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The GovCon Show

The GovCon Show

Di: Tim Magnusson
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 Approved for Public Release - But Just Barely. A Clearance is not required. Therapy for the overworked, over-regulated, and underappreciated. This is not a lecture. This is not a webinar. And it’s definitely not the NPR of government contracting. This is the show where contracting professionals say the quiet part out loud. We break down the reality behind federal contracting: the pressure, the responsibility, the decisions that actually matter and the absurdity that comes with all of it. From bad SOWs and rogue FAR clauses to CPSR panic attacks and procurement files that don’t tell the story they should… nothing is off-limits. Whether you’re new to the game or have been doing this for 20+ years, you already know: This isn’t just paperwork. This is executing federal law in real time. And sometimes… it’s chaos. We’ve seen it all and we talk about it. Honestly! With a little sarcasm, and a whole lot of truth. And just enough attitude to keep it real. No filters. No fluff. Just real conversations from the front lines of government contracting.© 2026 Tim Magnusson
Episodi
  • I Saw It on TikTok: The Death of Research and the Rise of Confidently Wrong Contractors

    I Saw It on TikTok: The Death of Research and the Rise of Confidently Wrong Contractors
    Apr 22 2026

    Google used to be the answer. Now it’s… TikTok?


    In this episode of The GovCon Show, we take on the rise of social search—and why people are trusting 30-second videos over actual research. What happens when confidence replaces competence, and contractors start learning compliance from influencers instead of sources?

    Bad decisions. Weak files. And a procurement trail built on shortcuts, vibes, and confidently wrong hot takes.

    We’re talking about the death of real research, the rise of confidently wrong contractors, and why “I saw it on TikTok” is not a compliance strategy.

    If you’ve ever heard “I saw it online…” and immediately felt your soul leave your body—this episode is for you.

    Check out more resources and courses on government contracting at

    www.govconshow.com

    www.govconadvisorygroup.com

    www.contractsclassroom.com
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    28 min
  • Teaming Agreements - The Prenup No One Reads

    Teaming Agreements - The Prenup No One Reads
    Apr 12 2026

    Everyone signs them when things feel optimistic.

    Everyone rereads them when things fall apart.

    In this episode, we break down:

    • Why most teaming agreements are written for the proposal… not reality

    • The clauses that matter when workshare, pricing, and awards get complicated

    • Where enforceability actually becomes an issue

    • And how bad assumptions get locked in early

    Think of it like a prenup.

    It doesn’t matter when things are going well.

    It matters when they’re not.

    Check out more resources and courses on government contracting at

    www.govconshow.com

    www.govconadvisorygroup.com

    www.contractsclassroom.com
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    20 min
  • Looping Contracts In

    Looping Contracts In
    Apr 12 2026

    “Let’s loop Contracts in.”

    Translation:

    This is about to get interesting.

    Contracts is often brought in too late — and immediately sees the problems.

    In this episode:

    • Why Contracts gets pulled in late

    • What they identify instantly

    • Risk vs momentum conflict

    • Real-world contracting breakdowns

    If you’ve ever been “looped in”… you know.

    Check out more resources and courses on government contracting at

    www.govconshow.com

    www.govconadvisorygroup.com

    www.contractsclassroom.com
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    15 min
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