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Juan Jaysingh is President and CEO at Zingtree, leading the company's mission to transform complex processes into clear actions for businesses around the globe. Call centers that use Zingtree achieve better business outcomes, such as improved Average Handle Time (AHT), First Contact Resolution (FCR), faster Agent Onboarding, and increased compliance while empowering customers with self-service tools. Juan joined the company as a consultant before becoming CEO in January 2020. Under his strategic leadership, the company has flourished, scaling its operations to serve an impressive roster of over 700 enterprise customers in 50 countries and driving customer success and profitability. At the core of Juan's leadership philosophy lies a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of technology to simplify even the most complex business challenges. Juan started his career in technology consulting roles before founding ZeeMee, a social media community platform for high school students transitioning to college. With the help of college admissions leaders, Juan and his co-founder built ZeeMee to empower students to showcase their passions and interests during the application process and connect with peers. Under his leadership, ZeeMee was named to the inaugural CNBC Upstart 25 in 2017. Juan's years of experience in tech entrepreneurship also include his time at Universal Tennis working on UTR Powered by Oracle, which is a global tennis rating system that uses a unique algorithm to assess a player's skill level based on their actual match results and allows users to track progress and find matches. Juan led the GTM strategy and rollout of UTR's community platform to elite clubs and tennis academies worldwide. His role at UTR was a continuation of his love for tennis. An accomplished tennis player, Juan immigrated to the United States alone from India at the age of 14. A chance encounter landed him full tennis scholarships to study and compete at Georgetown Prep and then at American University. While he never achieved his goal of becoming the #1 player in the world, he learned critical life skills and connected with people who played a pivotal role in his career. Juan sees many parallels between sports and business, especially tennis and startups. Both domains are characterized by frequent ups and downs and demand composure in the face of adversity. The skills Juan honed on the court serve him as he navigates the business world. Juan says passion and integrity drive his work ethic. He likes to say, "If it's too easy, it's probably not worth it." He believes challenging yourself to tackle hard problems is key to growth and fulfilling your potential. These principles guide his leadership approach at Zingtree as he works to transform how the world's biggest companies support and delight their customers. Tips:* Treat your customer as a long-term business partner vs a transactional event. * Being real and authentic is critical* Success is being on a journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Implementing AI in Customer SupportIn a recent podcast episode, Josh, the host, engaged in an enlightening conversation with Joanne, the CEO of Zingtree. They explored the intricacies of customer support, the role of AI in enhancing customer experiences, and Zingtree's unique approach to ensuring seamless and efficient support for large, complex, and compliant businesses. This blog post breaks down the key insights from their discussion, offering actionable advice and expert recommendations for businesses looking to improve their customer support systems.Joanne emphasized the critical role of customer experience (CX) in business success, noting that poor customer experiences can lead to significant negative impacts such as reduced client retention and lower customer satisfaction. Despite substantial investments in the customer support space, many companies still struggle to provide satisfactory experiences. Joanne highlighted that 85-90% of people report subpar experiences when interacting with customer support lines or chatbots, pointing out that traditional ticket-based systems often lead to prolonged and frustrating processes for customers.Zingtree aims to revolutionize customer support by eliminating the need for tickets, envisioning a future where issues are resolved instantaneously. Joanne shared insights into how AI can be leveraged to provide immediate solutions to customer issues, reducing the need for human intervention and enhancing efficiency. For large, complex enterprises, implementing AI requires a solid foundation, including data cleanliness, workflow optimization, and a phased approach to AI integration. Zingtree's consultative approach ensures they understand the specific goals and pain points of each business, fostering long-term partnerships and providing tailored solutions.About Juan Jaysingh:Juan Jaysingh is President and CEO at Zingtree, leading the company's mission to transform complex processes into clear actions for businesses around the globe. Since becoming CEO in January 2020, Juan has focused on scaling and expanding Zingtree as a profitable, B2B SaaS organization working with over 700 customers worldwide.Juan's years of experience in tech entrepreneurship include his time at Universal Tennis, the sports tech startup behind UTR Powered by Oracle. Juan led the GTM strategy and rollout of UTR's community platform to elite clubs and tennis academies worldwide. Juan also founded ZeeMee, a social media community platform for high school students transitioning to college. Under his leadership, ZeeMee was named to the inaugural CNBC Upstart 25 in 2017. Before ZeeMee, Juan held various technology consulting roles.An accomplished tennis player, Juan immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 14. A chance encounter landed him full tennis scholarships to study and compete at Georgetown Prep and then at American University. Juan says passion and integrity drive his work ethic. As he likes to say, “if it's too easy, it's probably not worth it.” Juan and his family reside in Palo Alto, California.About Zingtree:Zingtree is the AI enabled CX automation platform that helps B2C enterprises automate actions, self-service and agent effectiveness.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Zingtree website at https://zingtree.com/Check out Zingtree on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/zingtreeCheck out Zingtree on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ZingtreeForBusiness/Check

MARKEL STARKS is a professional basketball player in Turkey representing the city of Izmir.  I first met Markel as an 8th grader at Mater Dei School and he impressed me form the jump.  He went on to Georgetown Prep and then to Georgetown U -- where he captained the team and racked up accolades -- and for the last 10 years Markel has  been living his dream of playing professional basketball.  Beyond the hard court, Markel has a one-of-a-kind joie de vivre that he infects, quite literally, the world over.  Markel recently got inducted into the Prep Hall Of Fame -- congrats!Thank you, Markel, for being your beautiful self -- and telling your story; speaking your passion on the Pillars Podcast --BE A PILLAR!w/ love,Billy G!#markelstarks #izmir #turkeybasketball #euroball #followyourheart #pillarspodcast #tellyourstory #speakyourpassion #theworldkneelsbeforeloveitisinawe #truth #love #billyg

Alex and Josh dive into night golf after watching the latest iteration of The Match as well a recent round under the lights played at Knights Play in North Carolina.  The discussion dives into the economics of adding lights to a course and where in the DMV night golf could work.  Josh goes into the […]

Fresh off last weekend's PGA Tour Q-School, Davis Lamb joins the podcast to talk through his young career, which saw back-to-back wins on PGA Tour Canada this past summer.  Those victories and a top 5 finish in the Fortinet Cup have earned him status on the Korn Ferry Tour with a handful of guaranteed starts to kick off the season in just a few weeks.Davis is a DC area native who won All-Met POY his senior year at Georgetown Prep in 2016, won a Maryland State Open while playing golf at Notre Dame and can still call Congressional CC home.  In our conversation he provides us a glimpse into life on tour, overcoming swing issues, his mindset during the summer's hot streak as well as some opinions on the golf world's current hot topics.www.pgatour.com/player/59125/davis-lambListen or watch episode 77 below!https://youtu.be/p1QjY8sLU-A

For the last decade THE BOB KEMP CLASSIC has brought top-notch NCAA talent to Georgetown Prep as a way to honor the Bob Kemp legacy of faith, family, athletics.  The Kemp name has always been synonymous with lacrosse and charity, and the BK-CLASSIC benefits the WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY -- helping to provide a young man of DC a top-notch education.It's Notre Dame v Princeton and the game is free -- but if you are a fan of lacrosse and a believer in education as the real answer for America, then please consider donating to THE BOB KEMP CLASSIC.w/ love,Billy G!

BARROS, BOWEN, MALLOY & SEITZ:  not a law firm . . . . .                                                                                                       . . . . .a rather fearsome foursome!Georgetown Prep Golf are the champions of the IAC, and subsequent champions of the DC Metropolitan Area — had a ball talking with these stud swingers of the golf club!w/ love,Billy G!

Kevin Corbley grew up in the Washington D.C. area and attended Georgetown Prep. He chose Notre Dame for a simple reason - in his mind, you couldn't go wrong with a Notre Dame education. Following graduation Kevin took a job in Washington, D.C., to pursue his journalism career with his geology degree. And that led to learning and working in aerospace and the early stages of the geospatial spatial. As geospatial grew, Kevin opted to move to Colorado and start his own company. Kevin shares his thoughts on heading West, starting his own company, building a successful company parallel with a brand new industry and not choosing the easy path. And adds some important leadership lessons and a personal experience with Kurt Vonnegut.

BE OUR GUEST . . . . last night our guests were Cogsworth, The Beast, Lumiere, & the beautiful Belle . . . also known as: Teddy Kavanagh, Croix Harris, Michael Rose & Jameson Ackers -- just a few of the many stars of Georgetown Prep's production of the Disney classic, Beauty & The Beast!  The treat was mine to sit down with these thespians to talk about their weekend musical masterpiece.  Opening show's curtain call is tomorrow at 7:30 with a B&B encore the following night, Saturday, again at 7:30, and a grand finale as Sunday's matinee at 2:00 -- all at Prep's famous and storied Figge Theatre.  I am super stoked for what we all well know will be a show-stopping production of such an all-time favorite. . . . . please join so we can . . . . . BE THEIR GUESTS!TICKETS PLEASE!

William Keegan & Isaiah Rose are the President and Vice President of the Yard at Georgetown Prep.  They were elected by their peers -- freshman through senior alike.  They understand their responsibility to the the student body of the academy on the Pike.  We talk about that and have a ball doing it -- I hope you enjoy the listen!Hoyas, Let's Go!!!

On January 11, 2023 Russell gave a brief address to the students, faculty, and staff at his alma mater, Georgetown Prep. This year's theme at Prep is Hope. Russell draws from Romans 5 and shares a bit of his reflections on his time at prep, referencing Prep as his beloved community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. Russell challenges the Prep community to make perseverance its identity and to leverage character in seeking their vocation. In doing this he says we can achieve our mission of being men for others.

Spoke with Akbar about his game, differences between his role on his HS and AAU teams, recruitment, and what he is looking for in a college before jumping into some film 0:30 First dunk 1:30 Father's impact 2:30 Team and individual goals for this season 3:30 Improvements to his game 4:00 Role with HS/AAU team 5:00 Adversity 5:45 What makes him stand out and contributes to winning 7:30 Gym Schedule 8:00 Hobbies and interests 10:00 Recruiting  11:00 Strengths and weaknesses 12:00 Film Podcast: @hoopthreadspod Host: @pr0ia, @owe_hoops Prospect: @bak1ee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopthreadspod/support

Bob Kemp was a great man of family, faith, athletics -- just to name a few!  Unfortunately this great man's life -- like too many -- was cut short way too soon.  Fortunate for us, however, Bob left a legacy of love in his wake.Since Bob's passing in 2014 -- CJ, his six siblings, and his mom have orchestrated the premier fall-ball lacrosse experience at our alma mater -- Georgetown Prep.  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 will see Harvard v UNC in a 5 quarters of elite NCAA lacrosse.  Face-off is at 1:00 and admission is free, but please to consider making a donation to the Washington Jesuit Academy and the education of a young men of DC.CHEERS, CJ -- and hope to see everyone out on what is sure to be a beautiful fall afternoon (not unlike today)!BOB KEMP CLASSIC ❤️

Finn is a rising “Youngster” — as in a sophomore at the Naval Academy.   Before the academy on the Severn of Annapolis, Finn went to Georgetown Prep and Mater Dei.  Thanks, Finn, for sitting down while overlooking the great Atlantic to tell your story and speak your passion about service to our awesome nation on our beautiful birthday — the Fourth of July!

Having won at every level from junior golf while at Georgetown Prep, to global amateur events while at the University of Virginia & later the Korn Ferry Tour championship, it seems just a matter of time before the Montgomery County native & five-year PGA Tour veteran, Denny McCarthy finds the winner’s circle at the highest […]

Having won at every level from junior golf while at Georgetown Prep, to global amateur events while at the University of Virginia & later the Korn Ferry Tour championship, it seems just a matter of time before the Montgomery County native & five-year PGA Tour veteran, Denny McCarthy finds the winner’s circle at the highest […]

Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Juan Jaysingh (@JuanJaysingh), President and CEO at Zingtree, leading the company's mission to transform complex processes into clear actions for businesses around the globe. Since becoming CEO in January 2020, Juan has focused on scaling and expanding Zingtree as a profitable, B2B SaaS organization working with over 700 customers worldwide. Juan's years of experience in tech entrepreneurship include his time at Universal Tennis, the sports tech startup behind UTR Powered by Oracle. Juan led the GTM strategy and rollout of UTR's community platform to elite clubs and tennis academies worldwide. Juan also founded ZeeMee, a social media community platform for high school students transitioning to college. Under his leadership, ZeeMee was named to the inaugural CNBC Upstart 25 in 2017. Before ZeeMee, Juan held various technology consulting roles.An accomplished tennis player, Juan immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 14. A chance encounter landed him full tennis scholarships to study and compete at Georgetown Prep and then at American University. Juan says passion and integrity drive his work ethic. As he likes to say, “if it's too easy, it's probably not worth it.” Juan and his family reside in Palo Alto, California.Website: ZingtreeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juanjaysingh/Twitter: @JuanJaysinghEmail: juan@zingtree.comShow Notes: What Zingtree is and how the company was founded on accident Going from consultant to CEO Zingtree's initial completely organic growth (its first 600 customers, 150 of which are enterprise household name logos) How early customers began leveraging Zingtree's tool beyond its original use case Going from focusing on SMBs to being enterprise solution The challenge of joining a startup as a non-founder at the executive level How Zingtree is improving the customer service experience on both ends Defining their ideal customer profile Applying their own product to their internal decision-making processes as they grow Leaning in to the remote work style and how this has amplified the need for Zingtree's software The importance of investing in building culture early amongst a remote team  More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 300+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

Yianni Konstantopoulos knows real estate.  During the season that is cold, we talk high heat . . . . . real estate, family, Georgetown Prep, the COVID effect, and listen to some great music along the way.  Yianni is an old face, who has fast become a new friend.  I wish him and his team, THRIVE, all the abundance of success.  Good things happen when you lead with your heart -- and that is exactly what Yianni does!ALWAYS BE THRIVING!!!Thanks for telling your story -- speaking your passion.

Brendan and I went to high school together at Georgetown Prep, our paths diverged, and now we converge.  Brendan did $100 million plus of loan production last year.  I am not totally sure what that number means, but I do know that 100 is a good grade and put million behind hundred and you've got my attention.  B & I talk about all the stuff and have a ball doing it!Thanks for tuning in, gang, and if you might be purchasing a home and would like someone who knows the right things to say to banks, Brendan is your man!MCKAY MORTAGEBE A MFIN PILLAR!

In Part 3 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep in a suburb of Washington D.C., he discusses what troubles him about youth sports, including the ultra-competitive atmosphere for younger athletes, the power that young athletes and parents don't realize they possess, and a key insight that will make a difference, though few actually follow. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep in a suburb of Washington D.C., he reflects on how different his life has turned out, what he expects from players in his program, and how he deals with players and parents who have unrealistic goals. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches.

Trevor Goss has been a great friend of mine for much of my life dating back to a fateful day on the 8th grade gridiron (we'll leave that story for another day).  We went to Georgetown Prep together and he went to Cornell and then out to Silicon Valley to pursue a serious passion -- tech. start-ups.  Trevor journeyed, sloughed, and innovated in San Francisco for over a decade and all the while conceiving his latest baby: HQ: the world's first smart journal -- "Journals give you a space for writing. A smart journal gives you a space for everything."I hope you enjoy our conversation -- it sure got me thinking about how to optimize life.  Check out Trevor's slick website he built from scratch:https://my-hq.co/You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. 

In Part 1 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep in a suburb of Washington D.C., he shares all the obstacles he faced during his childhood, the coaches who encouraged, helped, and shaped him, and the moment he happily decided to abandon his dream of playing pro hoops. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches.

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the launch of ESPN's PTI, Russell shares how his life intersected with the shows hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. Russell tells the story of how his dad ended up at the Washington Post where he would mentor a college intern named Mike Wilbon. For Russell, the Washington Post sports section featuring Tony and Mike was a must read growing up in the late 80s and 90s. Russell met Tony when he interned as a high school senior at WTEM sports talk radio. Years later, Russell had a chance to speak to Mike during a meeting at Russell's high school alma mater Georgetown Prep. Russell shares how watching Tony work and what Mike shared during their meeting impacted him. PTI inspired Russell in 2009 to shoot a TV pilot with his father entitled Fugett Squared, an intergenerational dialogue on the world of sports. In telling this story, Russell pays tribute to the unique impact Tony & Mike and the PTI program have had on his life as a sports fan and as an entrepreneur.

In episode 2 of the Paul and Billy show Paul tells his cool story — from Little Flower to Georgetown Prep to Princeton and UPenn — from the east coast to the west coast and then back again.  Paul has achieved a lot — and with a lot, a lot has come to be expected — and Paul answers that call.  Paul excelled but might not have been able to attend Prep without a scholarship — and the same could be said for Princeton.  Because of this, Paul works and gives to make sure that kids today can have similar opportunities that he had when he needed them.  What unknown power might lurk in a young man or woman that if only given the opportunity, the world could be made better.  Paul believes in this hope and lives this mission.I hope you enjoy our conversation!!!Happy Sunday!!!

Jose is a rising senior at Georgetown Prep who is a phenomenal young man who happens to be very good at soccer.  Jose recently committed to attend Duke University as a student-athlete, but before that Mater Dei helped Jose form a rock-solid foundation.  With family, faith, school -- you can go anywhere.  Jose, it was a treat to talk with you about family, school, training, mental toughness, military, Pele, Guatemala, the World Cup, and the the beautiful game.Guatemala 2022 -- LET'S GO!!!BE A PILLAR!!!

Davis Notes   Bio Head Coach at Sherwood HS (MD) since 2012140-36 4 time regional champion MSABC district coach of the year 2016 and 2019 AC at Sherwood started in 20092010 state champion AC at Georgetown Prep and Rockville Express At the end of his career at Frostburg he was the all time leader in hits, runs, at bats, and games played. A DUDE!!   Notes Post practice plan in the PE office and guys check it and post to group chat Hack attack for multiple usesDirt ball reads First and thirds Pop ups  Bunting with a little pace Using pocket radars to give immediate feedback for a kid to swing with a content Spray charts for opposing players  Fastball taken for a strike Can't take the best pitch of our at bat Especially in “GO” counts Guys who take more fastballs in counts tend to be weaker hitter Conversations with players about what they are seeing and having an approach Each conversation is different based on the player Getting kids prepared for collegeCall pitches, picks from dugout, signs from a wristband, practice preparation Picks - verbals and non verbals around  As many touches as possible in a short amount of time4 man fungo, 3 rotation PFP Lineups are defensively based Offensively changed our philosophy based on how we swing it If the players know you genuinely care about them you can ask the world of themWe are doing this because I do not want the seniors to cry at the end of the year If I won't, they don't! If I go to everything they know I am bought in. Make it feel big league, as good as it can! Twitter - @woodbaseball1 DM's are open  

Justin came to Mater Dei in 6th grade and he was instantly liked and respected.  In competitive arenas, Justin excelled in the classroom and on the  athletic fields.  He went on to Georgetown Prep where he did just the same -- leading from the front in football and lacrosse.  Onward and college-bound, Justin matriculated to Villanova.  We talk on all these topics -- including why Villa-no-fun is no-such-thing!!!Thank you, Justin, and your future is bright!!!PS -- GRIFFIN HOME AND LAWN -- for all your indoor and outdoor needs.  Shout out MOOP -- griffin shores/griffins east  -- for all your beach care needs!!!

Coach Fegan was the football coach for Georgetown Prep from 1961 - 1996.  Coach was and still is a legend!!!  Whenever I run into the old ball coach, it is always pleasant -- whether it is on Prep campus, Annapolis, or the shores of Bethany Beach.  We sat down for a lovely conversation on football, kids, growing up in DC, Annapolis, the pandemic.  I hope you enjoy -- I sure did.Thank you, coach!!!

Scott and I have been friends for years -- so I knew this conversation would be fun and easy!!  Scott was a lacrosse star at Georgetown University between the lines and on the sideline.  Father and son with his legendary father, Scott coached the Hoyas for a number of years before taking the helm of head coach of the Georgetown Prep "lil" Hoyas.  Prep knocked off Penn Charter last week and is jazzed to jump in to league play with back-to-back tilts against the number one team in the area, Bullis.  Good thing is that Prep is number two and the bulls-eye is on the bulldog.  Bulldog stew, anyone!!??!!

Denny McCarthy is moving up the charts. The 28 year-old Montgomery County native is coming off the best stretch of his PGA Tour career. In his last three tournaments, he tied for 26th place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, was 55th at The Players Championship but was one-shot off the lead at one point in the second round and had a career high finish tying for 3rd at the Honda Classic. And the Georgetown Prep alum got his first hole in one as a pro at The Players. McCarthy joined Joe Yasharoff for the latest MoCo's Most Famous podcast. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts, and Twitter. Subscribe now. Stay up to date on news in Montgomery County!

Happy Hanukkah! Thanks to US Supreme Court. Listen to the brilliant analysis of Texas v. Pennsylvania in Craig's Lawyers Lounge by accomplished Colorado lawyer Tom Downey. Tom went to Georgetown Prep where he was classmates with Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.  Tom's insights are terrific.   The Lounge stays open to welcome 18th JD DA-Elect John Kellner. This Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marines has a big job succeeding George Brauchler. Listen to John's background and his informed views regarding leadership, politics, and prosecution.   Our Troubadour Dave Gunders has a special song for the Festival of Lights. It is called Dancing with the Tin Man and anybody who knows about Hannukah should know about gelt which is chocolate money wrapped in tin. Let us enlighten you and take you dancing with the stars; and the tin man.   Finally, the host of the show goes off on Donald Trump's efforts to delegitimize the election he lost, using Trump's own words against him to show how bogus is Trump's case for fraud. It is all projection and confession with this President as illustrated by sound exhibits, and some explicit arguments.   Rundown-  Tom Downey in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge Part 1 - 00:01:19 John Kellner in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 00:24:43 Dave Gunders - 01:07:20 Tom Downey in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge Part 2 - 01:16:50 Tom Downey in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge Part 3 - 01:40:04 Impactful (Explicit) Sound - 02:25:55

Congressman Francis Rooney is a conservative Republican from a conservative district in Florida, but the issues he wanted to discuss with host Mike Jordan Laskey were not standard GOP talking points: he wanted to talk about fighting climate change, protecting the Everglades and stopping offshore drilling in Florida. He brought up economic inequality and his vote for a $15 per hour minimum wage. He railed against partisan gerrymandering. It's disappointing the Congressman isn’t running for reelection this year because his commitment to building bridges across partisan divides is rare. We sure could use more elected leaders with open minds in this polarized era. Congressman Rooney also talked about his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, a position he held from 2005 until 2008. He shared some great behind-the-scenes stories about his experiences with Pope Benedict XVI, and also what he learned about the church by engaging with the Vatican on diplomatic affairs. Finally, he talked about how his Jesuit education impacted him, which included stops at Georgetown Prep, Georgetown University and Georgetown Law. This episode is part of a series on faith and politics inspired by the new Jesuit document titled “Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement.” Read the document and see the rest of our faith and politics coverage at jesuits.org/election2020.

It's the second episode during the quarantine and this go around we're killin' time with two reoccuring guest Intern John and Duante Abercrombie from Georgetown Prep. We talk everything from Prep hockey, to college hockey, to killing time with wrist curls, podcasting, the Bachelor Live and playing hockey in Jamaica and New Zealand. 

Van Brooks joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Van played football growing up and today he works in the non-profit world in inner city Baltimore where he helps to mentor and develop a lot of our youth. Van is incredibly thoughtful, intentional, and resilient. In this episode, we discuss why he was interested in sports at a young age (4:50), his relationship with his family (5:50), what it was like playing lacrosse (8:40), the values his parents passed down to him (10:30), what his experience at Loyola Blakefield was like (11:30), how he balances humility and confidence (15:40), the value of education (17:30), what it was like adjusting to his private school (19:30), what it was like being in two different communities (22:20), the transformative moment in his life (23:50), what he remembers when he woke up (28:20), what it would be like to go to Georgetown Prep (30:00), the thoughts running in his head in the hospital (31:50), tipping points that changed his views (36:30), how he applied athletics to his life after athletics (40:00), his high school graduation day (43:20), how he thinks about sticking out vs. fitting in (46:50), what it was like going to Towson (52:30), where he gets his therapy from (54:40), when he started the foundation and helping others (55:20), why he focuses on middle school (58:40), what the next ten years looks like for him and the foundation (59:30), what makes him feel most alive (1:01:00), what’s the draw to staying in Baltimore (1:02:40), how he thinks about working in the business vs. on the business (1:05:30), and giving a fish vs. teaching how to fish (1:07:40). Thank you to Van for coming on the podcast. We encourage you to check him out on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can also find his personal website https://www.vanbrooks.com/ and support his organization https://www.safealternative.org/. 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

For years, LGBTQIA activists and advocates have proclaimed that their view of human sexuality and Gender Theory is historically inevitable, and that any and all who resist will be swept into the dustbin of history along with the racists. Given the movement's thorough sweep of cultural arenas and institutions, including the caving by some Christian denominations on marriage and sexuality, it's not hard to see where their optimism and even arrogance on the matter comes from. But they are wrong. First, you can't be on the right side of history if you are on the wrong side of observable biological realities. And second, a growing number of Christian ministries, universities, and denominations have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to a biblical view of sexuality and marriage, including both evangelical and Protestant bodies. And now, just last week, the Vatican released a publication entitled, “Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education.” That title may not be very exciting, but in the document, the Roman Catholic Church unequivocally rejects any gender ideology that denies the intrinsic biological differences between men and women, or that treats gender as something that people choose for themselves. “Male and Female He Created Them” was quickly and roundly denounced by many who assumed the Catholic Church would eventually cave on human sexuality. After all, many proponents of the new Gender Theory and revisionist ideas about sexuality and marriage have long believed, and often stated, that Pope Francis was clearly on their side. It turns out he's not. In the document, the Pope is quoted as saying that Gender Theory “denies the difference and reciprocity in nature of a man and a woman and envisages a society without sexual differences, thereby eliminating the anthropological basis of the family.” Another important aspect of the document is indicated by its subtitle. Just a few weeks ago, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, one of the oldest all-girl Catholic schools in the country, announced it would include announcements of same-sex unions in its alumnae magazine. It did this despite acknowledging that the Catholic Church “is clear in its teaching on same-sex marriages.” Not only does “Male and Female He Created Them” leave no room for doubt as to where the Catholic Church stands on sexuality and gender, it aims this clarification directly at Catholic educational institutions like Georgetown Prep. The document clearly lays out exactly why Gender Theory is incompatible with historic Christian teaching about the human person, and it's therefore incompatible with any educational project that would seek to deny or alter the Christian teaching about the human person. “Male and Female He Created Them” is squarely aimed at education and educators, and insists that the family must “be recognized as the primary pedagogical environment for the educational formation of children.” This task, which is called in the document “the formation of formators,” must shape education outside of the home, too. Catholic schools should be “an educating community in which [people can] grow in [their] humanity.” By the way, that should be true of all Christian schools. Of course, nothing in the document, which was issued by the Congregation for Education, is particularly groundbreaking. Anyone who's read Ryan Anderson or has listened to BreakPoint will be familiar with the anthropology the document clearly articulates. Still, it is another indication that predictions of historical inevitability are almost always a reflection of hubris more than anything else.

Episode 8 is here and it's a wild ride. We've got an awesome interview with Georgetown Prep Assistant Coach and Kane Show Co-Host on Hot 99.5 "Intern John" who joins us to talk about growing up playing in the State of Hockey, his coaching career, reffing career, and we dive into his current comedy tour "The Revival Tour". The boys recap their weekend, the Colorado Eagles are holding the ECHL trophy hostage, Unleash the Fury!, and Stanley Cup Final roundup.

Lee Sommers joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Lee is a strength and conditioning coach that does amazing work and truly cares about his clients. He is somebody who is a servant leader, somebody who wants to make his athletes and clients as strong as they possibly can be, and he has worked with the tip of the arrow athletes, most notably Katie Ledecky. Lee started working with Katie when she was 15 years old. Lee has carved out a niche for himself in the Washington, DC area working with elite swimmers. He will share his journey and how he became a strength coach at a really young age and helped build Sport and Health’s Sport and Performance Program that works with elite athletes. In this episode, they discuss what life was like as a kid (4:20), the values his parents passed down to him (6:50), his transition from New York City to Maryland (11:20), his relationship with his Dad (14:05), his experience trying to play college basketball (17:30), what it was like leaving Temple to go to Towson (19:20), how he got into personal training (21:00), how he thinks about his relationship with money (23:30), his first job out of college and experience managing people (31:00), what he did to try to help his employees sell themselves (38:20), how much of his work is modeling vs. explaining how something should be done (39:50), what he does to make sure he’s a conscience coach (41:05), the habits he does to make sure he’s mentally at his best (42:05), his nutrition and strength and conditioning habits (44:50), his thoughts on grit and grind (50:00), his experience working with Katie Ledecky (52:05), where Katie Ledecky’s confidence comes from (56:50), why he believes Katie hasn’t experienced burnout (1:00:30), and his business now (1:01:10) Thank you to Lee for coming on the podcast. He has started his own business called Purpose Personal Fitness https://ppf-fitness.com/ and he is also a part of Healthy Baller https://www.healthyballer.com/aboutus. He works with all types of athletes and all types of cliental. He is also currently working with swimming teams including both nation capital swim clubs out of Georgetown Prep and RMSC swim club out of the Rockville area. You can find him on social media at @leesommerspt on Instagram, and you can find him on Facebook at Lee Sommers. 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 episode 299, Jack and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe hosts Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham to discuss Michelle Obama's Balenciaga boots, Michael Rapaport's comments about Ariana Grande, Trump's decision on Syria, women leaving Trump's camp, a Vanity Fair article about the culture of sexual assault at Georgetown Prep, products being ditched by big brands, Rachel McAdams glamorous breast pumping photos, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Michelle Obama's Balenciaga Thigh-High Boots Are Metallic, $4000, And Absolutely Perfect 2. This Actor's Sexist Tweet About Ariana Grande Is Getting Major Backlash Online 3. No one knows what’s happening with Trump’s Syria decision 4. Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarch’s Companies 5. Women Who Love Trump 6. “MEN FOR OTHERS, MY ASS”: AFTER KAVANAUGH, INSIDE GEORGETOWN PREP’S CULTURE OF OMERTÀ 7. Chick-fil-A, Chevy, Apple are among the companies ditching merch next year 8. What’s missing in all the praise of Rachel McAdams’s high-fashion breast pump photo shoot 9. One-Quarter Of Mothers Return To Work Less Than 2 Weeks After Giving Birth, Report Finds 10. WATCH: Reverie - Black Hearts Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

This week: Erin tries to give a pep talk, Megan Gailey teaches us about safety work and Kiran Deol shows up dressed like a pirate. Your hosts tackle the news, from the conservative failson who attempted to pay women to report false accusations against Robert Muller, to Kavanaugh’s triumphant return to bro haven Georgetown Prep, to why we can’t rely on the “blue wave” to save us in the midterms. Then, Erin talks with Oregon Governor Kate Brown about her hard fight for reelection and the importance of governorships. Plus, actress and activists Amber Heard joins us for Personal/Political. And of course we end with our Hills. Don’t forget to VOTE! VOTE OR YOU CAN’T SIT WITH US!

Russell, a prep alum, also went to a small private college in Connecticut (like Kavanaugh) where he majored in Political Science. He has loved ones and friends who shared their stories of rape and assault while he was in college and in the years since. Russell knows and has participated in the culture of alcohol and privilege that produced Justice Kavanaugh. Poltics aside, we can do better and we must! #IBelieveHer

This is a long one. Prepare yourselves. We recorded this episode September 26th with some preliminary thoughts on Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against him. [Sidebar: Prep schools operate 100% like the entire Gossip Girl book series. Not totally unconvinced Cecily von Ziegesar didn't author the tales coming out of Georgetown Prep and Holton-Arms in the summer of 1982. C'est lit!] Then the 27th happened and we realized we couldn't upload the episode without re-recording our reaction to how that particular day of the Senate Judiciary committee's hearings unfolded; as well as our general sentiments on the current state of the union, political affairs, and societal unrest. SCOTUS mess, and we MEAN mess aside, Episode 54's theme is an update of Episode 3's focus on "Hookup Culture." It's also a nod to the "Ghosting" episode from season 3 of HBO's Insecure. Today we are discussing the roses and the thorns of casual dating; and the various "situationships" casual "no strings attached" dating foster. Have modern social mores and progress evolved faster than our "lizard brain"? Can we handle the pitfalls of “casual dating,” despite wanting it desperately so? Do the traditional conservatives and religious have it right? Can people actually handle "casual" intimate connections : emotional, physical, or otherwise! HOT TOPICS: * Quincy Jones is a living legend. Thank you Netflix. * Bill Cosby sentenced to a couple of years of hard time after a long prosperous life of patriarch'ing, partying, posturing, preaching; but also pillaging, plundering, and violating women's bodies. * Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith chair the local Calabasas chapter of the Black Swingers Salon. * Mac Miller passed ☹ * Morg's family doggo Oni passed Oct 1st -- pour some out for a real one! We hope everyone WORE PINK on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd in honor of Mean Girls! Recorded Wednesday September 26, 2018; updated Monday October 1, 2018.

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and David French (Senior Fellow of the National Review Institute) discuss the value of an FBI investigation into accusations against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s declassification of documents related to the Russia investigation, and revised thinking about police shootings. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at slate.com/gabfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 236, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Ryan Singer to discuss Kylie Jenner's first experience with cereal and milk, the new Space Jam sequel that was announced, more on the Kavanaugh situation, whether or not Bert and Ernie were in a loving relationship, Sony re-releasing the PlayStation Classic, modern-day scooters vs 19th-century velocipedes, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Kylie Jenner gave us the courage to admit some of the foods we've never eaten 2. LeBron James Sets 'Black Panther's' Ryan Coogler to Produce 'Space Jam' Sequel (Exclusive) 3. Opposition to Kavanaugh grows, support at historic low: Reuters/Ipsos poll 4. Kavanaugh in 2015: 'What happens at Georgetown Prep, stays at Georgetown Prep' 5. Senator Specter on Anita Hill Testimony 6. WATCH: Tucker: The left think all men are guilty 7. Subject: WH Travel Pool Report #5 8. Sesame Workshop says Bert and Ernie are 'best friends' and not gay 9. A “SESAME STREET” WRITER SETTLES THE QUESTION OF BERT AND ERNIE’S RELATIONSHIP 10. I Know What and Who Bert Is: Frank Oz Weighs in On Bert and Ernie Gay Debate 11. Mississippi Agency Votes for a TV Ban On ‘Sesame Street’ 12. First They Came for Bert and Ernie 13. Introducing PlayStation Classic, with 20 Pre-Loaded Games 14. Quiz: Are these writers complaining about modern-day scooters, or 19th-century velocipedes? 15. WATCH: STEVE LACY - SOME Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and David French (Senior Fellow of the National Review Institute) discuss the value of an FBI investigation into accusations against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s declassification of documents related to the Russia investigation, and revised thinking about police shootings. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at slate.com/gabfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jim Cuddihy with career advice ~ "I tell kids all the time, interns that come into my office, people who want to get into the business: 'When you wake up in the morning, you better want to go to work. Figure that out. Do something that you love.'" Jim Cuddihy - Executive Vice President MASN A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen. This is Our Town and we have a special, special delight to have a guest that has made such an impact on the greater Washington area at both Home Team Sports, Comcast SportsNet, and now with MASN. We'll get into that later, but right now I'm gonna say hello to Jimmy Cuddihy, the man from New York who took over Washington by storm. Jim Cuddihy: Great to be with you, Andy. One of my heroes since I moved here to D.C. in 2001. On Moving to Our Town A Ockershausen: I love your story. When you first arrived in the city, your wife and your two little children, at the time, got lost and ended up going by Georgetown Prep. Jim Cuddihy: You know, it's- A Ockershausen: The hated rival of Gonzaga Eagles at this point. Jim Cuddihy: Kind of ironic, right? My little guy's like five years old and we're looking for houses. This is the first time they've moved down; I'd already been here a couple months. And we see this beautiful campus and we pull in and there's a rugby game going on. I played, I had coached, I love the sport. A Ockershausen: It's your life. Jim Cuddihy: I take a picture with my son and the ball's half as big as him, right? And he goes to school, they do a father's day present where they do cardboard cutouts of tools. And he cuts out a saw and he puts the picture in there and he writes, "To the best dad I ever saw." A Ockershausen: He's five years old? Jim Cuddihy: And to this day, I still have that in my office and he turned out to be a fantastic rugby player, Gonzaga High School, and now the captain of Saint Joe's University rugby team. So it was ironic, that that young of an age, he- A Ockershausen: Jimmy, it is all do to his experience at Georgetown Prep. Jim Cuddihy: That's right. A Ockershausen: Prep- Jim Cuddihy: He wouldn't want to hear that. A Gonzaga guy wouldn't want to hear that, but you're right. A Ockershausen: But your career has been in broadcasting, but you grew up in New York City and I love hear you telling stories about the guy ... The guys you grew up with all became an important part of the city. Cops, firemen, workers, whatever they did, and you moved on. But you grew up in that atmosphere. On Growing Up in Stuyvesant Town, New York City Jim Cuddihy: Yeah. And those guys. . . And those guys are still my best friends. We grew up in a neighborhood ... Really one of the only communities in New York City called Stuyvesant Town. On the lower- A Ockershausen: I know it quite well. Jim Cuddihy: Yeah. It's on the Lower East Side from 14th Street and 1st Avenue to 23rd Street. A Ockershausen: High rise. Jim Cuddihy: High rises. And they built them in the 50s for the returning war veterans. A Ockershausen: Correct. I remember that. Jim Cuddihy: So this kind of neighborhood, you would run home from school, drop your book bag down, and you'd go right out and play until 6:00 or 6:30 until it was dark. And sometimes your mother would open up the window- A Ockershausen: Yeah. Parks and recreation on site, correct? Jim Cuddihy: We had 15 playgrounds and every playground had a specialty. A Ockershausen: Was that a project of an insurance company? Was that Metropolitan Life? Jim Cuddihy: Yeah. MetLife owned it, yeah. That's right. That's right. A Ockershausen: I know a lot about it because my brother-in-law was a firefighter. He was a fireman then. After the war, when he came back, there was no place to live. They lived out, someplace at Floyd Bennett Field. Jim Cuddihy: Yeah. Right. A Ockershausen: There's little Quonset huts out there. They couldn't find a place. Jim Cuddihy: Stuyvesant Town is rent controlled and my parents moved into a five-be...

Today I’m talking to Rob Bordley the head coach at Landon School in Bethesda, Md..  Bordley is 5th all-time with 622 career wins and I’ll be honest, if you’re not excited about lacrosse after listening to this podcast, it might be time to look for a different sport. Bordley is almost 70 years old, but I think you’ll agree he sounds like someone 1/2 that age in this conversation. His excitement for the sport is contagious.  Because he has such an impressive resume, we talk about more than just how the team will fare this season (they’re probably going to be pretty good), but we dive deeper into what has helped him be so successful.  What tidbit of information does have to pass along? What’s the best piece of advice he’s ever received?  We talk about the rivalry with Georgetown Prep and so much more. --- 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/laxrecords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laxrecords/support