Best Brendan Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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How Kamala Can Win the Rust Belt, With Pennsylvania Representative Brendan Boyle 44:55

1h ago44:55

44:55

Tara is joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle from Pennsylvania’s second district to survey the political landscape in his state, then discuss which presidential candidate has the advantage with his constituents headed into the homestretch of the election. They examine Trump’s popularity in rural areas of the Keystone State, break down the state-wide…

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Do Email & SMS Create Incremental Profit with Josh Tay 59:44

5h ago59:44

59:44

In this episode, Nathan and Josh discuss the incremental revenue available through email and SMS marketing. They emphasise that while email and SMS are important communication channels, the true drivers of retention and revenue are merchandising and operations. They explore the concept of purchase intent and how it affects the effectiveness of emai…

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We Need to Talk About J.D. With Kaitlan Collins 30:46

3h ago30:46

30:46

Tara is joined by host of CNN’s ‘The Source,’ Kaitlan Collins, to discuss the media’s treatment of J.D. Vance and his viability as Donald Trump’s running mate. They delve into the firestorm around Vance’s recently leaked comments to donors, examine how he augments Trump’s electability, and speculate on who will run opposite him on the ballot with K…

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Veep Game Theories, Trump Plays Catch-up, and Harris Reshuffles the Map 39:06

2h ago39:06

39:06

Tara is joined by NBC News political correspondent Jon Allen and Republican strategist Matthew Bartlett to talk about Kamala Harris’s recent surge in popularity and what it means for Donald Trump’s campaign strategy. They anticipate the attacks Harris should expect in the next couple of months, debate who would be her best running mate strategicall…

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10 Brutal Truths of eCommerce 28:05

8d ago28:05

28:05

In this episode, Nathan discusses 10 brutal truths of e-commerce for DTC brand owners. The first truth is that reducing ad spend is not the solution to higher operating expenses. Understanding how the P&L works and the flow of revenue is crucial. The second truth is that most accounts are either overspending or underspending, and finding the right …

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Trump Camp Aims at Kamala, With The Bulwark's Marc Caputo 37:34

2h ago37:34

37:34

Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark to talk about how both the Trump and Harris campaign teams are adjusting to the brand-new presidential race. They take a look at all the angles the GOP might use to criticize and define Kamala, examine how JD Vance figures into the reconstituted mix, and discuss whether Team Trump is taking Vice Presid…

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Kamala’s Donor Dance With CNBC’s Brian Schwartz 31:59

1h ago31:59

31:59

Tara is joined by CNBC political finance reporter Brian Schwartz to talk about the big money bump Kamala Harris’s organization has received from donors since her campaign began this week. They discuss Team Trump’s ability to keep up with the Democrats' enhanced fundraising, examine which side of the aisle the tech community is now leaning toward, a…

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The Case for Kamala 37:05

1h ago37:05

37:05

Tara is joined by political commentator Karen Finney to discuss Kamala Harris’s incredible momentum toward gaining top billing on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket after Joe Biden stepped down from the race and endorsed her over the weekend. They take a close look at Harris’s current polling against Donald Trump, shine a light on her campaign…

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Microsoft Volume II 4:51:31

11m ago4:51:31

4:51:31

In 1999, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world. And in 2019, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, again. But… what happened in the twenty years in between? The answer, as we discovered in our research, is probably not what you think. In this episode we explore and analyze the browser wars and the DOJ case, Wind…

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Emergency Pod: Biden Drops Out, What’s Next? 31:41

2h ago31:41

31:41

Tara and political strategist Steve Schmidt get together to share their reactions to the news of Joe Biden stepping down from his 2024 presidential campaign. They then speculate on who will ultimately be on the Democratic ticket and examine how the DNC can us this historic moment to beat Donald Trump in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, pleas…

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Democrats Go to War With Biden, With Axios's Alex Thompson 27:38

1h ago27:38

27:38

Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios at the RNC to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s closing speech. They then discuss the growing calls from once-friendly lawmakers for Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race and examine the current tumultuousness within the Democratic Party. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up …

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The Future of Marketing in a One-Click World with Caden Thompson 43:33

5h ago43:33

43:33

In this episode, Nathan and Caden discuss various topics related to Google Ads and agency land. Caden shares his background in marketing and how he got into the digital marketing industry. They dive into the concept of Google's Performance Max and its purpose in reducing the barrier of entry for small businesses. They also discuss the challenges an…

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Puck's Julia Ioffe Unpacks Biden's Explosive Call With House Democrats 23:35

3h ago23:35

23:35

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Julia Ioffe to talk about her recent article about a particularly fiery Zoom call between Joe Biden and House Democrats last week concerning the future of his candidacy. They survey the morale of the Democrats, discuss Congressman Adam Schiff’s recent calls for Biden to resign, and speculate how much longer Biden can go…

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Trump's Political Director Maps Out Their Path to 270 49:03

17d ago49:03

49:03

Tara sits down with Donald Trump’s political director, James Blair, at the Republican National Convention to discuss the state of his presidential campaign. They take a look at Team Trump’s response to the recent assassination attempt, talk about how new running mate J.D. Vance is affecting the campaign trajectory, and break down Trump’s electoral …

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What to Make of Trump's Apprentice J.D. Vance With The Atlantic's Tim Alberta 42:21

1h ago42:21

42:21

Tara is joined by The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to share their reactions to the announcement that Ohio senator J.D. Vance will be Donald Trump’s VP pick in the 2024 election. They take a look at Vance’s history with Trump, assess what this means for the presidential race going forward, and shine a l…

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Donald Trump Survived an Assassination Attempt. What's Next? 23:23

2h ago23:23

23:23

Two people were killed in a shooting at a Trump campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, including the suspected gunman. Tara speaks to Politico’s Meredith McGraw about what we know after Saturday’s shooting. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the d…

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Emergency Pod: Grading the Biden Presser 25:30

18d ago25:30

25:30

Tara gets together with Puck’s own Abby Livingston to share their instant reactions to President Joe Biden’s high-stakes press conference at the NATO summit and discuss the next steps for his candidacy. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code T…

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Biden Hangs On for Another Day 42:30

22d ago42:30

42:30

Tara is joined by bipartisan political strategist Rachel Pearson to discuss all of the legislative rumblings on both sides of the aisle regarding President Biden’s next moves after his universally panned debate performance. They go over the D.C. rumor mill, analyze the meaning behind some of the new polling, and shine a light on Engage, the organiz…

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Can Biden Survive Hell Week? 47:45

17d ago47:45

47:45

Tara is joined by senior White House correspondent for CBS News, Weijia Jiang, to analyze the next steps for Joe Biden after a disastrous media week that followed his much-maligned debate performance against Donald Trump. They shine a light on Team Biden’s attempts at damage control, speculate on what it would take for Joe to back out of the race, …

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Enabling Profitable eCommerce Growth with Carla Penn-Kahn 45:22

28d ago45:22

45:22

Carla Penn-Kahn shares her experience in the e-commerce space, from working in investments at Credit Suisse to starting her own e-commerce businesses. She discusses the challenges of launching perishables by delivery when delivery was primarily for letters, and the operational complexities involved. The conversation then shifts to the importance of…

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How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected Him, With Alex Thompson 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Axios, Alex Thompson, to discuss the concerns buzzing amongst Democratic lawmakers in regards to Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump last Thursday. They examine the aides around Biden that aggressively shield him from embarrassing media coverage, speculate on what it …

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Emergency Pod: A Post Debate Meltdown 1:00:11

1M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Tara is joined by Mo News' Mosheh Oinounou, and they discuss the unsettling performance of Joe Biden during last night’s presidential debate. They break down where the Democratic Party could go from here as well as Donald Trump’s performance. Finally, they discuss the changes made to CNN’s broadcast and how they affected each candidate. For more of…

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The Debate of the Century: A Trump-Biden Premortem 35:23

1M ago35:23

35:23

Tara is joined by Politico senior writer Marc Caputo, and they discuss the upcoming presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They discuss how it will be moderated and what a win would look like for each of them. They also talk about what each could do to get under their opponent’s skin. For more of Tara’s reporting, please …

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When to Consider Outsourcing to a 3PL with Valentin Kuznetcov 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

In this podcast episode, Nathan and Val discuss the topic of 3PLs (third-party logistics providers). They cover the factors to consider when deciding whether to use a 3PL, such as cost, volume, and customer service. They also explore the differences between in-house fulfillment and outsourcing to a 3PL, and the considerations for brands with low vo…

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Hannity, Carlson, and Murdoch Battle for Trump’s VP Pick 47:58

1M ago47:58

47:58

Tara is joined by Puck senior correspondent and media guru Dylan Byers to talk about the proxy war taking place in conservative media, a battle being fought by the likes of polarizing personalities like Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Rupert Murdoch. It’s a war centered on Donald Trump’s prospective vice president pick, and each of these media ma…

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Gen Z Influencer Explains the Biden Disconnect 38:36

1M ago38:36

38:36

Tara is joined by political commentator and social media influencer Link Lauren, and they begin their conversation by discussing his time as adviser to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign. They then talk about the state of both Trump's and Biden’s TikTok accounts, analyze the right wing’s growing interest in the polarizing app, and debate Gen Z’s influ…

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Q&A Answering Listeners Questions: LTV, Creative Testing & More 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

In this episode, Nathan answers questions from listeners about budget allocation for retention, the growth of BlueSense Digital, the effectiveness of Advantage Plus, TikTok advertising, server-side tracking, and the importance of creative testing. He emphasises the importance of merchandising in driving lifetime value and suggests that technical co…

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How ‘The Apprentice’ Explains Trump's VP Playbook 40:56

1M ago40:56

40:56

Tara is joined by author Ramin Setoodeh to discuss his new book, ‘Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass.’ They talk about how the mythology of Trump as a successful businessman was cultivated on ‘The Apprentice,’ analyze his state of mind after January 6, and shine a light on how Trump wi…

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Is There Really a Biden Crime Family? 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico and author of ‘The Bidens,’ Ben Shreckinger, to discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial verdict. They detail the history of events that led up to this moment, dive deep into the Bidens’ stature in Delaware, and shine a light on a story they worked on as colleagues that peeled back the layer…

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