Best Damon Peters Podcasts (2024)

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Damon Tucker and the Taco Shop Shell 1:17:19

12d ago1:17:19

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Damon Tucker is a 32-year-old comedian and producer in Des Moines, Iowa. He got sober more than six years ago and decided to make another change in his life. He started doing stand-up three years ago and has been at the Portland Comedy Festival and the North Carolina Comedy Festival over the last couple months. He also runs a weekly open mic at The…

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Life Beyond Your Phone with Carlos Whittaker 48:59

1d ago48:59

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When Penn and I were on The Amazing Race, they took away our phones, tablets, laptops… anything we could use to access the outside world or the internet. If we had a question, we couldn’t Google it to get the answer like we can now. We had to wonder. I remember when we got back I told everyone I wasn’t going to be on my phone as much as a result. (…

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Vulnerability: Your Superpower | Travis Cochran 39:24

1d ago39:24

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Every entrepreneur knows this feeling—running a business is like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. And when that weight piles on? Anxiety’s right around the corner, ready to mess with your head and your hustle. That’s where a mental health coach can make all the difference. Travis Cochran knows firsthand what it’s like to battle t…

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Adam Palmeter and the Mount Kilimanjaro Show 1:23:12

5d ago1:23:12

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Adam Palmeter grew up in Oneonta, N.Y., but started traveling after a break-up. He began doing stand-up in South Korea and has been all over the world -- literally -- ever since. He recorded an album, "Older Teenager," in Mexico City, met Arkansas comedian Raj Suresh at a show in Cape Town, South Africa, lived in New York City before moving to Chia…

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Penn Turns 50! 40:22

8d ago40:22

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This week is a very special episode to celebrate the fact that... PENN IS 50! Cue Sally O'Malley! (Those of you who are old enough get the reference.) To commemorate the occasion, Penn shares a bunch of lists with me: Things that mean a lot more at 50, thing that mean a lot less at 50, things he is cranky about at 50, and goals for the next 50! (Ya…

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1 Mistake Cost Him a $30M Business! | Anik Singal 52:48

8d ago52:48

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Most marketers don’t realize they’re just one FTC crackdown away from losing it all. Anik Singal, Founder of Complily Inc. and Lurn Inc., knows this all too well. He built a $30 million empire—only to see it crumble thanks to one FTC investigation. In this episode, Anik pulls back the curtain on the devastating compliance blunders that nearly took …

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Ep 358 - Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, Reparations Reconsiderer And Liberation Philosopher 1:10:55

13d ago1:10:55

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The guys welcome Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, a brilliant philosopher and movement thought leader, to the pod. Táíwò is the author of Reconsidering Reparations and Elite Capture, two staples of the emergent abolitionist canon that have helped shape emergent movement ideology over the last decade. He talks with Dame and Kiss about who we mean when we …

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Panic Attacks, Hurricanes, & An Amazing College Kid 44:21

16d ago44:21

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The last two weeks have been a lot in the Holderness house. First, Hurricane Helene has devastated the western part of North Carolina, where some of Penn's family still lives. So many people lost their lives and whole towns were wiped out. Before we could even wrap our minds around it, Hurricane Milton was barreling towards my hometown in Florida. …

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$50M Sales Strategy | James Sackl 42:19

16d ago42:19

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Behind every multi-million-dollar business, there’s a strategist pulling the strings. For Sales Sniper, that’s James Sackl. He’s not the one in the spotlight, but he’s the guy behind the scenes making sure every move is calculated, intentional, and backed by real data. In this episode, James breaks down how his work with Sales Sniper & 7th Level wa…

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Sean Day and the Memorable Trip to Binghamton 1:23:41

19d ago1:23:41

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Sean Day waited until he was 26 to start doing stand-up. All it took was a best-man speech at a wedding and a blackout at a bar to get him going. He did his first open mic in 2017 and was Rochester's Funniest Person in 2019 before moving to Phoenix for a year. He's been back in Rochester since 2021 and works all over New York, including the Comedy …

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Ep 357 - Talking Chicago Housing And The Tenant Trap w/ Alejandra & Maya Of Injustice Watch 1:12:31

20d ago1:12:31

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The guys talk with Maya Dukmasova and Alejandra Cancino from Injustice Watch about their new multipart investigation The Tenant Trap. The series, which is available now and linked below, found that tenants are regularly facing eviction and informal displacement at buildings with histories of serious safety violations, while the court system puts pr…

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Building Male Friendships with Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden 47:05

22d ago47:05

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Earlier this year, we were invited to join Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden on their podcast “Really, No Really” to promote our new book, ADHD Is Awesome. It was an amazing experience, and the whole time I was in awe of their friendship. Jason and Peter have been best friends for decades, and it's apparent that they admire and care about each other…

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Scale to 7 Figures with SEO | Damon Burton 44:07

23d ago44:07

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Most people give up on SEO too soon because they don’t understand why it takes time. But Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, has a different approach. He knows that SEO is a long-term play that pays off in a big way. Damon’s helped clients like Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson grow their online presence through strategic SEO, and in this episode…

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179 | Chris Poland (Megadeth, OHM) Plugs In! 1:31:03

26d ago1:31:03

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Plugging in a custom Dean solid-body, CHRIS POLAND jams with host JUDE GOLD and relives musical adventures spanning his days with jazz-rock daredevils the NEW YORKERS and thrash metal legends MEGADETH to his work leading prog-metal pioneers DAMN THE MACHINE and the hypnotic fusion trio, OHM. Chris also demonstrates sounds from his elaborate two-hea…

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Alex Brady and the Pep Talk 1:16:17

26d ago1:16:17

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Alex Brady is one of Buffalo's best comedians. He started back in 2016 and was able to use his experience as an English and social studies teacher to his advantage. He's been a regular host and feature at the Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo since 2019 and is running the Western New York shows for Next Stop Comedy, beginning with Ressurgence Brewing C…

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Ep 356 - Yohance Lacour, Award-Winning Podcast Host & Reflective Chicago Voice 1:35:24

27d ago1:35:24

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The guys keep it within the medium, chopping it up with award-winning journalist and storyteller Yohance Lacour. Yohance is the host of You Didn’t See Nothin’, a Peabody and Pulitzer-winning podcast about a 1997 hate crime on the South Side of Chicago that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism, examining how its ripple effects hav…

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Being Black & Having ADHD with Dr. Damon Tweedy 42:23

29d ago42:23

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When we wrote our book, ADHD Is Awesome, one of the areas we wanted to cover more was the under-diagnosis of ADHD amongst minority populations. White children get diagnosed with ADHD at a rate of 11.5% while Black children get diagnosed at a rate of 8.9%. Additionally, studies have shown that Black children with symptoms of ADHD are treated more ne…

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Systems that Grow to $1M | Ernesto Mandowsky 43:11

30d ago43:11

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Most business owners aren’t even scratching the surface of what tech can do. In this episode, Ernesto Mandowsky unpacks how simple systems can turn your small business into a million-dollar machine! Ernesto, Founder of Million-Dollar Machine (MDM), coaches service-based businesses to stop running on chaos and start building systems that generate 7-…

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Aaron Kominos-Smith and the Big Bet on Himself 1:19:29

1M ago1:19:29

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Alex Kominos-Smith graduated from Cornell with an architecture degree and was ready to attend Columbia for a career in real estate, eyeying the type of good jobs that two Ivy League degrees should promise. But he chose to pursue stand-up instead. Now 18 years after hs opted not to go to Columbia, he's recording his first special on Saturday, Sept. …

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What Happened to The Holderness Family? 39:40

1M ago39:40

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It's been a while since we've done a Q&A podcast. The world is very serious right now and while it is important to engage in that seriousness, sometimes you need a diversion. So this is some cotton candy for your brain, and a big thank you to everyone who sent in questions for the show. We answer personal questions, questions around The Amazing Rac…

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Treat Content Like A Pro Athlete | Tony McAleavey 49:52

1M ago49:52

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Who you surround yourself with matters. That’s according to Tony McAleavy, an ex-firefighter turned viral fitness coach, who built a 7-figure business and gained over 1M followers in just 12 months. In this episode, Tony unpacks the mindset and strategies that took him from flatlining to dominating Instagram, proving that success isn’t about luck b…

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Alex Kaufman and the Drew Barrymore Complex 1:12:56

1M ago1:12:56

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Alex Kaufman is one of the best comedians working in Montana. Statistically, it's true. He started doing stand-up in Tacoma, Wash., back in 2014 and has been based out of Bozeman, Mont., for the last five years -- really putting that physics PhD to use. He's worked all over the country and produced shows under Bone Yard Comedy. He's coming to New Y…

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Ep 355 - Lester Spence, Hustle-Knocker And Scholar Of Black Neoliberalism 1:27:46

1M ago1:27:46

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The guys lock in with Prof. Lester Spence, whose decades of scholarship about Black politic-building, hip-hop, and the sociopolitical turn toward neoliberalism help all of us make sense of the contradictions our culture, political system, and economy pretend don't exist. He's the author of Stare In the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Poli…

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You Know You’re Middle-Aged When… 43:31

1M ago43:31

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Penn and I have had a lot of funny moments in our marriage that are signposts we are getting older. (Personally I feel like I've been "middle-aged" since age 12...) So we decided to ask YOU to help complete the sentence: "You know you're middle-aged when..." and you did not disappoint. The most middle-aged thing to happen during the making of this …

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You Need To Be More Selfish if You Want To Succeed | Toby Morrison 15:56

1M ago15:56

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Build a million-dollar business + change lives = 100% possible and without burning out! I sat down with Toby Morrison, of CFS Health. What started as a solo coaching gig is now a global business helping people in 65 countries recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In this episode, we dig into what Toby focused on in order to grow and sustain his bu…

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Brandon Ciotti and the Troubling GIF Search 1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

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Brandon Ciotti started doing stand-up in Utica, N.Y., after a really bad day. Starting at 33, he went into overdrive and went to open mics all over upstate New York. His family and friends made sure he was tough enough to handle the abuse. He's only a little afraid to try the slightly (or more?) offensive material. He'll be at the Crooked Mouth Com…

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Ep 354 - John Perkins, Economic Hitman And Forging Force For A Life Economy 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

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On this episode, the guys welcome writer John Perkins. Best known for his politically and socially significant text Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, in which he describes playing a role in a process of economic colonization of Third World countries on behalf of what he portrays as a cabal of corporations, banks, and the United States government,…

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Talking To Kids About Politics with Lindsey Cormack 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Over the last couple of years, the political climate has gotten contentious. That sentiment has caused people to shy away from discussing politics and government with their children. Despite that, teens still think it’s important to follow current events, politics included. A recent survey of teens aged 13–17 found that 1/3 of respondents relied on…

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$2M Agency Growth Strategy | Austin Schneider 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Want to bank $200k/m as a videographer or agency? I sat down with Austin Schneider, Founder of AgencyU. He was a video guy, lugging all the gear and pressing “record” for his clients. Now he’s completely systematized his business, scaled it up to $2m+ per year, and hired a CEO to run it for him. He did that so he could spend his time coaching other…

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Patrick Logan and the Rapper Turned Comedian 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

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Patrick Logan is a relatively new stand-up around Richmond, Va. He spent 13 years rapping around town before turning to comedy when he was 32. He's gained some ground pretty quickly. He won three consecutive Clash of the Comics at the Richmond Funny Bone -- the third of which got him passed as a host at the club. He runs a monthly show at Another R…

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178 | Matthew Curry, Guitar Hero on the Rise, Plugs In! 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

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29-year-old Guitarist/frontman MATTHEW CURRY plugs in a cherry Gibson SG, and within the first few notes of this episode, you'll hear why his star is on the rise: He's got fire in his fingers, and soul in his voice. I first saw Matthew on the Rock Legends cruise, where, in just the opening song of his commanding set on the big outdoor stage, I knew…

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Ep 353 - Eric Williams, Silver Room Owner And Community Jewel 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

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Sometimes a simple title doesn't even come close to encapsulating who someone is or why they are important to the fabric of our city. This episode's guest Eric Williams is definitely one of those people. He is the owner of The Silver Room, a Chicago institution and brand whose mission is to create a global community through art and culture, as well…

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Getting Teens Organized with The Home Edit 41:19

2M ago41:19

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Recently, I’ve been craving a project. With Lola starting her senior year of high school, I feel like maybe this craving is just a distraction (but, still a craving nonetheless!) There’s something about losing myself in organizing a closet that is therapeutic. So this week, we bring our favorite organizational friends, Clea Shearer and Joanna Tepli…

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Breaking Past Plateaus | Andy Morgan 50:42

2M ago50:42

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Andy Morgan, the founder of Ripped Body and Athlete Body, has been coaching serious lifters and bodybuilders in Japan and from around the world, to train and get to competition ready level. Our conversation was more about his business than about physique –why he started, what’s been his MO to maintain business growth for a decade, and what’s workin…

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Turner Sparks and the Perfect Blend of Soft Serve, Stand-Up and Ska 1:26:58

2M ago1:26:58

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Turner Sparks started playing in punk and ska bands when he was a kid and found stand-up back in 2009 when he was working in China. He opened a comedy club, then a Mister Softee business and both flourished until the government had other plans. He's been living in New York City for the past eight years and he's headlining shows all over the country…

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Ep 352 - Rev. Tanya Lozano Washington, Holder Of Health For The Hood 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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This episode's guest is Rev. Tanya Lozano Washington, the co-founder of community health and care organization Healthy Hood Chicago. Tanya talks about how she came to understand the links between personal and communal health, the lineages she stewards as a member of one of Chicago's most impactful movement families, and the complicated relationship…

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Staying in Like & Milkshakes 41:33

2M ago41:33

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Somehow, Penn and I will have been married for 20 years next year (what?!) It's an incredible feat, but with experiencing such a busy season of parenting, I can see how couples fall out of "like" with each other. This week, we give each of our own Top 5 tips on how to stay in like. Our producer, Ann Marie Taepke, also joins to play a fun game we ca…

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TV Host on Knowing Where to Look | Peter Murphy Lewis 51:41

2M ago51:41

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🤬Is your marketing strategy confusing the heck out of you? 😡 From TV hosting to marketing director for major corporations, Peter Murphy Lewis is here to set the record straight: if your strategy is confusing, it’s costing you. In this episode, we discuss why most CEOs over complicate marketing and how you can simplify yours to get real results. The…

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Kevin McCaffrey and the Late Night Nerd 1:18:21

2M ago1:18:21

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Kevin McCaffrey has been doing stand-up for the last 18 years. He followed his girlfriend-now-wife, Jamie McCaffrey, from Ball State University to New York City and now he's one of the funniest guys there. He's a huge Cubs fan and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, truTV's Greatest Ever, truTV Presents: World's Dumbest, Comedy Knoc…

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Senior Year Goals & Top Fives 35:28

2M ago35:28

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I am having mixed feelings about having a kid going into her senior year of high school. The biggest feeling I have is excitement for her - closing one chapter and about to open the next. But big changes bring big feelings. This week, Penn and I talk about my senior year goals and your best advice (thank you for writing in on Instagram and leaving …

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