Podcast appearances and mentions of Greg Thomas

In Part 2 of John Adams, we focus on his very influential wife, Abigail, who was very involved in her husband's work.  

In today's episode of Chit & Chat: Encouraging One Another, we're welcoming back Greg Thomas — former NCAA quarterback for the University of Arkansas, longtime leader in the education system, and the award‑winning author of No Doubting Thomas and #MAKINGBELIEVERS. Greg continues to inspire young adults and communities everywhere with his message of hope, purpose, and encouragement. We'll dive into his story, the heart behind his books, and the impact he's making today.This episode also features amazing music from four talented artists who graciously allowed me to share their work:Meghanne StoreyLyn SeyCody WinklerRachel CSI'm incredibly grateful for each of them and the heart they bring through their music.A huge shout‑out to Paul and Keegan Racey for their behind‑the‑scenes magic — they help this show flow smoothly every single week.And of course, thank you to our amazing local sponsors here in Kitsap County:Wine About It in Port Orchard — a fun, welcoming spot with events like paint‑and‑sip, trivia, bingo, and more.Lone Star Donuts in Port Orchard and Silverdale — nearly 50 flavors, made fresh daily.Taquiza Street — serving incredible breakfast burritos, authentic Mexican meals, and a full menu at their Kitsap Mall location.The Kitsap Great Escape — four exciting escape rooms, perfect for family fun or team challenges.Please remember to subscribe and follow the podcast on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube — and you can watch the full video version on Facebook.Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for helping make this a place where it's always about encouraging others.

Continuing in our series of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Greg Thomas describes the second President, John Adams.  He was Vice-President under George Washington.  Each of the Founding Fathers was distinct from one another, yet they wove a mosaic of leadership that has endured to this day.

It's Friday and that means STEAM RELEASE!! Before that, Greg Thomas shares his unfiltered thoughts about Tuesday's Primary Election. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Haley Bunn remembers the life and legacy of Judge John Copenhaver. Chris Stirewalt stops by and your thoughts on STEAM RELEASE!!!!

This is the third in an ongoing series by Greg Thomas about the leadership lessons of America's Founding Fathers.  This is the final segment about George Washington, where we discuss the most important leadership lessons.   1. Character/Integrity 2. Power should be held lightly 3. Adaptability leads to perfection 4. Surround yourself with strong independent thinkers 5. Unity  requires humility 6. Symbolism matters 7 A leader keeps growing!       

Episode: 00318 Released on May 11, 2026 Description:  What happens when an analyst trusts the data even when no one else does? This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, host Jason Elder sits down with Brandy Schiber to discuss her unique journey into law enforcement analysis, from studying psychology and criminal behavior to becoming a respected intelligence analyst and instructor. Brandy shares how professors helped shape her path away from clinical psychology and into intelligence analysis, where her passion for understanding behavior and identifying patterns found a home. Brandy dives into several career defining cases, including a multi state serial robbery investigation where predictive analysis identified the exact gas station the offender would target next. She also opens up about difficult lessons involving office politics, integrity, and the emotional toll of cases where analysts are not heard quickly enough. The conversation explores intelligence led policing, geographic profiling, the importance of internships, returning to the profession after time away, and how analysts can continue learning throughout their careers. Brandy also discusses her work with International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts and her efforts to strengthen outreach and support for analysts entering the field. From predictive analysis to professional integrity, this episode is a powerful reminder that analysts must stay curious, stay ethical, and always let the data tell the story.

There is a growing concern across many workplaces that emotional intelligence—often called EQ—is becoming less common or less developed in professional settings, especially among younger or newly hired employees. While broad generalizations should be avoided, many managers, educators, and organizational leaders are noticing shifts in communication style, conflict resolution, resilience, and interpersonal awareness. Part of this change comes from the environment in which people have grown up and learned to work. Digital communication has replaced much face-to-face interaction. Remote work, texting, social media, and online education have created efficiency, but they have also reduced opportunities to develop the subtle human skills that come from reading body language, handling awkward conversations, listening deeply, and navigating disagreement in person. Another factor is that modern education and hiring systems heavily reward measurable cognitive performance—grades, certifications, technical competence, analytical ability, and productivity metrics. These emphasize IQ. Yet organizations increasingly discover that high IQ alone does not guarantee effectiveness in leadership, teamwork, or long-term contribution. Emotional intelligence includes qualities such as: Self-awareness Self-control Empathy Social awareness Ability to receive correction Adaptability Conflict management Encouragement of others Humility and maturity under pressure These are difficult to quantify on a résumé, but they often determine whether a person succeeds over time. A workplace can survive a lack of brilliance more easily than it can survive chronic emotional dysfunction. One highly intelligent but emotionally volatile employee can damage morale, create division, exhaust leadership, and reduce trust across an entire team. By contrast, a person of moderate technical skill but high emotional maturity often becomes invaluable because they stabilize relationships, solve problems collaboratively, and inspire confidence. Daniel Goleman, whose work popularized emotional intelligence, argued that EQ becomes increasingly important as people rise into leadership. A company may hire someone for IQ, but they are often promoted—or dismissed—because of EQ. This does not mean IQ is unimportant. Intelligence quotient reflects reasoning ability, memory, analysis, and problem-solving capacity. Modern organizations absolutely need technically competent people. But IQ without emotional intelligence can produce arrogance, impatience, poor listening, relational blindness, and inability to lead people effectively. The strongest leaders tend to combine both: intellectual clarity and emotional steadiness, analytical skill and empathy, competence and character. In many ways, emotional intelligence is what allows intelligence itself to become constructive rather than destructive. There is also a spiritual dimension to this discussion. Wisdom is not merely accumulation of knowledge. The book of Proverbs repeatedly distinguishes between knowledge and wisdom. A person may know many things and still lack discretion, restraint, kindness, or understanding. The modern workplace increasingly rewards speed, efficiency, and technical expertise, yet human organizations still function on trust, respect, emotional stability, and relational maturity. Machines can process information. Human beings must still inspire, reconcile, encourage, and lead. The future may belong not merely to the smartest people in the room, but to those who can combine intelligence with emotional depth, humility, and wisdom.

Tom Willis, Berkeley County Senator running for US Senate, joins the show. Justice Thomas Ewing is running for the WV Supreme Court. Larry Jackson, challenging for the GOP nomination for US House of Representatives discusses his canidacy. Greg Thomas, GOP strategist, shares his thoughts on the primary election season. 

Episode: 00317 Released on May 4, 2026 Description:  This week on Analyst Talk, Jason sits down with Timothy J. Smith, a former CIA analyst who helped reshape how intelligence professionals think about data and decision-making. Tim shares his journey from building a UN voting analysis tool that uncovered global alignment trends to leading the development of the Global Power Index (an effort focused on quantifying national power in a meaningful, actionable way). He explains how analysts can turn complex, qualitative concepts into measurable insights, while still acknowledging uncertainty. The conversation also dives into analytic tradecraft, emphasizing how clear writing and audience-focused communication are essential for impact. Whether you're working with data, briefing leadership, or refining your craft, this episode offers practical lessons on turning analysis into influence.

The NFL Draft is coming up this week, and Division III has had only three players drafted since 2012, all of them offensive linemen who were thought of quite highly and drafted quite highly: Ali Marpet of Hobart, Ben Bartch of St. John’s and Quinn Meinerz of UW-Whitewater. If Division III has a player drafted from any position other than O-line, it’s probably most likely to be Ty Montgomery of John Carroll, who we talked about back in Podcast 404. Why has it been so hard for D-III guys to get drafted lately? We bring in a player agent to talk about what he’s seen in two decades of representing Division III football talent, what NFL teams are looking for and what the prerequisite is before one ever even gets to a Pro Day. John Perez, who played D-III ball at William Paterson, talks us through it. It’s a new day at Loras, as the Duhawks have a new head coach in former St. John’s defensive coordinator Brandon Novak, are hoping to generate some buzz of their own in Dubuque, Iowa, and looking to take a step forward for a program which hasn’t won more than five games in a season since 2008. Novak has filled his key assistant coaching slots with some young guys, he inherits a non-conference schedule already laid out for him, and he has to adjust from wearing red for more than a quarter-century to purple. We also talk with Mike Phelan, whose first year as head coach at Franklin & Marshall was incredibly successful, as the Diplomats won their rivalry game and won the Centennial Conference’s automatic bid. He talks about NFL hopeful Gary Lewis, a wide receiver for F&M last year, plus Phelan talks about who his mentors are as a coach and who he gets advice from when needed. In addition, we take your questions on the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference managing to snag an automatic bid, and on Anna Maria College getting essentially a vote of no-confidence from the state of Massachusetts. Where might podcast co-host Patrick Coleman end up going for a game in Week 1 of this season? We discuss the story of Ithaca’s Derek Slywka and his pro football journey. And Patrick and fellow co-host Greg Thomas have some news about the immediate future of this podcast. Our guests on this podcast: Loras coach Brandon Novak, Franklin & Marshall coach Mike Phelan, John Perez of Perez Sports Associates. Links: A look at the old Loras Fieldhouse, from 2018 on D3hoops.com That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: Loras athletics; Franklin & Marshall athletics

In this series on the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Greg Thomas and I discuss more about the leadership qualities of our Founding Fathers. This is part two of three-part series about Washington. Other leaders to follow.  

Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! You can contact him at 270-723-6019.Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations.  Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.

Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! You can contact him at 270-723-6019.Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations.  Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.

Greg Thomas, GOP Strategist, talks about the upcoming primary election. Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Iran War. Mary White, with the Children's Home Society, discusses the foster care bill vetoed by Gov. Morrisey. Brad McElhinny has details on a court decision regarding mandatory vaccines. Democrats are pushing a gas tax holiday. And Hoppy stops by. 

Episode: 00310 Released on March 16, 2026 Description:  In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Dr. Greg Thomas returns to the show to discuss his journey from investigating organized crime to teaching geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) at Penn State University. Greg reflects on the early days of intelligence analysis, his work with the Pennsylvania Crime Commission and Pennsylvania State Police, and how the profession expanded dramatically after 9/11. The conversation also highlights the role of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) in shaping analyst training, standards, and professional development. Greg discusses the Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT), IALEIA analytic standards, and the importance of professional involvement in advancing the field. Listeners will also hear Greg's perspective on geospatial intelligence, artificial intelligence in analysis, and why critical thinking, writing, and communication remain core skills for analysts. Greg closes by sharing career advice for analysts and emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance outside of work.

South Charleston Mayoral candidate Susan Casdorph, Greg Thomas, and Woody Woods on format changes to The Beat.

Greg Thomas starts a series on Leadership during our 250 Anniversary as a nation.  Today we discuss the Life and Leadership George Washington part 1.  What can we learn?  Hear all of Greg's The Kubik Report Podcasts at  https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas  

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in WYGYFF Episode 39: Core members of Tha MuthaFunkaholX (MFX) -- Ebon (Soul) and wife Niela Phoenix (vocals and guitar) and Jesse Wales. Formed by bassist-keyboardist-vocalist Soul and guitarist-vocalist Wales, the group has performed and recorded with George Clinton as well as several P-Funk musicians. Those include Bennie and Benzel Cowan, Greg Thomas, Greg Boyer and Garrett Shider – all of whom have been interviewed on the TRUTH IN RHYTHM show, so check those out as well. MFX's No Mo Fuks to Give was named to FUNKNSTUFF's 2022 Top 20 Albums of the Year, and its latest powerhouse LP, Taste a Funk, was released early summer 2025.  RECORDED AUGUST 2025 Hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist, author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” and creator/host of the popular TRUTH IN RHYTHM podcast — "Where'd You Get Your Funk From?" is the latest interview show brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET. Where'd You Get Your Funk From (WYGYFF) is an open format video and audio podcast focusing on the here and now, with a broad range of creative and artistic guests sharing fascinating stories, experiences, and perspectives. WYGYFF is a welcoming avenue to newer and independent musical acts as well as established and still active musicians of any genre; authors; filmmakers; actors; artists; collectors and archivists; radio & podcast personalities; journalists; scholars; sound techs; promoters; photographers; and other creative people. A common thread, is the show's standard opening question: Where'd you get your funk from? This is much deeper than it may seem as the answer need not be strictly about funky music, as not everyone has found the funk. It could hit on whatever type of music touches their soul or pleasure centers. Additionally, the question extends beyond music. Paraphrasing George Clinton, funk is whatever it needs to be to get you over the hump. Thus, guests can explain where they got their grit, perseverance, inspiration, talent, creativity, character or other qualities that shaped them into who they are today. This serves as a springboard into candid, in-depth and engrossing conversations. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations.  Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.

Thanks to Greg Thomas over at Helena Agri-Enterprises for sponsoring this week's show! Thanks also to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations.  Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.

Angie Gillenwater from Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Paula Potter on cell phones in schools, and political strategist Greg Thomas.Producer's Note: Due to complications with our archiving software, part of this show was lost while recording.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  

It isn't quite the best Stagg Bowl of all time, but surely there's nobody in River Falls, Wisconsin, who cares about that as UW-River Falls brought Walnut and Bronze home to the town of 16,000 on Monday after a 24-14 win against North Central in Stagg Bowl LII.  Kaleb Blaha, with 419 yards of total offense, and three total touchdowns responsible for, with one final NCAA record to his name, was a deserving Most Outstanding Player of the Stagg Bowl, and you could make a case for a number of defensive players as well, as many made big plays throughout the night and down the stretch to ensure that the Falcons would fly home with the trophy. After the game, Patrick Coleman, Greg Thomas and postseason regular Keith McMillan sat down to discuss the big game, perhaps crack open a beverage, hand out game balls, hear the highlights, point out the interesting stats and give their big picture perspective on the big game and on the 2025 season. What was the good, what was the bad, and sure, what was the ugly of 2025? That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007.

In our first 23 podcasts we have now had 106,416 YouTube views!   Continuing on with our 24th podcast in this first of two parts, Greg Thomas outlines the first six of 12 ESSENTIAL QUALITIES of effective leaders which are:  Self-Awareness Respect Compassion Vision Communication Learning Agility

Coming to you from Canton, Ohio, it's our Stagg Bowl preview edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas are joined by Keith McMillan, as well as Seth Howard of the Left Hash Podcast and D1 Rejects, a former UW-River Falls quarterback and assistant coach who will be our sideline reporter for our audio broadcast of Stagg Bowl 52. (Watch on ESPN, then mute the sound and listen to us!) Patrick, Greg and Keith talked with a number of players and both head coaches at Friday's media day, and we bring a sampling of those conversations, of which you'll hear or see more on our pregame coverage. Hear what UW-River Falls safety Andre Hall thinks about the pace of the game compared to the pace of practice. Cortez Jones and North Central coach Brad Spencer talk about what you'll see when the offensive is playing well. Falcons Gagliardi winner and quarterback Kaleb Blaha talks about how it felt to get a few extra days off between games and our panel discusses both the mental and physical benefits of getting that time back. North Central's J.P. Sullivan talks about carrying on the tradition of great Cardinals defensive linemen. River Falls receiver Blake Rohrer discusses the Falcons wide receiver group. Cardinals receiver Thomas Skokna talks about the possibly unexpected way he and quarterback Garret Wilson built their chemistry. Falcons linebacker Gage Timm talks about how the UW-RF season has prepared them for this moment and coach Matt Walker talks about the important thing he had to do before he could commit to the Top Gun offense. UW-Oshkosh coach Peter Jennings joins us to talk about coaching against each of these teams this season, and how you can't play the comparative scores game when looking at his Titans' games against North Central and UW-River Falls. Plus, we take your mailbag questions, talk about coaching changes and much more. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007.

When the previous "biggest win in school history" is from the 1950s, replacing the entry at the top of the list means something.  Sure, you could quibble over whether a win against Syracuse from seven decades ago, or a national quarterfinal win at Brockport in 2002, or a quarterfinal win at UW-Whitewater in 2016 should be next on the list, but no regular season win, even one against Mount Union, compares with beating Mount Union at Mount Union in the playoffs.  A win of this nature is so iconic that the head coach's phone blows up, and so does the feed of everyone else even remotely associated with John Carroll football. The traffic on D3football.com nearly doubled in the course of 10 minutes. There's no pretending this is an ordinary win. And to John Carroll's credit, they didn't try to. We chat with Jeff Behrman, the JCU head coach, about having confidence in kicker Colin Schuler after a missed chip shot in the first overtime nearly cost them the game, about the key final play of the game, and about the team's return to campus, the reception, and what's next for the Blue Streaks. We bring back in former co-host Keith McMillan to break down the play, what he saw on video from his perspective as a former Division III football starting safety.  Mailbag questions came hard for this game. The one we chose to answer was whether this means that JCU is up to Mount Union's level or if Mount Union has slipped and there's just one elite team. The answer is perhaps no different than it was when Keith and Greg Thomas wrote a column under the headline "Today, we are all Mount Union" after the 2022 Stagg Bowl, for we are all chasing North Central. We take your mailbag questions. We have postgame audio from all eight games and break them all down. Keith also sits down with Johns Hopkins coach Dan Wodicka and safety Sam Bourdo. Bethel's David Geebli talks about recovering from fumbling on the first snap of the game. Susquehanna's Josh Ehrlich takes the blame for the River Hawks' slow start. Matt Walker talks about UW-River Falls' slow start, although it was fairly brief. Jesse Scott talks about what they saw that was familiar in DePauw's run defense. Berry safety Chaz Pope talks about his game-sealing interception. There's those clips and much more in this podcast. Plus we drop some scoop as to when we will release our All-America team, we answer whether we really thought Johns Hopkins lost some shine after the F&M loss and we bring the receipts to prove it (they're all on the website).  Patrick and Greg also hand out game balls, bring you through the stats of the week and we take your questions in the mailbag segment. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

SummaryIn our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sit down with Greg Thomas—a multi-unit franchise owner who's built an impressive career, starting out delivering water and eventually running dozens of businesses, including his newest venture, Salty Dog Pet Grooming. We dig into his humble beginnings, how he turns struggling businesses around, what it takes to build a loyal team, and the simple, low-cost marketing strategies he actually uses. Whether you're launching your first salon or looking to scale, Greg brings real numbers, real talk, and a few wild stories about growing big without losing who you are.Timestamps08:47 Overwhelmed New Business Owner Journey13:54 Ideal Business Start Timing22:53 Employee Retention Framework27:12 Increasing Success through Collaboration39:04 Skyrocketing Franchises in Dog Industry43:31 Boosting Profits in Grooming SalonsStay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Salty Dawg Pet Salon Atlanta. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!

Today we continue discussing personal defeat and how to use the Power of God's Spirit to overcome it.   This is Podcast number 23 with Greg. Earlier, we talked about overcoming setbacks with secular tools. Today we talk talk about using God's Power.  See all of Greg Thomas's podcasts at https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas What is the right approach regarding our personal disappointments and mistakes? We live in a world of increased anxiety and emotional stress. Since the pandemic, many studies have shown a dramatic rise in loneliness and discouragement. Many people have given up on life because of their negative life experiences, including addictions, relationship issues, or guilt from past serious mistakes. Order Greg Thomas' book at Amazon:  Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit

We have just three weeks left in the regular season, with Selection Sunday and the bracket announcement coming on Nov. 16. With the NCAA Division III football national committee no longer responsible for selecting teams to play in the playoffs, what does the committee chair do? It's a little more than just handing the trophy off to the team that wins the Stagg Bowl, like John Snell is doing in this photo, but sure, it's a little less than it used to be. Instead, the role is different, and includes more about bracketing, more about game management, more about how to enhance the entire playoff experience than the general fan ever probably knew. John Snell, the associate athletic directory at Baldwin Wallace University and the chair of the Division III football committee, sits down with us to answer our questions. Some of these questions are: Will there be more replay review in this year's playoffs? How high in the NPI does a team have to be to avoid playing in the first round? (Just being in the top 24 doesn't guarantee it.) Will the committee shuffle the seeds to make sure that Mount Union and North Central are on opposite sides of the bracket? Are we getting the right teams in the field under the NPI system? Since Baldwin Wallace might make the playoffs, does the chair have to recuse himself from conference calls? Why are we still bothering with regional rankings? Is the committee doing any mock bracketing to prepare for Selection Sunday? All of these are asked! Many of them are answered, plus you get the reaction from Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas. Find out more by listening to the podcast. We also take your mailbag questions -- yes, including the one involving alien space laser beams from Mars -- and much more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. CNU mileage calculator video: https://youtu.be/Dgku_HEq0DU

These are the things that make up Division III football this time of year. W's and L's as in wins and losses, X's and O's as in how plays and schemes are drawn up on paper, and 0's and 1's as in the data that is used to determine who will make the playoffs and how they'll be seeded, in the NCAA Power Index. We got the first look at the NCAA's version of the data in the NPI this week, and no surprise to anyone here that the data fully passed inspection and is exactly the same as what we've seen on D3datacast -- that's the link on our home page menu, for your reference. Of course, there were some great games to run down this week, such as how the folks at Johns Hopkins put together a third- and fourth-quarter rally to get past Carnegie Mellon. We talk about how the game turned, what can be learned, how the teams can grow from here. Hardin-Simmons/Mary Hardin-Baylor and Berry-Trinity (Texas) were big games that ended up not being close. What's up with UMHB? And we also chat with Tony Kunczewski, the head coach at Berry, about his team's big day and their win in our Fast 5 segment. And yes, there were upsets in the WIAC. Or were there? What really constitutes an upset in WIAC games these days? Co-hosts Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas talk it through.  Patrick and Greg hand out game balls, spotlight the unusual stats of the week, Logan Hansen talks about which teams have the best chance of getting a top-eight seed and protected home field in the playoffs, we go around each region for even more stories and much more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

You've gotten the stop, pounced on a fumble, you're celebrating a key win to open up your conference slate. Only then do the officials huddle up, and without the benefit of replay, overturn the call originally made on the field and give the team which by all rights lost the game another chance. You'd be forgiven, perhaps, if it took you more than the customary 24 hours to get that emotion out of your system, to turn the page. If you were Hope, which had defeat snatched from the jaws of victory on Saturday afternoon, in a turn of events so unexpected that it has garnered 211,000 views as of this writing on our X account, you could be excused. But the Flying Dutchmen will show up for the 6:30 team meeting with head coach Peter Stuursma today and be asked to turn the page. No, the MIAA can't overturn the result -- they tried to with a basketball game back in 2001. Will the conference issue a statement about the officiating at the end of the game? They should. The answer to our question to the conference office came while we were recording, and you'll hear our reaction as the response came in, live. Coach Stuursma joins us to talk about the play and the aftermath on this edition of the podcast in Fast Five. Not the only big game, don't get us wrong. Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas dive into the Christopher Newport-Susquehanna game, the interesting ways in which quarterback Josh Ehrlich and running back Rahshan La Mons were used, and the body language of the two teams down the stretch. And it seemed super likely that the Washington & Jefferson Presidents weren't going to start the season 0-3, and we look deeply at their game with Grove City from Saturday night. Plus, we'll take four your mailbag questions about the Top 25. Why do teams on bye move? What do voters do with Alma and Hope? Patrick and Greg Thomas hand out game balls, Logan Hansen talks about which conferences have a better than 70% chance of getting an at-large team into the playoffs, we go around each region for even more stories and much more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio thinks the legislature will be able to protect the pensions of people working at state-run hospitals. Greg Thomas outlines a WVCALA report on who personal injury attorneys are backing. Dr. Clay Marsh explains the association between Tylonel and autism. Plus, comedy aficionado Jack Logar discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night TV. 

For some teams, a 3-0 start is precisely in the plan. For others, 3-0 is perhaps a pipe dream, or a first-time occurrence.  In this week's edition of the podcast, we talk about a few of each as we wrap up Week 3 of the Division III football season. Johns Hopkins was given just about a 50% chance of starting the season 3-0, with some top-flight competition on the docket. But they got the job done, and we learned a little bit about the Blue Jays in the process. We'll tell you what we've seen and coach Dan Wodicka will do the same. UW-Whitewater vaulted itself into the same top echelon as the rest of the WIAC contenders with a big win down at Mary Hardin-Baylor. What did we see that bodes well for the Warhawks and what does this do to the Cru's playoff chances? We'll discuss. Plus, a number of teams are surprising at 3-0. How about Calvin? The Knights are in just their second season of varsity football and got to 3-0 in dramatic fashion on the road, against a team from a tough conference. How about Hampden-Sydney? The Tigers moved to 3-0 and did it in dominant fashion, and on the ground. And Lewis & Clark, you know, the school that hired away Linfield offensive coordinator Brett Elliott, the Gagliardi Trophy-winning quarterback, and made him head coach? The Pioneers got the job done with defense on Saturday, and Greg Thomas talks with Elliott in our Fast Five.  Plus, we'll dive in and take four of your mailbag questions, about the SAA, how many teams we think are in the top tier of Division III, whether D-III's wins against D-II schools and an FCS program mean that Division III is getting better, and what's up with Coast Guard. Patrick and Greg Thomas hand out game balls, Logan Hansen talks about which teams have a better than 50% chance of making the playoffs as an at-large team if needed, we go around each region for the happy and sad stories and much more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

Today we begin a brand new topic…”Overcoming Defeat” – What is the right approach regarding our personal disappointments and mistakes? We live in a world of increased anxiety and emotional stress. Since the pandemic, many studies have shown a dramatic rise in loneliness and discouragement. Many people have given up on life because of their negative life experiences, including addictions, relationship issues, or guilt from past serious mistakes.   Order Greg Thomas' book at Amazon:  Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit

It's sad to think that we are already phasing out of Great Non-Conference Game Season, but at least it is leaving us with some quality memories. Yes, Mary Hardin-Baylor and UW-Whitewater still get to grace us with their presence, and so do Springfield and UW-Platteville, and Johns Hopkins and Susquehanna, but ... well, OK, we'll hold on for one more week. Meanwhile, the rest of the ranked teams got on the field this week in Week 2, as did the NESCAC, and Case Western Reserve managed to get through and finish a game. We'll talk quite a bit about the new quarterback situation at North Central, and how the answer was not really what people thought it would be, or thought they had discovered. We'll do the same with the quarterback situation at St. John's, and we dive into UW-La Crosse's first game as well as the opener for Bethel. Plus, with a number of non-conference games over and done, we'll take a suggestion from the mailbag and look at which conferences have surprised and which have disappointed so far through two weeks. The answers ... well, they might surprise you a little, some of them. We talk with Mount Union quarterback Mikey Maloney -- Patrick Coleman went out to Grove City to see that game with Mount Union in person, and has a glowing report and an interesting Fast Five subject. Plus, Grove City coach Andrew DiDonato reflects on what his team went through in the 49-14 loss and what he sees his team needs to do to take that next step up the Division III ladder.  Patrick and Greg Thomas hand out game balls, Logan Hansen talks about which games in Week 3 have the most leverage, plus we take mailbag questions about the season's first PAC showdown and whether it's necessary to Fear the Moose, as well as whether Great Lakes states Indiana and Michigan can join Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin as producers of Division III championship teams.  All that and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

This week we talk to Greg Thomas Creator and host of Welsh American Channel [Americanwyr Cymreig]. www.youtube.com/@WelshAmericanChannel Celebrating the significant contributions of Welsh immigrants to the Americas. This channel is intended to celebrate the significant historical and cultural contributions of Welsh immigrants to the Americas, and their modern descendants [Americanwyr Cymreig]. We will explore American history and the unique individual characters who have left an indelible legacy in North and South America today. Content Creator: Greg Thomas Email: welshwonder7@hotmiil.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter: Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ © 2025 Evergreen Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 192 (Part 2 of 2) | Professor Mark Fischler, constitutional law expert and co-host of the Integral Justice Warrior podcast, helps us make sense of what's happening to our democracy, providing context—historical, legal, ethical—for the plethora of disturbing and destructive acts occurring on a daily basis in our political arena. The rule of law is under direct attack at this time, he explains, and an assault on democracy is essentially an assault on our most fundamental values—the principles this country was founded on: inclusivity, equality, and dignity for all. Mark clarifies President Trump's political actions in the context of developmental stages, unpacks Project 2025, and discusses the assault on higher education and critical thinking and what it portends. The trajectory of where we are headed, Mark points out, is regressing into values we have already transcended. We need our democratic foundation to move to deeper, post-democratic levels that are reflective of greater levels of interconnection and inclusivity—not the opposite, he says. What will it take to change the regressive trajectory? Courage! And involvement. Thank you, Mark, for bringing a rare depth and much-needed clarity to the subject of the evolving democratic crisis occurring in our nation today and its implications for our future. Recorded June 12, 2025.“The assault on democracy we are experiencing is also an assault on a spiritual understanding of the deeper nature of our existence.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2The assault on higher education and critical thinking, continued (01:07) The idea of inherent capabilities of race is a slippery slope (02:33)Authoritarianism, the “authoritarian slide,” and the current administration (11:16)Do you cave if your livelihood is threatened or do you stand up for the values of your country? (14:12)The assault on democracy is an assault on our foundational spiritual values (19:26)The leftist postmodern approach to transgender issues & immigration created fodder for the movement towards authoritarianism (23:12)The importance of creating an educated citizenry (28:03)MLK's four basic steps for nonviolent action (32:09)Take direct action only after you've entered into a purified state such as Jesus had on the cross (34:05)Prevent violence in protests, disable provocateurs (36:16)Resources & References – Part 2The Integral Justice Warrior series, co-hosted by Mark Fischler and Corey deVos (Integral Life website)Greg Thomas, CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project on the Deep Transformation podcast, From Race to Culture to Cosmos: Using the Dance of Our Differences to Wise Up, Harmonize, and ActualizeMartin Luther King Jr.'s last speech, “I've Been to the Mountaintop” (YouTube...

Greg Thomas, GOP Consultant, discusses the challenges facing the GOP moving forward. Jonathan Board, WVFF, talks about opioid settlement spending. An update on flood recovery in Wheeling. Plus, Dr. James Moore, President of WV Wesleyan, gets a contract extension. Joe Brocato and Brad McElhinny stop by. 

Greg Thomasand I discuss  Cures for Narcissitic Personality Disorder (NPD)? How to and how NOT to handle a narcissist in your life? How to communicate with a loved one who is a narcissist?  Famous historic narcissists    All Greg Thomas Podcasts  https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/greg-thomas Narcissism with Greg Thomas https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/narcissism

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/joinThe Shenmue Dojo Show is back for a GDC 2000 Special! James and Matt watch and react to the old Game Developers Conference for Shenmue, featuring Greg Thomas and Yu Suzuki, in this awesome talk from 2000. We also break down all of the latest Shenmue news and play some fantastic new fan tunes!Timestamps:INTRO (00:00:00)NEWS (00:08:55)MUSIC - RED RUM - NIGHTFALL REMIX (LYRICAL VERSION) (00:49:14)MAIN DISCUSSION - GDC 2000 REACTION PART 1 (00:52:52)MUSIC - SYSTEM OF A DOJO - KARATE CHOP SUEY (01:49:17)MAIN DISCUSSION - GDC 2000 REACTION PART 2 (01:39:40)OUTRO (02:32:55)MUSIC - RYOX - FRACTURED LIGHT (02:36:53)Notable Links:* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠News:* Dreamcast Games That Have Aged Like Fine Wine - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-1-again-hic/* ININ Games Tease - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-inin-games-teases/* Chase Interview - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-interviews-chase-media-relations-director-during-sega-dreamcast-american-launch/* Eric Kelso Cameo - https://youtu.be/0Bj5gNjbKnA* Times Square Anniversary - https://youtu.be/9ovHkU83Yok* E3 10 Year Anniversary - https://youtu.be/u2_JsmaFH7c* FiGGYZ Available Now - https://youtu.be/355wVezDYIc* FiGGYZ Website - https://figgyz.com/* Limited Run Games Merch Unboxing - https://youtu.be/kt8CkRedm-Y* SEGA Leaks Sales - https://youtu.be/lP-sxdrLIrk* Ryo in Shinobi Art of Vengence - https://youtu.be/vSOHcfiAQ1k* Shenmue Back In Yokosuka SEGA Saturn Fan Game - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-back-in-yokosuka-for-the-sega-saturn-release/* Sonic Racing Crossworlds Ryo Chance? - https://youtu.be/hqctT9YR43c* Shenmue Fangame Concept by Kenzo Games - https://youtu.be/oPyylS62zZ8Mentioned Links:* GDC Website - https://gdconf.com/* GDC 2000 Lineup - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/gdc-2000-line-up* GDC 2000 Yu Suzuki Shenmue Interview Website - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/video-i-shenmue-i-director-yu-suzuki-s-classic-gdc-2000-interview* GDC Vault Shenmue - https://www.youtube.com/watch* GDC Shenmue Master Version (THE ONE WE REACTED TO) - https://youtu.be/q3C_TMXFF08Music Used:Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)Red Rum - Nightfall Remix (Lyrical Version) - https://youtu.be/yIsYAYEWqs0System of a Dojo - Karate Chop SueyRyoX - Fractured Light - https://ryox.bandcamp.com/album/kintsugi-dreamsBackground music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w6Asy1CBtMEListen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!Subscribe to the Shenmue Dojo Show Podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe⁠Thanks for watching!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Aaron and Terryn dive into the fascinating world of oil and gas operations with special guest Greg Thomas, President of Delta Oil and Gas. Broadcasting from Fort Worth, Texas. Greg shares his journey from geology and finance to leading a thriving company with field offices in Breckenridge, Texas, and a geologic office in Boulder, Colorado. With a unique perspective on operational excellence, Greg reveals how his team has achieved remarkable 98% efficiency through the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), transforming the company over the past five years.   The conversation explores the universal truths of operations across industries, emphasizing the critical role of people in driving success. Greg discusses his approach to retaining talent by fostering loyalty through innovative incentives, such as allowing technical team members to invest in projects, aligning their success with the company's growth. Also discussed is the importance of institutional knowledge, the value of long-term employees, and strategies for keeping retirees engaged through consulting roles. Along the way, they touch on the challenges of managing visionary expectations, the pitfalls of micromanagement, and the delicate balance of performance-based pay structures.     Minute by Minute: 0:00 Introduction 2:26 Let's meet Greg Thomas 5:29 Layoffs during the rise and fall of oil prices? 8:09 Managing people and projects is the same  14:25 Performance pay structure based on KPIs 18:51 How can we all win 20:13 My team all wants to stay

I'm reposting episodes that got taken down on Spotify. Keith and Tommy sit down with Greg Thomas of END to discuss surviving COVID, discovering the scene, the founding of Silver Bullet Studios, Greg's studio philosophy and methodology, performing with Shai Hulud and Misery Signals, the formation of END, their creative process, END's 2020 LP "Splinters From an Ever-Changing Face", what's next for the band and more.  

In this episode of How My View Grew, Greg Thomas describes how jazz saved him from hating so-called "white people" and how he learned to see the Black American experience as a hero's journey that is central to American history and culture.**Key takeaways**3:00 Early-life learning about rabid southern racists9:00 "I gotta pick up an instrument"13:30 The pathologizing of Black Americans by "white" liberals16:00 The depth and wisdom of Albert Murray, Ralph Ellison, and Stanley Crouch19:00 "This history has got my back" and the artificiality of "whiteness"22:00 The hero's journey23:30 Amiel's reflections**Resources**Jazz Leadership ProjectOmni-American Future Project“King of Cats,” Henry Louis Gates Jr's long profile of Murray in The New YorkerThe Omni-Americans: Some Alternatives to the Folklore of White Supremacy by Albert Murray**Subscribe to the podcast**To hear the origin stories of more big ideas, subscribe to How My View Grew on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.**Share the love**Leave me a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What is Gaslighting? A few years back, it was the "word of the year."   How does Narcissistic Personality Disorder affect relationships? Common Patterns that occur in narcissistic relationships.   Hear ALL of our podcasts here:  

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With Greg Thomas:  10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action.  Third in our series on Emotional Intelligence.   See all three in this series:   10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action You stay calm when stressed Example: During a tense situation, you take a deep breath and if stressed you suggest taking a brief pause to regroup your thoughts. You don't take things personally Example: When a coworker or spouse snaps at you, you think, "They're probably having a bad day," instead of feeling hurt or becoming angry. You own your emotions Example: After snapping at someone, you apologize quickly and own that you acted improperly when upset. You recognize your emotional triggers Example: You realize you're getting irritated when others interrupt you, and you calmly address it. You patiently ask them to allow you to finish your thoughts without interruption. You know what's within your control Example: When your flight is canceled, you rebook calmly and make alternate plans instead of dwelling on the issue or taking your frustration out on others. You learn from personal setbacks Example: After your business presentation or idea is rejected, you don't stew, but instead analyze the feedback and improve for the next opportunity. You sense others' emotions Example: You notice a coworker is quieter than they usually are and ask, "Is everything okay?" You recognize when others are down or struggling. You support others without judgment Example: When a colleague shares a mistake they made, you respond, ”Do you understand what you did wrong? Was a lesson learned?” Upon their acknowledgment you reply, "Everyone messes up - how can I help you fix it?" You want to encourage mistakes to be openly discussed, not hidden. You know when others need space Example: A family member or co-worker seems upset, and instead of “pushing” them to talk, you say "I'm here when you're ready." You respect their need to privately process their emotions. You help without tearing others down Example: Instead of saying strongly, "This is wrong," you say, "This part could be improved by doing X or changing Y." You help them to perform better without demeaning them.      

You can hear all of Greg Thomas's podcasts on The Kubik Report here. In this second of a three-part series on Emotional Intelligence, Greg Thomas explains that it can be improved.  You can become more empathetic and connected to people emotionally.  This benefits you in all parts of your life, from your job, your friends. Check out these free Emotional Intelligence Tests online at  mtd.com ihhp.com  

Greg Thomas discusses Emotional Intelligence on today's Podcast.  Some say it's more important than IQ for success in the almost any relational interaction in life.  Emotional Quotient can be improved, while IQ is what it is.   Greg is a business leader, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life-coach that I have known for nearly two decades. His clients range from large Fortune 100 Corporations down to small family-owned businesses… and many individual clients seeking personal leadership development. His website is leadershipexcellencenow.com  As a reminder, you can learn more about Greg's training skills on his YouTube site. Simply type in “leadership excellence channel” on the YouTube home page “search” bar, and you will find him. In the past, we have spoken with Greg about a lot of interesting topics including Personal Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Servant-Leadership, How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day, and the common misconceptions about the Law of Attraction.

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple PodcastsThis week I speak with my friend Stephanie Lepp (Website | LinkedIn), two-time Webby Award-winning producer and storyteller devoted to leaving “no insight left behind” with playful and provocative media experiments that challenge our limitations of perspective. Stephanie is the former Executive Director at the Institute for Cultural Evolution and former Executive Producer at the Center for Humane Technology. Her work has been covered by NPR and the MIT Technology Review, supported by the Mozilla Foundation and Sundance Institute, and featured on Future Fossils Podcast twice — first in episode 154 for her project Deep Reckonings and then in episode 205 with Greg Thomas on Jazz Leadership and Antagonistic Cooperation.Her latest project, Faces of X, pits actors against themselves in scripted trialogues between the politically liberal and conversative positions on major social issues, with a third role swooping in to observe what each side gets right and what they have in common. I support this work wholeheartedly. In my endless efforts to distill the key themes of Humans On The Loop, one of them is surely how our increasing connectivity can — if used wisely — help each of us identify our blind spots, find new respect and compassion for others, and discover new things about our ever-evolving selves (at every scale, from within the human body to the Big We of the biosphere and beyond).Thanks for listening and enjoy this conversation!Project LinksLearn more about this project and read the essays so far (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).Make tax-deductible donations to Humans On The LoopBrowse the HOTL reading list and support local booksellersJoin the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation Discord serverJoin the private Future Fossils Facebook groupHire me for consulting or advisory workChapters0:00:00 – Teaser0:00:48 – Intro0:06:33 – The Black, White, and Gray of Agency0:10:54 – Stephanie's Initiation into Multiperspectivalism0:15:57 – Hegelian Synthesis with Faces of X0:23:53 – Reconciling Culture & Geography0:29:02 – Improvising Faces of X for AI0:46:34 – Do Artifacts Have Politics?0:50:04 – Playing in An Orchestra of Perspectives0:55:10 – Increasing Agency in Policy & Voting1:05:55 – Self-Determination in The Family1:08:39 – Thanks & OutroOther Mentions• Damien Walter on Andor vs. The Acolyte• William Irwin Thompson• John Perry Barlow's “A Declaration for The Independence of Cyberspace”• Cosma Shalizi and Henry Farrell's “Artificial intelligence is a familiar-looking monster”• Liv Boeree• Allen Ginsberg• Scott Alexander's Meditations on Moloch• Singularity University• Android Jones + Anson Phong's Chimera• Basecamp• Grimes• Langdon Winner's “Do Artifacts Have Politics?”• Ibram X. Kendi• Coleman Hughes• Jim Rutt This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Most years, we dedicate some space on the website or some time in our podcast to really give newcomers to Division III football a bit of a primer as to how the playoffs are structured, how at-large bids are determined, the whole 10 yards. But this year, let's face it -- we're all newbies in some manner. Nobody has ever actually put together the Division III football bracket in this manner.  So, forget what you learned last year, or any of the previous 10 or more years. All that is out the window. You've been hearing about NPI -- the NCAA Power Index? If you've been hearing angry things, well, hey, we don't love the system either, but it's what we have, so we're going to give it to you straight. Patrick and Greg spend the top of the show detailing what we know about the 40-team playoff bracket, how it will be constructed, what it means to be a Top Eight seed and more. Then Logan Hansen will talk a little more about what goes into the NPI and how it's calculated, and lastly we'll take your questions in our mailbag segment, and there were a lot of questions, so we took several more than usual. Five teams clinched automatic bids to the playoffs this week as well, and save themselves from having to worry at all about NPI. That includes Susquehanna, and we'll talk with River Hawks coach Tom Perkovich in our Fast Five conversation. And we go through our usual run of high points from Region 1 through Region 6, Greg gets put on the spot about a swing state, Patrick does weather on the 8's, and more. The D3football.com podcast is a weekly in-season podcast by Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas, which was started in 2007. New episodes are published weekly during the season.