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Cranium Shorts

Chuck Bell, Matt Stephenson, Kim Bell, Lauren Stephenson

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Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of unpredictable banter. Join your hosts, Chuck, Matt, Kim and Lauren as they don their topic caps and dive headfirst into an eclectic mix of subjects, serving up humor and lighthearted insights along the way. This is ”CRANIUM SHORTS” - Quick tidbits from our brains that may also be short circuits!
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The PrePost Film Review

The PrePost Film Review

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In each episode of The PrePost Film Review hosts Jon Asquith and Matt Stephenson discuss a film over two distinct periods. First - brief, spoiler free impressions of a trailer upon its release. Followed by a spoiler-filled review recorded months later once the film hits cinemas. A thoughtful and occasionally funny look at how trailers represent films.
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Spot Hidden is a Call of Cthulhu actual-play show. Join London Carlisle, Hudson Hubbard, Matt Stephenson, and Carly Sims for campaigns, one-shots, and cosmic horror madness.
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Boys Under The Hood

James Stephenson & Pat Kelly

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You can run a successful Auto Repair Shop and James and Pat can show you exactly how! Certified Business Development Coach James Stephenson has nearly 30 years of experience as a Master Automotive Technician, Multi Auto Repair Shop Owner, Certified Business Development Coach, and Business Investor. Pat Kelly is an On Air Radio Personality in Springfield, MA with over 30 years of experience in Radio, Media, is an on air personality at Rock 102 in Springfield, MA, was recognized 2x by The Mass ...
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Welcome to Gateleapers! The pop-culture panel gameshow that shines a spotlight on everyone's favorite fandoms While the gatekeepers are asleep at their posts, the Gateleapers (Matt, Audra + Jason) dive into treasured pop-culture texts to play trivia and improv games. Each episode they're joined by two special guests, as they compete as teams in a series of ridiculous games, with plenty of laughs along the way. They've leaped into the fandoms of Star Wars, Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, DC, S ...
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Gotta Leap 'Em All This is the (edited) audio from our first ever live stream. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the live broadcast. And if you couldn't make it? Here it is as a podcast. We leap back into the world of Pokemon, for a series of games and challenges about those lovable little creatures. For what is, weirdly, our filthies…
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Audra Stephenson is our resident Gateleapers Captain, a STEM girlie, an incredibly supportive partner and a best friend. Audra shares her highly specific early fandom obsessions. We discuss if Chrsistianity is a fandom, and how it alligned with Greek Mythology, her other teen-brain obsession. And we learn just how much The Lord of the Rings has imp…
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It was such a pleasure to have my friend Dr Ransom Morin on the podcast this week. Ransom is the owner of Vitruvian Wellness Center in West Springfield, MA. They specialize in Wellness and Chiropractic Care. We met many years ago when Ransom joined a networking group that I was part of. We had a great conversation on topics ranging from Business Gr…
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In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience at Airbnb. Dave shares his incredible career journey, from being a ski racer and aspiring architect at Montana State, to roles at Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and his current position at Airbnb. They discuss the impo…
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In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Grum, Founder of Catherine Grum Consultancy Limited. We discuss the evolving landscape of wealth management, focusing on the transition of wealth to younger generations, the changing nature of family businesses, the rise and management of entrepreneurs, and the importance of communication in succession pl…
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in the style of that robot saying "Play-Station": Gate-Leapers It's a very classic episode, with a very game night feel, as we leap back to the 00s to spend some time in the era of the PS2. Whether you were a vertical or horizontal player - We've got games, quizzes, challenges and laughs that'll transport you back twenty years. Our players this epi…
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On today's episode of Boys Under The Hood James and Pat talk their way through a potential deal that involves purchasing an existing bodyshop and real estate. Download today to learn more about what goes into creating a valuation for a business and creative ways to structure the deal. Thank you for listening! Visit our website to listen to more epi…
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In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Dara Bazzano, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at T-Mobile & Independent Board Director sits down with Derek to share insights from her career journey. From her start in public accounting to a run of successful executive leadership positions and board seats, Dara shares what propelled her through professiona…
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Part 1 | This week, James and Pat are joined by Matt Dessereau, who owns East Village Tavern in East Longmeadow, MA. With nearly 30 years in the hospitality business, Matt shares his tips on building a great work environment for his staff. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, they explore how to find, hire, train, and keep employees. James has known M…
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You were drivin' the Gate-away Car... Yeah, the jokes are better in the episode I promise. Join us as we leap into the fandom of friendship bracelets and record-breaking concert tours. Our first fandom who is also a singular human being, Taylor Swift! We're joined by cast-members Audra Stephenson and Jenn Ragain, and special guest players Caroline …
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On this episode of Boys Under The Hood, James and Pat talk about different forms of marketing and the reasons to use each. Then James talks about an extreme example where they weren't able to market for people. Listen now to find out why! Thank you for listening! Visit our website to listen to more episodes or to ask a question. www.LotusPE.us Use …
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In this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Sturgeon Ventures LLP, Seonaid Mackenzie. Seonaid discusses the rise of venture capital (VC) in recent years and identifies - and subsequently analyses - the trends in the VC market. Follow Seonaid on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on Instagram Follow Guernsey Fi…
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Listen to BFYTW - A Panel Show Podcast A very special bonus episode for you while we're away on vacation! Back in March, Audra and Matt joined Aaron, Stevie and Augie of BFYTW - For a series of games and challenges about Game Shows... So meta! Aaron hosted a Gateleapers style episode, that is a homage (not parody!) to what we do here at Gateleapers…
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Rick was elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 2004. He is currently serving his eighth term as the state representative for District 52A. This current biennium, Rep. Hansen serves as chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, and is a member on the Capital Investment Committee, the Agriculture Finance and Policy…
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In this episode Matt Ong, Founder of Ctrl Alt, discusses the upsurge and interest in tokenisation, the issue of "sticky capital" and how tokenisation can be a solution, and how Ctrl Alt enabled the first tokenisation of a debt transaction for a UK bank. Follow Matt on LinkedIn Follow Ctrl Alt on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn Follow G…
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On this episode of Boys Under the Hood, James and Pat discuss ways to hire and and retain staff. They deep dive into engagement techniques and ways to set your business up for success when hiring Thank you for listening! Visit our website to listen to more episodes or to ask a question. www.LotusPE.us Use this link to schedule your seat in our Bi-w…
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In this episode, we speak to Jo Stoddart, Director of Locate Guernsey about the benefits and processes of relocating to Guernsey, both for individuals and businesses. Learn more about the upcoming Relocate to Guernsey Show here: https://www.guernseyfinance.com/events/2024/locate-guernsey-relocate-to-guernsey-show/ Follow Jo on LinkedIn Follow Locat…
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Good news everyone! It's time to open... The Scary Gate. We Leap forward in time to the Year 3000 and the fandom of Futurama. In this episode we got members of the Gateleapers Express cast together for a series of games and challenges set in everyone's second favorite Matt Groening fandom. Can Ben and Jon pilot there odd space team to victory? Or w…
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In this episode of "Boys Under The Hood," we talk with Tim Lanza from Lanza Auto in Leominster, MA. Tim is a second-generation business owner running a 50-year-old auto repair shop. In his first year of working with James, he has grown the shop by over 200% while maintaining a 5 star reputation! Listen to learn more about Tim and all the hard work …
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It's that time of year, it's time to open the Forbidden Gate! We're joined by all three members of the "No Facts. All Feelings" AEW podcast, Tunnel Talk! For a series of games and challenges in the fandom of All Elite Wrestling. It's our annual leap into the world of professional wrestling, and, after we break up a beloved faction, we've got the ma…
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In this episode, we are joined by James Quarmby and Emily Osborne of Stephenson Harwood. The pair discuss developments in the world of corporate pensions, Guernsey's offerings as a domicile, and the upcoming joint Guernsey Finance and Stephenson Harwood pensions seminar in London this September. Check more out about the Seminar here Follow James on…
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In this episode of "Boys Under The Hood," James and Pat talk about how to get your auto repair shop to make more money. Profit is the lifeblood that your business needs to allow you to reinvest back in the business to get the right people and tools needed to gain ethical and sustainable growth. James and Pat break down the three main ways to boost …
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Ben Robinson is a writer, podcaster, comic book creator and friend. Ben shares his early love of Disney classics, his teen-brain obsessions (number three will shock you) and his love of fandom through tabletop RPGs. We also chat about video games as a source of comfort, the barriers of getting into Warhammer 40K and we go full-circle with some more…
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This week's episode of "Boys Under The Hood" is a special treat. Kevin Vaught joined us. Kevin is a multi-shop owner with over 40 years of experience and a top Business Development Coach in the United States. He's also James' mentor. Many years ago, when James needed help growing his auto repair shop, he started working with Kevin, who was and stil…
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Hey Doc, you better back up, we don't have enough room to get up to Gatey-Gate. We Leap back in time to 1985, then 1955, then 2015, then 1955 AGAIN, and then 1885. That's right, we're going back to the past for a series of games and challenges in the world of Back to the Future. For this episode we were joined by composer, video game designer and w…
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In this episode of "Boys Under The Hood," James and Pat talk about how they started working together. They began with a radio show on Lazer 99.3 in Springfield, MA, and then moved to a podcast. James was already running a successful auto repair shop and coaching other shops across the country. As his business grew, Pat joined to help with marketing…
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If you leave a Gate open on a public nature trail, that is NO GOOD! We Leap into the totally radical and 90s-chic world of Sonic the Hedgehog. It's all games and laughs in this nostalgic race through the world of 2D platformers, critters with guns and DeviantArt. But it's all about the rainbow of animals, an evil mechanist and the dream to dare to …
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Chris Ragain is a Gateleapers day-one original, a talented musician, and a really good friend. Chris shares his early fandom obsessions, including one pretty major franchise we've not yet made a game show about. We chat about his relationship with the more social aspects of fandom, as well as an all too familiar cycle when it comes to PC Gaming. pa…
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"My Quirk is Leap, and I can Leap over tall buildings." And my Quirk is Gate, so please close me after use. We leap into the universe of My Hero Academia, our 2nd adventure into the world of anime. Join us for games and laughs in a quirky world of heroes, villains and friendship. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Drew Shulman were joi…
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In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Anarghya Vardhana, a Partner at Maveron, an early-stage, consumer-only venture capital firm that invests across the US in end consumer brands. Anarghya shares her insights on finding career success through authenticity, the key traits she looks for in leaders before investing, and her pro…
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In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Sheri Savage, Chief Financial Officer of Ultra Clean Technology. Hear from Sheri about her expansive career journey in hi-tech manufacturing and her long tenure with Ultra Clean Technology. Sheri and Derek discuss how career planning is different for today’s generation of early-career…
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"Gandalf, I've never gone beyond my garden gate, let alone leaped over it!" We leap back into J.R.R Tolkien's Middle Earth, this time for some Hobbit-based merriment, fun and games. So grab a pipe, sit back by the hearth, and enjoy our (let's be honest) expected journey. Cast members Audra Stephenson, Jason Nguyen and Jenn Ragain are joined by auth…
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Aaron Randolph is an author (Thane), podcaster (BFYTW) and of course a fellow Gamesmaster - And this is his life through fandom! Aaron shares some early obsessions of game shows, mysteries and video games. But also how he's found community through fandom, made connections with others, and how various fandoms have influenced the work he does now. Pl…
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Why are there so many, gates to leap over? We leap into Jim Henson's chaotic, meta, felt-based world. For a series of games and challenges in the world of The Muppets. It's time to play the creative commons music and light our three studio lights, as we get ready for a Muppet quiz tonight. Cast member regulars Audra Stephenson and Chris Ragain were…
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Welcome to podcast #007! This episode strips our hosts down to the mindless focused banter of exploring one of Discovery Channel's most popular shows. Join Chuck, Matt, Lauren and Kim as they dive into topics like "Hug or Handshake", PSR Numbers, and "Flint or Bow Drill". It's another long run on sentence of airwave magic that is guaranteed to leav…
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Open The Gate by No Doubt plays It's our first ever music fandom episode! And like many others in the music fandom, we've decided to sort our music by decade. So welcome to 90s Music Gateleapers, pour yourself a Crystal Pepsi, try not to have a cow, and enjoy our leap into a fandom that's literally so last century. Cast member regulars Audra Stephe…
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Podcast #006 is chocked full of Dahlonega Nuggets. Recorded steps away from the Bear on the Square Festival in Dahlonega, GA, Kim and Chuck are joined by guest co-host Jay and Katie Sessions. This conversation over a solo stove while enjoying the last fleeting hours of a Festival Weekend in Dahlonega, GA will surly get you penciling in upcoming fes…
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We'll be ignoring the Gate Guardian, we're too mathematical! Join us as we leap into the surreal and wholesome (yet terrifying) world of Adventure Time, the Cartoon Network show that defined much of the 2010s. Ooo, we're so excited for you to hear this one. Our friend Alex makes her Gateleapers debut, alongside Audra, Jason and Drew for some classi…
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Podcast #005 was recorded ON LOCATION at a local establishment within the Beach Town that Team Stephenbell went to for Spring Break. Formula for this conversation? Awesome Location + Amazing Beverages + MidCentury Decor + Epic trivial information about Matt (with a sprinkling of a censor beep for all) = another long run on sentence of airwave magic…
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Podcast #004 takes the developing format of the Cranium Shorts Banter Dynasty in a completely different direction when the kids execute a covert operation to take over the mics and mixcast board for a comical and endearing Q&A on vacations. That's right folks, it's another long run on sentence of airwave magic that is guaranteed to leave you lost i…
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The Gateleapers leaped into the sky, much in the same way that bricks don't. Join us as we leap into the iconic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, for a series of games and challenges in Douglas Adams' world of philosophy, space exploration and whales. It's a star-studded cast lineup for this adventure, as Audra and I were joined by Drew Shulman of …
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In today’s episode, hosts James Stephenson and Pat Kelly explore how radio can help your brand get noticed and grow. They look at Rock 102’s smart moves and share their winning tips. Learn why radio should be part of your mix to reach more people. Show notes: (1:37) A general misconception (3:40) The power of radio and branding (5:28) People do bus…
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In this episode, our host Brandon speaks to Alexis Augier, Founder and CEO of Vega. We discuss the changing world of Private Wealth, as technological adaption and embracing alternative assets come to the forefront of the industry for a new generation of HNWIs and their advisors. Follow Alexis on LinkedIn Follow Vega on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Fina…
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Due to some technical difficulties, we finally lost an episode of Gateleapers. It was bound to happen one day, and it just adds to the mystique of our canon. "Release the Star Wars Prequels episode!" is what they'll be saying in a few years time. We still have some content for you today though, as we've decided to drop our latest Patreon bonus epis…
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In a world constantly chasing the latest digital trend, an often-underestimated player continues to make a significant impact: radio. In today’s episode, hosts James Stephenson and Pat Kelly delve into the timeless art of radio marketing and the intricate craft of storytelling. This discussion is a testament to the medium’s endurance and a guide to…
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Jon Williams is a podcaster, comic book artist and friend - Please enjoy this conversation we had on a lazy Sunday morning, discussing Jon's life through fandom and the media he grew up with. Stories of Superman swimwear, playing in bands, what inspires him creatively and if it's possible to LARP in a post-shame world. We'll be back next week with …
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As the digital landscape evolves, so must our strategies to navigate it. In this episode, hosts James Stephenson and Pat Kelly share a topic that serves as a beacon for those looking to enhance their digital marketing efforts, providing actionable tactics and insights that can be applied across various industries. From video production secrets to s…
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Press enter to open the Gate. Press the spacebar to Leap. We leap into the world of PC Gaming, as we're joined by members of the GOG.com Stream Team for a series of games and challenges set in a world of other worlds. RPGs, shooters, simulations and platformers - In this episode we reference more titles than you could name (in 60 seconds, under pre…
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In today’s episode, hosts James Stephenson and guest retired Army Combat Medic Bryan Miles discuss key points about leadership and how the military and business are similar in many respects. Bryan shares his journey from a young ground medic to an E7 Platoon Sergeant, illuminating the path to purposeful leadership. Tracing Bryan’s 20-year military …
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Join Chuck, Matt, Kim and Lauren for another round of Cranium Shorts - Podcast #003 dives into the topic of previous jobs held and whether or not they still hold those jobs. That's right folks, it's another long run on sentence of airwave magic that is guaranteed to leave you lost in the world of googling "flat earth theories" and "hamper nap time"…
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