Steve is our first string producer. His impact on The Backpocket Podcast is indescribable, and welcoming him back on to the show was a rewarding experience. His growth 2 months into his full-time job is a story worth listening to. Enjoy! Learn more about Steve's employer: https://www.weilab.com/ 

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #11 - Steve Harrell*

Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at [email protected] or by raven! Check out more content from us here: www.yourbackpockets.com

(00:12) Changed Perspective on Networking 

(02:04) Learning from Everyone 

(04:03) Why Homi? 

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*Disclaimer: originally Golden Nuggets of #grassroots (feat. Phil Xiao)*

Walter Bond is a Minnesota Gopher basketball legend. He played in the NBA for multiple teams as an absolute work horse. Now he is a top motivational speaker in the world. Hear his story about his journey through athletics, to finding a passion for speaking, and his advice for people trying to elevate their life. 

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E33 - Shark Talk (feat. Walter Bond)*

(03:00) Average Quality 

(06:30) Backpocket's Spirit Animal 

(17:10) Walter Bond (01:02:00) W.D.W.L. 

(01:07:00) Feel Good Story

Charley Forey originally graduated with an Industrial Engineer degree from Iowa State and later turned into a Social Media Marketing guru starting Uptown Creation (https://uptowncreation.club/home). Listen to his transition to this career and his advice to creators who are growing their business or brand on social media. 

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #10 - Charley Forey*

Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at [email protected] or by raven! Check out more content from us here: www.yourbackpockets.com

(00:11) Different level of anxiety are inside all of us, and every single person will handle it differently 

(05:10) Provide people with unique opportunities 

(10:30) People are becoming more in tune with themselves 

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*Disclaimer: originally Golden Nuggets of You Got This (feat. Stationary Astronaut)*

Nick is the president and visionary of Stationary Astronaut. He is a glue guy that brings together amazing people and runs philanthropic, life changing events. Hear how he’s grown his brand from an idea to a powerful brand with a message. Strap up for this one, Marketing Interns.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E32 - You Got This (feat. Stationary Astronaut)*

(02:35) Average Quality

(09:20) Building Up

(13:55) Stationary Astronaut

(01:42:45) W.D.W.L.

(01:48:30) Feel Good Story

Meghan Hawkins graduated from Notre Dame as an undergraduate, and later went to Duke for grad school. Simply put, she is a wicked smart. Meghan is also Andrew's cousin and god mother. As a history teacher, she instills confidence, value, and context into the framework of her students. 

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #9 - Meghan Hawkins*

Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at [email protected] or by raven! Check out more content from us here: www.yourbackpockets.com

Phil Xiao is the CEO and founder of Homi.io, a start up tech company that aims to connect students and alumni of the same college institution. Homi is changing the game with how college kids find jobs. We dive deep into the creation, purpose, process, and failure of Homi ever since it was a college idea over 3 years ago.  

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E31 - #grassroots (feat. Phil Xiao)*

(05:15) Saying of the Month - FIRE ME UP!

(08:15) Average Quality - Fantasy Football Talk

(011:25) Potential Homi Users

(21:45) Phil Xiao

(01:37:30) W.D.W.L.

(01:45:00) Feel Good Story

Jack Burke is much more than our roommate, he is our energy guy. He has a deep passion for GOOD MUSIC, GOOD BEER, and GOOD LIVING. At the end of the day, he is your wildly average guy.

*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #8 - Jack Burke*

Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at [email protected] or by raven! Check out more content from us here: www.yourbackpockets.com

Coach Caruso was our head football coach for 4 years at the University of St. Thomas. He has helped shape our mindset we've depicted through out our career as Backpocket. A tremendous coach, mentor, and friend. 

Follow UST Football here.

*Disclaimer: originally S2 E30 - In the Moment (feat. Coach Glenn Caruso)*

(06:00) Average Quality

(09:00) Reflection on our UST careers

(20:00) Coach Glenn Caruso

(57:30) W.D.W.L.

(01:05:00) Feel Good Story