Best Todd Hoffman Podcasts (2024)

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

17m ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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"Anchorman: 20 Years Later" - Episode 366 1:22:58

6h ago1:22:58

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Welcome to Episode 366 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Anchorman! - Lucasfilm is hiring for a new Star Wars animated show - Planets in Star Wars Outlaws are big. Really big. - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WST…

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

7d ago49:55

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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

15d ago49:40

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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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"Cats?!" - Episode 365 1:30:04

11d ago1:30:04

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Welcome to Episode 365 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Carla and Heather take over the podcast for Girls Night! - Cats are the best and this is why the world needs more of them - Ben Mendelsohn to return as Krennic in Andor Season 2 - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looki…

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Tagg Henderson on BNP Media's 90 Day Pivot From Print to Digital (and more) 43:32

12d ago43:32

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My guest this week is Tagg Henderson, co-CEO of BNP Media, a b2b media company operating in a variety of different niches. In this 40 minute conversation, we talked about how the business got its start, the 90 day pivot from print to digital that happened during 2020, the various revenue streams including advertising, events, research, and continui…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

15d ago49:22

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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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Phillip Jackson Talks About the Money Business Models at Future Commerce 1:00:45

19d ago1:00:45

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My guest this week is Phillip Jackson, co-founder and CEO of Future Commerce. In this hour long conversation, we talked about how the brand got its start, the various revenue streams across advertising, subscriptions, learning, insights, and events, why they can accomplish all of this with a very lean team, and where he sees the brand going from he…

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

22d ago49:29

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This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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Curtis Cord on Delivering Value With Olive Oil Times 36:58

26d ago36:58

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My guest this week is Curtis Cord, the founder and editor in chief of Olive Oil Times. In this 35 minute conversation, we talked about how the business got its start, its expansion into launching the NY World Olive Oil Competition, its education business where it holds sommelier courses in New York and London, and why he feels so passionately about…

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"40 Years of Ghostbusters" - Episode 364 1:48:15

27d ago1:48:15

1:48:15

Welcome to Episode 364 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Kevin Michielsen! - The cultural impact of a very unlikely comedy - Breaking down the Star Wars: Outlaws trailer - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access! E…

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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler 49:23

29d ago49:23

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This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…

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"Gremlins: 40th Anniversary" - Episode 363 1:48:48

1M ago1:48:48

1:48:48

Welcome to Episode 363 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Looking back at Gremlins 40 years later - Why is Gremlins still so charming? - People lose their minds over fire in space - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access! Email: …

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Eric Hoffman on Growth of Hoffman Media Up and Down the Funnel 51:56

1M ago51:56

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My guest this week is Eric Hoffman, CEO of Hoffman Media, a publisher that publishes a number of publications targeting women and southern living. We talked about how the business first got its start, why they charge what they do for subscriptions, the five figure experiences business they have, and so much more.…

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739: Chef Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey 49:46

1M ago49:46

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This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …

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"Star Trek III: 40th Anniversary" - Episode 362 1:24:24

1M ago1:24:24

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Welcome to Episode 362 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Taking a look back at The Search for Spock - Star Trek III returning to theaters - Acolyte character posters and theatrical premiere - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Acce…

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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman 50:01

1M ago50:01

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When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…

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Kat Craddock on Acquiring Saveur and Building the Brand 38:11

2M ago38:11

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My guest this week is Kat Craddock, the editor-in-chief and CEO of Saveur, a publication that she acquired from Recurrent Ventures a little over one year ago. In this episode, we dove into how the deal happened, how she financed it, why they reintroduced a print product, and so much more.By Jacob Cohen Donnelly

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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"Alien: 45 Years Later" - Episode 361 1:46:57

2M ago1:46:57

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Welcome to Episode 361 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Armand Haddad! - How Alien paved the way for Metroid, Doom, Dead Space, and more - George Lucas turns 80 - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access! Email: ma…

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748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways s…

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"Temple of Doom: 40 Years Later" - Episode 360 1:28:52

2M ago1:28:52

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Welcome to Episode 360 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Sam Giro! - The cultural impact of Temple of Doom - The Phantom Menace made box office history... again - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access! Email: mai…

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Richard Lander on 25 Years of Building Citywire 43:56

2M ago43:56

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My guest this week is Richard Lander, Director at Citywire, a UK-based media company that serves the asset management and wealth industries. In this 40 minute conversation, we talked about the various parts of the business, why the pandemic ultimately killed the print business, their events model, the various ways they generate revenue from licensi…

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781: Eating With Funny People 49:56

2M ago49:56

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This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunt…

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"25 Years of The Phantom Menace" - Episode 359 1:38:35

2M ago1:38:35

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Welcome to Episode 359 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guests Luke Blanchette and Josh Gregoire! - Looking back at the Episode I premiere 25 years later - Disney+ Star Wars Blu-Rays finally available - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR …

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Sebpo’s Todd Handy on Outsourcing Tips for Media Companies 36:22

2M ago36:22

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This week we have a special edition of the AMO Podcast with Todd Handy, the chief revenue officer at SEBPO, a leading global outsourcing partner that serves the advertising, media, and technology industries. In this discussion, we dig into how companies should properly think about outsourcing, the scale, save, and succeed framework, how to overcome…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:08

2M ago50:08

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This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten 27:53

2M ago27:53

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In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend a…

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Jim VandeHei Talks About Everything Axios, Past and Future 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

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My guest this week is Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios. In this hour long conversation, we talked about the importance of advertising for the main business and why they never paywalled that, the company’s expansion into niche subscriptions, events, local news, entertainment, and software, how they've structured the team to build these vari…

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"Tech Deck: The Phantom Menace" - Episode 358 1:30:11

3M ago1:30:11

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Welcome to Episode 358 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Taking a deep dive into the in-universe technology of The Phantom Menace! - The storytelling of art direction and design - Weird Star Wars movie posters from Japan - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune …

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780: Spring Cookbook Roundup 50:23

3M ago50:23

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This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive!…

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Andrew Perlman Talks About the Growth of Recurrent 47:26

3M ago47:26

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My guest this week is Andrew Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. In this 45 minute conversation, we talked about the firm’s M&A strategy, their thesis on content to commerce and the various revenue sources, how they are thinking about platforms cutting into traffic to publisher sites, and how they’ve structured the teams with various GMs acro…

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"The Phantom Thrift" - Episode 357 1:22:02

3M ago1:22:02

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Welcome to Episode 357 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Silver from the Star Wars Thrifting podcast! - The insane rabbit hole of thrifting Phantom Menace merch - Star Wars Outlaws backlash over season pass Jabba the Hutt content - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've …

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802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards 50:19

3M ago50:19

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some…

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"The Phantom M-Count" - Episode 356 1:30:02

3M ago1:30:02

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Welcome to Episode 356 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Brandon from Talking Bay 94! - Are midi-chlorians really as bad as you remember? - The Star Wars Outlaws trailer looks... kinda lame - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galac…

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Andy Cates on Why Non-Profit The Daily Memphian Must Be Self Funding 54:35

3M ago54:35

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My guest this week is Andy Cates, the President and founding Chair of Memphis Fourth Estate, a 501(c)(3) that launched and operates The Daily Memphian. In this conversation, we talked about why The Daily Memphian care so much about reaching break even on operating revenue versus purely fundraising, the inherent challenges they have raising money fr…

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779: Fruits & Veggies with Abra Berens and Sheela Prakash 50:00

3M ago50:00

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This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined Cherries + Salty Snacks, to advice on picking the best fruit to throw on the grill. She’s the author of t…

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"The Phantom Soundtrack" - Episode 355 1:47:56

3M ago1:47:56

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Welcome to Episode 355 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Diving deep into the soundtrack of The Phantom Menace - KOTOR remake alive and well? - Tales of the Empire trailer released - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access! Email…

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Stephanie Kaplan Lewis Talks About Bootstrapping Her Campus Media Over the Last Decade 46:26

3M ago46:26

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My guest this week is Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Her Campus Media, a network of brands that serve college students across thousands of colleges. In this conversation, we dug into the early days of the business, the various advertising products they take to market, how they think about the inevitable graduation of their audience, …

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Kate Winslet as Elena Vernham in HBO's The Regime, full episode 28:39

3M ago28:39

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"Bless our love, always." To celebrate The Regime starring Kate Winslet & Matthias Schoenaerts, coming out in the U.K. on April 8, and now that I've seen 5/6 episodes, I can go more into "What Would Kate Do". This is not a review nor are there spoilers. It's about what we can learn from Kate from an acting perspective. Can you guess who the child i…

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801: Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking with Von Diaz and My Life in Recipes, Food, Family and Memories with Joan Nathan 50:03

3M ago50:03

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We are looking at food stories from different cultures this week. First, documentarian and journalist Von Diaz joins us to talk about her latest book, Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking. She writes about island cuisine from all over the world and talks about her academic field research, the connections she feels when she is on an island, and …

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"The Phantom Marketing" - Episode 354 1:46:59

4M ago1:46:59

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Welcome to Episode 354 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast! - The cool (and crazy) marketing behind The Phantom Menace - The Acolyte controversy is absurd (even for Star Wars fans) - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking…

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Isaac Saul on Building a Truly Independent Tangle 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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My guest this week is Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a media company that tries to summarize the best arguments from across the political spectrum. In this hour-long conversation, we talked about the brand's exceptional free to paid conversion rate, where they are exploring advertising and events, the major headwinds the brand and all political med…

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778: Spring Baking with Natasha Pickowicz, Esteban Castillo, and Chetna Makan 49:57

4M ago49:57

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We’re all about baking today, from New York to Mexico to London by way of India. First, Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz talks to us about her favorite recipes and her baking process. Then, she shares her baking techniques, from bringing egg whites back to life to saving overbaked cakes by soaking them in delicious liquid. She is the author of More Th…

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Ellen Hyslop Talks About the Various Stages of Building The Gist 49:23

4M ago49:23

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My guest this week is Ellen Hyslop, co-founder of The Gist, a fan-first sports media brand based out of Canada (but serving the United States). In this episode, we talked about the early days of the business, what sorts of growth tactics they used when first starting versus what now works, how their user onboarding impacts the types of content that…

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800: Start Here with Sohla El-Waylly 49:24

4M ago49:24

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This week, we spend the hour with cooking columnist and internet sensation, Sohla El-Waylly. We talk about her connection to food and how she got her start as a pastry chef, writer, and recipe developer. She talks about her work in restaurants and her passion for teaching people how to cook. And she answers your cooking questions, from the best way…

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Brian Van Heuverswyn of Active Interest Media on Building for Enthusiast Audiences 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Brian Van Heuverswyn is the chief operating officer at Active Interest Media, a portfolio of enthusiast brands, including Power & Motoryacht, Fine Gardening, Woodsmith, and so many more. In this conversation, we talk about how AIM came to be, the most recent Taunton Press acquisition, the move toward digital, and so much more.…

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"Contributions: Michael Stackpole" - Episode 353 1:12:19

4M ago1:12:19

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Welcome to Episode 353 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Diving deep into the contributions of author Michael Stackpole - Why you NEED to read I, Jedi - What really happened to Jake Lloyd - ...and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access…

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777: Chef Robynne Maii Takes On Your Culinary Quandaries & Magic Crispy Things with Nik Sharma 50:17

4M ago50:17

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This week, Honolulu chef Robynne Maii teams up with Francis to answer your cooking questions! First, we catch up on her connection to cooking and dancing, what she grew up eating thanks to her mom's love of faithfully following a recipe, and what she loves to eat as a Honolulu local. Then she dives right in with our listener questions, from what to…

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Scott Jamieson Talks About Building Annex Business Media 52:42

4M ago52:42

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Scott Jamieson is the CEO (COO when recording) of Annex Business Media, a network of b2b publications headquartered in Canada. In this episode, we talked about how Annex came to be along with him finding himself running the business, how the brands of Annex are stronger when united, and how they have made the transition from being predominately pri…

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