Oregon Institute of Technology's Mascot Program Manager, Brooke Eldridge, joins the show to discuss her journey as "Hootie the Owl." Brooke talks about how she has brought new life to this 50+ year old mascot. From exclusive camp invites from the Philly Fanatic himself, to being featured on ABC Nightline News, to sky diving, hoping to attempt a Guinness World Record, and her mission to get Hootie into the Mascot Hall of Fame, Brooke discusses it all!! You won't to miss this fun and exciting episode that caps off season 2!!!

Erika sits down with Ryan to discuss her role as a health and wellness program consultant. Erika works with corporations to instill individualized wellness models within their organizations. During the episode, she discusses how organizations can maximize engagement while identifying key areas within the workplace that can be targeted. Erika also discusses some of the challenges in motivating employees to participate and ways in which to individualize designs to match each employee's wellness goals. This is a fascinating conversation that will likely resonate with many!

Major Aarik Jay Devenger joins the show to discuss the advancements in artificial intelligence as it pertains to militarized weapon systems. In this episode, Major Devenger talks about the ethical considerations with the use of AI in the military, how the military is utilizing AI to its advantage, while determining how to best counter AI weapon systems used by our adversaries. Major Devenger will be moving to D.C this month to begin an assignment at the United States Pentagon. If you like what you see, please give us a follow and make sure to listen to this episode that airs June 12th!!!

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