Project Pundits Unplugged Pod

Wicked Epic Media, LLC

A bi-weekly entertaining journey into the world of Project Management. Hosts Braden and Jim discuss all things project management and frankly anything else they find funny navigating the corporate world. Each 30 minute episode is (intended to be) packed with real world advice with a focus on principles more than process. This show has something for everyone from those in a project management career path, to those considering a switch to project management, to folks who manage project managers, to anyone who works in the corporate world and wants a cathartic release.

  1. It's 2025, Buckle Up

    03/03/2025 · VIDEO

    It's 2025, Buckle Up

    In this Season 3 opener, "It's 2025, Buckle Up," Jim and Braden return with their signature mix of irreverent humor and sharp insight as they tackle a new era of chaos and change. They catch up on wild California fires, government shake-ups (yes, even those baffling buyout memos), and the relentless march of technological and economic disruption. Expect candid debates on remote work versus the return-to-office mandate, predictions on a potential housing market correction, and even offbeat forecasts ranging from a breakthrough cure to the first irrefutable proof of extraterrestrial intelligence. Strap in and join the ride—2025 is here, and it's one heck of a journey, Project Pundits style!   Show Timeline: 00:00:02 Cold Open 00:02:20 Season 3 Kickoff & Fresh Start Announcement 00:03:51 California Fires & Santa Ana Winds 00:13:12 Inauguration Reactions & Executive Orders 00:16:52 Government Workforce Shifts & Buyout Memo 00:22:21 Remote Work Debate & Return-to-Office Trends 00:29:06 Economic Outlook: Fed Moves, Tariffs & Housing Trends 00:42:31 Bold Predictions: AI, Health Breakthroughs & Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:59:01 Job Market Advice & Networking Tips 01:03:18 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectpunditspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectpundits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectpundits/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ProjectPundits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectpundits Threads: https://www.threads.net/@projectpundits

    1h 6m
  2. The Healthcare Episode

    07/02/2024 · VIDEO

    The Healthcare Episode

    And the guys are back tackling Canadian Pre-crime Laws, Free Speech, Compelled Speech, Hate Speech, Braden's Cranial Scan, and of course the topic of Healthcare and the role of Insurers (and employers) in how the whole darn thing works. You'll also get talk on Ozempic, South Park, Star Trek Tricorders, Childhood Bullying, Obamacare, MLR, Government Run Healthcare, Bernie Sanders, Single Payer, even more AI talk, Pharmacy Rebate Programs. Religion, Politics, Nationalism - what more could you want in one episode??   Show Timeline: 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:01:06 Introduction 00:04:19 Canada - Pre-Crime - Minority Report 00:07:50 Free Speech 00:13:18 Twitter and the Public Square 00:21:14 All About the Flag, Upside-down, Flag Burning 00:24:01 Healthcare Topic Intro 00:24:24 South Park Navigating the American Healthcare System 00:29:26 State of the American Healthcare System 00:30:26 Jim's Opinion on the Least Worst Healthcare Solution 00:31:46 Braden's Rebuttal to Jim's Opinion 00:35:57 Jim's Premise on Solving the Healthcare Problem 00:43:20 Braden's Cranial Scan and Eyeballs 00:45:43 Numb Tongue 00:47:06 Healthcare Insurance is not Insurance 00:54:25 Healthcare Insurers Administer Policies, Employers Define Them 01:00:21 Pharmacy Benefits - Rebate Programs 01:01:40 Obamacare Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) 01:05:33 Healthcare Technology at Insurers Trails 10+ Years 01:06:51 Why Does Tech Adoption Trail in Healthcare Insurance? 01:15:20 Episode Closing   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectpunditspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectpundits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectpundits/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ProjectPundits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectpundits Threads: https://www.threads.net/@projectpundits

    1h 17m
  3. The Consulting Episode

    06/01/2024 · VIDEO

    The Consulting Episode

    In this episode the guys cover some critical current events regarding the FTC's push to ban Non-Compete Agreements and Congress passing a bill, that President Biden signed into law, that bans TikTok. The rest of the episode is all about consulting. There is a very high level discussion of what consulting is (and is not), how organizations leverage consultants, and some other topics that set the stage for future deeper dive discussions (with more Braden eye rolls!)!   Show Timeline: 0:00 Cold Open 01:02 Introduction n 03:50 Braden Calls Jim Stupid + Current Events Talk! 03:56 Inflation Updates 07:40 FTC Banning Non-Compete Agreements 16:00 Foreign Aid Spending Bill 16:35 TikTok Ban 29:57 Intro to Consulting Topic 33:37 What is Consulting? 37:50 Consulting vs. Staff Augmentation or Contracting 40:40 Consultants Should be able to Wear Multiple Hats 43:00 How do Organizations Leverage Consultants? 46:55 Consulting Firms, Generally Speaking, aren't Built for Execution 49:55 The Importance of Managing Your Consultants and Consulting Topic Wrap-up 52:30 Reminiscing About the Internet Boom 53:13 Jim Admits to Using Agile 54:30 Episode Closing   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectpunditspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectpundits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectpundits/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ProjectPundits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectpundits Threads: https://www.threads.net/@projectpundits

    57 min

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A bi-weekly entertaining journey into the world of Project Management. Hosts Braden and Jim discuss all things project management and frankly anything else they find funny navigating the corporate world. Each 30 minute episode is (intended to be) packed with real world advice with a focus on principles more than process. This show has something for everyone from those in a project management career path, to those considering a switch to project management, to folks who manage project managers, to anyone who works in the corporate world and wants a cathartic release.