In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime
Hosted by Brad Rieger and [Host Name] · Brad Rieger
5.0from 15 ratings
- 67
- Episodes
- 15
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime
What makes leaders tick? In the Arena podcast delves into the inner workings and personal dynamics of leadership. We’ll shine a light on the life-shaping experiences and perspectives of leaders who have navigated adversity and moved their organizations and themselves forward. Defining moments, lessons learned, and points of inspiration provide a roadmap for these conversations of a lifetime. The podcast title In the Arena has historical roots. In 1910, a year after leaving the presidency, Teddy Roosevelt gave a rousing address in Paris in which he chastised cynics and grenade-throwing critics who lambasted leaders as they worked valiantly to improve the human condition. Over time TR’s “The Man in the Arena” became indelibly linked to the nobility and struggles of leadership. In the Arena host Brad Rieger is the chief executive officer at Cooper-Smith, a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Toledo, OH with a satellite office in Stamford, CT. Prior to working in the private sector, Brad enjoyed a meaningful 31-year career in education serving in the roles of teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He is a student of the complexities and nuances of leadership and admires the strivers, trailblazers, and influencers who lead with conviction, courage, and resilience. Host/Executive Producer; Brad Rieger, Audio Engineer/Production Coordinator; Kerry Schwable, Social Coordinator; Tim McCarthy, Graphic Designers: Stephen Shankster/Jeremy Thomas. Content made possible by Cooper-Smith Advertising LLC 2023
- Publisher
- Brad Rieger
- Category
- education · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 13 Nov 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
67 episodes in the feed.
2 Oct 2026
Christina Dankert – Educator and Author
28 May 2026
Troy Armstrong - Superintendent, Wauseon Schools
10 Mar 2026
Kristie Martin – Superintendent, Washington Local Schools
Who has been a guest on In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Ginny Boggess
- Kate Sommerfeld
- Matt Schroeder
- Robin Whitney
- Adam Levine
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 13 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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- Quality
- 52
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 71
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Who hosts In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime?
Brad Rieger and [Host Name] host the show. Published by Brad Rieger.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
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