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Please join us on the Boardgames To Go discord server where you can chat online with other podcast listeners. David Arnott @Arnott When did you start listening to podcasts? Do you remember your first ones? For me it was the first one ever about boardgames and the first about movies. That was Geekspeak and Reel Reviews. Even though I'm not so into wine, Grape Radio was another super early one for me. The medium was new, the tech was unfamiliar, and I loved the chance to listen to interesting audio on my commute, about unique subjects. Although those earliest shows seemed to use a lot of fancy, expensive equipment, I wondered if a more basic podcast could be produced with simple gear. On March 3, 2005, I threw my hat in the ring with Boardgames To Go, a new audio version of my blog of the same name. The response was quick & positive, so I kept at it. Two decades later, I'm still here. Twenty years is an important milestone for me. I never really saw myself doing the podcast this long. I've averaged about 18 episodes per year over that time, including some early bursts of productivity and a few longer gaps. After the pandemic I renewed my commitment to the podcast and have stuck with a first-of-the-month schedule ever since, plus some bonus episodes along the way. My audience grew, then plateaued, then settled into a longstanding core of listeners. It's no exaggeration to say that you folks are the reason I've kept at it. I appreciate [your appreciation & encouragement, and I've enjoyed meeting some of you in-person. This month you'll have to indulge me talking podcast history, motivation, and a little future planning. I can't help it. Longtime friend Dave Arnott talks through it with me, and we may not refer to a single game title! Don't worry--there will be more game titles than you can shake a stick at soon (hint: Mark Madness). One of the only photos I have of me recording the podcast. This was from way back in 2006, when Dave & I recorded an episode about Vinci. We were at SoCal Games Day at the time, upstairs at the Burbank Moose Lodge. You may be able to see that I just have my laptop nearby, with a "Y-cable" audio splitter allowing us both to have headset mics piped into it. That's as fancy as I ever was for this podcast. -Mark

Your favorite geeks Matt McBrayer and Louie Girardot keep listeners up to date on contemporary tech topics and take calls from listeners.

20 years of Linux, voting software, and a TPM hack for Windows 11?

Your favorite geeks Matt McBrayer and Louie Girardot keep listeners up to date on contemporary tech topics and take calls from listeners.

The latest Linux distros explained!

On episode #237 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Tracy Hardin. Tracy is the founder of Next Century Technologies, an IT managed services provider based in Lexington, Kentucky. Earlier this year, I assisted her in creating her book series, "What You Need to Know About IT Without the Geek Speak." Learn more about Tracy Hardin by visiting NextCenturyTech.com.For more details about our short, helpful book publishing program, visit BiteSizedBooks.com.

On this episode of Geekspeak, the geeks discuss Dyson spheres and the Tesla semi truck. And foreign correspondent, Donna Dalton calls in to chat about cloud storage options.

To be an effective technologist in a corporation, your efforts need to be aligned with the business strategy of your organization. In today's episode, Johna and Greg show you how to do this, even if your organization has no written business strategy. They explain how to “read the tea leaves” to tell if your organization... Read more »

Welcome to the PreSales Podcast. It's your host and PSC GM, Chris Mabry. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with David Duffett, a Telecom presales engineer who has transitioned into an award-winning speaker and coach. David is the mastermind behind “Let the Geek Speak” and has delivered numerous impactful keynotes to technical sales organizations. You might recall his engaging session at our Elevate and Engage summit, where he was the esteemed Keynote for the day. The title for today's episode is Techie Turbo: Accelerating Personal Achievement through Comms Skills. Today, we delve into David's 7 Power Presenting Protocols, a treasure trove of practical tips and strategies. His passion lies in helping us technical professionals create effective structures and frameworks for our presentations, enabling us to make a real impact. We talk about: Why Technical people are not always the best communicators How our ability to connect and engage affects our perceived value Where a little change can make a massive difference. David Duffett's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidduffett/ PreSales Collective Elevate and Engage Summit Keynote w/David Duffett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0JTDnNMG9Y There are so many golden nuggets here - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and thank you for tuning in.

To be an effective technologist in a corporation, your efforts need to be aligned with the business strategy of your organization. In today's episode, Johna and Greg show you how to do this, even if your organization has no written business strategy. They explain how to “read the tea leaves” to tell if your organization... Read more »

To be an effective technologist in a corporation, your efforts need to be aligned with the business strategy of your organization. In today's episode, Johna and Greg show you how to do this, even if your organization has no written business strategy. They explain how to “read the tea leaves” to tell if your organization... Read more »

We’re back with another interview this week! This time, Ian catches up with Doug Bratton, a creator who first met Ian back in 2006, and was even on an episode of Geekspeak back then (if you listen back, apologies for the primordial sound quality). These days, Doug is here to promote a collection of the … Continue reading Episode 217: Isolation with Doug Bratton →

On this week's episode of Geekspeak, host Matt McBrayer and Louie Girardot discuss hacking, AI companions and password security.

On this episode of Geekspeak hosts Matt McBrayer and Louie Girardot discuss the eclipse, MethaneSAT, the right to repair movement, and replacing a hard drive on a MacBook with a NVME socket.

Peter and Adam return to the Crisis Tapes to begin their in-depth coverage of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 7. The main feature of this episode is a breakdown of the iconic cover by George Pérez as well as some of the many homages it has spawned over the years. We then cover the first five pages of this double-size shocker in grand Footnotes style. Along the way, listen in for Crisis Fun Facts, thoughts on the Crisis related toy figures from McFarlane Toys, untold stories we'd like to see, and other DC Comics continuity tidbits. (3:01:01)

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As CGS recovers from the holiday break, we present a special presentation of Comic Timing! Ian and Brent got to record in person in Florida over Christmas break, and here is the glorious result. Topics include Brent's thoughts on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, combined conversation on The Marvels, Blue Beetle, the burial of Comixology, trains passing by, David Corensweat and James Gunn's Superman Legacy to come, and so much more. Earmuffs as always with these, as there is the occasional off-color comment or language that comes with two friends communing in a park for a podcast. Like you do. Enjoy, and Happy 2024 all! (1:48:18)

David Duffett Lets the Geeks Speak David Duffett is on a mission for nerds and geeks to become powerful speakers. He's the man behind Let the Geek Speak, working with technical types to make their presentations the best they can be. How did an Electrical Engineer get into this type of work? Let's find out. To get in touch with David, visit http://letthegeekspeak.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips. #publicspeaking #technicalcommunication #presentationskills

Adam and Peter complete their examination of the CW's live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the final two chapters - in Arrow and in Legends of Tomorrow - topics include the origin of the Monitor, Oliver Queen's ghostly transformation, the final battle against the Anti-Monitor, even more surprising cross media cameos (including Marv Wolfman himself), the new Prime Earth and more! We also explore the Paragons Rising tie-in stories from the Crisis on Infinite Earths 100 Page Giant comics. (2:59:16)

Don't try to impress me with big words Speak so I understand you Episode 172 (Gary is based in North Carolina) In this conversation with Gary Simonds we explore: Recognizing the language of your profession and expertise The challenge that language creates for your patients, clients, colleagues Speaking to be clearly understood is not brain surgery How clear understanding builds trust How an analogy can help convey the message  The damage when we assume that we speak the same language How ego of an expert can interfere with clear communication Are you aware of how many different technical languages you speak? Why you need to check with your audience on their understanding The power of analogy, simile and clichés Why you need to be prepared for how you present the message About our guest Gary Simonds: Gary is a neurosurgeon who created and developed a university-level neurosurgery department and residency training program at Virginia Tech and the Carilion Clinic in Virginia. He has written three non-fiction books and a a recently released novel, Death's Pale Flag, focusing on professional burnout and building personal resilience. Learn more about his books at https://garyrsimonds.com/ ----- Excerpts from this conversation with Gary Simonds: And quite often, you know, people would be there nodding as if everybody understood you would leave the room and they go, what the heck did they just tell us? ----- I think it also helps, after delivering your intended message to ask them specifically, what do you understand about what I've been telling you? What do you understand about the problem right now or the issue right now. And you can be really shocked sometimes, because you may think I've just made it as clear as can be. And they come back with something that is in no way close to what your message was. So then you're going to have to refine it and readdress it and repeat it. And Gary, I can see that same a similar scenario playing out in a meeting room. Perhaps the the president of the company, or maybe the VP of engineering has come in and explained a project or a problem. And simply believe that because they explained it for themselves that everyone in the room understands. And perhaps that's a good time to go to the room and saying, Who here would like to tell me what your understanding is of what I just said? And if anyone's brave enough to go and say that, then that leader might find that they didn't get across their message? I absolutely thinks that you have to have been in those scenarios, haven't you, George? Very much. So yes. And and there are times and I admit there were times when I was reluctant to speak up? Because I didn't want to be the only person that I thought who didn't understand. And so you're not going to say I didn't understand, please explain it to me, because you're you're the junior guy. Right? And you don't want to be the one person with and yet you look around the room and you notice that nobody else is getting it. ----- ----more---- Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in executive communication skills. That includes conversation and presentation. He's fascinated by way we communicate and influence behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/  

On what would have been Jamie D's 57th birthday, we at Comic Geek Speak head back into the archives to rerelease a true gem. A little bit over ten years ago, the weekend of April 6th and 7th 2013 to be exact, CGS held Comic Geek Speak Super Show 2013 at the Greater Reading Expo Center (which is now a warehouse). At that event, Uncle Sal sat down with Jamie, with some Pants interjection for good measure, and let loose. This is also the event where Uncle Sal received his Freking Sweer award! Listen in and enjoy, but earmuffs, as there will be swears and stories you shouldn't repeat to your kids or grandmother, as always. And happy birthday, Jamie! Shiznit strong, always. (1:22:50)

Adam and Peter celebrate 25 episodes of the Crisis Tapes by turning their attention to the CW's live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the first three chapters - in Supergirl, Batwoman and the Flash - this first part explores the buildup to the Crisis in the Arrowverse, how the event unfolds for television, the actor and character cameos and appearances from across the DC Mediaverse, parallels to the original comic book Crisis, the Black Lightning tie-in episode and more! The Crisis is now upon us all! (3:29:07)

This week, we bring you a syndicated episode of Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins, featuring Shane and Chris! Episode 578 features the trio delving into an Independent book, a DC book, and a Marvel book of their choosing, and each is a doozy this time around. Elfquest, Booster Gold and Man-Thing are the choices du jour, so listen in and enjoy the nostalgia! (1:14:22)

History is made (and traveled through) once again on the Time Bubble, as Murd welcomes aboard that master of Comic Timing, Ian Levenstein, as his third-ever guest co-pilot! Individually, they acquaint themselves with the super-celebrities of the Noble family in Jay Faerber's Noble Causes; witness the decompressed dawn of Millar & Hitch's The Ultimates; explore a tantalizing alternate timeline of Young Justice; and crack open a truly strange chapter in the presidential biography of Lex Luthor! Then, it's a titanic Time Bubble team-up, as Adam and Ian join forces to make sense of 2002's Marvel Mangaverse event! (3:00:29)

Ian reconvenes the Comic Timing crew, this time consisting of Brent, Kris, Donovan and Brandon, to catch up on the last few months of comics, while also discussing some more recent goings-on. This includes the shocking death Marvel decided to reveal two weeks ahead of schedule in Amazing Spider-Man #26 (spoilers abound from 5:58-46:17), the discourse behind Frank Miller's most recent  variant covers for Wolverine and other Marvel titles, our collective thoughts on James Gunn's slate of DC movies and Shazam: Fury of the Gods (also spoilers from 1:31:31-1:47:27), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (slight spoilers as we start at about 1:47:28), and a very in-depth and spoilery convo about Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (1:57:06-2:48:30). Then some recent reads to wrap us up! Also the title of this episode will make more sense once you listen, we swear. (3:03:24)

Psalm 100:1-5 was the text we used now for the last few episodes. We actually didn't do this on purpose but it worked out this way. Or we lack any sense of creativity and variety with our bible verse usage. But this episode was full of fun. We are wrapping up our Sound Tech Series with an interview turned audition with our good friend Eric Munoz. If you want to feel like you know absolutely nothing about soundboards just invite this guy on to talk about sound teams; I now  know I don't have a clue about soundboards. But that's why I keep Eric's number on speed dial.  We recorded this episode in Eric's living room while enjoying  fresh coffee and pastries courtesy of doordash (aka Eric's wife). But don't worry it wasn't all about too much brainy sound team stuffs. When it comes to Sean and Adam, brainy doesn't actually exist. We had a ton of fun talking about how Eric serves into many ministries and got some real solid gold advice about sound team setup. We also talked about being picked last, who's humbler, favorite button is mute, festival patches, making your bed (music bed), no call backs, un-fathered, checking your ego cuz you're not special, dummy fader, sound tech is a form of worship, and so many more mic drop moments. We think Eric might stick around for a while hopefully to continue to embarrass us. We're glad you could join in on the conversation  and thanks for sticking with us through such a lengthy audition process. We also hope that amidst all of the laughter, sips of coffee, crunches of pastries, and really terrible dad jokes you might find some sense of sanity and glean from us at least one or two important things. Thanks and Blessings...Support the show

Welcome to the 33rd episode of the GeekSpeak Podcast! Your silly hosts talk all about 2022! The good, the bad, and the ugly of pop culture media! But we also dive into some wild news! Such as the Super Bowl trailers, The Flash Movie, Sequel news, and more! Get ready for more GeekSpeak! Tweet us your thoughts at #GeekSpeakPod!---TIMESTAMPS---0:00 - Intro1:22 - Knock At The Cabin3:22 - Guardians 3 Trailer4:48 - Mario Movie Trailer6:43 - Flash Movie Trailer13:35 - The Last of Us Eps 4 & 514:09 - Ben Still Playing Triplets14:54 - How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Movie17:09 - AMC Theater Shenanigans18:30 - Elvis Voice Leaving19:45 - "Agent Elvis" First Trailer20:32 - Disney Sequel Announcements22:37 - Plane Movie Sequel23:09 - I Am Legend Sequel24:50 - Gladiator 225:42 - Zelda Tears of The Kingdom Trailer28:19 - Ted Lasso 3 Teaser29:44 - Little Mermaid Teaser30:51 - Deadpool 3 Casting32:53 - Spider-Man Noir Live Action32:52 - Joker 2 First Look34:04 - Percy Jackson S1 Wrapped!35:40 - DC Comics Selling Out After Slate!36:25 - We Don't Talk About Bruno37:27 - Viola Davis EGOT38:05 - A Quiet Place Day 1 Filming38:36 - 2022 Year In Review1:01:47 - SUPER Weird Stories!Official GeekSpeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeekSpeakPodSean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTheaterNerdJosh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_Rudy28Official GeekSpeak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GeekSpeakPodcastOfficial GeekSpeak Email: PodGeekSpeak@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geekspeak-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Happy everyone! 'Tis the season of holiday cheer so join Andrew and Brandon as they go through 12 days of holiday themed episodes of 1990s television! On this journey they'll be joined by guests from other podcasts and from around the world. On this eigth day, Taylor of Geek Speak joins them to talk about the Full House episode, "Arrest Ye Merry Gentlemen."Find Geek Speak:Instagram: @geekspeakjtTiktok: @geekspeakjtTwitter: @geekspeakjtLike the show? Leave us a 5 star review and subscribe!Send us a tweet at @Namely90sDiscuss the show on Instagram @Namely90sWatch this episode at Namely90s.com/YouTubeFind us online at Namely90s.comConsider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/Namely90sFollow Brandon on Twitter at @bschwittyFollow Andrew on Twitter at @NamelyAndrewOutro:Pixelland by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4222-pixellandLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

One last Comic Timing before the New Year hits! We begin with Brandon, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Raph and Ian going through the minutia of James Gunn taking over as CEO and head of DC Studios, and then transition to spoilery thoughts on Black Adam. Then, Jamal Igle joins the frey for a thoughtful and deep discussion on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and how both the film and franchise matter to the black community. Finally, the group give some of their choices for their favorite reads of 2022. And plenty of random deviations along the way, of course. Three plus hours of content, baby! (3:21:08)

Disenfranchised by the modern comics industry, Paul Spataro and Bill Robinson now ply the timestream in a never-ending quest to re-discover and re-connect with that unique brand of fun and excitement that can only truly be found in good ol' fashioned r

Disenfranchised by the modern comics industry, Paul Spataro and Bill Robinson now ply the timestream in a never-ending quest to re-discover and re-connect with that unique brand of fun and excitement that can only truly be found in good ol' fashioned r

To celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US, we give thanks to you, our listeners, and present a real treat. This episode of Comic Geek Speak was originally released on January 9th, 2017; the video version of this has remained unreleased...UNTIL NOW! Chris Eberle leads the charge along with Shane and Murd live and in-studio, just the way it should be. Face front, ye star-sailors and psychonauts! Make room in your minds and iPods for a three-hour tour through the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe, as our spirit-guide Chris Eberle introduces us at length to three of Marvel's most sensationally sidereal spacefaring stalwarts: Adam Warlock, Captain Mar-Vell, and the Silver Surfer! Learn the fundamental facts about these sentinels of the spaceways: their creative provenance, their cosmic powers, their awe-inspiring origins, and the most significant chapters in their star-spanning sagas. (3:36:37)

How to make a geek speak with Dr. Karen Corbin Dr. Karen Corbin is a scientist and founder of Geeks that Speak, whose goal is to help those technical backgrounds translate complex scientific information in a way that is accessible to a broad range of audiences. In other words, geeks suck at talking to people, and Dr. Corbin helps them suck less. We talked about her work history, specifically what was the trigger for her to see that her work with geeks was something to pursue. You can find Dr. Corbin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-corbin-phd-rd-75229111. __ TEACH THE GEEK Go to teachthegeek.com/tips for public speaking tips Prefer audio? Go to anchor.fm/teacthegeek @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG, Tik Tok)

This week we are joined by our friends Taylor and Jalen from the Geek Speak podcast to discuss the halloween episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram at @8bitFusion or visit our website www.popculturejunk.com! Check out our guest's podcast GeekSpeak on social medias at @geekspeakjt! Thanks for listening and remember to rate and review us on your platform or choice! Also don't forget to join our Facebook group, Saturday Morning Showdown, for further discussions and fun!

Scott Alden (aka Aldie), the owner of BoardGameGeek, joins Candice to discuss the SPIEL '22 games they're most excited for. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:12 Thank you to Aldie 00:02:30 Geek Speak (previous BGG podcast) 00:05:50 Shout-out to Game Brain00:06:32 Fresh Plays00:06:47 Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood 00:12:40 Lacrimosa 00:22:10 Bad Company 00:29:25 In Vino Morte00:35:16 Our Top 5 SPIEL '22 Releases We're Most Excited For00:35:21 SPIEL overview 00:41:25 Aldie's #5 - Rise & Fall 00:45:09 Candice's #5 - War of the Ring: The Card Game 00:47:59 Aldie's #4 - Beast 00:51:04 Candice's #4 - 1880: China 00:54:15 Aldie & Candice's #3 - Deal with the Devil 00:58:32 Aldie's #2 - Challengers! 01:04:01 Candice's #2 - Undaunted: Stalingrad 01:07:40 Aldie's #1 - Findorff 01:10:40 Candice's #1 - Great Western Trail: Argentina01:20:22 Sign-offWeb: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Recorded on September 7th, 2022 - The boys from Last Pint are back in the studio and they have a lot to catch you up on! Settle in as they plumb the depths of their brains to bring you the pop culture ramblings of mad men. No structure, no censor, no worries. All that and more on this week's caustic episode of The New Way Podcast!

As the CGS crew return from vacation and also prep for vacation, we release this syndicated Comic Timing episode to the feed for all you Star Trek fans! In this episode, Ian is joined by Kris Naudus, live and in person, as they discuss the first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. They also give thoughts on the rest of Trek, including Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, and the step-brother of the franchise, Orville: New Beginnings. Two to beam up! (1:49:37)

On this After Dark episode of the Where to Stick It podcast, Dan has brought yet another card game to the table, but this one might actually be pretty good. The Table Topics card game poses subjective and hypothetical questions based on some movies and things relating to nerd culture.

In honor of the passing of Tim Sale, we here at Comic Geek Speak are digging into the archive once more. All the way back in 2006, the team of Bryan Deemer, Jamie D, Matt, Peter Rios and Shane gave us an in-depth look at Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Superman For All Seasons for the Book of the Month Club. And as we here in America celebrate our Independence Day, we could use some of the hope, joy, and light that this story brings forth, so it is extra fitting indeed to re-air this one. Here's to you, Tim, and thank you. (1:28:50)

Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! As the regular CGS take a week to regroup, Comic Timing returns for the first time since December 2021! Join Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph as they discuss topics ranging from the passing of Neal Adams, George Perez and Tim Sale to Donovan's reaction to CGS' The Batman review, initial thoughts on Ms. Marvel as well as other Marvel shows, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, The Boys, Umbrella Academy, and plenty more. Expect spoilers, and a reminder that these episodes do not stray from letting curses fly, so do utilize headphones, or earmuffs as needed. (3:12:02)

There are too many people who think that if you fall into jargon and start spouting geek speak that you're going to impress people. In fact, the opposite is true. In this episode, I had a brutally honest conversation with Jenny Botton, Head of Corporate Information Security at CCL, about her challenges, goals, what vendors do that piss her off, and the alternatives. Jenny is interested in the human brain, human psychology and human behavior is a fan of crime and home and garden makeover shows, and has a secret desire to be a superhero and save the world. That's why she does what she does in her career as a cybersecurity practitioner. Join Audience 1st Today Join 300+ cybersecurity marketers and sellers mastering security buyer research to better understand their audience and turn them into loyal customers: https://www.audience1st.fm/

We chat with Alexandra Watkins, who shares insightful and quirky ideas on how to promote a book and your brand. Today, it's all about discovering your personality, having fun, and getting your name out there. You certainly don't want to miss this!Key Takeaways from This EpisodeHelpful techniques to convince readers to write an online reviewHow to reiterate positive thoughts of an online review and engage with your readersThe importance of creating the right brand name/titleStrategies to effectively market your book and keep your book top of the lineUnique ways to add a personal touch to book promotionsResources Mentioned in This EpisodeYour First 1,000 Copies by Tim Grahl | Audiobook & PaperbackPablo PicassoBreaking BadWalter WhiteMade to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath | Audiobook & HardcoverTCHO ChocolateCupcake VineyardsGive & Take by Adam M. Grant | Audiobook & HardcoverAbout Alexandra WatkinsChief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words, Alexandra Watkins, is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names. Her breakthrough creativity book, Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick, is considered “the brand name Bible” and was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine.Since 2005, Alexandra and her firm have created love-at-first-sight brand names for clients from Amazon to Xerox. Her name hall of fame includes Wendy's Baconator, the Neato robotic vacuum, Smitten ice cream, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, and the Church of Cupcakes.Alexandra is not afraid to name names, especially in her entertaining presentation “How Not to Nayme Your Startup.” She is a popular speaker and has delighted audiences at conferences, including Startup Grind, Endeavor, Collision, and LA Tech Week. She especially enjoys speaking to MBA students and has been invited to lecture multiple times at Stanford University, the University of California at Berkeley, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, the University of Southern California, the University of San Francisco, the University of San Diego, INSEAD, and other fine academic institutions.Before Eat My Words, Alexandra was an advertising copywriter, working at leading West Coast ad agencies, including Ogilvy and Mather, where she worked for five years, helped launch Microsoft Windows, and learned the language of Geek Speak. In the mid-nineties, she jumped on the dot com gravy train and rode it until it crashed in her San Francisco backyard. Alexandra took the money and ran, spending an entire year in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, and Fiji disguised as a 21-year-old backpacker. Upon her return, she followed her passion for creating names and soon after started Eat My Words.Alexandra creates imaginative succulent arrangements in unexpected containers she finds by scouring her local flea market in San Diego in her free time. She lives by the beach in her Barbie Dream House and works out of her pool house office, where she has a view of a colorful surfboard fence, tropical tiki bar, and chattering flocks of Point Loma's famous green parrots. Her three giant inflatable pink flamingos are Maui, Wowie, and Howie.Website: Eat My WordsTwitter: @eatmywordsFacebook: Eat My WordsLinkedIn: Eat My WordsAlexandra's Book: Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That StickAlexandra's Online Course: How to Create Super Sticky Brand NamesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join The Author's Corner Community today:Website: Robin ColucciLinkedIn: R Colucci, LLCFacebook: Robin ColucciTwitter: @Robin_ColucciRobin Colucci's Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact