A weekly look at the entertainment landscape from The Contending.
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Nick Frazier and Marcus Fitzpatrick sits around The Water Cooler every Wednesday and give their perspective on some of the topics in the sports landscape today! If it's about sports, then WE ARE ABOUT IT! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Follow
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Welcome to VPG’s Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast, where we share lessons and stories of women professionals to help empower other women, and expand a greater circle of influence, so we walk our journey with those who understand and appreciate us.
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Saranne Segal is a conflict resolution advocate on a mission to create more harmonious workplaces. Peace at the Water Cooler is your go-to podcast for dealing with difficult people, managing toxic behaviours and how to have those tricky conversations with colleagues. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Saranne brings decades of experience dealing with workplace conflict to each episode as she talks to experts, authors and employees.
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A couple minutes recapping the sports world every morning. So you don't sound like an idiot at work.
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Live twitter spaces conversations hosted by Upwork Chief Economist Adam Ozimek (@modeledbehavior) with various participants in Econ Twitter. We will talk about the economy and much more.
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Conversations we used to have at the office water cooler. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watercoolergang/support
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The water cooler is the podcast where we talk about interesting ideas that come across you and me everyday. We talk about interesting ideas, news, politics, tech and any idea that we find interesting.
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Discover life beyond the consensus of the water cooler collective. A life not determined by norms and expectations. Learn to pursue your own path, push the boundaries of expectations, and find your purpose, hidden possibilities, and joy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brokenwatercooler/support
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Are you confident about how to create the best workplace, from the inside out, where people are put first? Does your workforce share a clear sense of purpose, are they secure about change, do they know how to reduce stress, anxiety and the risk of burnout? Are you sure that productivity in your company is not diminished by presenteeism or staff turnover? This podcast features mini-series’ that delve into these topics and more, that have never been more important. As a psychologist, I get ben ...
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Join us each week as we break down our top picks for comics of the week.
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Travis + Gudda talk sports, fashion, culture and gambling
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Dre and Alden cover all of the things in the many worlds of nerd and geek topics, personal passions, and all the other things one talks about at work (when they're not actually working)! Reviews, lists, interviews, and more! Check out Dre on Twitter @LogicMC and @OrionPaxxMusic, and find Alden @AD_Strider. Also on Instagram as @itsorionpaxx and @a.d.strider!
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Talk around America's water cooler surrounding faith, politics, and culture is changing fast. Just the News' political affairs program "The Water Cooler with David Brody" takes a deep dive into the issues of our time to get to heart of what people are talking about today. Journalist David Brody sits down with some of the biggest newsmakers and thought leaders of the day to talk about values and traditions in a non—traditional way.
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Get ready to spill the tea with your IWCCT sister- in- law hosts, Jessie & Danielle! These Khuller (yes our last name is pronuced "Cooler" ;) ) sisters share stories from a wide array of workplace stories that vary from funny and sweet, to totally bizarre, creepy and downright nighmarish! They can't wait to meet you around the water cooler to share it all! Want to share the hot goss? They'd love to hear it! Please send your stories to IWCCTpodcast@gmail.com and please ad "Listener story" in ...
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“Terrifying… What, me?!” – Miranda Williams
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Ever been accused of being a bully? Or of being terrifying? Maybe not. But maybe you have experienced feedback that has shocked you because it was not what you intended. The void between what we want to communicate and how our communication lands can be enormous. Most of us haven't had the opportunity to learn about how we feedback and challenge. A…
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We dive into two major 2025 Oscar contenders: A24’s Anora and Searchlight’s A Real Pain. We review each title and break down key moments of the films. Fair warning: our Anora conversation has a few spoilers, but we give you fair warning before ruining a few key moments of the film. Then, our A Real Pain conversation leads us to a discussion of the …
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What You Going To DUGH? HUGH? (Ep. 60)
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Join Nick and Marcus as we gather around the Water Cooler and discuss what Hugh Freezes need to do in order to get Auburn Football back. Some special guests will be coming through and joining us around the Water Cooler to discuss other topics around College Football as well. #alabamafootball #rolltide #arkansasfootball #woopig #auburnfootball #ware…
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A Chat with the Honorable Kalyan Deshpande with Guest Interviewer Kim Leung | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Episode 61
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Disclaimer: The content of this discussion is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast was recorded on June 18, 2024. Today’s episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features guest interviewer Kim Leung, of Counsel at Fish & Richardson, P.C. in conversation with Vice Chief Judge K…
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It is Episode 61 and we still still feeling the spooky vibes! We have a hosiptal story and warehouse story that may give you the creeps. A hilarious neighbour fiasco, odd duck at work and Black Friday shopping insanity. Hope you are thirsty! We are starting to get ready for our Christmas Episode so start sending inthose holiday stories! Disclaimer …
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Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night is a love letter to the counterculture minds that formed one of the longest running television series in history, Saturday Night Live. Reitman creates a deliberately, lovingly chaotic atmosphere packed with visual gags, nostalgic references, sounds, and iconic music that all collaborates to orient the audience in a ve…
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It is the big 6-0! Join us for another mistaken at work story, a bit of a nerve wracking listener story, managers gone wrong and more. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and changes would only be m…
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With film festival season behind us, we wanted to sit back and catch up to some notable titles we’ve loved over the past few weeks. Case in point, Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, Woman Of the Hour, is an astoundingly accomplished breakthrough from the actress. She frames the story of the serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game with empathy…
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Fear. Fatigue. Are you stuck in a rut that is littered with surveys? It's often the go-to channel for getting to know what employees think, but there also barriers that can get in the way of these being effective. Fatigue is just one of them. Fear is another. The brave face doesn't simply disappear when presented with written questions to provide o…
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Episode 59 brings us a terrible waiter, awkward video game shop, insane and scary story at a psych facility, a too funny to be true but it was story and a very sweet mistaken identity type of story to wrap things up. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the sto…
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Megan returns from the SCAD Savannah Film Festival fresh with new takes on film, actors, and everything in between. One of the titles she loved at the festival was Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, so the team discusses that film in a spoiler-free conversation and assess its Oscar chances as well as the Oscar chances of other films at play in the fes…
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‘Agatha All Along’ Production Designer John Collins Marches Down, Down, Down His Brilliantly Designed Road [Podcast]
Marching ever forward ‘neath the wooded shrine I stray not from the path. I hold death’s hand in mine. Disney+’s Marvel Television series Agatha All Along wrapped this week with a 2-episode series finale that brought the series to an emotionally satisfying climax. While initially uneven tonally, Agatha eventually settled into an entertaining and co…
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GIVE "27" DA BALL!!! (59th Episode)
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In Episode 59, ick and Marcus unpack Auburn's win against Kentucky and debate wether this kick starts a "new beginning" going forward for Auburn football. Also, the fellas discuss wether Texas A&M is the team to beat in the SEC and can they hold onto to first and make to the title game in Atlanta? #alabamafootball #rolltide #arkansasfootball #woopi…
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Welcome to the spooky show! We have some creepy online stories, one from the news and one from a listener so get cozy and get ready to be creeped out! BOO! * Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and …
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Megan is off to cover the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, leaving Joey and Clarence to share their favorite “get in the spooky spirit” Halloween media. Then, Joey breaks down the X / Twitter meme culture around (largely) gay Halloween costumes — “What Do You Mean You’re…” Finally, Joey makes a special announcement about a December podcast special for …
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Welcome to episode 57 where we explore some Gym stories and some spooky stories to get everyone revved up for the upcoming Halloween episode! Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and changes would on…
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RACE!!!! (Episode 58)
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This week we discuss is LSU the new team to watch in the conference championship race? Also why should recruits continue to believe in Hugh Freeze as the coach of the future of the Auburn Tigers? Join Nick and Marcus around the Water Cooler as we discuss these topics. #alabamafootball #rolltide #arkansasfootball #woopig #auburnfootball #wareagle #f…
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Mark Johnson returns to wrap our coverage of the Middleburg Film Festival and to talk about changes to our Oscar predictions following festival screenings. Then, Megan previews her coverage of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. We’re dee…
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Mark Johnson makes his Contending at the Water Cooler podcast debut in a conversation with Joey and Clarence about the first two days of the Middleburg Film Festival. In conversation are Blitz, The Brutalist, The Piano Lesson, Memoir of a Snail, September 5, and Emilia Pérez. It’s always a great time at Middleburg! Join us next year! Check back ear…
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How is Menopause Impacting your Leadership? – Tammy Gee
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I love Tammy's phrase about wellbeing running through the veins of an organisation. When you achieve that, you are equipped to deal with any conversation that arises. And all because you start by putting people first. That means being vulnerable and stepping into their space to learn about what someone else is experiencing and what they need. 18th …
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CLASH!!! (Episode 57)
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There are some huge clashes this week in the SEC and college football! Come sit around the Water Cooler as Nick and Marcus explore those matchups and pick winners from the slate of Week 8 games in the SEC! #alabamafootball #rolltide #arkansasfootball #woopig #auburnfootball #wareagle #floridafootball #gogators #georgiafootball #godawgs #kentuckyfoo…
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It is Episode 56 and we have some spooky stories to get ready for our Halloween episode coming up! Of course we have a listener story and some more work stories for you. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read …
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This week, Megan takes a break to prepare for her coverage of the upcoming SCAD Savannah Film Festival, leaving Joey and Clarence to preview their coverage of this weekend’s Middleburg Film Festival. Check back at The Contending over the weekend for the latest in our coverage. We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’…
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Writer-director Sean Baker broke onto the filmmaking scene in 2000 with his debut feature Four Letter Words, but it was his one-two punch of universally acclaimed films Tangerine and The Florida Project that caused critics and audiences to stand at attention. When Oscar called for Willem Dafoe’s Supporting Actor nomination for The Florida Project, …
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Today’s episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features McNeal Maddox, an independent brand consultant and former Group Director of Brand Strategy at Innovation Protocol, a Los Angeles-based brand strategy consultancy. Legends and stories have always intrigued him, but understanding the deeper meaning contained within them has driven McNeal’s creativ…
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Slayed!!! (Episode 56)
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Nick and Marcus are back around the Water Cooler for Episode 56. In this episode, the fellas discuss the BIGGEST UPSET OF THE YEAR! Also they preview the RED RIVER RIVALRY this weekend against the newcomers of the SEC, Texas and Oklahoma. #alabamafootball #rolltide #arkansasfootball #woopig #auburnfootball #wareagle #floridafootball #gogators #geor…
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Episode 55 is here with more listener and and online stories! A funny movie theatre story, a few shopping incidents ands more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" a…
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Are you a fan of romantic comedies? Do we need more of them on television? For this week’s episode, Megan and Joey (where’d you go, Clarence?!) sit down at the Water Cooler to gab about the majesty and the delight of Erin Foster’s hit comedy series, Nobody Wants This. Megan swoons over Adam Brody and […] The post Podcast: ‘Nobody Wants This’? More …
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"We not only need to work happy, we need to work at being happy." I love that quote by Shawn Achor. So how are you working at that? The Alliance of Independent Agencies have teamed up with Google to host an event that is dedicated to culture and high performance. They recognise that leaders are navigating a rapid pace of change; the way people work…
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Ever wonder why people make decisions at work that just don’t make sense? On this episode of Peace at the Watercooler, I’m joined by Dan Ariely, world-renowned professor of psychology and behavioural economics and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational. Dan has spent years researching how and why we make irrational choices, and today, he’s he…
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We are so excited that we have been here with you all for a year already! We are so grateful for all your support and stories! We hope you love what we have in store for you today. Meet you around the water cooler for our top story winner and more listener and online stories. Hope you are thirsty! Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any…
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This week, we’re breaking down our complicated reactions to two wildly different films and a television show. All three of us have seen Demi Moore in The Substance, so it’s finally time to break down those wild plot twists and turns. And that ending… Then, Joey and Clarence bring Megan up to speed on the […] The post Podcast: Going Deep Into ‘The S…
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Leveling Up Work Culture with Megan Raymond, Partner, Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone, LLP | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Episode 59
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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Megan F. Raymond, Partner, Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone, LLP. Megan is one of the top 50 women in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) trials, representing clients in over 100 post-grant proceedings to date. She also tries patent cases in federal district courts and in the International Trade Co…
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What’s Next for Auburn Football?🏈 (Episode 54)
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In this episode, we dive deep into what's next for Auburn football and what needs to happen to get the Tigers back on track. With an important matchup against Oklahoma on Saturday, we’ll preview the Auburn vs. Oklahoma game and break down key strategies for both teams. Special guest DC Wolf from Auburn Addicts joins the conversation to share his in…
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We start out with Danielle getting some sweet revenge regarding alll the sound effects Jessie discovered in Episode 52 and then we roll into some online stories about the silliest thing just causing a total laughter melt down. We have a cooks joke that the waitress really didn't understand and things just get worse, a very unstable chiro visit and …
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Joey recently dove into the 2025 Oscars Best Actress race, which he called “Another Best Actress Bloodbath.” He brings that analysis to Contending at the Water Cooler along with a first time guest to the podcast: The Contending staff writer Frank J. Avella. We all dive into the bloodbath, figure out who are the nomination […] The post Podcast: Bath…
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This was a first and it was hilarious (just watch the outtake next week!). Susan Ní Chríodáin and I got to record this episode of the podcast outside in the beautiful gardens at Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford, courtesy of Andrew Dickinson. After some shenanigans we got to dive into her recently-published book, Leading Beyond the Num…
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Episode 52 brings some odd customers in bookstores, some rude store owners and more. It also brings the last of Jessie's sanity as she discovers the sound buttons and causes some chaos... Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These…
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BLAME GAME!!! (The 53rd Episode)
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Welcome back to the Water Cooler Talk Podcast! In Episode 53, Nick Frazier and Marcus Fitzpatrick dive into the hottest topics in sports: 🏈 **Most Disappointing College Football Team:** After three weeks of play, which team has failed to meet expectations the most? We break down the biggest letdowns and what’s gone wrong. 🤠 **Cowboys Blowout Loss:*…
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As is the tradition at the Water Cooler, Team Contending gathers in full (minus Frank J. Avella) to break down the winners, the losers, and the overall production of last night’s 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Instead of the media we’re most anticipating, we put series and performances in our Emmy Time Capsule to open […] The post Podcast: Team…
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A Chat with Franklin Chu, Senior Associate at Gemini Law | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Episode 58
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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Franklin Chu, a senior associate at Gemini Law LLP. Franklin holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the Cooper Union (New York, NY) and is licensed to practice in Washington state, Texas, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Prior to joining Gemini Law, Franklin was a…
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Here we go with Episode 51. We have stories from The Inspector and The area manager today along with some more excuses not to go to work and more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These storie…
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MY LUGGAGE GOT HOLES!!! (EPISODE 52)
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In this weeks episode, Nick and Marcus dive deep into the early season struggles of Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes. Id the hype too much for Deion Sanders' squad to handle, or can they turn it around? Plus, with Week 1 of the NFL season in the books, the guys give their takes takes on which teams they're buying into and which ones they're s…
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This weekend’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards saw FX’s Shōgun receive a record number of wins for a series in a single year. So does that mean the series will dominate the Drama categories on Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy ceremony? Does Hacks‘ shut-out this past weekend mean it will receive similar treatment at the hands of The Bear? […] The post Podcas…
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Active Leadership to Build Future Ready Organisations – Gregg Brown
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Gregg Brown doesn't hold back!! We took a different approach on this episode of the podcast. Instead of the where-the-conversation-goes-nobody-knows conversation I usually have with guests, Gregg and I discussed a number of statements. ⚠️ Everyone wants to know what the future of work is. ⚠️ Disruption is necessary for work to evolve. ⚠️ Taking act…
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We can't beleieve we have hit 50 episodes! To celebrate we are doing things a bit different. We have 6 stories today all from the same person and a few even slip into the theme category...lucky you! Hahahaha! Meet us around the water cooler and settle in fro some stories from The Animal Protection Officer! Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liabili…
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In Episode 51 of "Water Cooler Talk," hosts Nick Frazier and Marcus Fitzpatrick dive into a debate about the future of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. They explore whethr it's in Dak's best interest to leave the Cowboys after this season and what that could mean for his career. The conversation also shifts to who might step into the role i…
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Podcast: Recapping the Telluride Film Festival, Previewing the Toronto International Film Festival
It’s only Joey and Clarence at the Water Cooler this week as Megan’s taking the weekend off. Clarence reviews his experience at this year’s fantastic Telluride Film Festival. Joey launches from there to preview his upcoming travel to the Toronto International Film Festival. What movies overlap? What new movies will Joey cover for The Contending […]…
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A Chat with Ellyar Y. Barazesh, Senior Associate, Intellectual Property at Baker Botts | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Episode 57
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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Ellyar Y. Barazesh, Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property group at Baker Botts, residing in the Austin, Texas office Ellyar's practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and patent litigation. He has signific…
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Episode 49 has not 1 but 2 horrifying-scarred for life type stories and two.....well they do match in a funny way and of course at least one story with a jerk boss. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message bo…
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