Best Michelle V. Scott Podcasts (2024)

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0:13 / 53:24 Season 2 Episode 15 - Special report on SB 280 - Ginger Harrelson, Dennis Goeheid 53:24

4d ago53:24

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Send us a Text Message. Straight VR in this Emergency Episode discusses Governor Ron Desantis' final decision on SB 280 and what that means for Florida Property Managers. We also take a temperature check of the current marketBy Heather

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Season 2 Episode 14 : The Vacation Rental Royalty Games 58:24

12d ago58:24

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Straight Fire Summer Games where we pay tribute to those in the Vacation Rental Royalty. A leaner market means only the fittest will survive. Those who have been treading water the past year may be fated to sink in an untimely manner. Joining in the games is a returning guest and expert of Revenue Management t…

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Season 2 Episode 13 : Paying the price of silence (Guests Scott Fasano, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Amy Hinote) 59:45

2M ago59:45

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Send us a Text Message. Season 2 Episode 13 : Paying the price of silence (Guests Scott Fasano, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Amy Hinote)By Heather

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Season 2 Episode 12 : The V Files (Guests Andy Morris and Michelle Marquis) 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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Send us a Text Message. Out in the open! Straight Fire VR speaks with guests about their outspoken opinions on three very important players in the industry: the three V’s, VRMA, Vacasa, and VRBO. Joining us this week in the crossfire are two outspoken industry experts: the Founder of Seattle Vacation Homes, Andy Morris, and the Co-Founder and Chief…

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Season 2 Ep 11 Top Dog Billionaire 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Send us a Text Message. Straight Fire VR is keeping an eye on the market that is heating up in time for summer. AirBnB’s stock prices have seen a rocket ride this past year and they have taken a bigger bite of the market share. Will it last and what does their high rise mean for the industry? Also, does Expedia need an exit ramp for VRBO? Our exper…

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A Special Episode : In Memoriam to Vacasa's stock prices- Guests Drew Ewing and Dan Sawyer 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Send us a Text Message. Vacasa, a onetime Unicorn in the Vacation Rental industry is now a struggling property management company. With prices as of April 9, 2021 of of over $200 a share to now trading under $6.00, where did it all go wrong? Straight Fire VR performs an autopsy to investigate the cause of death. Our Guests former Vacasa Sales Execu…

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Season 2 episode 8 The Ghost Town called VRMA 53:07

3M ago53:07

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Send us a Text Message. VRMA is the largest Vacation Rental Manager's association in the world. Recent low attendance and leadership shakeups has raised eyebrows in the industry. Our panel guests Scott Leggat and Amber Carpenter do a deep dive to try to uncover what is at the root of recent chaos.By Heather

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Season 2 Episode 8 : Corporate Rader 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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Send us a Text Message. The firestorm that the vacation world has seen in the last few years may have cleared the forest floor a bit and allowed the surviving players to grow. In this week’s episode, our guests speak about the players that are left on the board and the new moves they may take to raise capital and grow using a leaner and more profit…

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1:10 / 56:31 s2 episode 7 Great Scotts! ( Guests Scott Bunce,Scott Seay, Amber Carpenter) 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Send us a Text Message. Message Received? Answer: MAYBE. Have you noticed your emails falling short lately? Many property managers may have noticed their emails being sent coming up short, and this could be due to new changes over at Google. If undeliverable messages and email kickbacks seem like a real “kick in the business,” it could be that your…

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Season 2 Episode 6 Know Shortcuts Guest Jeff Robertson 1:01:31

3M ago1:01:31

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Send us a Text Message. If as a property manager you are feeling that the headwinds are quickly turning into a hurricane, you are not alone. Increasing labor prices, lowered ADR and shortened stays require a manager ro become more sophisticated with your marketing and data collection. Straight Fire VR Episode 6 goes in depth with Jeff Robertson and…

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Season 2 Episode 5 The Women Breaking the sound of silence 56:31

4M ago56:31

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Send us a Text Message. Women make up 70% of the vacation rental industry workforce but hold only a fraction of leadership roles. In this episode we speak with two female business owners about the landscape of the changing industry and technology challenges. We also touch upon recent domestic violence claims in the industry and how speaking up and …

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Season 2 Episode 4 House of STRs (Guests Tiffany Edwards, Ben Edwards) 54:55

4M ago54:55

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Send us a Text Message. SPECIAL ALERT EPISODE! An urgent CALL TO ACTION is needed. Our latest Straight Fire VR episode outlines Florida SB 280 which passed the house and now threatens the industry if Governor De Santis signs it. Our fellow vacation rental owners and industry experts, Tiffany Edwards and Ben Edwards talk about the lobbying efforts b…

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Season 2 Episode 3 : Getting the Drop on Pricing with Guest Jason Sprenkle 53:06

4M ago53:06

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Send us a Text Message. Spring may be the time of the year that the weather finally thaws winter's stronghold on the ground. This spring, as the weather gently warms across America it is also the time we are seeing bookings start to increase. The cooler markets of the last two years may be seeing a warming up as ADR drops. Property manager are look…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Team Pink and the Pink Slip with Guest Michelle Marquis 56:23

5M ago56:23

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Send us a Text Message. Season 2 Episode 2: Team Pink and the Pink Slip examines the recent layoffs industry wide. From #Vacasa, #Expedia, #Sonders and #Frontdesk have rattled the industry. Returning Guest Michelle Marquis discusses with Host Steve Milo what is rooted in these layoffs and what it means for the industry in 2024. First quarter of 202…

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Season 2 Ep 1 Cracking the Bro Code Silence 55:35

5M ago55:35

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Send us a Text Message. Straight Fire VR is back and no topic is safe from our sights. It is 2024 and we are ready to take score. In our sights this week we will be looking at women on the rise to powerful positions in the industry, decoding Airbnb “Hot Air” reports. We will also be taking a serious look at what the moral and ethical responsibiliti…

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Episode 20 : Failure to Plan is a Plan to FAIL (Guest Michelle Marquis and Amber Carpenter) 51:51

7M ago51:51

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Send us a Text Message. 🗓 As we wrap up 2023 and look to plan for 2024, and beyond for some of us. As the man who is best known for both the lightening rod ⚡ and the 💵 $100 USD note Benjamin Franklin put it best, " If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Our latest Episode of Straight Fire VR covers the latest Women's Summit, DARM and our 2…

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Episode 19 Here LIES the Truth IN Toxic Positivity 43:57

8M ago43:57

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Send us a Text Message. 🤔 Can we be frank? 💻 Social Media is a great place to get the word out, however it can be MORE conducive to toxic positivity than actual constructive critical discourse. 🍭 Sugarcoating potential threats, hyping up systemic inadequacies, and flat out omitting any industry criticism is a recipe for failure. 😭 Blunt honesty may…

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Welcome to Mogulville: Introducing the Social Work Mogul Podcast 3:21

8M ago3:21

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Grand Unveiling: New Memberships & Farewell to $37 Tier! 🚀 Join the Social Work Mogul Podcast for an exclusive sneak peek into exciting changes. Discover the benefits of our revamped $3 and $7 memberships as we bid a fond farewell to the $37 tier. Don't miss out on the mogul revolution – tune in now! 💼✨…

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Episode 18 : In for the Penny Pinch in for the Pound (Graham Donoghue & Paul Smith) 59:56

8M ago59:56

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Send us a Text Message. Going into 2024 , looking at every dollar is more important than ever. Conversion rates depend on strategic placement of money early on. The "Spray and Pray spending " may have gotten 100% occupancy during the pandemic highs is no longer a viable strategy in today's market. Experts Graham Donoghue, Paul Smith and Steve Milo …

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Episode 17 : Replicating Success ( Chad Blankenship and Andrew Kitchell) 1:01:39

8M ago1:01:39

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Send us a Text Message. Mistakes, missteps and common pitfalls can cause major cash flow problems and even lead up to shutting your doors down, but simply avoiding problems are not enough to keep your business going strong. Building a successful business means having a support team that not only can avoid mishaps, but can be trained to manage equal…

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Episode 16: Doug Kennedy ( K.P. Eye on the Business) 40:36

8M ago40:36

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Send us a Text Message. Hospitality IS at the root of the vacation rental industry. Doug Kennedy a trainer and fixture for over 30 years in both the hotel and vacation rental space will delve into key elements of hospitality. Keeping an eye on your business is key to survival and spotting trends within our own organization can help you keep you and…

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Episode 15 : As Cold as ICE ( Guests Scott Fasano and Adam Norko) 55:53

9M ago55:53

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Milo speaks with fellow podcasters Scott Fasano and Adam Norko of the Art of Hospitality Podcast. 🎯 Steve Milo and guests take aim at the topics of #Vacasa 3rd quarter results, #Airbnb vs. #bookingcom, #VRMA, #Marriott and the Franchise Model. Also in this episodes sights are Scott Breon Doug Brindley, Graham Donoghue …

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Episode 14: WE GOT YOUR charge BACK! ( Guests Matt Golis Amber Carpenter and Ryan Bailey) 45:34

9M ago45:34

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Send us a Text Message. The vacation rental industry has seen capital flooding into the market. With this growth comes growing pains like chargebacks, fraud, and cancelations as well as policy changes at OTAs like VRBO, Airbnb and even google listings. In this episode, we sat down with Vacation Rental technology specialist and Professor Amber Carpe…

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Episode 13 : Kill the BILL or be OUTLAWED 28:35

9M ago28:35

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Send us a Text Message. Unfavorable laws throughout the United States are being purposed to limit, ban and hamper short term rentals. Rather than just reacting to legislation that threaten the livelihood of those in the vacation rental business, many local groups are organizing to help prevent the spread of such laws. Listen as Steve Milo, Miriam R…

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Episode 12 : Hang on, the RIDE is WILD 44:49

9M ago44:49

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Milo speaks with Lino Maldonado about riding the tides of change in the short term rental industries. Trends that ebb and flow as well as emerging opportunities in the industry. When uncertainty can cause unease, it can also create opportunities.By Heather

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Episode 11 - Back to Reality, 2008? (Guests Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson) 47:27

9M ago47:27

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Milo and Miriam Ramsey speak with Guests, Michelle Marquis and Jeff Robertson about how the easy money of the Pandemic years are now over and what needs to happen to survive in a market that has returned to "Normal".By Heather

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Episode 10 Dessert, Best Served COLD 30:27

10M ago30:27

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Send us a Text Message. The conclusion to Chef of Industry Steve Milo's buffet of topics. We speak about many companies in the vacation rental space and analyze their business model.By Heather

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Season 1 Episode 9: Appetite for DESTRUCTION 42:50

10M ago42:50

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Send us a Text Message. We sink our teeth into the latest topics facing the industry. We talk Marriot Homes and Villas, AirBnB and Vacasa. Steve Milo dishes with Amy Hinote and Amber Carpenter.By Heather

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Episode 8 : The Price is DOWN! 44:55

10M ago44:55

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 8 : The Price is DOWN! We speak with Jason Sprenkle CEO of Key Data about how more supply and lower consumer demand create reduced average daily rates. #VacationRentals #Airbnb #Vrbo #Expedia #Bookingcom #KeyDataBy Heather

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Season 1 Episode 7: Slicing up the OTA Market 44:48

10M ago44:48

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Send us a Text Message. On Line Travel agents such as Expedia, Booking.COM and Air B NB are growing and working on acquiring inventory, expanding reach through new technology ventures and making strategic acquisitions. No matter how you slice it, the market share for the alternative housing market is getting competitive and gaining outside interest…

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Episode 2 of 2 - Vacasa Buy or BYE! 44:46

11M ago44:46

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of 2 takes a closer look at Vacasa stock to see if now is the time to buy or just say BYE!Seth Borko and Steve Milo debate and discuss what your next move should be.By Heather

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Episode 4 - Maui's Recovery 51:24

11M ago51:24

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Send us a Text Message. We speak with Regional Direct for Hawaii, Texas and New Mexico Melissa Prewitt and Reservations Manager Jeff Malafu. We see what tourism looks like in Maui with those who are currently working in that area.By Heather

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Straight Fire Vacation Rental : Season 1 Episode 1 (AirBnB Guest from hell) 35:32

11M ago35:32

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Send us a Text Message. This BRAND NEW podcast about the Vacation Rental world, pulls the curtain back on the on the REALITY of the business. In an industry where homeowners entrust their valuable properties to us and guests rely on us to create memorable vacation experiences, real talk becomes a fundamental aspect of our business. Real talk means …

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Episode 3 part 3of 3 : The conclusion of Funding the fight! 18:51

11M ago18:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this installment, we will see what happens when you DO and DO NOT prune relationships in the legislative wing of the government. Steve Milo continues the discussion about the challenges about the vacation rental business as it relates to government overreach. See what happens when Steve Milo and Tiffany Edwards secure a p…

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Episode 2 :( Vacasa, Buy or Bye?) Part 1 1:08:21

11M ago1:08:21

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Send us a Text Message. This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vaca…

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Episode 3 part 2 of 3 : FUNDING THE FIGHT 24:06

11M ago24:06

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Send us a Text Message. This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vaca…

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Season 1 Episode 3 part 1 of 3 - Churn baby churn! Vacasa Inferno 19:20

11M ago19:20

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Send us a Text Message. This week Steve and Miriam speak with vacation rental insiders & advocates Tiffany Edwards and Jeannie Dailey. Part one covers the cost that owners pay when a markets looses heat and as a result get burned. In the high steaks of property management, companies that loose sight of the target become riddled with problems. #vaca…

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Season 1 Episode 6: Game of Homes, WINTER IS COMING 42:49

11M ago42:49

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Send us a Text Message. We speak to industry insider Scott Bunce, Brian Harris about the challenges facing the vacation rental industry. Storms and OTAs can leave the market in tatters. Listen now to hear how experts are preparing .By Heather

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Straight Fire Episode 5 Air B N B rising or falling ? 30:47

11M ago30:47

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Send us a Text Message. We discuss with CEO and Founder of Properly Inc Alex Nigg the sky rocketing stock of Air B N B . Can this San Francisco company maintain their high or are they set to have their BUBBLE burst?By Heather

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Triangulation 433: The Father of Modern Genomics - George Church 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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In a wide-ranging conversation, Leo Laporte talks with Dr. George Church about the history and future of genome sequencing. Dr. Church explains why he is very excited about how they made an organism resistant to all viruses- both known and unknown. They also talk about: How Dr. Church made sequencing affordable (from $3BN to $600) Where are we on s…

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Triangulation 432: Daniel Suarez: Critical Mass - Daniel Suarez on his latest book 'Critical Mass' 1:18:34

1+ y ago1:18:34

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New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez returns to talk with Leo Laporte about the second book in his 'Delta-v' novel series, 'Critical Mass,' where a group of pioneering astropreneurs must overcome never-before-attempted engineering challenges to rescue colleagues stranded at a distant asteroid—kicking off a new space race in which Earth's…

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Triangulation 431: Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin: Chokepoint Capitalism - How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back 1:04:01

2y ago1:04:01

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Writer/activist Cory Doctorow and scholar Rebecca Giblin join Leo Laporte to talk about their latest book Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back. They argue that we're in a new era of "chokepoint capitalism," with exploitative businesses creating insurmountable barriers to com…

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Triangulation 430: Tripp Mickle: After Steve - A Conversation with Tripp Mickle 57:15

2y ago57:15

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Tripp Mickle joins Leo Laporte to discuss his new book, "After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul". They discuss the shift in Apple's dynamic and approach to products after the passing of Steve Jobs from a company of innovation with Jony Ive, to a company of efficiency under Tim Cook. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Tripp …

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Triangulation 429: Amy Webb: The Genesis Machine - Looking to the future through the lens of synthetic biology. 1:02:58

2+ y ago1:02:58

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Amy Webb joins Leo Laporte to discuss her new book, "The Genesis Machine." Webb explains synthetic biology, tells the story of golden rice, and shares a glimpse of the future and the changes we can expect. Get "The Genesis Machine": https://amzn.to/3BC7K2t Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Amy Webb Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows…

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Triangulation 428: Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary" - A conversation with science-fiction author, Andy Weir 1:10:23

3y ago1:10:23

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Leo Laporte interviews Andy Weir, author of "The Martian," about his new book, "Project Hail Mary." The discussion starts out spoiler-free with a chat about making the book into a film, how Andy Weir approached writing this book, and the time he confused Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling. After a loud and apparent spoiler warning (at 32:04), the two c…

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1 - Carmindy Bowyer from "What Not to Wear" 26:37

3+ y ago26:37

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Best known as the on-air makeup expert from TLC's “What Not to Wear”, and from her makeup line on QVC, Carmindy Bowyer gave up celebrity clientele to focus on making beauty accessible to all women. Carmindy reveals the bold moves that made her career stand out, and how personal experiences with bullying and an abusive relationship drive her to help…

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Trailer 1:53

3+ y ago1:53

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Emmy Winning Makeup Artist Andrew Sotomayor talks with the best professional makeup artists in the business about their careers and what they've learned about life. Kinda like Inside the Actor's Studio, but with makeup artists. The show is honest, revealing, inspiring, and raises the bar on the conversations we have in the beauty industry. See you …

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Teaser 1:00

3+ y ago1:00

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Emmy Winning Makeup Artist Andrew Sotomayor talks with the best professional makeup artists in the business about their careers and what they've learned about life. Kinda like Inside the Actor's Studio, but with makeup artists. The show is honest, revealing, inspiring, and raises the bar on the conversations we have in the beauty industry. See you …