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Episode 222: What's the Definition of a "Modern Zookeeper"? (with Shane Gorbett)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - July 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
With Ari away at the IAATE Midyear Meeting, Chris is joined by fellow ABMA Board Member and animal behavior podcaster, Shane Gorbett, to attempt to answer this question: how do we define a "modern zookeeper"? If you have a shout-out you’d like us to share, a question or a topic you’d like us t...

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Episode 221: A Journalist's Guide to Training the Human Animal (with Amy Sutherland)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - July 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Well, this one is certainly a blast from the past! On this episode, we are extremely excited to welcome journalist and author, Amy Sutherland! Chris first met Amy 21 years ago (!) when she came to spend time with him and his classmates at Moorpark College's (then-named) Exotic Animal Training an...

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Episode 220: We're Scientists! We're Doing It! We're Doing the Thing! (with Jeremiah Shon)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - July 04, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes
You know what they say: you send Chris and Ari an email, you end up on the podcast. We're super happy to welcome Jeremiah Shon from John Ball Zoo to the show! Jeremiah is a recent NEI workshop attendee who reached out to share some cool training stuff that he and his team have been doing with th...

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Episode 219: Positivity and Leadership in a Field of "Cultures of Silence"

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 27, 2024 17:57 - 46 minutes
Our hosts dig into all forms of media - print, social, and electronic - to discuss the challenge of "cultures of silence" in the zoo field (which, we beg your pardon, involves us repeating a little salty language), and chat about some good advice about how positivity and leadership behaviors can...

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66 - Young Kids (Toddler to Preschool) and Chores, Life Skills and Teaching Independence

Parenting Decoded - June 25, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes
 How much can a 2-, 3- or 4-year-old do?  What can they do?  They’re so little, right?  A toddler?  A preschooler?  What’s reasonable?  What’s not?   Are you doing too much as a parent?    All good questions for sure that most of us struggle with!  In this podcast we explore what’s reasonable t...

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Episode 87 - The First Year of Mayor Olivia Chow in Toronto

Intended Consequences - June 24, 2024 20:14 - 18 minutes
On June 26, 2023, Torontonians elected Olivia Chow as their next Mayor in a by-election. As it is often the case when a new mayor comes into office, there was some uncertainty around how Olivia Chow would govern and what the relationship with other levels of government would look like. A lot h...

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Episode 218: Good Luck Getting Rid of Me! (with Brittni Rice)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 20, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
With Chris stuck in traffic between work locations, Ari is joined by NEI's own Brittni Rice on the eve of her first anniversary with the company! Brittni shares her history in the field, the differences between working as a show trainer and a zoo keeper, the experience of being both a learner an...

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Episode 217: Can We Talk About This "Charismatic Megafauna" Thing? (with Jessi Krebs and Greg Lepera)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Ari and Chris are back in the office together and are joined (with the recording gods on our side this time) by Jessi Krebs and Grep Lepera! Jessi and Greg share their paths in the zoo field (we're talking 95 combined years of reptile awesomeness, ya'll), their history with the Crocodilian Biolo...

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Episode 86 - IoT and the future of satellites

Intended Consequences - June 12, 2024 13:57 - 23 minutes
Satellites play an increasing role in enabling the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in some parts of Canada. Innovation in low earth orbit (LEO) satellites reminds us that satellite technology is evolving rapidly.  Jason Trembley, Manal Hauenstein and Dennis Béland from Terrest...

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Episode 216: Recognition, Attention, and the Importance of Being Like Kyle

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - June 06, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes
It's the return of the two-host podcast! Ari takes some time from her vacation to sit down with Chris to talk about the effects of compliments, recognition, paying attention, and the joy that comes from kindness. Awww! Get in here, everyone - group hug! If you have a suggestion for a question,...

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Episode 85 - Regulation and Innovation in the Crypto Space

Intended Consequences - June 04, 2024 13:58 - 29 minutes
Despite Bitcoin having been around since 2009, crypto and blockchain remain relatively misunderstood. Several myths persist around what the technology is and is not. Many also underappreciate the role of crypto and its innovation potential. As crypto attracts more attention and users, a variety ...

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Episode 215: Dispatches from the NEI Expanded Universe (with the Roger Williams Park Zoo Bird Show Crew)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 30, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes
We had so much virtual fun with one out-of-state NEI bird show last week that we decided to send Chris out to visit the other one in person! We are so happy to welcome Morgan Lopes, Josh Sanko, Hunter Peck, and Anthony Rossi to the podcast to talk about the ins and outs of our bird show at Roger...

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Episode 214: Opening Weekend Eve! (with the Minnesota Zoo Bird Show Crew)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 23, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes
After an intro in which Chris demonstrates the evils of AI to an unsuspecting and horrified Ari, we're celebrating "Opening Weekend Eve" with Katelyn, Lucy, Meg, Laurel, Emily, Skyler, Emma, Ian, and Dan from the Minnesota Zoo Bird Show Crew! In this guest-packed episode we discuss the final pre...

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Episode 84 - Adapting to a Changing Geopolitical Order

Intended Consequences - May 16, 2024 14:35 - 28 minutes
International events and geopolitical shifts have massive impacts on Canada. More than ever, governments and companies find themselves navigating uncertain geopolitical dynamics. To assess what this means in practice, we are joined by Arif Lalani, a Senior Advisor with StrategyCorp’s Geopolitica...

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Episode 213: When "Helping" Hurts, Revisited (TEC Talk Throwback)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 16, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes
And lo, the Internet Gods and Goddesses decreed "we shall ruin your recording, thereby preventing this week's uploading of training and behavior content!" But nay, your hosts shall not abide! While Chris and Ari scurry behind the scenes to figure out what the heck went wrong with this week's...

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Episode 212: Big Fun at Little Rock (with Hannah Baker, Sydney Byrd, LeeAnn Goette, and Kate Neal)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes
The state motto of Arkansas is "Regnat populus" - Latin for "the people rule" - and you know what? The people here DO rule! Chris sits down with Hannah Baker, Sydney Byrd, LeeAnn Goette, and Kate Neal from Little Rock Zoo to talk about all the fun training going on during Chris' 10-day consultin...

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Episode 211: "Do Science Better": Leadership Growth Through the Lens of Accessibility (with Jennie Janssen)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - May 02, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes
Ari and Chris welcome Jennie Janssen (National Aquarium, MIASZ) back to the show to share her take - and a great new initiative from MIAZS (Minorities in Aquarium and Zoos Sciences) - relating to the challenge our field is facing of creating the leaders of tomorrow.  References from the episod...

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Episode 210: Nuggets of Knowledge from Nashville (with Scott Trauger)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
Ari has The Ick, so Chris is joined by NEI Supervisor Scott Trauger to share our notes - figuratively and literally - from the 2024 ABMA Annual Conference in Nashville, TN!  If you have a suggestion for a question, topic, or guest you'd like to hear on a future episode of the show, let us know...

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65 - How to Connect with Teens and Tweens

Parenting Decoded - April 24, 2024 23:00 - 18 minutes
Getting teens and tweens to talk to parents is an age old battle the repeats itself over and over again with each new generation.  Times change but our teens wanting independence from us doesn't.  In this episode learn some tips and tricks for how to get our kids to relax and just enjoy being ...

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65 - How to Connect with Teens and Tweens and Stay Connected as a Parent

Parenting Decoded - April 24, 2024 23:00 - 18 minutes
Getting teens and tweens to talk to parents is an age old battle the repeats itself over and over again with each new generation.  Times change but our teens wanting independence from us doesn't.  In this episode learn some tips and tricks for how to get our kids to relax and just enjoy being ...

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Episode 83 - Navigating Government Procurement in Canada

Intended Consequences - April 24, 2024 14:19 - 33 minutes
Governments spend large sums of money on procurement every year. According to Global Affairs Canada, estimates show that government procurement represents between 13 and 20 per cent of a country’s gross domestic product. Given the size of the budgets and the wide array of goods and services go...

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Episode 209: She Wanted a Sticker, She Got on a Podcast (with Lauren Vieira)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
With Chris in Nashville to listen to other people talk into a microphone at the Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference, Ari keeps the show going with the help of future animal care professional Lauren Vieira! Lauren emailed us to say that she was a listener who would love a...

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Episode 82 - Artificial Intelligence in the Municipal Context

Intended Consequences - April 11, 2024 12:53 - 32 minutes
The StrategyCorp Institute concludes its miniseries on artificial intelligence with an episode on AI in the municipal context. From building permit approvals to smart infrastructure to answering residents’ questions, there are many opportunities for municipalities to integrate AI-based solutions...

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Episode 208: Chopping Floors and Sweeping Fish (with Marty MacPhee)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - April 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Well, it took us over 200 episodes to get our act together and make it happen, but it was worth the wait because we're finally joined by our favorite "Queen of Team," Marty MacPhee! Marty shares her background as a member of the "NEI Extended Universe," her training and behavior background at Br...

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Episode 207: A New Model for Ambassador Animal Welfare (with Steve Martin)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes
Ari and Chris welcome back NEI President and CEO, Steve Martin, back to the show to talk about his recently published journal aritcle, "A Reexamination of the Relationship between Training Practices and Welfare in the Management of Ambassador Animals"! Steve talks about how the article came abou...

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A Family's Love | Justice for Jacob

True Consequences - True Crime - March 31, 2024 15:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
I sit down with my mom to discuss Jacob's case and where we go from here.  Donate to Angels Voices Silenced No More to help families in New Mexico who are fighting for justice.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-consequences-true-crime--4347262/support.

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Episode 206: So...Are We Promoting Rob Parson Or Not???

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes
Courtesy of the fine folks at the HBR on Leadership Podcast from Harvard Business Review, Chris brings a challenge for discussion to the table: what do you do when a top performer on your team that is up for promotion is also known for treating their collegues badly? We share the ins of outs of...

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A Brother's Love |Justice for Jacob Landin

True Consequences - True Crime - March 24, 2024 15:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 468 ratings
In this episode, Eric shares updates in his brother’s case, including a heated meeting with the prosecutor.  Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimeconspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimelinesandconsequences Instagram: https://instagram.com/crimelinesandconsequences Yo...

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Episode 81 - Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Innovation in Canada

Intended Consequences - March 22, 2024 17:33 - 33 minutes
The StrategyCorp Institute continues its miniseries on artificial intelligence by looking at the Canadian context. We discuss the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act in bill C-27 and the federal government’s overall approach to regulating AI. We also explore Canada’s leadership in AI, how com...

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Episode 205: Magical Moments Over Breadsticks (2024 Podcast Summit with Jon Rossi and Elizabeth Johnson)

The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc. - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Zoo podcasters of the world, unite again! Join Chris on his "exciting first date" with Jon Rossi of the Rossifari Podcast and Elizabeth Johnson of the Mothering Wildlife Podcast to discuss the ins and outs of our shows! With Jon as host and ringleader, we talk about why our shows got started, ho...