Eric Scheske

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Interview

I did my first podcast interview at TWE. Both technology-wise and interview-skill-wise, I have a ways to go, but thanks to Joe Condit for letting me experiment on him and Catholic Speakers Organization.

Joe and I threw it together at the last moment, so you'll forgive any awkwardness.

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A Local Bar is a Good Place to Be

A Local Bar is a Good Place to Be

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