Risk Raiders

Risk Raiders

By Brent Borgstedte/Jeff ShropshireComedyBusinessComedy Interviews
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Risk Raiders episodes

  • Good Friday, Great Ham: Family, Faith and Easter Fun

    The conversation covers the Easter holiday, gardening, cooking, and food preferences. It also touches on risk management and insurance in a lighthearted manner. The hosts share personal experiences and tips related to these topics, creating an engaging and casual dialogue. The conversation covers a range of topics including Easter celebrations, champagne, and food preparation. The hosts share insights on champagne, smoking ham, and the significance of family and faith during the holiday season.

    Takeaways

    • Easter traditions and holiday celebrations
    • Gardening and azalea cultivation
    • Cooking and food preferences
    • Risk management and insurance humor Champagne as a morning drink
    • Smoking ham with hickory or mesquite
    • Focusing on family, faith, and food during Easter

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Risk Management and Insurance Humor
    • 17:09 Easter Celebrations and Champagne
    • 23:24 Weather and Gardening in Texas
    • 28:42 The Three F's: Faith, Family, and Food for Easter
    29 min
  • Masters Mayhem: Augusta, Azaleas & Risk

    The conversation explores the intersection of the Masters Golf Tournament and risk management, highlighting the importance of enforcing rules and setting high standards to create a culture of compliance. It delves into the consequences of non-compliance and the impact on businesses and individuals. The conversation delves into the themes of discipline and risk management in business, the culture of following rules, creating a special experience, volunteerism and culture building, standards and discipline, challenges of golfing in West Texas, golf course maintenance and challenges, golfing attire and professionalism, and curling and drinking culture.

    Takeaways

    • Enforcing rules and standards is crucial for risk management
    • Setting high standards and enforcing them creates a culture of compliance Discipline
    • Risk Management

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Masters and Risk Management
    • 07:28 Enforcing Rules and Standards
    • 15:55 Consequences of Non-Compliance
    • 21:15 Volunteerism and Culture Building
    • 28:00 Golf Course Maintenance and Challenges
    • 33:36 Curling and Drinking Culture
    33 min
  • Know When to Leave: Graduation Risk Management 101

    The conversation covers pre-graduation risk management, emphasizing the importance of social media and online presence, credit score and financial responsibility, professional conduct and career development, and flood insurance awareness. Each chapter delves into these topics, providing valuable insights and advice for young adults entering the next phase of their lives.

    Takeaways

    • Pre-graduation risk management
    • Social media and online presence
    • Credit score and financial responsibility
    • Professional conduct and career development
    • Flood insurance awareness

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Pre-Graduation Risk Management
    • 09:32 Social Media and Online Presence
    • 28:40 Flood Insurance Awareness
    24 min
  • George Strait at the Jones. Guns Up. Goosebumps.

    The conversation covers the George Strait concert experience and the role of law enforcement and risk management in large events. It also highlights the appreciation for law enforcement and first responders. The conversation covers the experience of attending a live concert at the Jones Stadium, featuring George Strait and Zach Top. It also delves into the significance of family bonding and the impact of live music experiences. The discussion explores Lubbock's growth, the challenges of performing on a rotating stage, and the impact of healthcare on town growth. Additionally, it highlights the appreciation for the Cap Rock and Lubbock's space and light, as well as the celebration of the concert experience at the Jones Stadium.

    Takeaways

    • Event Planning and Risk Management
    • Appreciation for Law Enforcement and First Responders Family bonding
    • Live music experiences

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Role of Law Enforcement and Risk Management in Large Events
    • 21:45 Family Bonding at the Concert
    • 27:18 Challenges of Performing on a Rotating Stage
    • 32:29 Impact of Healthcare on Town Growth
    37 min
  • Cows Are 22x Deadlier Than Sharks (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)

    The conversation delves into the topic of risk management and worry, providing a perspective on risk and danger. It also compares various risks and dangers, highlighting the significance of different types of risks. Additionally, the discussion explores the risks associated with trampolines and other potential dangers. The conversation delves into the hidden dangers of daily life, exploring unusual injury statistics and the risks associated with everyday objects and activities. From the dangers of beds, pillows, and mattresses to the risks of stairs and falls, the discussion highlights the unexpected sources of injury. Additionally, the impact of gambling addiction on student athletes is examined, shedding light on the challenges and consequences of this issue.

    Takeaways

    • Risk management and worry
    • Perspective on risk and danger
    • Comparing risks and dangers Hidden dangers of daily life
    • Unusual injury statistics

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Risk Management and Worry
    • 17:02 Trampolines and Other Risks
    • 25:46 The Risks of Stairs and Falls
    34 min
  • Braai, Bangkok, and Bold Moves: Lee Roberts' International Takeover

    The conversation explores the cultural similarities between Texas and South Africa, focusing on the warm communication, love of sports, and regional identity. Lee Roberts shares insights on effective communication, work ethic, and the importance of respect in building client relationships. The discussion also delves into the challenges of cultural identity and the impact of cultural shifts on client interactions. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding cultural differences and embracing different perspectives, with a focus on the experiences of living in Thailand and the valuable lessons learned from the cultural immersion.

    Takeaways

    • Cultural Similarities
    • Effective Communication Understanding cultural differences
    • Embracing different perspectives

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Cultural Shifts and Multicultural Challenges
    50 min
  • Will AI Take Our Kids Jobs?

    The conversation covers a range of topics related to AI, including its impact on job displacement, the changing landscape of education, the role of AI in helping children in Kenya, and the need for ethical guidelines in AI development. It also emphasizes the importance of human qualities and skills in the age of AI. The conversation delves into the excitement and boundaries of AI, the dangers of uneducated use, the importance of traditional skills, preparing for AI disruptions, the evolution and impact of AI, AI in the military and security concerns, the need for global AI governance, the responsibility of individuals and society, the role of the United States in AI safety, the need for a global AI agency, the responsibility of AI leaders, and parenting and cultural respect for AI. The takeaways highlight the impact of AI and the need for education and awareness about AI.

    Takeaways

    • Job displacement due to AI
    • The importance of human qualities and skills in the age of AI AI and its impact
    • The need for education and awareness about AI

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Entertainment Disclaimer
    • 07:58 The Dangers of AI and Risk Management
    • 13:06 The Role of AI and Human Intelligence
    • 18:44 The Need for Ethical Guidelines in AI Development
    • 25:53 The Excitement and Boundaries of AI
    • 32:03 The Evolution and Impact of AI
    • 38:06 The Need for a Global AI Agency
    40 min
  • Memorial Day

    The conversation revolves around the theme of honoring Memorial Day and expressing gratitude for service members. It also delves into the sacrifices made by veterans and their families, highlighting the impact of Memorial Day on the community. The conversation covers a range of topics including the entrepreneurial mindset, commitment to costumes, and the challenges and experiences of dressing up for various events. It also delves into the discomfort and commitment required for mascot costumes, as well as the planning of a show in South Africa.

    Takeaways

    • Gratitude for service members
    • Recognition of the sacrifices made by veterans and their families Entrepreneurial mindset
    • Commitment to costumes

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Impact of Memorial Day
    • 17:38 The Fixer in Business
    • 22:44 The Challenge of Costume Headwear
    • 29:01 Mascot Mishaps and Memories
    32 min

About Risk Raiders

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Risk Raiders is a comedic hangout podcast hosted by two Red Raiders, Jeff Shropshire and Brent Borgstedte, who took two different paths out of Lubbock. We didn't overlap at Texas Tech — we met a…