Parhaat Water Cooler Podcastit (2025)

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Inclusive Intelligence with Phong T. Dinh | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 75) 41:36

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This episode features Phong Dinh, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, where he leads a patent team supporting Microsoft’s Cloud and AI businesses, including worldwide patent portfolio development, IP counseling, M&A transactions, IP licensing, open-source usage, and strategic partnerships for Microsoft.  He also leads the company’s Standard Ess…

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The Good Wife Made Me Do It: How a Fictional Lawyer Helped Me Find My Real Purpose 15:24

12h ago15:24

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It started with chocolate on the couch and The Good Wife on the TV. One fictional mediation scene later, I was Googling courses and rethinking my entire legal career. When a fictional lawyer sparked a very real career pivot, I had no idea it would lead me from the courtroom to the mediation room. In this season opener, I share the story behind that…

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“The Ladies Who Lunch:” Lounge In Caftans, Gossip At Brunch

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There actually are no caftans on Wisteria Lane, but this week’s Desperate Housewives episode looks at what happens when Maisy Gibbons blows it all up. The sweet peace (ha!) of Wisteria Lane becomes disrupted with the screams and protestations of Maisy Gibbons (Sharon Lawrence) as Desperate Housewives episode sixteen, “The Ladies Who Lunch,” opens. …

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Benjamin Watson: NFL Champion, Pro-Life Advocate, and Speaking Truth in a Divided Culture 15:19

7d ago15:19

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In this powerful episode, Chris Arps sits down with Super Bowl champion and former NFL star Benjamin Watson for a wide-ranging conversation on football, faith, and the fight for life. We start with Benjamins journey from being a first-round NFL draft pick to his thoughts on why Shedeur Sanders may have dropped to the fifth round in this years NFL D…

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The Future of Work: Being Human 55:35

11d ago55:35

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We’ve officially reached the 100th episode of Beyond the Water Cooler! It’s a perfect moment to pause and reflect on not just how far we’ve come, but where we’re headed when it comes to the future of work. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve brought together three brilliant guests, each an industry leader from a different sector: Sarah Foster from la…

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Episode 86 35:06

5d ago35:06

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Welcome to Episode 86. We have a very long co worker nightmare to share with you along with some bosses being shown the light, some Phlebotmist unforgettable experiences and more. Listen at the end for next week's requested theme. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from ou…

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2025 Emmy Podcast: Looking at 4 True Crime Emmy Contenders in the Documentary and Nonfiction Series Race

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Megan McLachlan welcomes Grits & Gab to a very special Contending podcast to talk about four high-profile true crime Emmy contenders in the Documentary and Nonfiction Series category. Looking at the 2025 Emmy Documentary Series contenders, there are a handful of true crime docuseries that are in contention for a nomination. Grits & Grab joined Mega…

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EmpowerHER: Elevate, Evolve and Inspire with Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 74) 42:52

7d ago42:52

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra. Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs and Professor of the Practice in Business Analytics in the Marketing area at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Dr. Dasmohapatra launched Georgetown’s Master's in Business Analytics program in 2021 and brings extensive …

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“Impossible:” Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

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This week’s Desperate Housewives episode may be titled “Impossible,” but sex is very possibly on the forefront of everyone’s mind. “Impossible” isn’t perhaps the best title of Desperate Housewives‘ fifteenth episode (we take that on during the podcast). Instead, the theme of this week’s outing is very definitely sex in varied incarnations. Take Bre…

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Episode 85 44:38

12d ago44:38

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Back to back episodes of recording together in person....chaos ensues. Some more moving stories, bathroom mayhem 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 made to prote…

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Can Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Enter Emmy’s Comedy Fray?

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After diving into Netflix’s The Four Seasons, Joey and Megan face off in Clarence’s Name That John Williams Tune pop quiz. Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield revisit writer/director/star Alan Alda’s 1981 The Four Seasons. This time, the four seasons are split across an 8-episode comedy series starring Fey, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Steve …

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Turning the Charm On with Arthur Uratani | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 73) 39:29

14d ago39:29

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Arthur Uratani, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC. Arthur spends his life doing what brings him joy. He relishes connection and promoting the people, things, and causes he takes an interest in. As a Marketing Director at the law firm of Bookoff McAndrews, he hand…

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‘Music By John Williams:’ Director Laurent Bouzereau Explores the Life, Influence Of the Iconic Composer

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The Contending’s Clarence Moye sits down with Laurent Bouzereau, the director of Music By John Williams, to talk about the life and influence of the iconic and beloved composer. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Star Wars. Jaws. These films — among many, many others — helped define the language of cinema for an entire generation. These films are populated w…

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“Love Is In the Air:” Is It Everywhere I Look Around Wisteria Lane?

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A romantic Valentine’s date at between Mike and Susan ends as only their dates can in “Love Is In the Air.” “Love Is In the Air,” Desperate Housewives‘ fourteen / Valentine’s Day episode, considers that love may indeed be in the air, but it’s definitely not everywhere you look around Wisteria Lane. Take Mike and Susan for example. He’s given her se…

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Episode 84 28:59

19d ago28:59

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Episode 84 is a mix of moving woes, weird tweets, some language accidents 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 made to protect the privacy of any person or company…

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Podcast: Basking in Box Office Fire of ‘Sinners,’ Catching up with ‘The Studio’

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In case you have been living under a rock, you have heard of the sensation known as Sinners. People love it! People are seeing it over and over! People are predicting Sinners for Oscars already! On this week’s pod, Megan and Joey talk about what they love about Ryan Coogler’s box office smash before talking its very early awards chances. After we w…

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TRADING PLACES: Organisational Effectiveness – Theran Knighton-Fitt, Mygrow 57:19

25d ago57:19

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Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a thriving workplace culture—one where employees are not only high performing but genuinely engaged and supported? I’m excited to share something a little different for this episode of Beyond the Water Cooler. This time, the tables are turned, and I’m the guest, joining Theran Knighton-Fitt on Mygrow's Or…

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‘The Vortex’ Movie Team Reveals Secrets Behind 9-Day Shoot & How They Pulled Off the Gambling Drama’s One-Take Format

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Unwelcome gangsters. A studio dispute. Rehearsing a one-er in the backyard. Director Richard Zelniker, executive producer Brodrick Haygood, and producer Callie Nguyen Zelniker discuss the making of The Vortex movie starring Billy Gardell. “I’ve been threatening to write a book about the making of this film,” says Richard Zelniker, co-writer and dir…

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Episode 83 32:36

26d ago32:36

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Episode 83 brings some seriously awkward moment stories along with a few little Easter stories to smooth things out. Meet you aorund 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" and changes…

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Emmys 2025: It’s This Year’s First Emmy Lead Actress Podcast!

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This week’s podcast is an Emmy Lead Actress breakdown for contenders across Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series races. We’re approaching the end of the 2025 Emmy eligibility window. We’ve previously discussed Drama Series, Comedy Series, and Limited Series contenders, so it’s time to focus on performances. This week, we’re looking at the 2025 Emmy Le…

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Be Victorious with Eva Kalivas-Krieger | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 72) 45:29

28d ago45:29

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Eva Kalivas-Krieger, Founder and Board Member of Empower Women That Rock (EWTR). Eva is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Certified Plan Advisor Fiduciary through The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and has been a financial advisor since 1990. In 1999, Eva co-founded EPIC Retirement …

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“Your Fault:” Yes, But What About Dana In the Third Place?

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Paul Young spins several stories about “Dana,” Mary Alice, and Zach as he tries to throw Susan off his trail in “Your Fault.” “Your Fault,” Desperate Housewives‘ thirteenth episode, kicks things off with a great Stephen Sondheim song title reference (cribbed from Into the Woods). There’s a lot of “fault” going around Wisteria Lane, but the title re…

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Episode 82 35:06

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Welcome to Episode 82. We have some online stories about some unreal bosses, an embarrassing interview, an IBS disaster and skirt issue. We will 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 …

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Comedy Series: Hacking Our Way Through Emmy’s Comedy Race

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We look at the contentious Comedy Series Emmy race where any number of series could fill the final few nominee slots. We’ve broken down the Drama Series 2025 Emmy race. We looked at the weaker Limited Series Emmy field. Now, it’s time for Comedy Series. Much like Drama, Comedy boasts five near-guaranteed contenders: Hacks, The Bear, Abbott Elementa…

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Founder’s Insight with Jason Harrier | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 71) 38:41

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This episode features Jason Harrier, Founder and General Counsel of IP Copilot, an AI-driven idea management platform designed to identify and facilitate the sharing of the best ideas within organizations. His mission is to empower innovators by streamlining the process of idea discovery and collaboration. Prior to joining IP Copilot, Jason was the…

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Episode 81 36:10

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Episode 81 brings a lesson in washroom etiquette as well as office lunchroom etiquette! We have a sad story saved by a thoughtful reader, some floral protection confusion and a DOOZY of a listener theme story! Brave soul. Join us arounf the water cooler! Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the…

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‘The White Lotus:’ If You Like Piña Coladas

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We break down the season finale of HBO’s The White Lotus: what worked, who were our MVPs, and how Emmy will embrace it. You had your theories. We had our theories. Now, with The White Lotus wrapped for season three, it’s time to break down the episode and the season itself. Joey, Megan, and Clarence offer […] The post ‘The White Lotus:’ If You Like…

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Own Your Story with Sasha Strauss | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast – Empowering Voices (Episode 70) 51:07

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Sasha Strauss, a brand strategist with over 25 years of experience, defining brands for leading corporations, philanthropies, faiths, and academic institutions. Sasha’s distinct and direct approach to how brands and leadership must communicate is the foundation for his brand strategy consultancy, I…

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“Every Day A Little Death:” Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Susan

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Susan makes a confession to Edie in “Every Day A Little Death” and ends up with a whole lot of Martha Huber all over her. Episode twelve begins with the gruesome discovery of Martha Huber’s corpse, which may or may not be smiling. Check out the episode’s intro for an explanation of that one. That […] The post “Every Day A Little Death:” Ashes To As…

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The Commonality is Individuality – Angela Prentner-Smith 1:02:21

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Many companies are cancelling programmes and changing language about DE&I following Trump's messaging. Where do you stand on this topic? Angela Prentner-Smith, Managing Director of This is Milk brings her rich knowledge and experience of neurodiversity to the podcast, which is especially timely as yesterday was World Autism Awareness Day. She remin…

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Episode 80 28:35

2M ago28:35

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It is our 80th episode and we have a celebration show for you! 3 brushes with fame, two more silly tourist stories and some amazing online stories to boot!!!! 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. …

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2025 Emmys: What To Make Of This Year’s Limited Limited Series?

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Aside from a handful of locks, this year’s limited series race feels rather limited. We break down potential contenders for the final slots. When we broke down Emmy’s 2025 drama series race, we ran into something of an embarrassment of riches when trying to fill the final category slots. Not so with the 2025 Emmy […] The post 2025 Emmys: What To Ma…

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Bench to Bar: From Science to Law with Saurabh Gupta, Ph.D. | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast – Empowering Voices (Episode 69) 44:28

2M ago44:28

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Saurabh Gupta, an IP attorney who has represented patent clients before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Federal Circuit. Saraubh is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has li…

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“Move On:” Susan Unleashes Her Little Town Blues Through Song!

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“Move On” shows Desperate Housewives’ Teri Hatcher in peak form as Susan expresses suppressed rage against ex-husband Karl. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Teri Hatcher’s finest Desperate Housewives moments! In episode eleven, “Move On,” Hatcher’s Susan confronts both her ex-husband Karl AND years of pent-up female rage. And she does it via a fair…

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Episode 79 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Well Episode 79 has many mini stories for you. SOme from school, some from department store disasters, IT mess ups, some more Travel agent and steward stories as well. Hope you enjoy! 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 sto…

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And We Have Talked 500 Miles… Err, Episodes!!!

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We come a long way, baby. Joey, Megan, and Clarence celebrate their 500th episode of their 10+ year podcast partnership. On December 8, 2014, Joey, Megan, and Clarence joined Awards Daily TV’s Craig Kennedy to kick start the Water Cooler Podcast. We’ve had a few iterations along the way (and a shift to a new […] The post And We Have Talked 500 Mile…

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Chuck Schumer’s Bad Week, Democratic Infighting, and Black Voter Outreach with Dr. Cornel West 25:22

2M ago25:22

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In this episode of Watercooler Politics with Chris Arps, we break down the rough week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endured as members of his own party turned against him. From progressive Democrats publicly criticizing his leadership to moderates distancing themselves, Schumer found himself under fire from both flanks. We also discuss the D…

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Youth Wisdom Unveiled with Paralegals of Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone, LLP | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast – Empowering Voices (Episode 68) 47:31

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat podcast features three Gen Z paralegals, Bijan Khaghani, Crystal Kang, and Theo Ennis, who are currently working on the team at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman, & Stone, LLP, as a step in their journey toward a degree in law. In this conversation, they explore shared experiences, growth in the legal profession, a…

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‘Come Back To Me:’ These Stilettos Were Made For Walking

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“Come Back To Me” boasts more series-best work from Marcia Cross thanks to a delicious rivalry with sex worker housewife Maisy Gibbons. The tenth episode of Desperate Housewives, “Come Back To Me,” again finds us in awe of Marcia Cross’ ability to wring moments of brutal honesty from campy melodrama. Here, Bree discovers Rex has […] The post ‘Come …

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Why Is Work So Unhappy? – Matt Phelan 46:02

2M ago46:02

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Happy International Day of Happiness! 🎉 There’s no better way to celebrate than exploring how happiness can make or break our workplace with insights from expert, Matt Phelan, co-founder of The Happiness Index. In this enlightening episode of the Beyond the Water Cooler podcast, I chat with Matt about the intricate relationship between happiness an…

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Episode 78 35:27

2M ago35:27

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Welcome to Episiode 78. Warning...Danielle went down gross, gross a rabbit hole. We do have some travel type stories as well that you will shake your head or laugh or both! 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 re…

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‘Suspicious Minds:’ Fashion Show, Footjob, and Felonious Follies

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“Suspicious Minds” focuses on Gabby (Eva Longoria) as she attempts redemption only to have the world pulled out from under her. Desperate Housewives’ ninth episode, “Suspicious Minds,” Eva Longoria’s Gabrielle Solis takes center stage. That, again, causes Joey and Clarence to marvel at how critics and audiences took Longoria for granted in the orig…

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Episode 77 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Episode 77 brings more horrible managers, optical funnies, something gross and more! LOL Meet us 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" and changes would only be made to protec…

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2025 Emmys: Our First Look At This Year’s Drama Series Race

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With the Oscars behind us, it’s time to turn our focus to the 2025 Emmy Awards. We kick things off with a look at Drama Series. The Contending’s own Jalal Haddad joins Joey, Megan, and Clarence to kick-start our look at the 2025 Emmy race. We start with the Drama Series category where only Apple’s Slow […] The post 2025 Emmys: Our First Look At Thi…

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Creativity Unleashed with Alyssa Gangaram | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast – Empowering Voices (Episode 67) 36:47

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Alyssa Gangaram, an Illustrator born and raised in Schenectady, New York. She began drawing art inspired by her favorite books in elementary school, studied traditional techniques through middle school, and her digital art journey began in high school. At 16, murals for local schools were her step …

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‘Guilty:’ Welcome Martha Huber, Gone Too Soon

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The Contending welcomes Christine Estabrook, Desperate Housewives’ very own Martha Huber, as we look at her final episode, “Guilty.” Desperate Housewives Episode Eight, “Guilty,” is another thematically heavy episode. It also marks the final live appearance of one of Season One’s most beloved characters, Martha Huber. In “Guilty,” Bree and Rex deal…

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Women’s Equality 50 Years On: Actions for Employers – Prisca Bradley 1:01:29

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With Trump's very problematic attitude to women and DEI, is progress that's been made over the last 50 years about to do a massive U-turn? In case you've somehow managed to avoid his comments, here is just one example (there are sooooo many)... Talking about Kamala Harris during a Fox News appearance in September 2024, Trump said, "They put her in,…

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Episode 76 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Episode 76 brings a few short stories that are not short on laughs! From Optometry to schools to even the war time era this Episode is packed! Hope you are thirsty! 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-i…

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Episode 75 30:30

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Episode 75 already? Time flies when you're having fun! We have some short and sweet stories for you, confused customers, rude and weird customers 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 ch…

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Expecting It All’s Journey with Author Janet Bruins | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast – Empowering Voices (Episode 66) 31:57

3M ago31:57

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat podcast features Janet Bruins on her personal and professional journey, including how her book, Expecting It All, came to be. Janet holds bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in engineering from Purdue University. With ove…

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