hoursoundmachines.com This free episode has an ad or two at the very beginning but once the Sound Machine starts, rest assured there will be no more interruptions whatsoever

A massive fireplace dominates the space in the Gryffindor Common Room. Settle yourself in an overstuffed chair in front of the dancing flames and allow the cares of the day to recede. This space is serene. The quiet turning of book pages sounds loud here, even though down the corridor you can hear lively voices celebrating yet another victory on the Quidditch pitch. Crimson and gold tapestries adorn the walls in the House of Gryffindor, representing the element of fire. The sturdy furniture, now comfortably worn, has served many generations of future wizards. Restful and secure, this room feels like home. Draw a mug of Butter Beer and relax. --- To unlock intro-free, ad-free versions of all the 12 Hour Sound Machines, subscribe to the Podcast at subscribe.12hoursoundmachines.com This free episode has an ad or two at the very beginning but once the Sound Machine starts, rest assured there will be no more interruptions whatsoever

There are certain things you can't do without becoming best friends, and podcasting about Harry Potter together is one of them! Chapter-by-Chapter returns with analysis of Sorcerer's Stone's "The Midnight Duel" and "Halloween"! Our trio of heroes get goaded by Malfoy into a trap, and then accidentally lock a troll in a bathroom. Harry also finds the one thing that he is naturally good at.  News: Jim Kay has announced he will be stepping down from making the illustrated edition Potter books. We thank him for his work. Main Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel 7-Word Summary: Draco challenges Harry to a Midnight Fakeout After Neville's injury, the students leap to his defense. Have the hosts had similar moments at school, or were we all too scared to speak up? In what is clearly another security nightmare, Madame Hooch abandons her class of 11-year-olds who 5 minutes ago were handed a very fast and dangerous broomstick for each of them. No wonder something bad happens next! Laura asks what (specifically) makes Harry a natural at flying? Maybe abuse from Dudley made his reflexes better? How blatant is what McGonagall does 'favoritism' toward Gryffindor House, and why does the First Years rule exist to begin with? After narrowly avoiding trouble during the day, Harry and Ron immediately go wandering the castle at night. Shouldn't they be more careful? Should Harry have known that Malfoy was planning a trap? How does Malfoy have an inside line to Filch? Did NOBODY walk Neville home from the hospital wing to make sure he could get in the Common Room? Fluffy's origins and comments on the movie adaptation are covered in 'Odds and Ends' Main Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 10: Halloween 7-Word Summary: Dinner is interrupted by a massive disturbance  Major things almost always happen to Harry on Halloween. Micah recounts some of the big ones. Are Ron's choice of words against Hermione a bit too much? It is Hermione's pronunciation advice which helps Ron successfully tackle the troll! Have any of the hosts befriended people they were not expecting to like? Examining Hermione's motivations to lie, the act which solidifies her friendship with Harry and Ron. HOW is it that Quirrell is not caught or at least hugely suspected for letting in the troll? Should Voldemort have used someone else instead? The students of Hogwarts do not seem to dress up for Halloween, but if they DID, Andrew has ideas as to what they would be. Harry and the Golden Snitch meet for the first time. Our hearts are all aflutter If McGonagall had not discovered Harry's talent during the first flying lesson, when would there be another chance? Next Week: Chapter-By-Chapter for Sorcerer's Stone, Chapters 11 and 12! Quizzitch: In Chapter 9 of Book 1, Which secret passage out of Hogwarts do the Weasley Twins suspect Lee Jordan has found? This week's episode is brought to by the Audible Original The Sandman: Act III, Masterclass (go to Masterclass.com/mugglecast for 15% off an annual subscription), and BetterHelp (Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast)

The time has come for Shawn to drink the cup of parting, but not before we take a moment to celebrate his time in the Common Room! We look back on how this thing got started in the first place, talk about some of the amazing guests that have joined us, honor our community of listeners, and commemorate six years of friendship, hard work, learning, and laughter. Alan shares his exciting plans for this season of the PPP (think “all-star co-hosts”), and Shawn gives an unexpected answer to one last mailbag question. Farewell now, Lord of the Mark! Ride to good fortune, and ride back soon to our welcome!