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WonderTour

OutRoar Digital Experience, LLC.

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Join Drew Paroz and Brian Nutwell on a journey to become better leaders by traveling through fantastic worlds and inspiring lore. We connect leadership concepts to story contexts because it sticks to our brains better.
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George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) novels are our focus: Analysis and theories, readings, adverts from Westeros, music from the fandom, guests, and more, with your hosts yolkboy and Lady Gwynhyfvar. Radio Westeros is the only radio station this side of Asshai... Spoilers all books! Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Very Hallmark Christmas

Loree Stark and Rob Bricken

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Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up in front of that Balsam Hill Christmas tree! It's time for Season 2 of "A Very Hallmark Christmas." That's right: Loree and Rob are back for 37 brand-new, original Hallmark holiday movies. Which rugged men and flustered big city career women will make the cut and join the Hallmark Cinematic Universe in 2018? Tune in to find out.
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Welcome to Behind the Iron Throne! Our hosts take you deeper into George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy drama. We discuss the lore behind "A Song of Ice and Fire" and how it relates to the "Game of Thrones" HBO television series. We encourage listeners to suggest topics or ask questions they would like us to discuss on future shows. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BehindTheIronThrone, Taking over the World, one Nerd at a Time!
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In this episode of WonderTour, we dive deep into leadership lessons from the ultimate villain, Darth Vader. What if the Dark Lord of the Sith was your middle manager? 🤔 Join us as we explore the cautionary tale of how toxic leadership can manifest in our organizations and why understanding the "anti-patterns" of leadership is essential for growth a…
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In the 7th and final installment of our long running series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, we cover the beginning of the reign of Aegon III, including the long awaited arrival of Cregan Stark and the Hour of the Wolf that followed; and we remember the ladies who were suddenly some of the most significant people in the realm. …
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In this episode of WonderTour, Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz take a deep dive into a brand new series focusing on leadership lessons from some of our favorite villains. After exploring leadership through heroes for over 110 episodes, they pivot to uncover what we can learn from those who made disastrous choices, starting with none other than Star Wa…
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In this episode of *Lead Wisely by Wondertour*, Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz dive into the Marvel classic *Iron Man* (2008) to explore leadership lessons in an age dominated by technology and AI. Using Tony Stark’s journey from egocentric playboy to responsible hero, the hosts discuss the critical balance between using technology to augment human a…
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Hosts Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz dissect Tony’s journey from a self-centered genius to a self-sacrificing hero, questioning if and when he truly becomes a leader. Key Takeaways: Evaluate Your Leadership Traits Tony Stark’s journey highlights the need to critically assess your own leadership qualities. True leadership is more than innovation—it's …
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In this episode of WonderTour, dive deep into the leadership lessons from Christopher Nolan's film, Oppenheimer. Join hosts Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz, along with guest David Beltran del Rio, as they explore how to design and lead purpose-driven organizations. Key Discussion Points: Leading Technically Skilled Teams: How do you gain respect and l…
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In this episode, Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz, along with special guest nuclear buff David Beltran del Rio, explore leadership lessons from Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. They tackle the profound question, "What do you do after you change the world?" and delve into the complexities leaders face when their innovations reshape society. Key Tak…
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Come with us to the furthest points of the compass! From Sothoryos to the Sunset Sea to Asshai and, finally, the Lands of Always Winter in the extreme north. What do we know about these far-away and mysterious places? A surprising amount! We discuss which characters have explored where, how we might see or hear about these locales on page, and what…
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In this episode of Lead Wisely by WonderTour, Brian Nutwell and Drew Paroz continue their deep dive into leadership lessons from Ford vs. Ferrari. In this second part of their discussion, they explore the necessity of having radical innovators like Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles on your team when attempting to drive transformation and innovation with…
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Welcome to another episode of LeadWisely by WonderTour! This week, hosts Brian Nutwell and Drew Paros delve into the fascinating dynamics of human-machine interactions, using the thrilling story of Ford v Ferrari as a backdrop. Join us as we explore leadership lessons and the intricacies of innovation within large organizations. Episode Highlights:…
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Welcome to LeadWisely by Wondertour, where we delve into leadership lessons from our favorite stories. In this episode, we explore the world of "Ready Player One" and tackle the pressing question: How can technology create opportunities instead of inequality? Join Brian and Drew as they discuss the natural inclination to focus on empowering top per…
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Let's delve into the intriguing world of "Ready Player One." They explore why virtual escapism is so appealing and the leadership lessons we can extract from this dystopian adventure. Highlights: The Appeal of Escapism: Why do we choose to escape to virtual worlds instead of addressing real-life challenges? Character Analysis: Examination of Iroq's…
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In this episode we cover the Conquest of Westeros by the dragon lord Aegon Targaryen-- the battles fought and the kings who burned and died defiantly, as well as those who knelt or flew; and how the resistance of a single Princess led to the Conquest being incomplete. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Join Brian and Drew this week as we once again return to a WonderTour favorite, Interstellar. In this episode we talk through the importance of emotions to drive us to accomplish difficult missions, how to overcome seemingly intractable forces, and how to lead like Cooper as opposed to Dr. Mann. This week's practical application is a story about Zi…
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We're back with an episode all about the Night's Watch in the post-Conquest era -- covering all the notable characters and events, the reasons for the slow decline of the organization, its role in the main storyline, and where it will fit in The Winds of Winter and beyond. Support us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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Welcome back to WonderTour. Brian and Drew have been on a hiatus while preparing for the next adventure, but it's finally time to announce LeadWisely by WonderTour. Starting with episode 101 we will begin posting videos on YouTube as well as your favorite podcast services. It's the same great WonderTour content, but available to enjoy in new and ex…
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We explore the history of the Night's Watch, from its foundation in the Age Heroes up to the Conquest. Along the way we look at the Wall and its castles, notable past members, the culture of the organization and its real life and literary inspirations. Support us on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The odyssey of Nymeria and the Rhoynar is one of the great Westerosi legends and we begin our exploration of the third great migration from Essos with a look at Rhoynish history and culture, as well as their inevitable bloody clash with dragonlords of Old Valyria. Then we trace the voyage of the Ten Thousand Ships as they wandered for years around …
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In the sixth installment of our series with History of Westeros on the Dance of the Dragons, House Targaryen reaches its lowest point yet and the action ends up back where we started - at the Red Keep. Also the Battle of the Kings Road claims the life of the ambitious and furious Storm Lord, and the muppets head to King's Landing. Support us! Hoste…
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We continue our loose series on the various ethnic groups of Westeros with a deep dive on the Andals and the Andal invasion, the second mass human migration from Essos into Westeros, and arguably the most impactful. We look at their history, culture, religion and the reasons they went to Westeros and why they succeeded once they got there, tracing …
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Covering Arya’s arc from her final post-Red Wedding chapters in ASOS, through her five chapters set in Braavos, we explore the development of Arya’s unique skill set — skinchanging, face-changing and other disciplines taught at the House of Black and White, combined with an undiminished need for vengeance. Along the way we identify the many ways th…
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In this episode all about the First Men of Westeros we look at their origins in Essos, their arrival in Westeros via the Arm of Dorne and their subsequent war with the indigenous peoples they found there, ending in the Pact at the Isle of Faces. In the second half of the episode we tour Westeros to paint a picture of the various regions under the F…
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We're back with part 3 of our series on Arya Stark! In this episode we cover much of her ASoS arc -- from travels with the Brotherhood Without Banners, up to her journey to the Twins with Sandor Clegane. Themes of captivity, identity, mercy, and justice predominate, as well as Arya's increasing awareness of moral greyness. Plus the Ghost of High He…
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In WonderTour Episodes 1-99 we explored so many fictional worlds and incredible leaders. Its time for Brian, Derrick, and Drew to rank their Top 10 most magnanimous leaders that demonstrate what it looks like to lead well for the good of others. TOP TEN Personal Selections (10-8): Brian: The Ancient One - Doctor Strange Drew: Saito - Inception Derr…
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In WonderTour Episodes 1-99 we explored so many fictional worlds and incredible leaders. Its time for Brian, Derrick, and Drew to rank their Top 10 most magnanimous leaders that demonstrate what it looks like to lead well for the good of others. TOP TEN Personal Selections (10-8): Brian: The Ancient One - Doctor Strange Drew: Saito - Inception Derr…
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In part three of our series on magical species of ASOIAF we explore Westeros' indigenous people known as the children of the forest, their relationship with the Old Gods and the weirwood trees, and the magical abilities commonly associated with them -- skinchanging, greenseeing and greendreams. Support: patreon.com/radiowesteros Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Do you ever feel discouraged from running up against the same problems in the world over and over again with seeing much success in finding a solution? We see our favorite movie characters overcoming immense challenges to leave a lasting impact on the world, and yet, its easy to believe that only happens in the movies. If you are feeling inspired t…
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We all run up against what feel like impossible to break through constraints; systems that we live in or work in that stir up dissatisfaction or are downright oppressive. We generally hear people say things like, "this will never change". As Wonderers, we believe that these constraints can indeed be broken and that we can take actions towards that …
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In our first episode of our WonderTour 100 celebration Derrick, and Drew synthesize learnings from stories like Beauty and the Beast (see ep 67) and Fast & Furious (see ep 64) to develop a recipe for how to set off on a journey that can leave a legacy. The world is a large place and it might seem like the systems are so rigid that even a magnanimou…
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In part two of our series on Arya Stark we cover her months at Harrenhal, first under Lannister control and then under Roose Bolton; as well as her escape and trek into the Riverlands seeking her family, up to her encounter with a group of King's Men at the Inn of the Kneeling Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Join us on a journey into the far north as we explore who the Others are, how they came to be, what they want, and when they might begin to play a more prominent role in ASoIaF. Lots of lore and predictions to dig into here, plus ice zombies! Support us: patreon.com/radiowesteros Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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