The Vance Crowe Podcast

I am starting a new series, interviewing people from around the world on how Coronavirus is impacting them. I will showcase as broad a variety of perspectives as possible so that we can get out of our echo chamber, learn what challenges other people are dealing with and get out of our own heads.  Lyle Benjamin is an agriculture expert living in a remote part of Northern Montana 2 miles from the Canadian border.  We talk about how things have changed with the Coronavirus; border crossings, preparing for the longer term, and how people are meeting in person.@LyleBenjamin4@VanceCrowe

Stephen Fairbanks is a Montessori high school teacher at The Academy of Thought and Industry in St. Louis, where he applies innovative teaching methods to engage students. He discusses the value of handwriting in learning and its emotional depth compared to digital communication. Fairbanks also highlights the personalized learning environment of Montessori education, emphasizing independence and creativity. Additionally, he shares insights on fostering collaboration and creativity in the classroom, and the challenges posed by technology in maintaining genuine human connections.

Vance tells the story of a vigilante mob he saw turn their fear into action and how that relates to fears of Coronovirus.  Click here to watch a highly engaging video about how Coronovirus impacts the body this one by medical doctor and YouTube sensation @ChuubyEmu With the flood of information about Coronavirus I have found the following people to be putting forward some interesting ideas and information:Max Roser Founder of Our World in DataLord Matt Ridley - author ("The Rational Optimist," "The Red Queen") ornithologist and member of the House of LordsIf you are responsible for putting together a conference and know you can't bring people together in real life- you may find the technology from GenieCast valuable.  They handle the technology and I am told it is a lot more stable than a Google Hangout or Skype.  I've never actually worked with them- but I know a lot of event planners are struggling to find a plan B.Be safe out there.  

Vance and JJK talk about the discipline to become a world-class athlete, the challenge of being a young girl in sports, mentors and virtual reality.Learn more about the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center https://jjkfoundation.org/ March's ATCF Book Club | The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Share clips of the episode by visiting our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiepmnV90DE&list=PLluKzraaJgDuT3YL6L7zedmG0KBay2jAc&index=49

Jason Walsmith is a singer/songwriter for the band the Nadas.  A fascinating man that has taken photographs around the world and has a following around the country for his duo-band.  A band from Iowa that has been together for more than 26 years.The song on the outro is: "I'm Still Here" on One Louder (Latest album) The Nadas Website The Nada's FacebookAs The Crowe Flies Book Club for the month of March is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  Join us on Twitter using #ATCFBookClub.  This month we are considering the inner unconscious mind as understood in the late 1800's Journaling during COVID19 There is no way to stop chaos, only figure out what lessons we can learn from our failures at dealing with the unknown.  During the opening of the podcast today Vance suggests writing down your understanding of the disease, how your friends/family are reacting, and your opinion on what is going to happen in the coming weeks.  Then you have the journal to reflect back on to determine: could I have been better prepared?  How was I dealing with the stress? Former Vance Crowe Podcast guest Dwayne Faber launches his own website:  Dairy farmer Dwayne is one of the most well known farmers in the world.  His comedy both on Twitter and in his standup routine has increase his reach significantly.  Now, Dwayne has launched his own website to talk about his business knowledge and offers a chance for groups to book him for speaking.  Dwayne was one of the first breakout podcast episodes we ever had.  Check out his website https://dwaynefaber.com/ 

Ben Anderson, 21, lives outside of the ordinary boundaries most people live by. Free solo climbed the Flatirons, dropped out of a biomedical engineering degree, and has started his own app company that is generating money.   Ben is the owner of Wand- a mobile app company that is the "Uber for housekeepers."We discussed many concepts on the podcast, this should provide you access to learn more:How to find a Purpose and the Psychology of the Daemon YouTube video by the Academy of IdeasRob Long's (@Plantimals) concept of Intersubjective Experience Shadow Dance On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs by David GraeberCole Ray's Music on Spotify I'll be speaking at the North American Meat Institute; Meat Industry Conference in San Antonio, Texas March 30-April 20March's #ATCFBookClub is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeYou can listen to Saint Louis University Professor Anne Stiles talk about this book during her episode.

Barry Flinchbaugh is a world renown agriculture economist that has taught for 49 years at Kansas State University.  He has advised U.S. presidents and other politicians about the role of policy on the lives of farmers and citizens.   Sunday February 23 (7:30 pm) The True Believer #ATCFBookClubFor more on stoicism: https://archetyp.al/stoicism/ For more info on the Canadian tour: realagriculture.com/techtourlive/ 

John Duckworth is the owner of True Title, in Saint Louis, Missouri.  Duckworth and I discuss the concept of ownership, the responsibility of government to protect property and the ideas around learning to value what you have. To see Vance speaking at the Land Expo 2020 click hereTo see Vance on the four city tour of Canada during Real Agriculture's (information and tickets) TechTourLive.com #ATCFBookClub (February) The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

Dr. Brittany Kennedy is a small animal veterinarian in Saint Louis, Missouri.  During this interview she discusses what she feeds her dogs, pet vaccines, the price of veterinarian medicine and how to think about end of life issues with your pets.Find Dr. Brittany Kennedy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.brittanykennedy/ Vance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCrowe

Peggy Guest was the Executive Coach that was hired for me while I worked at Monsanto.  She radically changed how I understood myself because she was such an extraordinary listener and thinking partner.Peggy Guest, Ph.D. is the owner of Aspire Coaching and Consulting, she works with clients seeking executive coaching and leadership development and also with clients seeking personal and relational coaching. Peggy has developed customized leadership assessment and coaching plans for senior leaders in major corporations, small businesses, and in not for profit and educational organizations. Peggy’s clients have included Purina Nestle, Climate, Monsanto, Graybar, Twain Financial Partners, The Federal Reserve, MICDS, New City School, Washington University, and College Bound. Charles Bukowski Poems Vance discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lK4LrD8Ii4Find Vance on Twitter @VanceCroweCheck out Vance's website: www.VanceCrowe.com