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Graining In

Graining In

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Graining In. A weekly podcast where Noah Bissell (mediocre brewer, recovering pessimist) and Matt Robinson (taproom manager, retired rapper) sit down with and without guests to discuss eclectic topics *usually* relevant to the world of beer. Conversations are sometimes technical, often not, but always aim to find the macro threads that keep people motivated and inspired to wake up every morning and pursue their craft. Everyone’s day starts with that first step, so turn the auger on get to Gr ...
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The Vault

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"The Vault" radio show is hosted by Lisa Bissell, CEO of Pure Grown Diamonds. It features top guests that discuss and educate listeners about the hottest trends and facts surrounding the lab-grown diamond industry.
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The TroopHR Podcast

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Welcome to the TroopHR Podcast, where we bring you the best of HR and business thought-leadership in a casual coffee chat format. Our mission at TroopHR is to empower HR professionals to advance their careers, personal development and build better organizations. We promise fresh, actionable content from master practitioners, industry leaders, translating their seasoned experience into practical advice. Join us for insights, strategies and tactical take-aways to drive the HR profession forwar ...
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In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Daniel and Stephen Huerta, the dynamic duo behind the Modern People Leader podcast. The often mistaken brothers are actually cousins-turned-business partners whuch share their unique journey into HR tech and offer a candid look at the industry's most pressing issues. The conversation spans a…
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In this episode, Taylor Bradley engages in an insightful conversation with Luck Dookchitra, an experienced HR leader, about the transformative power of mentorship in career development and organizational growth. Luck shares her wealth of experience in both receiving and providing mentorship, offering valuable insights for HR professionals at all ca…
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In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Rory Sacks, a seasoned Learning & Development leader, to explore the evolving landscape of talent development. Rory shares his unique perspective on building organizational resilience through strategic L&D initiatives, challenging traditional approaches to training and onboarding. Key topics…
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In this mini-episode, host Taylor Bradley takes us on a journey back to the late 1800s, exploring the inspiring story of Anna Bissell. Widely recognized as America's first female CEO, Anna's tale is a testament to breaking barriers and redefining leadership in the face of systemic constraints. It's a great story of a legendary leader in workforce h…
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In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley dives deep into the art of storytelling with experts Jared Cozart and LeAnne Harper, co-founders of Unlock. Together, they explore how compelling narratives can transform HR leadership and set professionals apart in a competitive corporate landscape. Discover how to harness storytelling to…
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In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley engages with Jessica Zwann, a former CHRO and current COO, to delve into the dynamic world of HR leadership. Jessica narrates her unique career transition from journalism and law to HR and operations, highlighting essential skills for HR leaders aspiring to broader roles. She discusses the…
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In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley explores the intersection of venture capital and HR leadership with Rebecca Price, a seasoned HR executive turned VC partner at Primary Venture Partners. Rebecca offers a deep dive into the venture capital landscape, detailing the role of VC firms in nurturing startups and the various spec…
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In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley takes listeners on a journey from broad labor market trends to granular compensation strategies. The episode features three distinguished guests, each offering unique insights into different aspects of the evolving workforce landscape. First, Ron Hetrick Vice President, Staffing Strategy a…
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In this special 4th of July mini-episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley shares an inspiring story of an unsung hero in the history of the American Workforce. Taylor recounts the courageous actions of James G. Thompson, who played a role in the development of the American workforce and laid groundwork for the civil rights movement. The …
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Taylor Bradley sits down with Lan Phan, accomplished author of "Do This Daily" and founder of Community of Seven, to explore the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership. Lan shares her journey from corporate executive to purveyor of equitable talent development, emphasizing the critical need to democratize access to leadership training. S…
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Taylor Bradley sits down with Helen Dayen, the dynamic CEO of the Dayen Group, to dive deep into the intricacies of navigating a multigenerational workforce. With now up to five possible generations collaborating in workplaces, Helen illuminates the key differences between them, from their unique relationships with technology to their distinct comm…
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Host Taylor is joined by Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta, an accomplished Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Mita shares the inspiration behind her book Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths To Transform Your Workplace. Mita and …
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In this powerful episode from the 2024 TroopHR retreat, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Zamena Ladak, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Business Development at Assemble, and Josh Saterman, CEO of Saterman Connect, to discuss the critical topics of transformation and inclusion in today's ever-changing workplace. Zamena and …
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Taylor welcomes Rebecca Taylor, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at SkillCycle, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and its intersection with HR leadership. Drawing from her extensive experience in both HR and business operations, Rebecca shares valuable insights on how COOs and HR leaders can e…
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In this episode, host Taylor speaks with Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation and Emily Goligoski, Head of Research, SVP from Charter about the practice of building and sustaining high-performing teams. They define key traits, share tips for attracting and retaining talent, and walk through a real case study. Masella and Emily p…
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In this episode we sit down with Shari Chernak, an Executive Consultant with Mercer that specializes in HR leadership and organizational transformation. Drawing from her extensive career at top consulting firms and in-house roles, Sherry shares insights from leading the research of Mercer's "Voice of the CHRO" survey, highlighting the evolving chal…
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Join us on The TroopHR Podcast as we explore the cost of tolerating underperformance with Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena. Melanie shares practical insights on defining and measuring performance, navigating tough conversations, and the significant impact tolerating underperformance can have on high performers. Discover valuable strategies f…
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Join us for great practical takeaways in our conversation with Alicia Henriquez, Head of People at LiveBlocks, as she delves into the unique challenges and strategies for thriving as a team of one in HR. From wearing multiple hats to prioritizing effectively, Alicia shares valuable insights for "lone wolves" in the HR world. As an added bonus, Alic…
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Elevate your HR game when you join us at the 2024 TroopHR Retreat. Set in the stunning locale of Naples, Florida, the Retreat will be the perfect blend of professional development and social interaction. TroopHR Founder, Tracy Avin gives us an exclusive peek into what’s in store for attendees at this year’s annual event. Attendees will participate …
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In this insightful episode, we delve into the human side of the visa process with Judy Husbands, the Partnerships Manager at MobSquad, a valued TroopHR partner. Judy offers unique perspectives drawn from her own immigration journey, highlighting the importance of fostering inclusivity and seamless transitions for individuals relocating to Canada. B…
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Jill Katz, the Founder and Chief People Officer at Assemble HR Consulting, sits at a unique intersection, working with clients in various industries and stages of growth. From this vantage point, Jill offers insights on the top-of-mind issues for her clients in 2024. Ranging from the office versus remote work debate to acknowledging the impact of w…
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Join us for an illuminating conversation as Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing, shares her expert insights and visionary perspectives into the HR landscape of 2024. In this episode, we delve into crucial HR topics such as workplace flexibility, the return to office, pay transparency, mental health support for employees, and th…
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Back to the dual-chair lifestyle this week. We discuss Matty’s recent finish at @RunMillinocket and continued transition into a RUNNER GUY; @BBBThreeRivers’ first prix fixe dinner and the vibe explosion it proved to be; and ride the waves on an out-of-nowhere but kinda cool discussion on FLOW. Available NOW, wherever podcasts swell . Music: “Mounta…
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This week, we’re stoked to be joined by Leigh Kellis and Jeff Buckwalter of @HolyDonutMaine! Leigh (founder) and Jeff (CEO) recap the incredibly humble origins of the company and being struck by the donut lightning bolt; injecting organization into a company born in comfortable chaos; the joys and pitfalls (mostly joys) of being a family business; …
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We’re stoked to be joined (in the gahdayum studio) by co-founder/brewer of Pittsburgh’s COVEN — Caiti Sullivan! Caiti and her brewery had popped up multiple times in the Graingangosphere, and fate finally got its wish. Our conversation is all over the map, touching on Caiti’s background in art (pocket that for tre bay); quick love for the Steel Cit…
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This week, we’re joined by one of our own — @BissellBrothers Kitchen Chef Dave Rinaldi! We get into the origins of Dave’s love for food (🇮🇹); balancing the traditional intensity of kitchen work with a more gentle temperament; eating grill banana slug in Thailand; rare pastas; and BBK’s upcoming FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES! An awesome conversation wit…
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Coming at us from Wolverine country, we’re joined this week by Tommy Kennedy of @HomesBrewery and @DrinkSmooj! We get into Tommy’s flex-focused business philosophy; Homes’ staunch anti-signage/ pro word-of-mouth (WOM?) approach to marketing; accidentally creating a new beverage category with Smooj (shout out, Adult Smoothie®); the profound value of…
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Chills, tingles, scares, and spooks; We share spoo-ookky stories, rank costumes of years’ past, argue over candy etiquette, unite over hatred for horror, and wrap with pumpkin beers. Available NOW for intrepid ears everywhere…LISTEN IF YOU DARE! 🎃🦇🤖🧙🏻‍♀️📞👻👩‍🚀🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️🍻🌾 . Music: “Mountain Climb by @JakeHillInternet . #BeerPodcast #CraftBeer #MaineBe…
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We’re joined in the studio this week by founder of @CFCWear and friend of the brewery — Kyle Poissonnier! Kyle was selling t-shirts out of a car trunk when Noah was making his first “beer” on the stove. Needless to say, a lot of growing has happened since then, and Kyle opens up on the undeniably long and mistake-laden path that led him - and virtu…
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A *classic* solo on the books this week! Matty discusses life in the 50k club (and the silent slog to get there; Noah muses on the spiritual successor of his hemp wristwear dreams; the “beer as art” debate is revived in a SHOCKING way; carbo-load on some heartfelt listener mail.; and gear up for a RUDE n’ CRUDE interhost show down in the fantasy fo…
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We’re joined in the OG studio this week by @BBBThreeRivers’ very own — Chef Joe Robbins! With five months of operating Milo’s kitchen under his belt, Joe reflects on the nuances of serving top-notch food in a small town, rolling with an incredibly lean crew (he represents 50% of kitchen staff), and finding profit in sourcing locally. We also get in…
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Oxbow CFO (and actor, photographer, and former semi-pro football player) Matt Delamater is with us this week! We compare notes of the role of “finance guy at small brewery” (Matt is more Obi than Darth); discuss the unquantifiable value of time in beer cost; and shout the virtues of rural breweries. 💸 Oh, and when he’s not wearing a green visor, he…
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Noah’s back from hop selection; Matty has become a pretzel baker; So much has changed. We get into sensory overload, being selective at selecting, drive-thru coffee (but SEXAY), BBB’s ability to flex in Yakima, Shawn Kemp’s merch void, vibe-killing drink orders, and finally wind down with some deeply analytical ranking of various pretzie hauses. *T…
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With Fall here, the timing couldn’t be better to talk apples with Zack Kaiser of @AbsolemCider! Absolem is located in the heart of central Maine on one of the most beautiful properties you’ll ever see, making some of the best cider we have ever tasted. Naturally, 90 minutes wasn’t close to enough time, but we had an absolute beast of a convo that s…
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We’re left to our own devices this week, and take the opportunity to catch up — we talk reviews (still need ‘em) and review rewards; $20,000 chess sets and ultra marathons; @HeaterAllenBeer-inspired lager talk; and the crispiest of all binge drinking events, OKTOBERFEST. ♟🏃‍♂️💨🍻🍁🇺🇸🇩🇪📝🙏 Available in full NOW for your ear-ticklin’ pleasure! . Music: …
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We’re joined this week by @HeaterAllenBeer head brewer and the brewery’s heir apparent, Lisa Allen! We get into Lisa’s background in the wine world and the decision to switch beverages and work for her Father’s brewery; Heater Allen’s approach to making and love for Marzen; the pros and cons of wet hops in a lager brewery; and, naturally, true crim…
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A bachelor party, a charity golf tournament, and a bunch of other stuff meant no episode this week. We got a GREAT run of guests lined up for September, but until then, please relive our fantastic conversation (that give birth to a fantastic collab beer) with Jamal Robinson of @NewEnglandBrewing from back in January. See ya next week for the freshi…
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e’re joined this week by one of our very own — @BissellBrothers Head of Distribution Josh Schlesinger! Josh (or Sniff as he’s known by nearly anyone with a pulse) was the brewery’s second hire back in early 2014, and his tenure has afforded him a very unique perspective on how BBB’s beer is best served (full pun intention) outside the brewery walls…
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With anxious minds, busy schedules, and a lot more to talk about, we’re keeping it intimate for another week.; *”Just the Two of Us” fades in* 👨‍❤️‍👨 After touching on the CO2 shortages showing up in beer news, we dive into a discussion on everyone’s favorite subject — mental health and illness! 🧠🎭 Specifically, Noah reflects on his relationship wi…
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This week, Noah’s back from an impromptu trip to New Haven where he learned that mopeds are in fact the only mode of transportation in Hell; Matty scratches his macro economics and mailbag itches with the same stroke and tees up a great question about how a recession could/will/is affecting decisions and philosophy behind the scenes at @BissellBrot…
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We’re joined this week by the immutable energy of Iker Elorriaga and Ignacio Montenegro of @TrippingAnimalsBrewing! In Maine for @WavyDaysFest, Iker and Iggy — collectively half of the four founders of their brewery — get into the origins of Tripping Animals in their native Venezuela; how the brewery may have ended up in Spain; the hyper-genuine pe…
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We’re joined this week by fast friend and Director of Brewing Ops at @JackieOsBrewery, Seth Morton! Seth gets into how his eleven year tenure at Jackie O’s began with a very special sledgehammer; shares some of his vast wisdom about barrel sourcing, recipe design, and turning “ladybug” into “Twizzler”; and discusses how the brewery’s commitment to …
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We’re joined this week by Communications and Engagements Manager for Maine Farmland Trust, Isabel Smith! Isabel takes us to school on what MFT’s goals and scope are as a non-profit, the many ways it fights for and assists in preserving farmland in Maine, and how it often acts as a vital bridge between the generations of Maine farmers. We (Noah) als…
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This week, we’re joined remotely by fulfillment extraordinaire, landlord, and co-owner of @PermanentHangover — CAMERON BOSCH! There’s nothing but love here for the Steel City as Cam discusses PH’s keenly measured growth as both a brand and company; the ways it continues to differentiate itself in an unthinkably crowded space of digital B2C; and how…
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This week, we’re solo once more before a long guest run, and Noah has a lot to ask Matty about what life is like behind two very different sets of BARS. First, Matt gives the grain-to-glass process (subjective and abridged) on how a rap verse finds its words, discovers the beat it was meant to marry, and the two main lines of creative process in th…
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REVIEW and you shall RECEIVE — The undisputed King of Freestyle in Piscataquis County is back! (**Please note, Graining In is not responsible for any shattered jaws or any other issues resulting from the flow contained in this episode**) 🎤🎧🤯🌋🔥 In other news, a kind message from @TBean326 leads to a discussion of the oft-overlooked dos and don’ts in…
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Thanks for the patience, but we’ve got an episode well worth the wait — writer Jamaal Lemon returns to the pod! A lot has happened since we first got to know each other over a year ago, not the least of which is a @BeardFoundation nomination for his three-part @GoodBeerHunting piece, “Tek Cyear uh de Root”. He goes deep on how the idea developed in…
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This week, we’re honored to sit down with Matthew Parks, Director of Philanthropy at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital! Matthew came into our orbit about 7 years ago, when @HesterBissell began exploring ways BBB could give back, leading to the Baby Genius partnership that has raised ~$50k for BBCH since. Matthew discusses the perpetual and limit…
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Keepin’ simple and classic this week after a great string of guests. Noah recaps a recent trip to @MaineMaltHouse and recaps the booming success of @BissellBrothers’ first “Kolsch Day”; Matty reflects on a major kitchen inspection and the @BBBThreeRivers Kitchen *finally* becoming real; and the mailbag gets rifled through before signing off to rece…
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We’re joined this week by someone hailing from the land that inspired GTA: Vice City — Maria Cabre, Director of Brewing Ops at @JWakefieldBeer! We get into #WakeFest — one of the country’s best beer festivals that Maria leads every year; talk about the transition, similarities/differences between brewing and its way-more-put-together cousin, baking…
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