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Geek History Lesson

G. O. T & other shit

Why do startups fail? What are the best ways to scale up and grow your customer base? How do you test and verify new business ideas? In this episode, we're joined by Brian Balfour (VP of Growth at HubSpot) to discuss different user acquisition and growth tactics, as well as the major mistakes that all startups should avoid.

"The landscape of user acquisition is rapidly changing. And it's actually changing at an accelerating rate. More and more platforms are becoming available to us and their cycle of peak effectiveness to depreciation is becoming faster and faster." — Brian at 3:25

Visit Brian's website: www.Coelevate.com
Email us: Hello@UXandGrowth.com
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Startup Growth Tactics with Brian Balfour (VP of Growth at HubSpot)

Intercom's Elizabeth McGuane sits down with Karen McGrane to discuss when startups should start thinking about content strategy, how to communicate your brand within a product, and why you should stop thinking in pages.

Karen McGrane, Managing Partner, Bond Art + Science

Did you know that BBC's Sherlock has a secret connection to The Prisoner and Doctor Who? It's our pilot episode and in our inaugural class, we're going to teach you a lot of facts that you don't know about Sherlock Series 3. Sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 0 - 5 Fun Facts About Sherlock Series 3

Only one man can protect Detroit, and that man is not a man, he's a robo . . . cop! With a new remake on the horizon, we look back at the original Robocop, and download all his OCP secrets. It's your listen, creep. 

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 1 - Robocop

Many women have been called Ms. Marvel. Carol Danvers and Kamala Khan are just two women who have harnessed the cosmic power. With the launch of Ms. Marvel #1, we thought it was time to peel back the mask of Ms. Marvel, and learn all her secrets. Including her secret connection to The Thing and space babies!!

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 2 - Ms. Marvel

Slade Wilson is popping up everywhere! He's the villain of Arrow on CW, he terrorizes the kids of Teen Titans, and he's a boss in Batman Arkham Origins. But where did he get all those mad ninja skills so he can fight in three different mediums at once? We'll tell you the secrets of Deathstroke the Terminator, but make sure you don't tell anyone or you might end up dead!

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 3 - Deathstroke

He's been the major villain of three Marvel movies, but how much do we really know about Marvel's Loki? Learn what makes him tick, hear about his crazy schemes, and discover his affinity for sex changes. Transport yourself to a mystical realm and discover all there is to know about Loki Odinson!

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 4 - Loki

Journey to the land of Westeros, and learn about the bastard of Winterfell known as Jon Snow. Don't worry! We only cover Jon's history up to the end of season 3 so viewers of the show can pleasantly enjoy this podcast. So let's go north of the wall as we learn all about Jon Snow. 

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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Ep. 10 - Jon Snow

The House Targaryen have ruled the iron throne and the dragons for years in the fictional land of Westeros as seen in Game of Thrones. But where did they come from? It's time to go into the old books of the past and learn all their secrets and legends.

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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GHL Ep. 19 - House Targaryen

The apes are taking over as this week! We will teach you everything you need to know about the Planet of the Apes, the movie and the planet! Caesar is taking over in Dawn of the Planet of Apes, but before he does let's learn about these apes. Where did they come from, and did you know it was based on a French novel? It's time to go to the Planet of the Apes and learn!!

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

You can help support the show by buying a Nerd T-Shirt! Go to http://bit.ly/JawiinShirts!

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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GHL Ep 22 - Planet of the Apes

Gandalf the Grey is famous for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, but where did he get his powers? And has he always had a long beard? Time to learn about this pilgrim of Middle Earth! 

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

You can help support the show by buying a Geek History Lesson T-Shirt! Go to http://bit.ly/JawiinShirts!

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Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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GHL Ep 44 - Gandalf

Game of Thrones is back! So it's time to learn about one of the noblest houses in all the realm, House Stark! Learn about the ancestors of Winterfell, and the kin of Ned, Arya, Jon Snow, and Robb!

So sit back and enjoy as Ashley and Jason begin their lesson. You might learn something. Enter your Mind University!

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

You can help support the show by buying a Geek History Lesson T-Shirt! Go to http://bit.ly/JawiinShirts!

The best geek & gamer gear comes from Loot Crate, save 10% with code JAWIIN: http://lootcrate.com/Jawiin

Listen on Itunes or Stitcher. 

Make sure to visit our Facebook fanpage: facebook.com/geekhistorylesson and our Tumblr: geekhistorylesson.tumblr.com for the latest news on episodes and more geek facts. 

You can find Ashley on Twitter @AshleyVRobinson and Jason on Twitter @Jawiin. 

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GHL Ep 60 - House Stark (Game of Thrones)

Who are the Time Lords? These mysterious time traveling aliens fly all over space and time in Doctor Who. So let's break down the mysteries of their species! 

Be careful! This podcast contains SPOILERS. So if you don't want to know what happens, then you should come back later. 

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GHL 158 - Doctor Who: History of the Time Lords

Each week, Ashley and Jason will educate you about a different character from geek culture. Geek out, laugh, and learn! Get ready to enter your mind university.