Best Evan Epstein Podcasts (2024)

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Wolfe Tone & Heather Gates (Deloitte): Insights on Private Company Governance 56:38

17d ago56:38

56:38

(0:00) Intro (1:12) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:59) Start of interview. (2:57) Heather Gates' "origin story." (5:17) Wolfe Tone's "origin story." (10:23) On the governance of privately-owned businesses. Distinction with having "outside investors." (15:20) On the nuances of family-owned businesses. *Refe…

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Wisconsin Basketball, irrational fears in sports, wild moments in sports history 56:18

15h ago56:18

56:18

Vince, Evan and guest host Matthew spend expended time handing out awards for both the men's and women's basketball teams in Madison. The group then reveals some of their biggest sports fears before exchanging crazy sports stories for the first time this semester.By WSUM

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Great Aunt Judy talks Packers, Wisconsin Football chaos, MLB Best Moments 55:15

8h ago55:15

55:15

Vince and Evan weather early technical difficulties to receive words of wisdom from Great Aunt Judy. The duo then play the "fill in the blank" game with the NFL and pick out their favorite moments from the MLB season.By WSUM

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Episode 13- Ultimate Frisbee (w/ Sophie Linde) 56:43

3d ago56:43

56:43

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Ultimate Frisbee! First, Pete and Paul recount their humble beginnings in middle school P.E and forecast just how Ultimate might make its way into Los Angeles 2028. Later, Sophie joins the podcast to describe the journey to the top of Ultimate and how some players can score points while calling their mom…

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MLB season reflection 36:44

12d ago36:44

36:44

With the MLB season officially in the rearview mirror, Vince Hesprich joins Pete Sellwood and Jack Anderson to grade the season as a whole. Also, a look at the Brewers' offseason plans, predictions on where the big free agent stars could wins up, and some unusual awards.By WSUM

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Episode 12- The Streaming Wars (w/ Sean Epstein) 1:07:23

10d ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Join us as we discuss the modern battlefield that is Streaming Wars! First, Pete rants about the NUMEROUS services he subscribes to so he can watch his beloved Arsenal Football Club and Paul discusses why the NFL is facing an anti-trust lawsuit from their platform. Later, Sean joins the episode to highlight nontraditional media companies (looking a…

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The Minneshowdown 48:10

17d ago48:10

48:10

Vince takes WSUM mainstays Kian Murphy and Owen Cadwell on a sports-centered trivia journey across Minnesota to determine which of the two can earn the title of most Minnesota. Some conversational pitstops include why the Mall of America is the worst building in the country, why US Bank Stadium is a bird-wrecking machine and why losing Karl-Anthony…

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Wisconsin Sports, NBA Overreactions, Spookiest Sports Experiences 56:40

19d ago56:40

56:40

Vince and Evan, along with trainees Jed, Nathan and Sam, provide thoughts on analysis on an especially wild week of sports before the quintet overreacts to the NBA season and takes turns discussing the scariest (non-injury) thing an athlete could see mid-game.By WSUM

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Episode 11- Esports (w/ Evan Peng) 1:12:33

17d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Esports! First, Paul recounts his brief stint as a competitive gamer and Pete reminisces on 2009 reality television. Later, Evan joins the podcast to discuss the rowdy crowds brought in by gaming and what Pete needs to do for his road to glory to become a world champion. Buckle up, it’s a fun one! Reach …

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Oops! All US Presidents 39:29

22d ago39:29

39:29

Vince and guest host Luke apply their knowledge of US Presidents to the world of sports by making the best and worst basketball lineups made fully from Commander in Chiefs. The two also work together to assemble an NFL offense out the leaders of the free world and discuss the historical lunacy behind the country's most fabled political position.…

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NBA/ Milwaukee Bucks Preview 1:16:57

25d ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Vince and guest host Jadius McGhee talk all things NBA including predictions, hot takes, storylines and, of course, the Milwaukee Bucks. 0:00: Intro 1:44: Standings predictions 11:48: Hot Take Arbitration 22:04: Award Predictions 45:49: NBA Storylines draft 56:46: Milwaukee Bucks previewBy WSUM

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College football, NBA picks, World Series predictions 56:57

25d ago56:57

56:57

Vince and Evan dissect Oregan's shaky number one ranking and review a polarizing week of Badger sports. Also, the pair makes some NBA picks and play Hot Take Arbitration with the World Series.By WSUM

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Valeria Café: Leading Governance Innovation in Brazil as IBGC CEO 40:04

24d ago40:04

40:04

(0:00) Intro. (1:20) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:06) Start of interview. (3:20) Valeria's origin story. (6:14) On joining IBGC, its mission and focus: governance training, research, and regulatory work with CVM, B3, Congress, etc. (9:03) On the 25th IBGC Annual Summit. (11:11) On the state of ESG in Bra…

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Episode 10- Halloween (w/ Eleni Papastratakos) 1:20:43

24d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Join us as we discuss the wonderful and spooky holiday Halloween! Pete and Paul engage in the great candy corn debate and reminisce on their favorite costumes. Later, Eleni joins the podcast to discuss candy trading strategies and how she managed a 25 person Ronald McDonald group halloween costume. Buckle up, it's a spooky one! Reach out to thiswee…

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Presidential Starting 5, NFL Biggest Surprises Draft, Panic Meter 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

Vince gives his preferred basketball lineup of U.S. presidents, and Evan recommends a lineup change for the Jets before the two talk Badger Sports with guest host Amellia. The crew also discusses the biggest surprises of the young NFL season and determines exactly how alarmed some NFL teams' fan bases should be feeling.…

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Barry Lawson Williams: Addressing Board Refreshment—"the Most Pressing Issue in Corporate Governance Today" 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

(0:00) Intro. (1:26) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:13) Start of interview. (3:03) Barry's origin story. (7:00) Barry's board journey. (9:39) On distinctions between serving on public and private company boards: "you have the same fiduciary duties." (11:57) Evolution of boards in the last 30-40 years: "the…

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Episode 9- Escape Rooms (w/ Noah Brandini) 1:18:26

1M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Escape Rooms! First Pete recounts how he went back in time to escape Jack the Ripper and Paul describes how an entire escape room might be able to fit in a box in your freezer. Later, Noah joins the pod to discuss unhelpful team dynamics and why you should avoid an escape set up in a random guys bedroom.…

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Brewers Heartbreak, Badger Sports, Real or Fake Stats 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

Vince desperately defends his Brewers fandom and Evan recaps a wild week of college football. The two also study the anatomy of heartbreaking losses play the "real or fake" game with current sports statistics.By WSUM

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Boardroom Diversity and the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program 57:08

1M ago57:08

57:08

(0:00) Intro. (1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:11) Start of interview. (2:56) Zain Oke's origin story. (5:08) Dianna Jones's origin story. (8:25) Dennis Lanham's origin story. (12:00) How executive education works (as opposed to degree conferring programs) (14:22) On the origin and mission of the Blac…

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Episode 8- Coaching Youth Sports (w/ Alex Cochrane) 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of coaching youth sports! First, Pete and Paul reflect on some of their good (and not so good) coaching from the past. Later, Alex joins the pod to elaborate on his experience with coaching youth baseball. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions of fu…

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Badger Sports, MLB Playoffs Hot Take Arbitration, NFL Ultimate Position Group Draft 55:58

1M ago55:58

55:58

Vince, Evan and guest host Johnny outline the best and worst NFL losses of the week. The crew also play bold prediction arbitration with the MLB playoffs and draft the best possible NFL team out of the league's finest position groups.By WSUM

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Oops! All Brewers 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Vince and guest host Aniruddh celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' regular season by ranking the team's top ten most important figures. The two also provide their preferred lineup and pitching rotation for Milwaukee's upcoming playoff run.By WSUM

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Maggie Wilderotter: Strategic Oversight and the Attributes of Great Directors 48:25

2M ago48:25

48:25

(0:00) Intro. (1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:15) Start of interview. (3:05) Maggie's origin story. (7:08) Maggie's board career. Reference to HBS case study on her. On staying on boards between 8-12 years to remain independent. (10:19) On distinctions between serving on public and private company bo…

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Episode 7- Board Games (w/ Jenna Preslicka) 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of board games! Pete and Paul discuss some of their favorite games and why Catan might just be your next gateway board game. Later, Jenna joins the podcast to recount the board game creation process and tell us why (in some circles) if you have the ability to win the game then you are bound by the rules to …

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Malik Willis Fanclub, Wisconsin Sports, NFL Week 3 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

Vince gushes over Malik Willis' non-revenge game and Evan recaps a thrilling week of college football. Also, the pair dive into an NFL Week 3 that has already annihilated their preseason predictions.By WSUM

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Peter Gleason: CEO of NACD on 2024 Board Practices and Oversight Surveys – Trends and Takeaways 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

(0:00) Intro. (1:23) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:10) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Peter (E83 from Jan 2023). (3:00) NACD Surveys on Board Practices and Oversight: Private Company Results and Public Company Results. (3:44) 1/ On Technology Oversight: "We are seeing boards go after…

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Episode 6- Cocktails (w/ Jacob Lum) 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of cocktail making! Pete and Paul discuss how different cultural drinks have become "disneyfied" (Looking at you Norwegian Troll Cream) and Paul offers his knowledge on how the shape of drinking vessel can add to your cocktail experience. Later, Jacob joins the podcast to explain just where "The Loser" come…

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Future of Wisconsin Football, Packers Surprising Win, NFL Week 2 Reactions 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

Vince and Evan talk Badgers football following the team's brutal defeat to the Crimson Tide and give Matt LaFleur his flowers following the Packers' week 2 victory over the Colts. The duo also describes some of the most surprising storylines of the early NFL season.By WSUM

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Episode 5- Chess (w/ Ethan Blaser) 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of chess! Pete and Paul offer a non-extensive history of one of the world's oldest board games and recount modern chess conspiracy theories. Later, Ethan joins the podcast to illuminate the road to glory to become a chess grandmaster and reveals the surprising correlations between chess and learning a langu…

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Wisconsin Sports, Student Tickets, NFL Mock Awards 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

Vince, alongside guest hosts Garrison and Levi, talk student tickets and determine what needs to happen for Wisconsin Football to beat Alabama. Also, the crew hands out some unusual NFL awards, and Vince reminisces on his favorite game day experience.By WSUM

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Cedric Bru: CEO of Taulia (now part of SAP) on Boardroom Dynamics and the Value of Teamwork 57:11

2M ago57:11

57:11

(0:00) Intro. (1:03) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:50) Start of interview. (2:24) Cedric's origin story. (4:30) U.S. talent management insights (cultural differences with other countries): current merit. (6:00) On his management career with HP, Visa, and Syncada from Visa (a joint venture between Visa and…

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Episode 4- Running and Marathons (w/ Chris Chin) 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of running and marathons! Pete and Paul offer their diverse perspectives on jogging as a hobby and reflect on the most interesting marathons in the world (hint: it's very COOL). Later, Chris joins the podcast to recount what jumpstarted his marathoning career and gives his advice on niche running shoes, int…

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Badger Sports, College Football, NFL Predictions 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Vince and new host Evan Epstein dive into an exciting start to the Wisconsin sports season before previewing the best of college football week two. The two also unveil their official NFL season predictions.By WSUM

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Episode 3- Dungeons and Dragons (w/ Weber Cheng) 1:19:25

2M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Join us as we discuss the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Pete and Paul discuss the curious surge of popularity of DnD (thanks Stranger Things!) and analyze what it would be like to run into one of the game's most ferocious monsters the "Death Sheep". Later, Weber joins the pod to recount his journeys as Funk the Drunk Monk and gives us all the essent…

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Yvonne Wassenaar: On Boardroom Dynamics and Trends from Silicon Valley 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

(0:00) Intro. (1:03) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:50) Start of interview. *Reference to E137 with Coco Brown (CEO of Athena Alliance). (2:47) Yvonne's origin story. (5:49) Her executive career starting with Accenture, and later with VMware, New Relic, and CEO of Airware and Puppet. (9:03) On her board jo…

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Javier Saade: From Capital Formation to Governance, plus his Top of the Game 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

(0:00) Intro. (1:15) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:02) Start of interview. (2:49) Javier's origin story. (4:31) The blurring lines between VC and PE. Cross-over investors, growth equity investors, and other "alternative" financing. (9:01) On the capital formation cycle. Impact of interest-rates in capital…

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Episode 2- Spikeball (w/ Eric Guan) 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

Join us as we discuss the world of Spikeball. Pete and Paul discuss Spikeball's curious Shark Tank related origin and Spikeball's unexpected Brazilian cousin. Later, Eric joins the pod to recount his national (and international) Spikeball travels and explains the road-to-glory to be the next big world champion. Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com…

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Episode 1- Urbanism (w/ Tyler Labiak) 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Join us as we discuss the world of urbanism. Pete and Paul discuss their experiences with city biking and recount the Great Chicago Fire. Tyler joins the pod to share his passion and reveals the troublesome nature of zoning. Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions of future topics. Give us a follow on Instagram @thiswe…

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Episode 0- Meet The Hosts! 2:49

3M ago2:49

2:49

Meet co-hosts Pete Theiler & Paul Imbrogulio! Join us on our weekly journey learning about the passions of others and (maybe) just finding our next new big hobby.By Pete Theiler & Paul Imbrogulio

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They Ripped off Hot Ones 42:41

3M ago42:41

42:41

Alex and Vince put a bow on the old show by eating spicy wings and asking each other some not-so difficult questions.By WSUM

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Carol Hansell: Insights on Modern Governance 51:01

3M ago51:01

51:01

(0:00) Intro. (1:10) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:57) Start of interview. (2:30) Carol's origin story. (4:34) Evolution of corporate governance in Canada since the late 1980s. (5:51) The origin and focus of her firm Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Group, based in Canada. (10:13) On her personal board career …

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Oliver Cummings: Unlocking Boardroom Excellence - Insights from Nurole's CEO 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

(0:00) Intro. (1:20) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:07) Start of interview. (2:58) Oliver's origin story. (7:00) His experience in private equity with PE-backed boards. (9:57) About the mission and focus of Nurole, the UK-based board search firm where he serves as CEO. (12:27) On Nurole's network of 65,000…

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Thompson Paine (Anthropic): "The Potential of AI Technology is Massive" 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

(0:00) Intro. (1:05) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:52) Start of interview. (2:28) Thompson's origin story. (3:42) His startup work at Quizlet (joined a 5 person team) and Stripe (from 2k to 8k employees). Joined Anthropic in early 2023. (6:25) On China-US relations, and the course he teaches at Vanderbilt…

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Natasha Allen: Navigating AI Regulation, Exits, and Boardroom Challenges 46:23

4M ago46:23

46:23

(0:00) Intro (1:20) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:06) Start of interview. (2:37) Natasha's "origin story." (6:25) On the risks and opportunities for AI. (8:39) On the regulatory landscape of AI in the US. Reference to President Biden's Executive Order. (11:40) On California's regulation of AI (SB 1047). (…

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Tyler Shultz: Theranos Whistleblower on Fraud and Startup Governance in Silicon Valley 56:28

5M ago56:28

56:28

(0:00) Intro (1:06) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (1:53) Start of interview. (2:37) Tyler's "origin story." (4:50) His beginnings at Theranos. (7:07) On the culture of the Theranos, "the company was extremely secretive and paranoid." (9:41) On the lack of equity compensation for Theranos employees. (10:32) O…

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Ilya Strebulaev: Venture Mindset Takeaways for Board Members. 58:15

5M ago58:15

58:15

(0:00) Intro. (1:39) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:25) Start of interview. Reference to E21 with Ilya Strebulaev from October 2020. (4:01) On why he wrote his book The Venture Mindset: for decision makers in large organizations. (5:37) About the first principle: Home Runs Matter, Strikeouts Don’t. Make sm…

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Greg LaBlanc: "It's Really Hard to be a Good Board Member" 56:17

5M ago56:17

56:17

(0:00) Intro. (1:19) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:05) Start of interview. (2:58) Greg's "origin story." (5:31) His teaching focus. (8:04) Discussion on startups and venture capital and the era of AI. Behavioral finance and bubbles. (11:17) Bubbles in private (VC and PE) and public markets. (15:12) Stayin…

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NBA Finals, F1's Groundhog Invasion, Sports History Two Truths and a Lie 1:27:39

5M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Alex rips apart the NBA Finals while Vince implores Alex to hop on the Brewers bandwagon. The two also examines F1's rampant groundhog problem, and Alex must determine which of Vince's three wild old-timey baseball stories is made up. 0:01:12: Rate my Take 0:29:16: Laundry List 1:11:00: Wild Moments in Sports History Originally aired 6/11/24…

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Jennifer Dulski: "To Join (Your First) Public Board, Someone Needs to Bet on You" 58:03

5M ago58:03

58:03

(0:00) Intro. (1:21) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:08) Start of interview. (2:41) Jennifer's "origin story." (3:41) Founding a non-profit at the start of her career: Breakthrough Pittsburgh. (4:15) The start of her tech career with Yahoo! (7:12) Her roles post Yahoo!: founding and selling The Dealmap to G…

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Sonita Lontoh: On Board Culture, Innovation, and Creative Tension 53:09

6M ago53:09

53:09

(0:00) Intro. (1:24) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel. (2:12) Start of interview. (4:04) Sonita's "origin story." (5:45) Her professional career, starting with a startup in the gaming industry. (8:15) Her guiding principles for her career at the intersection of innovation, sustainability and digital transformati…

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