Shaping Opinion
440 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsThe Shaping Opinion podcast helps you see through the spin. It reveals things you may not know, and it exposes other things some may want to keep hidden. Its focus is on how your thoughts and attitudes are influenced to create change in the culture, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Host Tim O’Brien – author, senior media advisor and veteran damage control expert – empowers you with a fresh perspective. He comfortably takes you inside trending issues, stories and to the people who unravel it all through deep-dive conversations. After decades in handling high stakes and complex crisis management situations, Tim probes to uncover what’s real and what matters, and what will shape the future. Watch or listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes
Remembering AOL Instant Messenger – Episode 46
January 07, 2019 05:16 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBAja Romano, a culture staff writer for Vox, joins Tim to discuss the impact AOL Instant Messenger had on the way we communicate and on many peoples’ formative years. The two talk about those colors, those sounds, the dos and don’ts of AIM ands the legacy it left for social media habits we carry on today. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/AOL_Instant_Messenger_Episode_46.mp3 Last year, AOL decided to retire its Yellow Running man after 20 years since it first started to transform the...
2018: Moments to Remember – Episode 45
December 31, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn this episode of the Shaping Opinion Podcast, we’re doing something different. This is our Year in Review episode. 2018: Moments to Remember. We’ll go back and highlight some of the great moments we’ve had so far in our first year. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/2018_Shaping_Opinion_-_Year_in_Review_auphonic.mp3 2018 was a great year for the Shaping Opinion podcast. We were new. We knew what we wanted to do, but we didn’t know what to expect. We started out with the tagline...
2018: Moments to Remember
December 31, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn this episode of the Shaping Opinion Podcast, we’re doing something different. This is our Year in Review episode. 2018: Moments to Remember. We’ll go back and highlight some of the great moments we’ve had so far in our first year. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/2018_Shaping_Opinion_-_Year_in_Review_auphonic.mp3 2018 was a great year for the Shaping Opinion podcast. We were new. We knew what we wanted to do, but we didn’t know what to expect. We started out with the tagline...
New Year’s Eve
December 24, 2018 05:16 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBAlexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year’s Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/New_Years_Eve_auphonic.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball drop at Midnight on New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across ...
New Year’s Eve – Episode 44
December 24, 2018 05:16 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBAlexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year’s Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/New_Years_Eve_auphonic.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball drop at Midnight on New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across ...
True Story: Santa Claus
December 17, 2018 05:16 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBAuthor Gerry Bowler joins Tim to discuss the story of Santa Claus. Gerry is the author of the book entitled, “Santa Claus: A Biography.” He talks about everything from Santa Claus’s birth and evolution over the centuries, to his role in modern day culture. Santa Claus the philanthropist, Santa Claus the gift giver, and Santa Claus the ad man. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/True_Story_-_Santa_Claus_auphonic.mp3 In his book Gerry details the birth of Santa Claus and his” charact...
True Story: Santa Claus – Episode 43
December 17, 2018 05:16 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBAuthor Gerry Bowler joins Tim to discuss the story of Santa Claus. Gerry is the author of the book entitled, “Santa Claus: A Biography.” He talks about everything from Santa Claus’s birth and evolution over the centuries, to his role in modern day culture. Santa Claus the philanthropist, Santa Claus the gift giver, and Santa Claus the ad man. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/True_Story_-_Santa_Claus_auphonic.mp3 In his book Gerry details the birth of Santa Claus and his” charact...
The Sears Wish Book – Episode 42
December 10, 2018 05:16 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBWriter, editor, producer and actor Jason Liebig joins Tim to talk about the Sears Wishbook. Jason is the creator of a website called WishbookWeb.com, which has archived complete, high-quality scans of Sears Wishbooks and other holiday catalogues going back to 1933. In this episode, we talk about a holiday tradition sure to bring a smile to your face. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Sears_Wishbook_auphonic.mp3 The very first Sears Wish Book was published in 1933. It featured do...
The Sears Wish Book
December 10, 2018 05:16 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBWriter, editor, producer and actor Jason Liebig joins Tim to talk about the Sears Wishbook. Jason is the creator of a website called WishbookWeb.com, which has archived complete, high-quality scans of Sears Wishbooks and other holiday catalogues going back to 1933. In this episode, we talk about a holiday tradition sure to bring a smile to your face. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Sears_Wishbook_auphonic.mp3 The very first Sears Wish Book was published in 1933. It featured do...
The Jetsons: How’s that Future Going? – Episode 41
December 03, 2018 05:16 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBAuthor Danny Graydon joins Tim to talk about the classic cartoon The Jetsons and how a children’s television program from the 60s could have had such staying power after only one season, and some of the many visions of the future depicted in the show. What’s our progress been towards becoming the world of The Jetsons? https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Jetsons_auphonic.mp3 Danny Graydon is an academic, journalist and author who specializes in Film and Comics. He is also the autho...
The Jetsons: How’s that Future Going?
December 03, 2018 05:16 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBAuthor Danny Graydon joins Tim to talk about the classic cartoon The Jetsons and how a children’s television program from the 60s could have had such staying power after only one season, and some of the many visions of the future depicted in the show. What’s our progress been towards becoming the world of The Jetsons? https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Jetsons_auphonic.mp3 Danny Graydon is an academic, journalist and author who specializes in Film and Comics. He is also the autho...
Some Angels Don’t Have Wings – Episode 40
November 26, 2018 05:16 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBJohn Chamberlin joins Tim to talk about something we may take for granted, that is until we need it. It’s the story behind those helicopters that swoop in to take critically injured or sick people to the hospital care needed to save their lives. John is a co-host at the popular Pittsburgh podcast called YaJagoff, and over the years has served as an emergency medical responder. He remains an active advocate for that community. In short, this episode is about hope that didn't exist before, all...
Some Angels Don’t Have Wings
November 26, 2018 05:16 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBJohn Chamberlin joins Tim to talk about something we may take for granted, that is until we need it. It’s the story behind those helicopters that swoop in to take critically injured or sick people to the hospital care needed to save their lives. John is a co-host at the popular Pittsburgh podcast called YaJagoff, and over the years has served as an emergency medical responder. He remains an active advocate for that community. In short, this episode is about hope that didn't exist before, all...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 19, 2018 05:16 - 36 minutes - 84 MBAuthor Robert Grippo joins Tim to discuss the story of the most famous parade in the world, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Robert and Tim talk about the parade’s history, its role as perhaps one of the most notable PR events ever, and how the event has become ingrained in America’s consciousness and the official kick-off of the nation’s celebration of the Holiday Season. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Macys_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade_auphonic.mp3 Bob Grippo is the author of ...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – Episode 39
November 19, 2018 05:16 - 36 minutes - 84 MBAuthor Robert Grippo joins Tim to discuss the story of the most famous parade in the world, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Robert and Tim talk about the parade’s history, its role as perhaps one of the most notable PR events ever, and how the event has become ingrained in America’s consciousness and the official kick-off of the nation’s celebration of the Holiday Season. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Macys_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade_auphonic.mp3 Bob Grippo is the author of ...
Shopping! Black Friday & Cyber Monday – Episode 38
November 12, 2018 05:16 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBJohn Wall, marketing veteran and co-host of the popular podcast Marketing Over Coffee joins Tim to discuss the story behind Black Friday and Cyber Monday and their impact on the holiday shopping season, marketing and the economy. Where did Black Friday get its name? How much do people spend on the first weekend of the holiday season? Find out. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Black_Friday-Cyber_Monday_auphonic.mp3 The term “Black Friday” was first used after September 24, 1869 w...
Shopping! Black Friday & Cyber Monday
November 12, 2018 05:16 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBJohn Wall, marketing veteran and co-host of the popular podcast Marketing Over Coffee joins Tim to discuss the story behind Black Friday and Cyber Monday and their impact on the holiday shopping season, marketing and the economy. Where did Black Friday get its name? How much do people spend on the first weekend of the holiday season? Find out. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Black_Friday-Cyber_Monday_auphonic.mp3 The term “Black Friday” was first used after September 24, 1869 w...
The Nobel Prize: Directing Evolution – Episode 37
November 05, 2018 05:16 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBNobel Prize recipient Frances Arnold joins Tim to talk about winning a Nobel Prize honor for her pioneering work in “directed evolution,” which harnesses the power of evolution to enhance products throughout society - from biofuels and pharmaceuticals, to agriculture, chemicals, paper products and more. We talk with Frances about her journey and her work that is changing the world for the better. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Nobel_Prize_-_Directed_Evolution_auphonic.mp3 Sin...
The Nobel Prize: Directing Evolution
November 05, 2018 05:16 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBNobel Prize recipient Frances Arnold joins Tim to talk about winning a Nobel Prize honor for her pioneering work in “directed evolution,” which harnesses the power of evolution to enhance products throughout society - from biofuels and pharmaceuticals, to agriculture, chemicals, paper products and more. We talk with Frances about her journey and her work that is changing the world for the better. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Nobel_Prize_-_Directed_Evolution_auphonic.mp3 Sin...
Politics: Gamechanging October Surprises
October 29, 2018 04:16 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBAs the nation nears the 2018 midterm elections, journalist Jared Keller joins Tim to discuss some of his reporting on October surprises in American history. From the 1800s and the dirtiest campaign in American history, to that presidential campaigns of 2012 and 2008. How did those surprises impact election outcomes? https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/October_Surprises_-_Episode_36_auphonic.mp3 Jared Keller is a senior editor at Task and Purpose, a news site that covers military an...
Politics: Gamechanging October Surprises – Episode 36
October 29, 2018 04:16 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBAs the nation nears the 2018 midterm elections, journalist Jared Keller joins Tim to discuss some of his reporting on October surprises in American history. From the 1800s and the dirtiest campaign in American history, to that presidential campaigns of 2012 and 2008. How did those surprises impact election outcomes? https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/October_Surprises_-_Episode_36_auphonic.mp3 Jared Keller is a senior editor at Task and Purpose, a news site that covers military an...
Politics: Controversial American Elections – Episode 35
October 22, 2018 04:16 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBProfessor Robert Speel joins Tim to discuss classic contested elections in America’s history. Dr. Speel teaches at Penn State University Behrend, where his research focuses on aspects of American politics that include elections and voting behavior, Congress and the presidency, and public policy. The two talk about some little-known and some unforgettable stories of election rigging, challenges and “skullduggery.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Contested_Elections_auphonic.mp3 Dr....
Politics: Controversial American Elections
October 22, 2018 04:16 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBProfessor Robert Speel joins Tim to discuss classic contested elections in America’s history. Dr. Speel teaches at Penn State University Behrend, where his research focuses on aspects of American politics that include elections and voting behavior, Congress and the presidency, and public policy. The two talk about some little-known and some unforgettable stories of election rigging, challenges and “skullduggery.” https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Contested_Elections_auphonic.mp3 Dr....
Politics: Ads that Changed History
October 15, 2018 04:16 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBHistorian, author and college dean John Geer joins Tim to discuss the long history of political advertising, from negative attack ads, to a few positive ones that may have changed the course of history. John is the Dean of the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University. He has published several books and articles on presidential politics and elections. One of them is called In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Pol...
Politics: Ads that Changed History – Episode 34
October 15, 2018 04:16 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBHistorian, author and college dean John Geer joins Tim to discuss the long history of political advertising, from negative attack ads, to a few positive ones that may have changed the course of history. John is the Dean of the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University. He has published several books and articles on presidential politics and elections. One of them is called In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Pol...
The Circus: How it Fed America’s Imagination – Episode 33
October 08, 2018 04:16 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBWriter, producer and director Sharon Grimberg joins Tim to discuss her latest production for American Experience on PBS called “The Circus.” Sharon talks about how the circus played a unique role in introducing Americans throughout the country to the world beyond, and in the process, helping to define American culture, and feed a growing nation’s imagination. For many decades before mass media, the circus brought to your town sights, sounds, smells, a complete sensory experience you might onl...
The Circus: How it Fed America’s Imagination
October 08, 2018 04:16 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBWriter, producer and director Sharon Grimberg joins Tim to discuss her latest production for American Experience on PBS called “The Circus.” Sharon talks about how the circus played a unique role in introducing Americans throughout the country to the world beyond, and in the process, helping to define American culture, and feed a growing nation’s imagination. For many decades before mass media, the circus brought to your town sights, sounds, smells, a complete sensory experience you might onl...
Going Head to Head with the NFL
October 01, 2018 04:16 - 49 minutes - 112 MBFormer college All-American, NFL linebacker, and one of the NFL’s most prominent player agents Ralph Cindrich joins Tim to give his unique perspective of the NFL. Ralph spent 40 years in locker rooms, on fields and in negotiations with the owners during the league’s meteoric rise. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/NFL_-_auphonic.mp3 Ralph Cindrich was ranked among the most powerful people in sports. He is the author of the book, “NFL Brawler: a player turned agent’s 40 years in the ...
Going Head to Head with the NFL – Episode 32
October 01, 2018 04:16 - 49 minutes - 112 MBFormer college All-American, NFL linebacker, and one of the NFL’s most prominent player agents Ralph Cindrich joins Tim to give his unique perspective of the NFL. Ralph spent 40 years in locker rooms, on fields and in negotiations with the owners during the league’s meteoric rise. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/NFL_-_auphonic.mp3 Ralph Cindrich was ranked among the most powerful people in sports. He is the author of the book, “NFL Brawler: a player turned agent’s 40 years in the ...
Concussions: It’s a New Game
September 24, 2018 04:16 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBWorld-renowned concussion expert Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins joins Tim to discuss his pioneering work in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions, and the role that public education and awareness has played from the very start. Dr. Collins talks about myths, realities, how perceptions have influenced football and sports participation. Then he gives his vision of where it goes from here. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Concussions_-_auphonic.mp3 According to the UPMC Sports Medici...
Concussions: It’s a New Game – Episode 31
September 24, 2018 04:16 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBWorld-renowned concussion expert Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins joins Tim to discuss his pioneering work in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions, and the role that public education and awareness has played from the very start. Dr. Collins talks about myths, realities, how perceptions have influenced football and sports participation. Then he gives his vision of where it goes from here. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Concussions_-_auphonic.mp3 According to the UPMC Sports Medici...
The “New Coke” Fiasco – Episode 30
September 17, 2018 04:16 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBBranding expert Robin Teets joins Tim to discuss the time Coca-Cola decided to change its highly successful 99-year old formula to a new one and the chain of events that took place after that. Robin and Tim talk about why the company decided to make the move, what it did right, and how it could get it so wrong. Marketing lessons that are still taught in MBA classes today. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_New_Coke_Fiasco_-_Episode_30_-_auphonic.mp3 On April 23rd, 1985, Coca-C...
The “New Coke” Fiasco
September 17, 2018 04:16 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBBranding expert Robin Teets joins Tim to discuss the time Coca-Cola decided to change its highly successful 99-year old formula to a new one and the chain of events that took place after that. Robin and Tim talk about why the company decided to make the move, what it did right, and how it could get it so wrong. Marketing lessons that are still taught in MBA classes today. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_New_Coke_Fiasco_-_Episode_30_-_auphonic.mp3 On April 23rd, 1985, Coca-C...
BEATS: ‘Dad, Can I Have $400 Headphones?’
September 10, 2018 04:16 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBBusiness writer and author Jeff Haden joins Tim to tell the story of Beats. Those expensive headphones that are about more than sound. They’re fashion statement. Jeff is a contributing editor for Inc..com, and he’s the author of the book, The Motivation Myth: How high achievers really set themselves up to win. Today, we look at a case study on winning in business in the high-end headphone market and how it changed the way we look at sound. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Beats_-_Ep...
BEATS: ‘Dad, Can I Have $400 Headphones?’ – Episode 29
September 10, 2018 04:16 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBBusiness writer and author Jeff Haden joins Tim to tell the story of Beats. Those expensive headphones that are about more than sound. They’re fashion statement. Jeff is a contributing editor for Inc..com, and he’s the author of the book, The Motivation Myth: How high achievers really set themselves up to win. Today, we look at a case study on winning in business in the high-end headphone market and how it changed the way we look at sound. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Beats_-_Ep...
Freedom Car: The Story of the Ford Mustang
September 03, 2018 04:16 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBAutomotive historian John Heitmann joins Tim to discuss the Freedom Car, the Ford Mustang and its role American lore. John digs into the history of the car, its place in popular culture and recent events surrounding the emergence of the long lost and iconic "Bullitt Mustang." The premise of our podcast is simple. We talk about the people, events and things that have shaped the way we think. In this episode, John tells the story behind the car that some vintage collectors say is an iconic Am...
Freedom Car: The Story of the Ford Mustang – Episode 28
September 03, 2018 04:16 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBAutomotive historian John Heitmann joins Tim to discuss the Freedom Car, the Ford Mustang and its role American lore. John digs into the history of the car, its place in popular culture and recent events surrounding the emergence of the long lost and iconic "Bullitt Mustang." The premise of our podcast is simple. We talk about the people, events and things that have shaped the way we think. In this episode, John tells the story behind the car that some vintage collectors say is an iconic Am...
Opioids: Protecting the Innocents
August 29, 2018 04:16 - 36 minutes - 84 MBResearcher Dr. Eva Lee joins Tim to discuss her work on the front lines in the battle against the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lee is a professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, and Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and HealthCare, and her not-so-secret weapons are math, data and analytics. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Opioids_-_Start_by_protecting_the_innocents_-_Episode_27.mp3 In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lee about...
Opioids: Protecting the Innocents – Episode 27 (Bonus)
August 29, 2018 04:16 - 36 minutes - 84 MBResearcher Dr. Eva Lee joins Tim to discuss her work on the front lines in the battle against the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lee is a professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, and Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and HealthCare, and her not-so-secret weapons are math, data and analytics. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Opioids_-_Start_by_protecting_the_innocents_-_Episode_27.mp3 In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lee about...
Flight 93, Shanksville: September 11, 2001
August 27, 2018 04:16 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBFormer FBI special agent Bill Crowley joins Tim to discuss his role as the FBI's lead spokesperson on the scene in Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the days following the Flight 93 hijacking and crash on September 11, 2001. Bill talks about his own role, the crisis communications challenges and takes us back to that time and that place. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Flight_93.mp3 It’s been 17 years since America experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Four comm...
Flight 93, Shanksville: September 11, 2001 – Episode 26
August 27, 2018 04:16 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBFormer FBI special agent Bill Crowley joins Tim to discuss his role as the FBI's lead spokesperson on the scene in Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the days following the Flight 93 hijacking and crash on September 11, 2001. Bill talks about his own role, the crisis communications challenges and takes us back to that time and that place. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Flight_93.mp3 It’s been 17 years since America experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Four comm...
George Washington: Lessons from Failure – Episode 25
August 20, 2018 04:16 - 56 minutes - 130 MBHistorian, professor, and podcaster Greg Jackson joins Tim to discuss the myths and facts surrounding American Founding Father, George Washington. Greg, and more to the point the lessons in failure. Greg hosts the American history podcast, History That Doesn’t Suck, is an assistant professor of Integrated Studies at Utah Valley University, and has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Utah. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/George_Washington_-_Lessons_in_Failure_-_Episode_25.mp3 ...
George Washington: Lessons from Failure
August 20, 2018 04:16 - 56 minutes - 130 MBHistorian, professor, and podcaster Greg Jackson joins Tim to discuss the myths and facts surrounding American Founding Father, George Washington. Greg, and more to the point the lessons in failure. Greg hosts the American history podcast, History That Doesn’t Suck, is an assistant professor of Integrated Studies at Utah Valley University, and has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Utah. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/George_Washington_-_Lessons_in_Failure_-_Episode_25.mp3 ...
The Monopoly Story – Episode 24
August 13, 2018 04:16 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBVeteran board games executive, entrepreneur, game designer and Monopoly game expert Phil Orbanes joins Tim to talk about his life-long affinity for one of the world's most beloved board games, Monopoly. Phil tells the whole story behind the game. And he talks about what the Monopoly game teaches us "off the board" in life and in business. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Monopoly_Game_Story_-_Episode_24_auphonic.mp3 On December 31st, 1935, the game of Monopoly was patented. ...
The Monopoly Story
August 13, 2018 04:16 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBVeteran board games executive, entrepreneur, game designer and Monopoly game expert Phil Orbanes joins Tim to talk about his life-long affinity for one of the world's most beloved board games, Monopoly. Phil tells the whole story behind the game. And he talks about what the Monopoly game teaches us "off the board" in life and in business. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Monopoly_Game_Story_-_Episode_24_auphonic.mp3 On December 31st, 1935, the game of Monopoly was patented. ...
Abraham Lincoln’s Final Murder Case – Episode 23
August 06, 2018 04:16 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBNew York Times bestselling author David Fisher joins Tim to talk about his collaboration (Lincoln’s Last Trial: the murder case that propelled him to the presidency) with Dan Abrams on the murder case that put Abraham Lincoln on a path to the presidency. David tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln took on a controversial case less than a year before the Republican Convention and the start of one of the most pivotal periods in American history. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Lincol...
Abraham Lincoln’s Final Murder Case
August 06, 2018 04:16 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBNew York Times bestselling author David Fisher joins Tim to talk about his collaboration (Lincoln’s Last Trial: the murder case that propelled him to the presidency) with Dan Abrams on the murder case that put Abraham Lincoln on a path to the presidency. David tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln took on a controversial case less than a year before the Republican Convention and the start of one of the most pivotal periods in American history. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Lincol...
The Man Behind the Emoticon :-)
July 30, 2018 04:16 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBArtificial Intelligence pioneer and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researcher Scott Fahlman joins Tim to discuss how a few minutes of humor turned into a worldwide phenomenon when he created the first Internet emoticon. Actually, it all started before the Internet was a thing. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Man_Behind_the_Emoticon_-_Episode_22.mp3 The emoticon is a term that’s short for emotive icons. Emoticons have been around for centuries in various forms. What all emo...
The Man Behind the Emoticon :-) – Episode 22
July 30, 2018 04:16 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBArtificial Intelligence pioneer and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researcher Scott Fahlman joins Tim to discuss how a few minutes of humor turned into a worldwide phenomenon when he created the first Internet emoticon. Actually, it all started before the Internet was a thing. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Man_Behind_the_Emoticon_-_Episode_22.mp3 The emoticon is a term that’s short for emotive icons. Emoticons have been around for centuries in various forms. What all emo...
The Roads that Brought Us Together – Episode 21
July 23, 2018 04:16 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBAdvertising veteran and author Richard Ratay joins Tim to talk about how America's new roadways brought the country and families closer together. The conversation ranges from homespun stories of family on the road, to how pop culture was influenced by America's growing super highway infrastructure, as they talk about Richard's new book, "Don't Make Me Pull Over: An informal history of the family road trip." http://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/The_Roads_that_Brought_Us_Together_-_Episode...