90s Fun Facts, Behind-the-Scenes & Leadership Lessons!

Join Mark, Seth, Todd Roth & Tom DeVeronica as they unmask the magic of Independence Day (1996)! Dive into wild trivia — from Will Smith almost being replaced by Tom Cruise, to real practical effects blowing up models, James Brown’s hidden cameo, and the groundbreaking movie website. They break down the story, military tactics, leadership through crises, and what makes the film a 90s classic.

🎧 Featuring:

• Behind-the-scenes secrets & director insights 🎥

• Analysis of President Whitmore’s leadership and decision-making

• Alien warfare strategy ✅ vs. human adaptability

• Hilarious host banter, drinking game rules, personal military stories

• And a look at the iconic “Welcome to Earth” punch 🎉

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Welcome to a special Father's Day edition of the Hard Knock University Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, Mark Caples teams up with Jayvon Burke, host of the Fatherhood Exclusive Podcast, for a deep dive into fatherhood, mentorship, and powerful life lessons from the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

From exploring the flawed fatherhood of Ego and the tough-love mentorship of Yondu, to Jayvon’s transformative new book "Lead the Way," this episode covers the complexities and triumphs of fatherhood leadership. Mark opens up about his personal journey with challenging father figures and shares profound insights on breaking generational cycles.

📚 Book of the Week: "Lead the Way: 20 Principles Fathers Must Adopt to Effectively Lead the Family" by Jayvon Burke.

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In this episode of the Hard Knock University Podcast, Mark Caples is joined by Chris Day and Seth Caples to break down the leadership lessons hidden inside Avengers: Infinity War. What can project managers and leaders learn from the Mad Titan himself, Thanos? Surprisingly—a lot.

✅ Ruthless decision making ✅ Visionary leadership vs. autocratic control ✅ Delegation, resource management, and sacrifice ✅ The costs of executing big visions without feedback ✅ Comparing Thanos' leadership with Tony Stark, Captain America & Thor ✅ What Infinity War teaches us about team cohesion and crisis management

As always, we mix leadership lessons with real-world #HardKnockLessons, project management insights, and a few laughs along the way. Plus, we touch on everything from robot dogs to bad Netflix writing to running projects when everything seems to fall apart.

🎯 Whether you're a Marvel fan, a project manager, or just trying to lead through the chaos — this episode delivers.

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