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Best podcasts about mike griffin

Latest podcast episodes about mike griffin

Wheel Talk
#297 - Between Two Podcasts with Mike Griffin of Between Two Ewers

Wheel Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 121:04


Ryan & Becca are joined by Mike from Mike Griffin Ceramics and the Between Two Ewers podcast to chat about the difference between capital ‘P' and lowercase ‘p' potters, Ryan's day job, bisque mug butts, mid-range soda workshops, and more. Catch the video version on YouTube via Between Two Ewers.-----Find more about Mike's business and podcast below-----Instagram - @mike_griffin_ceramics & @betweentwoewersYouTube - Between Two EwersWebsite - Mike Griffin CeramicsSponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube Channel

Bad Faith
Episode 451 Promo - Star Kink: The Story of Elon Musk

Bad Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 7:22


Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast MintPress News reporter Alan MacLeod returns to Bad Faith to tell the story of how Elon Musk was mentored by his CIA handler to become the ultimate insider: a defense contractor for the US government who is now involved in a project to double the number of nuclear bombs in existence, and build an "iron dome" for America which would end the era of "mutually assured destruction" and nuclear peace. How did Mike Griffin, the COO of In-Q-Tel, a private enterprise funded by the CIA, come to have such a close relationship with Musk that Musk named his favorite child Griffin? What is the end goal of Musk's involvement in the defense sector? And how are conservatives like Musk and Tulsi Gabbard negotiating the "America First" anti-interventionism of the base now that they've gone full insider? Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
Luke 9:1-11 - The Urgency and Simplicity in Going

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 5:21


Jesus is training His disciple to become the leaders of His church, that they will have the responsibility for after His death, burial, resurrection and His ascension into heaven. When you read all three of the Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark and Luke), of His three and half years of ministry, you will find that He spends most of it with the disciples in the region of Galilee. When we come to Luke 9, we believe that He now is in His third year of ministry and on this occasion, Jesus sends the twelve in pairs of two on their own to preach and to heal (Mark 6:7).   Jesus told the disciples what to take on their journey, with an emphasis on urgency and simplicity. They were not to take a "begging bag" along but were to trust God to open up homes for their hospitality. Matthew 10:11-15 tells how they were to select these homes. If they were refused, they should shake off the dust from their feet, a familiar act performed by orthodox Jews whenever they left Gentile territory (see Luke 10:10-11; Acts 13:51).   If there was ever a time that we need to understand the urgency in our going and sharing the Gospel with the world, it should be today! I just finished out last year on December 31, New Years Eve, preaching the home going celebration of a dear friend and wonderful saint, Elaine Brugh. Her mother lived to be 110 years old and just passed away a few years ago. We all thought that Elaine had her mother's genes and would be around for a long time to come. But she got sick and suddenly passed away. It shocked all of us. This reminds us of the daily urgency to tell others of Jesus, because we are told in Scripture that “today is the day of salvation, today is the accepted time” (2 Corinthians 6:2).   Then yesterday on January 2, I preached the home going celebration of another wonderful man of God, and a man of prayer, Mike Griffin, who suddenly passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. Thankfully, both of these dear people were prepared for eternity! But there are so many who are not! The harvest fields are ripe now and we must share the Gospel with people today!   That is why I am going to a Southeast Asian country this next week! We currently have a partnership ministry with over 600 pastors who lead over 1300 churches. I will be connecting with the leaders to encourage them in this great outreach to their nation. I will be gathering specific information about each of them. It is my goal to connect each one of them with a prayer partner here in the states who will take them into their heart for faithful prayer support on a consistent basis. If you would like to be a prayer partner here in the states for one of these dear men of God, please email me at pastormike@pmiministries.org.   Also, if you would like to financially support this trip and ministry to these pastors, you can do so by going to my website and clicking on the “donate” button. https://www.pmiministries.org/ Or you can send me an email at the above address, I will be glad to respond to give you other ways you can send any support.   Jesus sent His disciples telling them to go in simplicity depending upon Him for everything. Not to worry about opposition but to go on to the next person, town or village that would receive them and their message!   May the Lord give us strength and grace to be obedient to His calling to continue to fulfill the Great Commission today!   God bless!

The Heavyweight Podcast
Talk Yo Shit "Mike Griffin"

The Heavyweight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 47:12 Transcription Available


Send us a textJoin us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Mike Griffin, founder of Mike N Ike Studios. Mike shares how his music passion sparked a path into entrepreneurship, leading to collaborations with stars like Snoop Dogg. From overcoming challenges in photography to balancing creative work with family life, his story is packed with insights on building a multifaceted career. Hear about his experiences in the music industry, the importance of unity, and the power of creativity in every aspect of life. 

Priority Talk
Mike Griffin & Georgia Politics

Priority Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 23:39


Mike Griffin who serves as Public Affairs Representative for Georgia Baptists joins Greg to discuss the Presidential Election in Georgia and the status of his states Pro-Life law in the courts.  

Beyond Boards
Episode 86 - Ray Barbee

Beyond Boards

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 128:47


Episode 86 with Ray Barbee, professional skateboarder, musician and photographer from San Diego, California.Together we discussed his life and career, from picking up his first board in the early 80's to turning pro for Powell-Peralta at the age of 17, how he's been living his life between his 3 main passions that are skateboarding, music and photography and much more, through surprise questions from friends of his.(00:13) – Intro(01:13) – Mike Griffin(04:58) – Tommy Guerrero(06:36) – Ed Templeton(16:14) – Call of faith(29:09) – John Lucero(35:49) – Greg Hunt (40:29) – Jaime Owens(42:38) – Javier Sarmiento(44:56) – Mike Frazier(49:13) – Donny Barley(54:38) – Joe Brook(01:00:23) – Tobin Yelland(01:06:38) – Thomas Campbell(01:20:06) – Bob Burnquist (01:27:40) – Monte Vallier(01:30:57) – Joe Gruber(01:37:08) – Rick Howard(01:39:05) – Juan Casas(01:44:56) – Michael Burnett(01:54:30) – Neil Blender(01:56:35) – Eric Swisher(01:58:28) – Anthony Claravall(02:07:07) – Lance Mountain(02:08:16) – ConclusionFor more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboardsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Florida Business Minds
Tampa Bay: Home Grown Business and Civic Leader Mike Griffin Charts Florida's Future

Florida Business Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 25:43


His earned his first civic leadership victory as a third grader at Bay Crest Elementary, winning new & improved lunchroom snacks for the cafeteria. Now, as Savills Co-Head for Florida and Tampa Bay market leader, Mike Griffin reflects on the growth and future opportunities, both in commercial real estate, business, and civic leadership.

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres
The Power of Continuous Learning with Mike Griffin

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 27:59


In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Mike Griffin shares his journey and insights in the pottery world. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, experimenting with new techniques, and seeking inspiration from fellow potters. From his initial discovery of pottery at Alfred University to his innovative approach to hand-building and his recognition in Ceramics Monthly, Mike's story is filled with lessons on overcoming fear, making mistakes, and having fun. He also provides practical advice on leveraging community studios and entering pottery shows to grow as an artist. Listeners are encouraged to explore Mike's work on Instagram and join his upcoming workshops. You can learn more about Mike by checking out his instagram https://www.instagram.com/mike_griffin_ceramics/Get your 53 themes by clicking this link shapingyourpottery.com/53themesJoin the Clay Games Community to connect with like minded potters and compete in monthly pottery competitions Join Here00:00 Introduction and Free Pottery Themes00:48 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Pottery01:34 Mike's Journey into Pottery03:17 Encouragement and Growth as an Artist05:14 Community Studios and Learning Opportunities06:24 Developing a Unique Pottery Style11:36 Switching from Wheel Throwing to Hand Building18:53 Finding Your Voice in Pottery21:55 Opportunities and Recognition25:51 Final Thoughts and Advice 26:22 Outro and Additional Resources

the happy garden podcast
Tools with a Mission

the happy garden podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 60:51


We talk with Mike Griffin, the CEO of Tools With A Mission. TWAM is a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation. The work they do is amazing. Andy Lound brings us the fascinating history of pea genetics. We explore PotWatch, set up to detect non native species coming in to the UK via plants and pots. Apologies this isn't a pod discussing David Austin roses and looking back at Gardeners World Live (That will be next week) Life overtook us this week so this is a new podcast but recorded a few weeks ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Breakdown
CFB All-America - Mike Griffin Talks Georgia Football, Trevor Etienne, 2024 Expectations

Irish Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 29:31


Mike Griffith of Dawg Nation joined the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi to talk about the Georgia Bulldogs. They discuss 2024 expectations, the latest with Trevor Etienne's arrest and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CFB Nation
CFB All-America - Mike Griffin Talks Georgia Football, Trevor Etienne, 2024 Expectations

CFB Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 26:46


Mike Griffith of Dawg Nation joined the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi to talk about the Georgia Bulldogs. They discuss 2024 expectations, the latest with Trevor Etienne's arrest and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CFB Nation
CFB All-America - Mike Griffin Talks Georgia Football, Trevor Etienne, 2024 Expectations

CFB Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 29:31


Mike Griffith of Dawg Nation joined the CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi to talk about the Georgia Bulldogs. They discuss 2024 expectations, the latest with Trevor Etienne's arrest and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Space Show
2024.03.13 | China: Ambitions Towards the Moon

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 54:34


On The Space Show for Wednesday, 13 March 2024: Space Show News — * Juno flies by Europa and Io and measures oxygen production on Europa according to a recent paper in the scientific journal Nature Astronomy (Szalay, J.R., Allegrini, F., Ebert, R.W. et al. Oxygen production from dissociation of Europa's water-ice surface. Nat Astron (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02206-x) * Installation of the first 2 metre antenna of the Square Kilometre Array Low Radio Telescope in Western Australia Professor Peter Quinn, Director, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research in Perth, Western Australia, talks about the scale of the Universe; the Square Kilometre Array and its location; components in Western Australia and South Africa; and funding. (Recorded at a meeting of the Space Association of Australia) China: Ambitions Towards the Moon — China's intention to establish a Lunar Research Station on the Moon, and the concerns this has engendered in Australia and the United States. Comments by Bill Nelson (Administrator, NASA), Angelo Di Grazia (Committee member, Space Association of Australia), Mike Griffin (former NASA Administrator), Malcolm Davis (Senior Policy Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute), Destination Moon character 'General Thayer', and Vladimir Putin (President, Russian Federation). Also, a report that Chinese aerospace agencies have outlined a plan to install Skynet-type surveillance cameras at the Moonbase, and reports on the new commercial launch vehicles and the now established Long March 7 rocket. (Inserts courtesy SAA, NASA, TCN and CGTN)

Beach Catholic
Friday Night Lights | 03.08.24 | Talk by Mike Griffin

Beach Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 12:26


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Mission: TimPossible
Mike Griffin, Ga Baptist Mission Board

Mission: TimPossible

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 10:32


Legislative proposals for sports gambling in Ga

The Space Show
Dr. Michael Griffin, Tuesday, 12-26-23

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023


Dr. Mike Griffin return to discuss Artemis, lunar return, private space, government space responsibilities, leadership, China and much more. Please read the full summary of this 1 hour 24 minute discussion at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Dec. 26, 2023.

Gutted Horror Podcast
PRE GUT #22 - Elves (1989) - Trailer Review and Predictions

Gutted Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 15:07


Join hosts, Aleece and Tony for a “PRE-GUT” trailer review of ELVES, directed by Jeffrey Mandel. The film was written by Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin, and Bruce A. Taylor! In this mini episode we GUT the trailer and PREDICT what we think will happen. We found this movie on a list of "45 Christmas Horror Movies Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes." This Christmas movie looks totally bonkers! Will these demonic ELVES end up on our SHELVES?What do you think? Have YOU seen this movie? Does Grizzly Adams make a kick-ass Santa?? Leave us a comment below!!"Elves" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLo795JFfpg&t=1sAlso shout out to (thanks for voting!):• I Hope You Suffer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-119-elves-1989/id1438295819?i=1000501558143• The Gory Gays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpIkbQTBld0• Sinister Screens Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCFg_sIqeypbQtjypXHuks4g Check out these episodes on Elves!And, if you want to support GUTTED HORROR PODCAST, please check out our Patreon page:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GuttedHorrorPodcastAlso find us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guttedhorrorpodcast/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/guttedhorrorpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=10ebd0a0-36d8-4d5e-995b-ade06ec03f30Or Listen to us:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gutted-horror-podcast/id1558950151Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/775EZGCuXHfKw1mJddgCei?si=8c946c9c59be48efAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1e1a50de-33be-4056-89b8-a57063bb3b4c/gutted-horror-podcastMANY THANKS, LOVE, & GUTS to all of our listeners and followers for your support!!!

Sermons | FBC Melbourne
The Four Alls of the Great Commission

Sermons | FBC Melbourne

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023


Special message on the Great Commission by Dr. Mike Griffin, Missions Pastor.

Vortex Nation Podcast
#10MinuteTalk - Night Vision — Is it Worth it?

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 42:41


Night Vision: It's a crazy superpower instrumental in the success of our modern warfighters, looks cool in movies, and elevates the night hunting and shooting experience. Mounted to your face or rifle, there's no question it is insanely awesome. Is it expensive? Yes. Do you want it? Yes. But is it worth it? Vortex Edge® instructor Mike Griffin joins Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton to answer this very question.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

The Matt McNeil Show - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
Mike Griffin with Matt – October 17, 2023

The Matt McNeil Show - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 14:33


Mike Griffin is a Minneapolis resident who was the recent victim of a racist and homophobic tirade which was picked up on social media in an attempt to identify the person who verbally abused him.

The Matt McNeil Show - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
The Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2023

The Matt McNeil Show - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 93:55


Speaker of the House vote; Dean Phillips’ waffling on running for President; Mike Griffin discusses his viral racist incident with a man in his apartment building; Brett stops by to discuss the new and returning Olympic sports; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Highway 12; neighbors chase popular Halloween attraction away.

Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
Mike Griffin with Matt – October 17, 2023

Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 14:33


Mike Griffin is a Minneapolis resident who was the recent victim of a racist and homophobic tirade which was picked up on social media in an attempt to identify the person who verbally abused him.

Behind Every Story
Movie Night with Jay & Andy - 18 - Elves (1989)

Behind Every Story

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 90:42


ELVES (1989) Director: Jeffrey Mandel Writer: Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin, Bruce A. Taylor (3 people to write this train wreck) Stars: Dan Haggerty and a Rubber Doll Plot Synopsis: A young woman discovers that she is the focus of an evil Nazi experiment involving selective breeding and summoned elves, an attempt to create a race of supermen. She and two of her friends are trapped in a department store with an elf, and only Dan Haggerty, as the renegade loose-cannon Santa Claus, can save them.   ==========================================   You could buy the VHS for $200 here (lol) - https://amzn.to/43zUw48   Our Favorite Bad Movies - https://kit.co/NightOwlsMedia/best-bad-movies Some of our Favorite Snacks - https://kit.co/NightOwlsMedia/2-cats-on-the-couch-our-favorite-snacks Buy us a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2cats?new=1 Watch our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@2catsonthecouch  

Vortex Nation Podcast
Ep. 298 | Prepping for War — On a Budget?

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 89:35


Prepping for war on a budget. Is that even possible? Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton seek the answer to this question with the help of Vortex Edge® instructors, Justin Lipska and Mike Griffin. These guys have seen some things and run through a lot of gear in their day. Tune in to find out if you can thrift your way to becoming a battle-ready bad ass.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Willets Pod
We Can Pod It Out 150: Good Night

Willets Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 15:34


The other day, with Tommy Pham's home run chain, an interesting connection emerged. Parson Perryman, who gave up Elmer Smith's first home run in 1915, gave up only one other major league home run, to Jack Fournier, who is part of Francisco Lindor's home run chain, which we had not gotten to yet.Lindor hit his 18th home run of the season last night, and 202nd of his career, off Ryne Nelson, as part of the Mets' 9-0 victory in Phoenix, their fifth straight triumph.* Francisco Lindor hit his first home run off Buck Farmer, 6/24/15* Buck Farmer gave up his first home run to Travis Snider, 8/13/14* Travis Snider hit his first home run off Kevin Slowey, 9/4/08* Kevin Slowey gave up his first home run to Eric Chávez, 6/1/07* Eric Chávez hit his first home run off LaTroy Hawkins, 5/15/99* LaTroy Hawkins gave up his first home run to Harold Baines, 4/29/95* Harold Baines hit his first home run off Jim Palmer, 4/19/80* Jim Palmer gave up his first home run to Moose Skowron, 4/19/65* Moose Skowron hit his first home run off Alex Kellner, 4/15/54* Alex Kellner gave up his first home run to Yogi Berra, 4/26/49* Yogi Berra hit his first home run off Jesse Flores, 9/22/46* Jesse Flores gave up his first home run to Nanny Fernandez, 4/29/42* Nanny Fernandez hit his first home run off Hal Schumacher, 4/17/42* Hal Schumacher gave up his first home run to Don Hurst, 4/15/31* Don Hurst hit his first home run off Red Lucas, 5/15/28* Red Lucas gave up his first home run to Jack Fournier, 5/5/24* Jack Fournier hit his first home run off Joe Engel, 8/7/13* Joe Engel gave up his first home run to Donie Bush, 6/10/12* Donie Bush hit his first home run off Ray Collins, 5/17/10* Ray Collins gave up his first home run to Hobe Ferris, 7/30/09* Hobe Ferris hit his first home run off Bill Reidy, 6/11/01* Bill Reidy gave up his first home run to Mike Donlin, 5/25/01* Mike Donlin hit his first home run off Bill Bernhard, 8/26/99* Bill Bernhard gave up his first home run to Jimmy Williams, 7/24/99* Jimmy Williams hit his first home run off Jack Dunn, 6/29/99* Jack Dunn gave up his first home run to Cy Seymour, 5/6/97* Cy Seymour hit his first home run off Bill Hoffer, 4/30/97* Bill Hoffer gave up his first home run to Mike Griffin, 4/26/95* Mike Griffin hit his first home run off Ed Seward, 4/16/87As for last night, it was more than a Good Night for Lindor, it was a great one: 5-for-5 with a homer and two triples — the rare double shy of the cycle. The last time a Met was a double shy was last July 29, when Starling Marte had a single, triple, and homer in Miami. The only other time that a Met was a double shy of the cycle but had another, superior extra-base hit? Rico Brogna with two homers on May 11, 1996 against the Cubs. Shoutout to those who also, like Lindor, had two singles: Gary Carter (1985), Dave Magadan (1990), Damion Easley (2008), Travis d'Arnaud (2017), and Amed Rosario (2019).Lindor is the first Met to finish a double shy of the cycle and have a five-hit game. That's happened only three other times since Brett Gardner became the only player to do this against the Mets, in 2009: Eduardo Escobar (2014 Twins), Tucker Barnhart (2018 Reds), and David Peralta (2021 Diamondbacks). The Mets' record for triples in a game remains three, set by Doug Flynn in 1980. Lindor joins Joe Chrisotpher, back on August 18, 1964, in the Mets' two-triples-and-a-homer-in-the-same-game club. Those hits were important as Christopher hit exactly .300 for the season, joining Ron Hunt as the Mets' first pair of .300 hitters — Richie Ashburn set the early team record at .306 in 1962, and Hunt was the team's batting champ at .272 in the 111-loss second season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

Vortex Nation Podcast
Ep. 289 | Remote Field Medicine with Vortex Edge® Instructor, Mike Griffin

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 101:32


Vortex Edge® instructor, Mike Griffin, taps in for a more than interesting story about his paramedic/remote-field-medicine life journey. Along the way, he provides hard-earned incite and some great tips for self-sufficiency and medical care you will want to consider. What's your plan? What knowledge do you have? What equipment do you need? What if?As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Vortex Edge Podcast
Ep. 18 | New to NODS - Complete Night Vision Helmet Setup

Vortex Edge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 60:54


Figuring out how to set up your helmet for night vision at first can be a tall task. Getting the night vision itself is confusing enough for a beginner, but integrating it seamlessly into your helmet for ease of use and proper fit to your head/face/eyes is its own challenge. In this episode, instructor Mike Griffin dives into all things related to the helmet when it comes to night vision. What type of helmet do you need and what sort of interfaces should it have? Why proper fit is paramount when considering mounting night vision. What sorts of accessories do you absolutely need in order to mount the night vision and make it work? Are counterweights necessary? How about some of the lights, patches, covers, battery packs, and other accessories you've probably seen others use in videos or photos? We've got all your answers here to getting the perfect setup! Got a topic you'd like to hear one of our professional instructors speak about? Let us know in the comments or over on instagram @vortexedge Connect with Vortex Edge: Sign up for a class: https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-edge.html About the Range: https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-edge/facilities Meet the Instructors: https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-edge/instructors Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vortexedge/

Coffee Break - Loc-Doc Security
EP 220 | Relentless Hustle: From Shoebox Sales to Revolutionizing Home Services with Austin Helms

Coffee Break - Loc-Doc Security

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 37:39


Join Chad Lingafelt as he chats with the dynamic Austin Helms, founder of Ease Plumbing & Ease HVAC.  Austin is a local entrepreneur who's been hustling since the age of 7, selling candy out of a shoebox at his sister's basketball games. In high school, he owned a vending machine business, t-shirt business, lawn care business, and home cleaning business, and by the time he advanced into college, he had already started a waterless car wash company. But Austin's not just youthful – he's also full of passion and has teamed up with Mike Griffin of Griffin Brothers to revolutionize home services for the Charlotte market. In this exciting episode, we delve into some innovative concepts in the trade and service world, and you'll walk away with practical ideas that you can implement in your own business. Don't miss out on this incredible conversation with one of Charlotte's rising stars – it's bound to be full of energy, insights, and inspiration! Connect with Austin: Visit: https://www.easeplumbing.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-helms-92a17671 Instagram: https://instagram.com/austinhelms32

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Local organization funds Black women-led nonprofits; Faith leaders discuss SB140

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 49:15


In honor of Women's History Month, Malikah Berry Rogers, the executive director of the Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium, discusses the consortium and its mission.Mike Griffin, a public affairs representative for Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and Rev. Joshua Noblitt with Georgia Equality discuss opposition and support for SB140. The proposed bill aims to block trans minors from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mission: TimPossible
Rev Mike Griffin, Ga Baptist Missions Board

Mission: TimPossible

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 10:08


Sports gambling and religious liberty legislation is under consideration in Atlanta

Vortex Nation Podcast
#10MinuteTalk - How to Choose an AR-15 Optic?

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 42:37


How to choose an AR-15 optic? Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and special guest Mike Griffin from Vortex Edge® tackle this nuanced question head on. From red dots, magnifiers, holographic sights, prism scopes, and LPVO's, to higher zoom range riflescopes – they cover all these great AR-topping options. Which is right for your AR applications? Listen to find out.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Mysteries and Histories
84: Four Missing People and Two Unidentified Bodies: What happened to Pinky Redman and Mike Griffin?

Mysteries and Histories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 20:51


In 1958, teenage lovers Pinky Redman and Mike Griffin set off on a road trip to Las Vegas to possibly elope, but they were never seen again. And they weren't the only ones to go missing. Six months later the boy of a teenage girl was found in the Arizona desert. Was this Pinky? Was this someone else entirely? What was happening in Arizona?

STEM-Talk
Episode 145: Ken answers questions about hypersonic flight, sentient AI, ketogenic vs Mediterranean diets, and more

STEM-Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 26:38


It's time for another Ask Me Anything episode where STEM-Talk cohost Dawn Kernagis asks Ken questions submitted by listeners. In this episode, Ken and Dawn weigh in on: --  Whether AI is becoming sentient. -- How women in midlife might protect their bodies from the negative effects of a slowing metabolism. -- A Stanford study that compared a low-carbohydrate diet with a Mediterranean diet. -- Whether fasting helps optimize cognitive performance. -- The future of hypersonic technology. -- And a lot more. If you have a question after listening to today's episode or any episode of STEM-Talk, email your question to STEM-Talk Producer Randy Hammer at rhammer@ihmc.org. Show notes [00:02:45] Dawn begins the AMA with a question for Ken that was inspired by the Mark Mattson interview, episode 133. Mark talked about skipping breakfast and in his recent book,  “The Intermittent Fasting Revolution,” Mark points out that bodybuilders often skip breakfast and do their weight training in a fasted state, which has the effect of optimizing both muscle building and cognitive performance. The listener mentions that they feel more cognitively sharp in a fasted state but as soon as they break their fast, they don't feel as sharp. The listener asks Ken if this is normal. [00:04:35] A listener asks Ken about a recent news story in which a Russian robot broke a boy's finger during a chess match. The listener goes on to state that several of their friends have jumped to the conclusion that this is proof robots are becoming sentient beings and asks Ken for his take is on this given Ken's AI background. [00:06:02] A listener asks another AI question, this one regarding the Washington Post's reporting on a Google engineer who was fired over claims he made while at the company that an AI chatbot he had been testing had become sentient. The engineer claimed in an interview with The Guardian that the chatbot, LaMDA, was afraid of being turned off, had read “Les Miserables” and that it had emotions. Google maintains that LaMDA is merely responding to prompts designed for it. The listener asks Ken what would be an appropriate test for gauging AI sentience and what other thoughts Ken has about this story. [00:08:32] A listener mentions that they have been following the ketogenic diet for 18 months and have lost 40 pounds. Recently they checked their liver enzymes GGT, AST, TSH and found they were elevated above “normal” and their Alpha fetoprotein marker was measured at 10.3. The listener asks Ken what he has learned about the ketogenic diet's impact on the liver. [00:09:48] A listener asks about a recent paper regarding a Stanford study that compared low-carbohydrate diets with a Mediterranean diet. The listener mentions that in the Stanford study the diets had three similarities – no non-starchy vegetables, no added sugars and no refined grains. The key difference in the diets was that the low-carb diet avoided legumes, fruits, and whole grains while the Mediterranean diet included them. The study measured glucose control and cardiometabolic risk in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The study found that comparative outcomes did not support a sufficient benefit to justify people avoiding legumes, whole fruits, and whole grains to achieve the metabolic state of ketosis. The listener asks Ken for his thoughts on the study. [00:14:57] A listener mentions in their question that they found the Mike Griffin and Mark Lewis interviews both fascinating and worrying. The listener's key concern is that China and Russia are ahead of the U.S. in terms of hypersonic capabilities. The listener goes on to mention that they recently saw “Top Gun Maverick” and asks if it is reasonable that someday we will see jets with human pilots that are capable of flying 10-to-20 times the speed of sound, as depicted in the film; or will these sorts of aircrafts need to be operated by AI or humanoids.

The Morning Show w/ John and Hugh
UGA's win one of the best wins in program history

The Morning Show w/ John and Hugh

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 28:43


John and Hugh chat UGA's win over Tennessee with Mike Griffin and the Falcons loss with Dave Archer.

Vortex Nation Podcast
Ep. 257 | NODS With Mike – All About Night Vision

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 74:41 Very Popular


Night vision is basically a superpower. It's been instrumental in our warfighter's success, adds a more than unique element to hunting hogs and predators at night where legal, and its cool-factor pegs out at off-the-charts. Fun fact: Night vision has been in development since WWII. That's right, the greatest generation had a form of night vision. Hit play if you want to hear all about night vision from our very own night-vison guru, Mike Griffin, in this lights-out episode of, the Vortex Nation Podcast.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Today In Space
People of Science - Jim Cantrell | Phantom Space, Entrepreneurship, Building things, and the SpaceX Origin Story

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 73:28


On this episode, we interview Jim Cantrell for another segment of People of Science. We learn about Jim's childhood inspiration in STEM and go through his time at JPL, working with the French Space Agency, and being a founding member of SpaceX (that's just up until the 2010's, there's more!). Jim shares his experience as part of the crew with Elon Musk the day SpaceX was created while they were trying to buy rockets from the Russians for a Mars mission. Jim shares his journey as an entrepeneur, maker, and builder and we discuss his lessons learned from his time at Vector Space. Jim's current venture, Phanton Space Corporation is looking to change daily access to space by becoming the "Henry Ford of Space". Their first launch is NET August 2023, and did we mention they are using Ursa Minor's 3D printed rocket engine?? All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Ways to support us: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod How to Support the podcast: Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com Donate at todayinspace.net Follow us on social: - @todayinspacepod on instragram & twitter - @todayinspace on TikTok - /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Share the podcast with friends & family! Episode Timeline: 00:00 Jim Cantrell shares his origin story of childhood building & making anything, like soapbox go-carts 04:09 Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 07:36 Jim found Business & Entrepreneurship later in his STEM career and discovered it gave him the scientific freedom he was looking for 09:41 Jim Cantrell's Space Industry Journey, from JPL to the French Space Agency 13:20 Jim Cantrell's Space Industry Journey, from house arrest for espionage in Russia to founding SpaceX with Elon Musk 16:45 Looking back at Gov-Space work, self-realization of hypocrisy, and a change of heart to leave the Space Industry for Racing 18:00 Startups bring Jim back in! Commercial Space lures him back with the ability to build & make now! SkyBox Imaging, Planet, Paragon, Lunar Express & more! 19:15 In 2015, Falcon 1 mass production memory leads to in-house small rocket need for Vector Space Origins 21:00 Phantom Space Corp. thesis: complete the circle for daily access to space using mass manufactured rockets. Origin Story, COVID layoffs, rebuilding from the ashes 23:00 Elon's vertical Integration mindset, "I just wasn't of that mindset, but he was absolutely correct, for the time." 24:30 Creating an ecosystem outside the system, to change the system 25:40 Engines are the solution for Phantom Space, Ursa Major/NASA licensed software cuts down ALOT of time/cost to development 29:20 Getting the size right: Astra/Vector suffered from limited mass to orbit: Where 450kg to orbit came from 31:00 From Rockets to Satellites, Phantom Space is developing their commercial space business to develop space applications 34:00 Many Aerospace Engineers moves to Tech from Satellites because things were too slow. Launch Access can help 36:00 The old promises of Space & Shuttle, Get-away-and-go canister precludes the Cubesat. Human Space Safety vs. Commercial Flight 39:00 SpaceX may not be around if the Space Shuttle didn't retire 40:00 Elon Musk in his 20's, the feeling that Space could be done 'better' & more 'efficient' 42:00 AG3D Printing is here to bring your ideas into reality with 3D printing! Free quote on your next project at ag3d-printing.com, support us by shopping at our Etsy shop at ag3dprinting.etsy.com 45:35 Elon Musk, Jim Cantrell, and Mike Griffin go to Russia to get ICBMs for Mars Oasis mission, and SpaceX was born on the flight back 57:00 Jim Cantrell's learned lessons from Vector Space and Phantom Space Corp's origin 1:00:00 Phantom Space ready for hot-fire test, first launch NET August 2023  

STEM-Talk
Episode 138: Mark Lewis discusses hypersonics and the importance of research in national defense

STEM-Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 75:46 Very Popular


Today's guest is Dr. Mark Lewis, executive director of NDIA's Emerging Technologies Institute (NDIA ETI), a non-partisan think tank focused on technologies that are critical to the future of national defense. ETI provides research and analyses to inform the development and integration of emerging technologies into the defense industrial base.   We will discuss the Emerging Technologies Institute's Vital Signs report, which is an evaluation of the readiness and health of the defense industrial base. Prior to his role at the Emerging Technologies Institute, Mark was the Director of Defense Research & Engineering in the Department of Defense, overseeing technology modernization for all military services and DoD Agencies, as well as the acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering.  In this role he was the Pentagon's senior-most scientist, providing management oversight and leadership for DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, the Defense Innovation Unit, the Space Development Agency, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and the DoD's basic and applied research portfolio. At the Department of Defense, Mark worked closely with Mike Griffin, who appeared on episodes 23 and 134 of STEM-Talk. In today's interview with Mark, we will again discuss hypersonics and other emerging technologies and modernization priorities that are critical to our national defense. Mark is also the former longest-serving and is perhaps best known for his work in hypersonics. In addition to these important defense-related roles, Mark is also a professor emeritus at the University of Maryland. He spent 25 years as a faculty member at Maryland, conducting basic and applied research in hypersonic aerodynamics, advanced propulsion, and space-vehicle design. Show notes: [00:03:27] Dawn opens the interview asking where Mark grew up and what he was like as a kid. [00:04:29] When Dawn asks Mark when he first became interested in science, Mark tells a funny story form his time as president of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics? [00:06:21] Ken asks Mark how he ended up at MIT after high school. [00:07:46] Mark talks about taking a job as an assistant professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland after earning his Ph.D. in aeronautics and astronautics at MIT. [00:09:34] Dawn mentions that from 2002 to 2004, Mark was the director of the Space Vehicle Technology Institute. She asks Mark to give an overview of the Institute and the kind of work that goes on there. [00:12:45] Ken mentions that in 2004, Mark became Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force, going on to become the longest-serving Chief Scientist in Air Force history. Ken asks Mark to explain the role of the chief scientist, and what he focused on during his time in the position. [00:17:37] Dawn explains that in 2012, Mark became the director of the Science and Technology Policy Institute, which worked with the executive office of the President and other Executive Branch agencies. Mark talks about the kind of work the Science and Technology Policy Institute does. [00:20:23] Dawn mentions that during Mark's 25 years as a faculty member at the University of Maryland, he conducted basic and applied research in a variety of fields, such as hypersonic aerodynamics, space vehicle design, and advanced propulsion.  She point out that Mark, however, is best known for his work in hypersonics. She asks Mark what led him to focus on hypersonics. [00:22:46] Ken asks Mark to explain why he decided to work under Mike Griffin (episodes 23 and 134) in the Pentagon as the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, and what that experience was like. [00:28:19] Dawn mentions that during Mike Griffin's time as Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, he made hypersonics the department's number one priority. Dawn asks Mark to explain the importance of hypersonics in terms of our national defense.

The Watchdog
Elon Musk's Pentagon Ties and Links to Israeli Cyber Intelligence

The Watchdog

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 55:00


Elon Musk is not some crusading rebel railing against the establishment; he's one of the key drivers of the U.S. surveillance state. That is the message that Alan MacLeod gave Lowkey in this latest episode of “The Watchdog.”While commentators have been heartened and dismayed in equal measure at the prospect of the South African billionaire's takeover of Twitter, they all appear to agree that Musk will make huge changes to the platform. Yet very few have acknowledged the basic fact that Musk's fortune comes in no small part due to his close connections to the national security state.As MacLeod explained, SpaceX was only able to get off the ground with the help of In-Q-Tel, the venture capitalist wing of the CIA, as well as with huge financial backing from NASA. Today, the company competes with Lockheed Martin and Boeing for gigantic military rocket contracts, helping organizations like the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office launch their spy satellites into orbit, thereby performing a crucial service to the global surveillance system.The MintPress podcast “The Watchdog,” hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know – including intelligence, lobby, and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media.Support the show

Score: The Podcast
More Score #36 | Mondo Boys

Score: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 48:31


The composing duo MONDO BOYS is behind some of the big breakout indie films of the last half decade (SHUT IN, FATMAN, SILK ROAD). They talk about their unusual path from experimenting as teenagers in San Diego in the late 1990s, to their process creating some of the most original and polished hybrid scores in Hollywood today. Mike Schanzlin and Mike Griffin discuss the origin of their MONDO BOYS moniker, their workflow together, why thinking like a director helps them musically, and how a few virtuoso instrumentalists can make a good score great. Interviewed by Matt Schrader.

Vortex Nation Podcast
Ep. 232 | M16 Vs. M4 Vs. AR-15 – What's the Difference

Vortex Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 62:13 Very Popular


Tactical firearm names can be a proverbial alphabet and numerical soup. We hear their nomenclatures all the time, but what are the major differentiating features setting them apart from one another. In this episode of the Vortex Nation™ Podcast, we grab Vortex Edge® instructor, Mike Griffin, to break down a few of the most popular models.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

I Would Have Paid to Learn That
EPISODE 15: Mike Griffin, Executive Managing Director at Savills

I Would Have Paid to Learn That

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 37:26


Michael (“Mike”) E. Griffin is a Market Leader and Executive Managing Director for Savills, a worldwide company known for its consistent delivery of a full range of integrated real estate services across the globe. Mike joined Savills in 2015 upon its acquisition of Vertical Integration, the startup Florida-based real estate solutions firm that Mike joined upon his graduation with a Business Administration, B.S. degree from the University of South Florida in 2003. Through his consultative, client-centric approach to occupier representation, particularly for multi-market accounts, during his career, Mike has completed commercial real estate transactions totaling more than 9.1 million square feet across the globe in more than 18 states and 15 countries.  Mike and his team represent several occupier clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to multiple public sector entities, including some of the largest users of space in the Southeastern US.  Mike has also provided advisory services on over 220 million square feet of leased and owned facilities. Complementing his professional experience, Mike is well-known for his civic endeavors. In 2017, Mike served as Chairman of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce (formerly known as the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce) and was recognized as it's youngest Chairman in the more than 130-year history of the organization.  He began his involvement with the Chamber when he served as a charter Co-Chair of Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay (formerly known as Emerge Tampa). He also chaired it's Government Efficiency Caucus, charged with identifying cost-saving opportunities within local government, after having graduated from Leadership Tampa (Class of 2004). Beyond his Chamber service, Mike has made his mark at his alma mater, initially serving two terms as Student Body President and as the charter student member of USF's Board of Trustees. Mike returned to the USF Board of Trustees in 2019 after his appointment by the Florida Board of Governors where he serves as Vice Chairman of the BOT and Chairman of the Finance Committee. As an alumnus, Mike has served as the founding Chairman of USF's Financing Corporation that oversees the bond financing for USF system projects. Under Mike's leadership, financing transactions valuing more than $1.2 billion closed, resulting in more than 1.8 million square feet of projects, ranging from residence halls to sophisticated medical research buildings and office space. Thereafter, Mike chaired the USF Alumni Association Board of Directors and served on the Board of Directors for both the USF Foundation and INTO-USF Board of Directors, a Public-Private-Partnership (P3) focused on the strategic recruitment of international students to USF. In 2018, Mike was appointed to serve on the USF Consolidation Task Force – where he served as its Chairman – which was focused on providing implementation recommendations to consolidate USF's three campuses.  Transcending his servant leadership to the GTCC and USF, Mike, an Eagle Scout, serves on the Junior Achievement Board of Directors. Mike and his wife Melanie are the Chairs of the 2022 American Heart Association Heart Ball.  He is a graduate of Leadership Florida (Cornerstone XXVI), and in 2017, was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Tampa Port Authority/Port Tampa Bay Governing Board. Mike has received commendations from Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa and Howard University, and is a recipient of the Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University. Additionally, he is the inaugural recipient of the Tampa Bay Chamber's Deanne Dewey Roberts Emerging Leader Award, and in 2007, was USF's Young Alumnus of the Year. Mike was also one of the youngest named in Florida Trend's 50th Anniversary Issue as one of Florida's 50 World Changers, and recently, was recognized by the Tampa Bay Times as one of the top 25 most influential business leaders in Tampa Bay, a Power 100 by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, a Maverick PAC Future 40 national leader in business and public policy and was named one of Top 100 most influential people in Florida by Influence Magazine.   Above all, Mike cherishes spending time with his wife Melanie, son Maverick and Golden Lab Molly.

Beach Catholic
Friday Night Lights | 04.08.22 | Talk by Mike Griffin

Beach Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 15:40


SAX IN THE MORNING
4-6-22: My big league call up

SAX IN THE MORNING

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 5:24


I got called up to the big leagues on August 17, 1981. The next day I was in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and I was facing Mike Griffin, who I faced in high school and he had owned me. As fate would have it I got a hit off Mike in my first at bat and launched my big league career. That moment was so important for two reasons. The first is I was able to savor and enjoy how hard I had worked to get to the big leagues. It was an amazing feeling I can still remember today. The other thing I realized was that there was a game the next day, and the next and that this was my opportunity to grab onto my dream and not let go. That's exactly what I did and I went on to play for 14 years. So when you reach that first big mountain top, take a moment to pause and enjoy it and then recognize that the hard work must continue to stay there. Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  

STEM-Talk
Episode 134: Mike Griffin discusses America's hypersonic arms race with Russia and China

STEM-Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 73:20 Very Popular


Our guest today is Dr. Michael Griffin, the Pentagon's former Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. During his two and a half years as undersecretary, Mike made hypersonic weapons and defense against them his number one priority. In today's episode, Mike talks about the history of hypersonic technology; why he made it his number one priority at the Department of Defense; and why Russia's and China's growing hypersonic capability represents a serious threat to America's national security. Our interview with Mike was conducted on March 23, one month following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The weekend prior to our interview with Mike, Russia reported that it used a hypersonic missile to strike a Ukrainian military facility. This is Mike's second appearance on STEM-Talk. He was our guest on episode 23 back in 2016 when we talked to him about his tenure as NASA Administrator from April of 2005 to January of 2009. Mike holds numerous academic degrees, including a BS in physics from Johns Hopkins, five master's degrees, and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland. In addition to serving as NASA Administrator and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, his long career has included numerous other academic and corporate positions. Show notes [00:04:33] Dawn welcomes Mike back to the podcast, mentioning that when Mike was last on STEM-Talk in 2016, he talked about space exploration and his tenure as NASA administrator. Dawn goes on to mention that since then, Mike served a two-and-a-half-year stint as the Pentagon's first research and engineering undersecretary, a position Congress created in 2018. Mike talks briefly about his perspectives on hypersonics research and development in the U.S. as well as in China and Russia. [00:05:36] Ken asks Mike to give a brief definition of hypersonics, given that during his time as undersecretary, he made hypersonics his top priority. [00:09:59] Ken mentions that last weekend, Russia reportedly used hypersonic weapons in Ukraine. Ken asks if Mike has any thoughts as to why the Russians are using hypersonic weapons in Ukraine as opposed to other less expensive weapons that would have sufficed from a military perspective.  Ken wonders whether the use of hypersonics was primarily for strategic messaging. [00:12:26] Ken asks Mike about his op-ed in Breaking Defense that he recently co-authored and was titled, “Rethinking the hypersonic debate for relevancy in the Pacific.” [00:15:17] Ken points out that many U.S. leaders view China as primarily a trading partner and a source of inexpensive goods rather than a power that regards the U.S. as an adversary. [00:16:49] Mike describes hypersonics in more detail and explains the implications for national security. [00:18:28] Dawn mentions that hypersonic technologies are often thought of as relatively new. Mike talks about how the first hypersonic systems were actually used during World War II by the Germans. [00:19:34] Ken explains that the aerodynamic heating that occurs at hypersonic speeds is very intense. As a result, the propulsion technology, airframe materials and thermal management involved in hypersonics is very demanding. Ken goes on to say that in the mid-1950s, this was an issue the Air Force had to overcome during its development of the Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. Ken asks Mike to discuss aerodynamic heating caused by hypersonic speeds and how it was handled with respect to the Atlas missile. [00:23:12] Ken asks about the challenges NASA faced in overcoming aerodynamic heating on the Command Module for the Apollo missions during reentry, which would reach speeds up to Mach 35. [00:23:49] Dawn explains that hypersonic weapon systems fall primarily into two classifications: air-breathing cruise missiles and hypersonic boost-glide systems. She asks Mike to give an overview of these two systems and asks if as a country we should inve...

Mission: TimPossible
Rev Mike Griffin, Ga Baptist Mission Board

Mission: TimPossible

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 9:43


His take on legislative efforts to allow online sports gambling in Ga

Factory Church
Are You Singing?

Factory Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 35:33


There is power in finding the song inside of you… Especially when circumstances do all they can to keep you quiet!In this message we are joined by our very own Mike Griffin. Through the story of Paul and Silas' miraculous night in prison, Mike shows us that hope is found in any situation when we refuse to stop praising our God in the good times and the bad!And what's more, the miracles praise brings don't just set us free… They being freedom to those around us also!So don't hold back your song of praise, Factory! Lift a joyful noise to the Lord no matter where you are! Sing your praise and watch as the Savior goes to battle for you!

The Gospel Lifeline
Faithfulness in the Workplace: Law Enforcement

The Gospel Lifeline

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 55:08


We are excited about this new series where we will be discussing faithfulness in the workplace by interviewing different individuals from various different vocations. Listen in as Neal and Matt interview 24 year law enforcement officer Mike Griffin discussing the great things Jesus has done in his department. 

The Circle of Competence Podcast
#22 - Building Blue Collar Businesses with Mike Griffin, Managing Partner of the Griffin Brothers Companies

The Circle of Competence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 75:47


This week, Victor and I spoke with Mike Griffin about buying, building, and operating blue collar service businesses. Mike is the Managing Partner of the Griffin Brothers Companies and is an incredibly experienced operator in the blue collar space. In our conversation, we covered the following topics: - How to compete effectively in service businesses - Hiring, retaining, and training great employees - How Griffin Brothers incentivizes their business managers based on P&L - The advantages of sharing admin services between portfolio companies - Deep dive into the landfill business - ZoomUp - a seed investment strategy for young entrepreneurs in blue-collar industries --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-circle-of-competence/support

True You!
Adapt to COVID with Healthy Thinking

True You!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 62:07


The world seems to be spinning out of control. Social distancing, holidays without family, and an uncertain political climate make it seem like our psychological moorings are unraveling. In today's episode of True You!, I speak with Dr. Mike Griffin about the challenges of COVID-19 and political stress on our emotional health. Fear, unpredictability, and perceptions of lost social relationships appear to be the culprits. Fear When COVID-19 crossed continents reaching pandemic proportions in April 2020, our curiosity quickly turned to fear and anxiety. Since the function of fear is to prepare the body for potential threats, it is no surprise that rates of fear and anxiety increased by 20% in some parts of the world over the summer.  Fear and anxiety can sometimes be a good thing, but when they become persistent and overwhelming, it often leads to chronic psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress, phobias, chronic anxiety, and depression. Unpredictability A perceived lack of predictability is associated with increases in fear and anxiety. Earlier this year and almost all of a sudden, everything seemed to become unpredictable. To compensate, we tried educating ourselves on how to identify, avoid, and treat symptoms of COVID-19, only to discover many conflicting opinions from people we have been taught to trust. Compounded by the uncertainty of the 2020 presidential election, our sense of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety became a significant and overwhelming part of our lives. Loneliness Researchers have identified a common fear response called tend-and-befriend. In times of national or personal crisis, social support has proven very important. For example, following Hurricane Katrina, social support played a crucial role in mental health recovery as well as building resilience to the crisis. Interestingly, the research to date has not shown any significant increases in loneliness. Social media has enabled new and powerful ways of maintaining essential social connections, especially now in a world gripped with a pandemic. With advances in social media, coupled with video chat apps like Facetime, Zoom, and Skype we have been able to adapt to new ways of maintaining social connection. Remaining at risk for decreased social support are those who do not have access to such technology, including the elderly and the financially disadvantaged. Putting the Pieces Together When our thinking is clear and rational we hold power over our emotions Cognitive science tells us that our perceptions contribute to neurochemical reactions in the body that we experience as emotions. It is critical that the information we use to understand COVID-19 or political stressors be as clear, understandable, and rational as possible so that we can predict the steps needed to keep ourselves safe. We should avoid sources of information that do not offer evidence-based and trusted information. With healthy thinking, you'll have healthy emotions. In these times of uncertainty, unpredictability, and unprecedented societal flux, we must use our available resources to support ourselves and each other. We must be sure to maintain social connections, consume information with a discerning, rational mind, and seek counseling if needed. Mental health counselors are trained to identify problematic thinking and will help you think differently about the world around you. Referenced Resources: Tulane University Self-Care Tips American Psychological Association COVID-19 Free Resources