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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/project-pundits-unplugged-pod</link><description><![CDATA[A bi-weekly entertaining journey into the world of Project Management. Hosts Braden and Jim discuss all things project management and frankly anything else they find funny navigating the corporate world. Each 30 minute episode is (intended to be) packed with real world advice with a focus on principles more than process. This show has something for everyone from those in a project management career path, to those considering a switch to project management, to folks who manage project managers, to anyone who works in the corporate world and wants a cathartic release.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5981036/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Management</category><copyright>Copyright 2023 Wicked Epic Media, LLC</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0a9b545919e25c99f2eb4bf5fc1a490.jpg</url><title>Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/project-pundits-unplugged-pod</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:42:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Wicked Epic Media, LLC</itunes:name><itunes:email>show@projectpundits.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0a9b545919e25c99f2eb4bf5fc1a490.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>A bi-weekly entertaining journey into the world of Project Management. Hosts Braden and Jim discuss all things project management and frankly anything else they find funny navigating the corporate world. Each 30 minute episode is (intended to be)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A bi-weekly entertaining journey into the world of Project Management. Hosts Braden and Jim discuss all things project management and frankly anything else they find funny navigating the corporate world. Each 30 minute episode is (intended to be) packed with real world advice with a focus on principles more than process. This show has something for everyone from those in a project management career path, to those considering a switch to project management, to folks who manage project managers, to anyone who works in the corporate world and wants a cathartic release.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>efea13dd-56a1-506d-aa65-7044ba9bde13</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>It's 2025, Buckle Up!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-2025-buckle-up--64676332</link><description><![CDATA[In this Season 3 opener, "It's 2025, Buckle Up," Jim and Braden return with their signature mix of irreverent humor and sharp insight as they tackle a new era of chaos and change. They catch up on wild California fires, government shake-ups (yes, even those baffling buyout memos), and the relentless march of technological and economic disruption. Expect candid debates on remote work versus the return-to-office mandate, predictions on a potential housing market correction, and even offbeat forecasts ranging from a breakthrough cure to the first irrefutable proof of extraterrestrial intelligence. Strap in and join the ride—2025 is here, and it's one heck of a journey, Project Pundits style! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/its-2025-buckle-up/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">It’s 2025, Buckle Up!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:11:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64676332/s03e01_audio.mp3" length="63127428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this Season 3 opener, "It's 2025, Buckle Up," Jim and Braden return with their signature mix of irreverent humor and sharp insight as they tackle a new era of chaos and change. They catch up on wild California fires, government shake-ups (yes, even...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Season 3 opener, "It's 2025, Buckle Up," Jim and Braden return with their signature mix of irreverent humor and sharp insight as they tackle a new era of chaos and change. They catch up on wild California fires, government shake-ups (yes, even those baffling buyout memos), and the relentless march of technological and economic disruption. Expect candid debates on remote work versus the return-to-office mandate, predictions on a potential housing market correction, and even offbeat forecasts ranging from a breakthrough cure to the first irrefutable proof of extraterrestrial intelligence. Strap in and join the ride—2025 is here, and it's one heck of a journey, Project Pundits style! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/its-2025-buckle-up/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">It’s 2025, Buckle Up!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8b14df3ef756006222ebb4c653151b16.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Aftermath</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aftermath--64531974</link><description><![CDATA[In "The Aftermath," Jim and Braden tackle the wild fallout from a shockingly one-sided election—where even the so-called experts got it all wrong. The guys scratch a post-election itch with a fast-paced, no-holds-barred chat that weaves together unexpected Trump twists, corporate cash conundrums, and even a quirky nod to nuclear power (yep, Microsoft’s eyeing Three Mile Island!). With their signature blend of irreverent humor and sharp insight, they dissect everything from healthcare, immigration, and the tech revolution to the unpredictable ripple effects on everyday business. Buckle up for a candid, laugh-out-loud ride through political pandemonium and the ever-accelerating pace of modern life—Project Pundits style! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-aftermath/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Aftermath</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6330</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:41:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64531974/s02e08final_audio.mp3" length="39149316" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In "The Aftermath," Jim and Braden tackle the wild fallout from a shockingly one-sided election—where even the so-called experts got it all wrong. The guys scratch a post-election itch with a fast-paced, no-holds-barred chat that weaves together...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In "The Aftermath," Jim and Braden tackle the wild fallout from a shockingly one-sided election—where even the so-called experts got it all wrong. The guys scratch a post-election itch with a fast-paced, no-holds-barred chat that weaves together unexpected Trump twists, corporate cash conundrums, and even a quirky nod to nuclear power (yep, Microsoft’s eyeing Three Mile Island!). With their signature blend of irreverent humor and sharp insight, they dissect everything from healthcare, immigration, and the tech revolution to the unpredictable ripple effects on everyday business. Buckle up for a candid, laugh-out-loud ride through political pandemonium and the ever-accelerating pace of modern life—Project Pundits style! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-aftermath/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Aftermath</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2447</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10dbad1aff1685a85ef214f247b601ce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bottom's Up</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bottom-s-up--62169202</link><description><![CDATA[Top-Down or Bottom-Up thinking, designing, and planning? Yes. In this episode the guys chat about the importance of both Top-Down and Bottom-Up thinking in project management. If you're not already consciously thinking about this concept, you definitely should be. In addition there is some current event chat and talk about hemorrhoids. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/bottoms-up/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bottom’s Up</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:46:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62169202/bottoms_up.mp3" length="27503232" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Top-Down or Bottom-Up thinking, designing, and planning? Yes. In this episode the guys chat about the importance of both Top-Down and Bottom-Up thinking in project management. If you're not already consciously thinking about this concept, you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Top-Down or Bottom-Up thinking, designing, and planning? Yes. In this episode the guys chat about the importance of both Top-Down and Bottom-Up thinking in project management. If you're not already consciously thinking about this concept, you definitely should be. In addition there is some current event chat and talk about hemorrhoids. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/bottoms-up/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bottom’s Up</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1719</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d66f0a4fc4dd442a3fe3b26fb4082a08.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Everything is a Problem</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-a-problem--60920939</link><description><![CDATA[Everything is a Problem in the latest episode of the Project Pundits Pod. The guys talk about current events (well… current at the time of recording!) and then get into the importance of problem solving, first principles thinking, critical thinking, awareness and more. They also talk about Presidential politics, demo food at Costco, talking in and bringing toddlers to movies, Jack Black, the actor, flat Earth, moon landing, 9/11, Hawk Tuah, Ozempic, Bill Belichick, Connecticut drivers, and more! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/everything-is-a-problem/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everything is a Problem</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6316</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:26:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60920939/everything_is_a_problem.mp3" length="68047872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everything is a Problem in the latest episode of the Project Pundits Pod. The guys talk about current events (well… current at the time of recording!) and then get into the importance of problem solving, first principles thinking, critical thinking,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everything is a Problem in the latest episode of the Project Pundits Pod. The guys talk about current events (well… current at the time of recording!) and then get into the importance of problem solving, first principles thinking, critical thinking, awareness and more. They also talk about Presidential politics, demo food at Costco, talking in and bringing toddlers to movies, Jack Black, the actor, flat Earth, moon landing, 9/11, Hawk Tuah, Ozempic, Bill Belichick, Connecticut drivers, and more! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/everything-is-a-problem/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everything is a Problem</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4253</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9718e3e83f25fb130fb2a5938df6dbde.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Healthcare Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healthcare-episode--60574553</link><description><![CDATA[And the guys are back tackling Canadian Pre-crime Laws, Free Speech, Compelled Speech, Hate Speech, Braden's Cranial Scan, and of course the topic of Healthcare and the role of Insurers (and employers) in how the whole darn thing works. You'll also get talk on Ozempic, South Park, Star Trek Tricorders, Childhood Bullying, Obamacare, MLR, Government Run Healthcare, Bernie Sanders, Single Payer, even more AI talk, Pharmacy Rebate Programs. Religion, Politics, Nationalism - what more could you want in one episode?? The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-healthcare-episode/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Healthcare Episode</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6261</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:28:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60574553/the_healthcare_episode.mp3" length="74142720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>And the guys are back tackling Canadian Pre-crime Laws, Free Speech, Compelled Speech, Hate Speech, Braden's Cranial Scan, and of course the topic of Healthcare and the role of Insurers (and employers) in how the whole darn thing works. You'll also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[And the guys are back tackling Canadian Pre-crime Laws, Free Speech, Compelled Speech, Hate Speech, Braden's Cranial Scan, and of course the topic of Healthcare and the role of Insurers (and employers) in how the whole darn thing works. You'll also get talk on Ozempic, South Park, Star Trek Tricorders, Childhood Bullying, Obamacare, MLR, Government Run Healthcare, Bernie Sanders, Single Payer, even more AI talk, Pharmacy Rebate Programs. Religion, Politics, Nationalism - what more could you want in one episode?? The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-healthcare-episode/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Healthcare Episode</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4634</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe5b77f5956ce28f0af2cc5a56e2c4b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Consulting Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-consulting-episode--60250188</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode the guys cover some critical current events regarding the FTC's push to ban Non-Compete Agreements and Congress passing a bill, that President Biden signed into law, that bans TikTok. The rest of the episode is all about consulting. There is a high level discussion of what consulting is (and is not), how organizations leverage consultants, and some other topics that set the stage for future deeper dive discussions (with more Braden eye rolls!) The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-consulting-episode/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Consulting Episode</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6255</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:10:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60250188/the_consulting_episode.mp3" length="54751488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode the guys cover some critical current events regarding the FTC's push to ban Non-Compete Agreements and Congress passing a bill, that President Biden signed into law, that bans TikTok. The rest of the episode is all about consulting....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode the guys cover some critical current events regarding the FTC's push to ban Non-Compete Agreements and Congress passing a bill, that President Biden signed into law, that bans TikTok. The rest of the episode is all about consulting. There is a high level discussion of what consulting is (and is not), how organizations leverage consultants, and some other topics that set the stage for future deeper dive discussions (with more Braden eye rolls!) The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-consulting-episode/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Consulting Episode</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3422</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/757459fe0a39a56468f1de32eeba07e8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Need to Talk (more) About AI…</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-talk-more-about-ai--59357546</link><description><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence. AI. Large Language Models. LLMs. Transformers. Virtual Boyfriends. Virtual Girlfriends. Self-driving cars. Automated machines of war. Jim Carrey, Matthew McConaughey, and Ryan Reynolds. Where's my thumb? This episode is chock full of greatness. Don't believe it? Just listen! The guys cover AI in a little more depth superficially. That's right. Don't understand that statement? Blame AI… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/we-need-to-talk-more-about-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We Need to Talk (more) About AI…</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6244</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:24:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59357546/we_need_to_talk_more_about_ai.mp3" length="57893760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Artificial Intelligence. AI. Large Language Models. LLMs. Transformers. Virtual Boyfriends. Virtual Girlfriends. Self-driving cars. Automated machines of war. Jim Carrey, Matthew McConaughey, and Ryan Reynolds. Where's my thumb? This episode is chock...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence. AI. Large Language Models. LLMs. Transformers. Virtual Boyfriends. Virtual Girlfriends. Self-driving cars. Automated machines of war. Jim Carrey, Matthew McConaughey, and Ryan Reynolds. Where's my thumb? This episode is chock full of greatness. Don't believe it? Just listen! The guys cover AI in a little more depth superficially. That's right. Don't understand that statement? Blame AI… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/we-need-to-talk-more-about-ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We Need to Talk (more) About AI…</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3619</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad2f9d9ae34ed11f22a8f2ea7b47954c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Oh My… Meetings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oh-my-meetings--59165622</link><description><![CDATA[Meetings. Everyone has stories but not everyone has stories about exploding birds and exploding pockets of pus… In this episode Braden and Jim recount some of the weird and funny things that have happened in meetings. And these stories are just the tip of the iceberg… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/oh-my-meetings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oh My… Meetings</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6219</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:09:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59165622/oh_my_meetings.mp3" length="37455875" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Meetings. Everyone has stories but not everyone has stories about exploding birds and exploding pockets of pus… In this episode Braden and Jim recount some of the weird and funny things that have happened in meetings. And these stories are just the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meetings. Everyone has stories but not everyone has stories about exploding birds and exploding pockets of pus… In this episode Braden and Jim recount some of the weird and funny things that have happened in meetings. And these stories are just the tip of the iceberg… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/oh-my-meetings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oh My… Meetings</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2341</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2db861575adb867f3741e0923ba80f11.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>1 Job, 6 Days, 1,014 Resumes!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-job-6-days-1-014-resumes--58927460</link><description><![CDATA[In the first episode of the second season of the extremely engaging, highly recommended, overwhelmingly entertaining, very close to award-winning Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Braden and Jim talk about jobs. Yes, jobs. Jim talks about a recent experience posting 1 Job and getting over 1,000 applicants in just 6 days… And how weird the job market is as compared to the health of the overall economy.  The guys cover refreshers on applying for jobs on LinkedIn, resume dos and don'ts, and why, unfortunately, even if you get it all right it may not matter. They get into what you really need to do to find and land your next position. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/1-job-6-days-1014-resumes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Job, 6 Days, 1,014 Resumes!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6199</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:34:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58927460/1_job_6_days_1014_resumes.mp3" length="47154432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first episode of the second season of the extremely engaging, highly recommended, overwhelmingly entertaining, very close to award-winning Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Braden and Jim talk about jobs. Yes, jobs. Jim talks about a recent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of the second season of the extremely engaging, highly recommended, overwhelmingly entertaining, very close to award-winning Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Braden and Jim talk about jobs. Yes, jobs. Jim talks about a recent experience posting 1 Job and getting over 1,000 applicants in just 6 days… And how weird the job market is as compared to the health of the overall economy.  The guys cover refreshers on applying for jobs on LinkedIn, resume dos and don'ts, and why, unfortunately, even if you get it all right it may not matter. They get into what you really need to do to find and land your next position. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/1-job-6-days-1014-resumes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Job, 6 Days, 1,014 Resumes!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f4d16286a5dcdce1bbaa0a10e7f2d13.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The League of Lamentable Stakeholders!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-league-of-lamentable-stakeholders--58681107</link><description><![CDATA[In the Season 1 Finale of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod the guys put on their detective gear and investigate The League of Lamentable Stakeholders. That's right, Braden and Jim discuss how to mitigate the disruptive superpowers of 4 key lamentable stakeholders that all project managers (and really anyone who works in corporate America) face in their daily duties. They discuss The Naysayer, The Whatabouter, The Punching Bag, and of course The MBA.<br /> Watch for the visuals (and amazing AI generated graphics and audio), listen for in-depth knowledge (and humor), and send donations in case they get cancelled...<br /> It's all riding on this episode, the team is banking on your support going into Season 2 of the PPU Pod to battle another set of party pooping serially sucky stakeholders - will you put on your fedoras, join the battle, and forward this episode to your all your colleagues, friends, frenemies, and family? Or will you enable the Lamentables to continue to wreak havoc? The choice is yours… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-league-of-lamentable-stakeholders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The League of Lamentable Stakeholders!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6193</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:30:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58681107/the_league_of_lamentable_stakeholders.mp3" length="57169383" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the Season 1 Finale of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod the guys put on their detective gear and investigate The League of Lamentable Stakeholders. That's right, Braden and Jim discuss how to mitigate the disruptive superpowers of 4 key lamentable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the Season 1 Finale of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod the guys put on their detective gear and investigate The League of Lamentable Stakeholders. That's right, Braden and Jim discuss how to mitigate the disruptive superpowers of 4 key lamentable stakeholders that all project managers (and really anyone who works in corporate America) face in their daily duties. They discuss The Naysayer, The Whatabouter, The Punching Bag, and of course The MBA.<br /> Watch for the visuals (and amazing AI generated graphics and audio), listen for in-depth knowledge (and humor), and send donations in case they get cancelled...<br /> It's all riding on this episode, the team is banking on your support going into Season 2 of the PPU Pod to battle another set of party pooping serially sucky stakeholders - will you put on your fedoras, join the battle, and forward this episode to your all your colleagues, friends, frenemies, and family? Or will you enable the Lamentables to continue to wreak havoc? The choice is yours… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/the-league-of-lamentable-stakeholders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The League of Lamentable Stakeholders!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3573</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d3a79076a807ff747037399768841972.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>2024 Predictions!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-predictions--58494212</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode the guys cover a range of topics and put some predictions on the record. Politics, economics, war, Artificial Intelligence (AI), healthcare, nukes, and weight loss are all on the table! We didn’t cover all ‘third rail’ issues though, you’ll find no discussion of religion for instance! After you watch/listen let us know if you’re in agreement with the prognostications or if you think we’re way off. AND apologies on Jim’s audio in this episode, it’s subpar and there wasn’t much more that could be done without re-recording. We won’t point fingers as to who was at fault, but we can say it wasn’t Jim… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/2024-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Predictions!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6181</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:01:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58494212/2024_predictions.mp3" length="40311114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode the guys cover a range of topics and put some predictions on the record. Politics, economics, war, Artificial Intelligence (AI), healthcare, nukes, and weight loss are all on the table! We didn’t cover all ‘third rail’ issues though,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode the guys cover a range of topics and put some predictions on the record. Politics, economics, war, Artificial Intelligence (AI), healthcare, nukes, and weight loss are all on the table! We didn’t cover all ‘third rail’ issues though, you’ll find no discussion of religion for instance! After you watch/listen let us know if you’re in agreement with the prognostications or if you think we’re way off. AND apologies on Jim’s audio in this episode, it’s subpar and there wasn’t much more that could be done without re-recording. We won’t point fingers as to who was at fault, but we can say it wasn’t Jim… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/2024-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Predictions!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2520</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/63a0df0435b41f3e9abdc2fb00d46b46.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Steering Without the Wheel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/steering-without-the-wheel--58232385</link><description><![CDATA[Braden and Jim talk about the stark reality that every project manager comes to understand at some point in their career - that you really have zero direct control over the people and activities that you must orchestrate in order to successfully deliver your projects. Hence the title "Steering Without the Wheel". The guys talk about various techniques Project Managers can use to bend people to their will. There are references to carrots and sticks, the mob and The Godfather movie, how to improve your personal relationships, PMs as therapists, Power, Influence, book recommendations and much more... The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/steering-without-the-wheel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steering Without the Wheel</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6161</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:05:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58232385/steering_without_the_wheel.mp3" length="34504451" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Braden and Jim talk about the stark reality that every project manager comes to understand at some point in their career - that you really have zero direct control over the people and activities that you must orchestrate in order to successfully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Braden and Jim talk about the stark reality that every project manager comes to understand at some point in their career - that you really have zero direct control over the people and activities that you must orchestrate in order to successfully deliver your projects. Hence the title "Steering Without the Wheel". The guys talk about various techniques Project Managers can use to bend people to their will. There are references to carrots and sticks, the mob and The Godfather movie, how to improve your personal relationships, PMs as therapists, Power, Influence, book recommendations and much more... The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/steering-without-the-wheel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steering Without the Wheel</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2157</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c3bf49334492e4dc92c6cefe05423e98.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Make Yourself Pretty</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-yourself-pretty--58040944</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=6148</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:48:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58040944/make_yourself_pretty.mp3" length="34888436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2181</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1e1cedba410f4782cc53d036f92fe3b4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mostly Unfiltered Career Advice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mostly-unfiltered-career-advice--57815075</link><description><![CDATA[Braden and Jim discuss all things Project Management - as a career. Learn about the upsides and downsides of choosing a career in project management, what personality traits align well with such roles, and what sort of earning expectations one should have! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-4-mostly-unfiltered-career-advice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mostly Unfiltered Career Advice</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=4616</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57815075/ppu_episode_4_mostly_unfiltered_career_advice.mp3" length="32008897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Braden and Jim discuss all things Project Management - as a career. Learn about the upsides and downsides of choosing a career in project management, what personality traits align well with such roles, and what sort of earning expectations one should...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Braden and Jim discuss all things Project Management - as a career. Learn about the upsides and downsides of choosing a career in project management, what personality traits align well with such roles, and what sort of earning expectations one should have! The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-4-mostly-unfiltered-career-advice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mostly Unfiltered Career Advice</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1985</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa07e1b71113eef0f738667418850917.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The F'ing PMO…</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-f-ing-pmo--57608917</link><description><![CDATA[There was no way around it, the topic of PMOs had to be discussed... In this episode Braden and Jim talk about Project Management Offices, what they are, how they are structured, what makes them successful, and what sometimes makes them become black holes sucking the life, and the money, out of organizations. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-3-the-fing-pmo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The F’ing PMO…</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=4614</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57608917/ppu_episode_3_the_fing_pmo.mp3" length="40014594" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There was no way around it, the topic of PMOs had to be discussed... In this episode Braden and Jim talk about Project Management Offices, what they are, how they are structured, what makes them successful, and what sometimes makes them become black...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There was no way around it, the topic of PMOs had to be discussed... In this episode Braden and Jim talk about Project Management Offices, what they are, how they are structured, what makes them successful, and what sometimes makes them become black holes sucking the life, and the money, out of organizations. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-3-the-fing-pmo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The F’ing PMO…</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ea2a13fa315df9eb15f7496bf3d745fa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1 – Project Management is Broken</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-project-management-is-broken--57260907</link><description><![CDATA[Pilot episode! In this inaugural episode of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Jim and Braden discuss their views on why they think Project Management is broken, the intent of the podcast, and their views on what project management actually is. And they laugh at themselves along the way… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-1-project-management-is-broken/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 1 – Project Management is Broken</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://preview.codeless.co/livecast/default/episode/easy-strategies-to-help-your-family-succeed-in-2020-2-copy/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57260907/ppu_episode_1_project_management_is_broken.mp3" length="34194321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pilot episode! In this inaugural episode of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Jim and Braden discuss their views on why they think Project Management is broken, the intent of the podcast, and their views on what project management actually is. And...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pilot episode! In this inaugural episode of the Project Pundits Unplugged Pod Jim and Braden discuss their views on why they think Project Management is broken, the intent of the podcast, and their views on what project management actually is. And they laugh at themselves along the way… The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-1-project-management-is-broken/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 1 – Project Management is Broken</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2123</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f1e3faa665d9d11345f9b6c6e95c2ec.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Circle of Life(cycle)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-circle-of-life-cycle--57443267</link><description><![CDATA[Follow Jim &amp; Braden's extensive wisdom and guidance and they guarantee you'll be the best project manager ever. Totally. In this episode your hosts continue their discussion around project management and they keys to success. This episode covers the key principles and steps of setting a project up for success - more about the principles, less about the process. Also covered in this episode: cults, mob-adjacent, houses on Martha's Vineyard, toolbelts, unbuttoning shirts, and straight cash. The post <a href="https://projectpundits.com/podcast/ppu-episode-2-the-circle-of-lifecycle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Circle of Life(cycle)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://projectpundits.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Pundits Unplugged Pod</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://projectpundits.com/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=4612</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57443267/ppu_episode_2_the_circle_of_lifecycle.mp3" length="34770957" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>James Quest</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Follow Jim &amp;amp; Braden's extensive wisdom and guidance and they guarantee you'll be the best project manager ever. Totally. In this episode your hosts continue their discussion around project management and they keys to success. This episode covers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Follow Jim &amp; Braden's extensive wisdom and guidance and they guarantee you'll be the best project manager ever. Totally. In this episode your hosts continue their discussion around project management and they keys to success. This episode covers the key principles and steps of setting a project up for success - more about the principles, less about the process. Also covered in this episode: cults, mob-adjacent, houses on Martha's Vineyard, toolbelts, unbuttoning shirts, and straight cash. 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