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Weekly Boost
by Weekly Boost Podcast
Weekly discussions surrounding a vast array of interests hosted by Ben and Austin. A place for organic discussions, curious minds, and a few laughs along the way. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weeklyboost/support
Episodes
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62. Failing is Important
This week Austin talks playoff baseball and Week 5 of the NFL season. In the second half, he discusses the importance of failing in life and especially science and using that to motivate and drive success. Thank you for tuning in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Anchor! The easiest, most...
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61. Find your niche and MLB Postseason preview
This week, we talk about finding what you enjoy to reset and preview the MLB Postseason after a wild September push!
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60. This is Jeopardy!
Play along as your hosts compete for bragging rights in a high-stakes Jeopardy! game designed by Michael.
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59. St. Marinara Madness, vol. 2
Michael was watching Jeopardy! a little while back, and one of the clues sparked a revival of one our our favorite games. It's the return of St. Marinara Madness! Listen along to see which quartet takes the cake!
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58. Football Season is here!
This week, we talk about the first week of NFL football and the college football season in full swing. With upsets and fantasy points up for grabs, we share our thoughts and VERY early playoff predictions. At the end of this episode we complain (some more) about blackouts especially with…
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57. The Mysteries of Law School with David Knapp
This week, we catch up with a former teammate and friend of the show, Dave Knapp! Dave graduated from Georgetown Law and is currently working with the DOJ in D.C. We talk all about law school as Dave fills us in on the structure, workload, and environment that cultivates the next generation of...
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56. Stress less
This week, we explore how stress has impacted our lives especially during the pandemic and the vast uncertainty of the world we live. We talk coping strategies and some of the things that help us. Next week, guest episodes return, so stay tuned!
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55. Back to school and a (semi) formal apology
This week, we talk about Austin's start in grad school and some of the exciting projects he'll be working on. We also revisit our predictions for MLB and make some changes!
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54. Pod Decks vol. 3
This week we utilize our partnership with Pod Decks and bring you a quick fire episode filled with Would You Rather and other thought-provoking questions!
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53. Olympics, mental health, and Bucks in 6
This week, we're all over the board. We talk about the MLB trade deadline, the state of the Green Bay Packers, the Bucks' title, and the Olympics. When we recorded this one it was the height of the Simone Biles news just prior to when she shared she's experiencing the "twisties". We talk about…
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52. Our YEAR in review!
This week, we bring you a special episode of the WBP. We rank our Top 5 Moments and Episodes and reflect on the previous year of our show. We thank everyone for their support whether you listened to one episode or 51 or even supported us through our store and partnership with the ACS--thank you.
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51. Drafting the 50 States
BACK TO BACK This week, Michael makes a rare back to back appearance as we take inspo from another platform and draft the 50 states. Perhaps poor planning on our end that this wasn't episode 50, but we divide the states into 9 regions and generate a random draft order for each region. Listen in…
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50. What if the Presidents played baseball?
For the big 5-0 this week we take inspiration from Jomboy Media and put the Weekly Boost's spin on creating the best baseball lineup from our previous Presidents. Michael joins Ben and Austin to give you our rationales and picks including some superlatives. Be sure to vote on the best lineup on…
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49. MLB at the break
This week we breakdown MLB at the All Star Break. With the Home Run Derby tonight, we give you our predictions and storylines heading into the competition. We also share our [highly accurate] predictions for the remainder of the season and our playoff fields. Let us know your thoughts on the MLB...
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48. Emily Glankler and building Anti-Social Studies
This week we sit down and talk to Emily Glankler, a high school social studies teacher from Texas. She founded Anti-Social Studies a few years back as a way to fill in those adults who admittedly slept through or don't remember a thing from history class. Today, she has built a following of over...
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47. "I've got a bad feeling about this"--Is intuition real?
This week, we get philosophical and talk intuition. Citing both viewpoints, we discuss that gut feeling you get when making decisions. Stay tuned for some fun content coming up!
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46. It's a microbial world
This week, Austin and Ben discuss some of the research and subject matter Austin has been studying. We talk microbes and their importance in our world. While we may not be able to see them with the naked eye, bacteria make up 15% of the world's biomass, and you have more bacteria cells than your...
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45. Want to go to Mars? and other issues in STEM education
This week, we discuss some of our observations with STEM education and the wonders the world can bring. Tune in as we talk about MARS and other space endeavors and the debate surrounding the immense cost of such trips. Let us know your thoughts--if you'd like to join us for a discussion message…
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44. The Three D's with Michael
Michael returns this week for another one of his games. This time, Austin and Ben are faced with choices to Devour, Destroy, or Dabble with. At the end of the episode, you can also expect Michael's take on celebration in MLB. We hope you enjoy!
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43. Tulsa, 100 years later
This week, we bring to light the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. On May 31, 1921 Dick Rowland was accused of assaulting a White woman in an elevator in downtown Tulsa. At the height of the lynching era in the United States, the accusation fueled racial tensions already present in a city with a…
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42. Racism in Medicine
For this week's show, we take our focus to institutional racism within healthcare. Using recently learned knowledge from graduate work, JAMA publications, and other disparity statistics, we discuss how implicit bias affects healthcare and medicine. While efforts continue to move closer to health...
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41. Last Chance U's John Mosley
This week, we feature Coach John Mosley, the head men's basketball coach at East Los Angeles College. John and his program are the most recent feature of the Netflix Original Series, "Last Chance U". With him and his coaching style on display for the world to see, John retained his authenticity…
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40. Kassidy, 2.0
This week, Kassidy returns for a special ACS episode! We talk about her abbreviated junior basketball season and her semester wrap up before revisiting her experience with cancer. Rather than recreate our first episode with Kassidy, we discuss trauma and mental strength. We also touch on...
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39. A brief overview of ACS and cancer research
This week, we launch our fundraiser to benefit cancer research. We have a month of themed episodes on deck, with returning guests and more information about cancer research on the way. We've also started selling our t-shirts for $20 with proceeds benefiting our GoFundMe. If you can, we'd…
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38. The Anti-Vax movement and the future of MLB
This week, Austin and Ben discuss some of the roots to what we see now with anti-vaccination movements. We cover some of the themes in the history of compulsory vaccination and transition to the ends of our semesters. We talk about the future of MLB and our thoughts on growing the game in today's...
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37. John Corcoran, the Evangelical Podcaster
This week, the Weekly Boost welcomes a prominent podcaster to the show, John Corcoran! John is the co-founder and CEO of Rise25, a company that helps businesses make connections and grow podcasts. He has a podcast of his own, entitled Smart Business Revolution where he's been interviewing...
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36. Mimicry and More Pod Decks
This week, we talk about some of the ways people in the past shape our experiences today. We talk about FOMO and individuality. We close this week's show with more Pod Decks questions. If you record a podcast or know someone that does, go check out our friends at Pod Decks for episode prompts,...
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35. Random Burnout
This week, we talk about burnout and how to navigate past it. Whether it's school-related or work-related, it affects all of us. Austin also lodges the discussion into an existential discussion and we look forward to an exciting month of May. Start saving your change to help a great cause!
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34. Guest recap
This week, we take a look back on many of the guests we've welcomed to the show. Through interviewing family, friends, and strangers, we've learned a lot about life and the experiences that compose it. We wanted to take this week to reflect on common themes and tropes in our conversations and...
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33. John England and Western Swing
This week we welcome singer/songwriter John England to the show! John has been a professional musician for years and has played in Indiana, New York City, and even at the Grand Ole Opry. His band "John England and the Western Swingers" became a staple at Robert's Wester World since they began...
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32. Zach Jasinski and more games with Michael
This week, we welcome one of our 3rd co-host's friends Zach to the show. Zach is a data scientist in Milwaukee, but in his college days competed on the UWW track team. He won a National Title for pole vaulting his senior year, and we're excited to talk a little bit about his experience as pole...
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31. Hammerin' Out a Vaccine
This week, Austin and Ben talk about the scientific breakthrough that is the COVID-19 vaccine. With Ben receiving his first dose this past week, we reflect on the swift work of scientists, immunologists, and pharmaceutical companies to make this a reality less than a year after the world shut…
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30. PVD Returns!
We welcome PVD back to the show for our 30th. Patrick offers insight into his unique basketball season, his teaching, and answers to some Pod Decks questions. We talk about influential books from high school, and the importance of education. It wouldn't be a PVD appearance without roasting…
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29. Deep Freeze
This week, Austin and Ben talk about the importance of networking, reorganizing your passions, and the record-breaking winter storms that swept through the southern United States this past week. Listen in as we announce a major partnership moving forward and have a real talk about distracting...
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28. New Beginnings
This week, Austin recaps his recent solo trip to Oklahoma describing his experience on OU's campus and in Oklahoma City. We talk about the importance of rejuvenating and being authentic in everything you do. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Drop us some suggestions or guest ideas in our…
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27. Experience over age with Kassidy Walters
This week we welcome student athlete and cancer survivor, Kassidy Walter to the show! During Kassidy's freshman year, doctors discovered a mass in her chest that was stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Listen in as she talks about her experience from chemo and radiation remission and her eventual return…
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26. Darren Fox and Entrepreneurship
This week we welcome Austin's uncle to the show. Darren has built his marketing and web design company from the ground-up and it has become one of the prominent marketing firms in the world. As President and founder of the company, Darren gives a unique look into the struggles of opening and...
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25. Matt Donovan and Oklahoma
This week we welcome Matt Donovan to the show. Matt is a professional hockey player and the first Oklahoman to be drafted to the NHL. Like most hockey players, he's played all over the world including a World Junior's tournament where he took home the gold medal representing the United States. We...
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24. Time is a Fallacy
In this episode, Austin and Ben talk about their recent struggles with headspace and time slipping away. We also add in more PodDecks questions, and Austin previews his trip to Oklahoma. We can't believe we're in the middle of January already, but we're happy to keep this rolling. Be sure to…
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23. Wheel of Family Feud
This month's game with Michael is an adapted version of Family Feud! Listen along as Ben and Austin try and match the answers of Michael's impressive 100 person survey. We hope you enjoy!
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22. Duality of Change
Join us this week as we talk New Year's resolutions, stained glass, and Austin's definition of change. We talk about our Youtube debut and other things on deck. Stay tuned for some fun things ahead for the Weekly Boost in 2021!
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21. 4th String Sports
Our first collab with another podcast is here! This week, Ben reconnects with an old friend, and we learn more about an upstart podcast, 4th String Sports. Hosts Danny and Ryan share their vision for their podcast and some of the challenges they foresee. We also follow up with more hot takes, but...
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20. Milwaukee's Own Mark Baden
This week, Austin and Ben welcome WISN's chief meteorologist, Mark Baden to the Weekly Boost. Although Mark is originally from St. Louis, he's made Milwaukee his home in his 23 years at WISN 12. We discuss the challenges of forecasting, the meteorologist community, and maintaining positivity when...
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19. Off the Deep End
Join us as we talk about gratitude and perspective. We get a little deep in this one, but we also recap our latest semester. Hope you enjoy!
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18. Hot Takes and Cake Shakes
Michael returns for his third visit to the show, and we talk about Michael's many hot takes. No opinion is safe in this episode as we delve into cinema, fast food, and Sister Jean. Ben gets punished for not having hot takes ready and provides you with some much anticipated farm animal fun facts....
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17. Reciprocity and America's Greatest Idea
For this week's episode, we discuss our Thanksgiving complete with talk on giving and gratitude. Later in the episode, we touch on Austin's favorite National Parks while also discussing brand loyalty. Stay tuned for some big episodes on deck! Follow us on Instagram @weeklyboostpod Be sure to use...
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16. Alaska and reinventing yourself
This week we continue the trend of guest related to us when we welcome Ben's uncle to the show. He is currently managing a bike shop and also paints bikes on the side. We talk Alaska, books, and other aspects of life. Be sure to check out his work on Instagram @jcahakbikepaint and tell him the...
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15. Meet the Parents, Part 2: Adapt and Overcome
This week we continue our series entitled "Meet the Parents" with Austin's dad. We share childhood memories, instances of adversity, and describe his path to becoming a black belt. We hope you enjoy and be sure to use the code "weeklyboost" in your PodDecks cart!
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14. Election Recap with Randal (with one "L")
This week on the Weekly Boost we welcome one of our friends Randy to the pod. Randy is currently a law student in Wisconsin and was a Politics and Government major at Ripon. We talk about the election, the state of the nation as well as the debut our new sponsor. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to…
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13. The Return of Michael
This week we have another installment of Michael's shenanigans. We break down some hypothetical matchups and determine a CLEAR winner. Let's just say nightmares may be coming.. Special thanks to Michael and his creative mind for putting these segments together. Enjoy everyone!
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Weekly discussions surrounding a vast array of interests hosted by Ben and Austin. A place for organic discussions, curious minds, and a few laughs along the way. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weeklyboost/support
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