DevLearn 2014 Opening - Dave Kelly

Dev Learn is 10 years old...and that's HUGE.

Dave kicks things off with an incredible intro to Dr Neil DeGrasse Tyson, complete with incredible stories on how his son was out of his mind that his daddy was going to meet one of the greatest science minds of our time.  From working from home, to interviewing the good doctor, Dave's introduction was nothing short of entertaining and heartwarming.  His greatest advice: Don't get in an argument with a 5 year old.

More to come...stay tuned!

My Interview with eLearning Guild's David Kelly: The Importance of Professional Development

A little "pre-conference" goodness here, folks...here's my recent interview with Dave Kelly on my session at DevLearn and the importance of Professional Development.  Enjoy!!

Click HERE to check it out!

Coarse Grind Podcast # 5 - with Chef de Cuisine Matt Brown (Bull Valley Roadhouse, Porta Costa, California)

Number five is in the books, and it takes me in the wayback to a time where I thought driving my mom's Escort was cool (but the car crash that ensued, not so much).  Childhood friend turned Chef de Cuisine Matt Brown joins us for a discussion on sustainable, foraging, and consideration to what actually goes in your body.  A solid episode, to be sure...

CHECK IT OUT!

(and check out Matt's establishment at http://www.bullvalleyroadhouse.com)

Coarse Grind Podcast the Fourth - with Chef Gary Vadakin (Seasons on Main, Bloomsburg PA)

Well, I've gone and done it again...another interview, and another incredibly interesting and unique perspective on food as life and art.  It's so good, in fact, that my mother listened...and heard my commentary on her brussel sprouts.  (The truth hurts, Mama...the truth hurts...but I still love you.)

CHECK IT OUT!

Coarse Grind Podcast #2 and #3 (because doubling down isn't just for Vegas)

Here it is, kids...a double dose of foodie love.  First up, with Episode #2, I have an old carousing comerade in Kristoffer Gandenberger:

https://archive.org/download/coarse_grind_1-coarse_grind/Coarse_Grind_1.mp3

Next, Episode #3 with Natalie Slater of BakeAndDestroy.net , proving that plants can pretty much do anything, along with moms:

https://archive.org/download/coarse_grind_1-coarse_grind-3/Coarse_Grind_1.mp3

More episodes to come...stay tuned!!

New Year/New Podcast - Episode 1 of The Coarse Grind Podcast, featuring the amazing Chef Dakota Weiss

Whereas I typically use this little corner of the Internet for my eLearning scrawlings, today was awesome.  I finally started an epicurean podcast - something I've always wanted to do - with the first episode being recorded/published today!  My first guest was a cheftestant on Top Chef (Texas), is the current Executive Chef at the W in Los Angeles, rocks some Gourmet Popcorn , and just couldn't have been more awesome to interview - Chef Dakota Weiss.  Check it out and comment at will!

 Check it out HERE!

You CAN Go Home Again - Bloomsburg University Fall 2013 CAC

On the heels of my last blog post, I was asked by my former professor turned colleague, Dr Karl Kapp, to expedite the request of Dave Kelly and the eLearning Guild to convert said post into a presentation.  Did you get all that?

Anyway, it was a great experience, and for as nervous as I was about the material, it really seemed to flow and hit people the way I wanted it to.  Here's a recap from Karl:

http://karlkapp.com/bucac13-presentations-and-insights-from-our-corporate-advisory-council/