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After nearly six years and 341 episodes, PR After Hours comes to a close. In this final regular episode, host Alex Greenwood reflects on the life of the show, what it set out to do, and why it’s time to set this chapter down with intention. Launched in January 2020, PR After Hours was a place for plainspoken conversations about work, leadership, communication, and the realities of professional…
Every organization runs on an invisible subsidy. It isn’t a budget line or a job title. It’s the quiet labor of the people who catch mistakes before they become crises, anticipate needs before they’re spoken, and hold systems together without recognition. In this solo episode, Alex Greenwood reads his essay “The Competency Tax: Why the Most Capable Often Pay More,” Part Three of his Radical…
Alex discusses the frustrations of copyright issues faced by podcasters, particularly with Spotify, and transitions into a deeper exploration of 'rage bait'—a tactic used to provoke strong emotional reactions online. He explains how rage bait operates, its implications for organizations, and the importance of strategic silence in response to provocations. You could say this episode is ALL THE…
This episode of PR After Hours is all about storytelling, not the soft, hand-wavy kind, but the kind that actually works. My guest is Tom Mulligan , longtime PR After Hours favorite and a sharp thinker on how stories drive persuasion, especially in sales, marketing, and leadership. We dig into what it really means to flip the script when you’re trying to engage an audience, whether that audience…
In this episode, Alex Greenwood reflects on the successes of the PR After Hours podcast, sharing insights from Spotify's 2025 Wrapped for Creators. He discusses significant audience growth, engagement metrics, and the top episodes of the year. As the podcast approaches a hiatus, Alex expresses gratitude to listeners and shares personal updates, including his plans for the future and the importance…
America has long been the place where big ideas take root. Now we may be watching that advantage slip through our fingers. This week, we get into the growing brain drain hitting U.S. universities and research labs. Scientists are weighing whether to stay or leave, and they’re not doing it quietly. Political meddling, unstable funding and a rising sense that the work just isn’t valued here anymore…
Most of us tear through books like we are trying to win a race, then wonder why none of it sticks. In this episode, Alex breaks down how to read with intention so the ideas actually stay with you. He shares practical steps to preview a book, read actively, mark what matters, and revisit ideas before they fade. He also talks about his own shift from fiction to nonfiction, influenced by writers like…
After five years and more than 330 episodes , we’ll soon be closing the “virtual lounge,” aka PR After Hours . Click here to learn more or contact Alex.
In this episode of PR After Hours , host Alex Greenwood discusses the 'solo contributor trap,' where top performers are promoted into management roles for which they are unprepared. He explores the implications of this phenomenon, including the costs to organizations and the lack of alternative career paths for individual contributors. The conversation emphasizes the need for better support…
Alex talks with his brother, Chief (ret.) Clint Greenwood, about the distinctive mindset of first responders—their worldview shaped by crisis, camaraderie, and an often dark sense of humor. Together, they explore how leaders and communicators can better understand and work with emergency professionals by earning their trust before a crisis hits. The discussion offers practical insights on:…
