Have you ever wanted to know more about who someone really is, what really happened, how that came to be, or who was really the man or woman behind that thing? This is where you will find. Sit back with us, and hear the FACTS about different Leaders, Educators, Doctors, Lawyers and Entrepreneurs. They will tell you "How it Happened".
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Signup to Generate a PitchHave you ever wanted to know more about who someone really is, what really happened, how that came to be, or who was really the man or woman behind that thing? This is where you will find. Sit back with us, and hear the FACTS about different Leaders, Educators, Doctors, Lawyers and Entrepreneurs. They will tell you "How it Happened".
Is that how it happened? is hosted by Vanimal.
Recent episodes include "Shantell Williams - “Shut Up and Ride.”" (16 July 2026, 63 minutes), "Still here! The story of three great friendships over a lifetime" (6 June 2026, 86 minutes), and "Mike McGhee Lives His Life by the Three F's, And What a Life This Legend Has Had" (4 May 2026, 43 minutes).
Is that how it happened? publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes.
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Episode #13
She learned to ride a Harley in her 40s. Eight months later, she rode it solo across all 48 contiguous states, something no one had ever done alone. On this episode of “Is That How It Happened?”, I sit down with...
Is that how it happened?
Three women who have known each other since before life got complicated are finally sitting down to tell the whole story. From their earliest days together through marriages, children, careers, loss, reinvention, and...
Episode #11
Some people collect titles. Mike McGhee, Senior Vice President at eplus, collects relationships — and after four decades in the technology channel, the return on that investment speaks for itself. In this episode, Van...
Episode #10
Welcome to Is That How It Happened? -- the podcast where we dig into the real architecture behind the technology headlines. I'm your host, The Vanimal, and today we're talking about one of the most expensive and...
Episode #9
Laini isn't just a survivor — she's a warrior. Diagnosed with sarcoma, one of the rarest and most challenging forms of cancer, Laini faced something most of us can't imagine and came out the other side with a story that...
Is that how it happened?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Colt Knight , Agricultural Extension Agent and Full Professor at the University of Maine, to explore the fascinating intersection of science, craftsmanship, and education behind...
Is that how it happened?
Welcome back to Is that how it happened? I'm your host, The Vanimal , and today we are diving deep into a game-changing approach to enterprise data security: Immutable Veeam Backups on Cloudian Hyperstore . If you are...
Episode #8
In this episode of Is That How It Happened? , The Vanimal sits down with Jim O’Brien , Senior Business Development Manager at TalentCraft , where he helps high-growth companies at the intersection of cloud data, AI, and...
Episode #6
Everyone sees the magic of AI on the surface, but who is talking about the brutal infrastructure actually keeping it alive? Here is a sneak peek into our latest episode: Mr Quiz: "Everyone sees the magic on the...
Is that how it happened?
If your cloud bill feels more like a mortgage payment than an operating expense, you’re not alone. Over the last decade, enterprises rushed into the public cloud for speed and flexibility—only to wake up with a serious...
Is that how it happened?
In this episode, we’re talking about data repatriation —why media, healthcare, and financial services organizations are pulling petabytes out of the cloud and landing them on on‑prem S3 object storage to power their...
Is that how it happened?
Welcome back to the show, everyone! Today, I’m joined by someone whose story truly bridges the worlds of sports, precision, and artistry. Dr. Bobby Lenoir is a partner at Brown, Reynolds, Snow, and Lenoir —a leading...
Episode #4
Today’s guest is Kim Guenther , a stage 4 leukemia survivor whose life was forever changed by a groundbreaking medical treatment trial. After facing odds that would stop most of us in our tracks, Kim said yes to an...
Episode #4
Welcome to “Is that how it happened” — in this episode we rip the lid off the bottlenecks holding your AI infrastructure back and get serious about what's actually moving data at the speed your workloads demand. I'm...
Episode #3
What if the storage layer your organization already owns could become the most powerful asset in your AI strategy? Not someday — right now. Welcome to this episode of “Is that how it happened” - Turning S3 Storage into...
Episode #3
Welcome back to the show! I'm the Vanimal, and today we've got a guest who has literally written the playbook on channel sales done right. Our guest is Gil Lowe — Director of Channel Sales at Veeam Software , where he's...
Episode #2
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened?—today’s guest is my friend Dr. Colt W. Knight from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, an Associate Extension Professor and Maine’s state livestock specialist. He runs...
Episode #1
What does it take to dedicate your life to fighting blood cancer? And what keeps a clinician going when the stakes are life and death, day after day? In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Keri Maher, a...
Episode #23
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the show where we explore the real stories behind innovation, resilience, and the people driving transformation in technology and beyond. Today, I’m joined by Jason Buffington...
Episode #22
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — I’m your host, Van Flowers. Today’s episode is a special re-broadcast of a conversation that many of you have asked me to bring back — and for good reason. My guest is Rick...
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