Best Justin Virgin Podcasts (2024)

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$105 million capital raise for construction-tech | Sequioa buys its own stock | Budget mobile wins against telco giants 6:51

1h ago6:51

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A construction tech company in Australia called Hammertech has raised $105 million as it looks to expand into the US and Europe. One of the major investors in Stripe, Sequoia Capital, is offering to buy shares from its earliest investors at a $70 billion USD valuation. Budget mobile brands have seen double digit growth in subscribers after the late…

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Crown Resorts sells its Nobu shares | Shein cleans up ahead of IPO | BHP big nickel cuts 6:56

21m ago6:56

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Crown Resorts has sold its 20% stake in the Nobu restaurant chain and this sale values the chain at $1.3 billion. Shein is investing $270 million USD into fund to support sustainable fashion, as it looks to put its best foot forward ahead of a potential IPO in London. BHP has announced plans to let go thousands of employees after facing intense nic…

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Dolls! - The Sunshine Family 34:07

18m ago34:07

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This week a Dolls! episode from behind the Patreon paywall - The Sunshine Family! Mattel Toy Company introduced a new doll line designed for girls to enjoy fun sustainable-living with the Sunshine Family. Hot on the heels of the flower child era, these back-to-nature family of dolls were a socially-responsible alternative to Barbie. For little girl…

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Trans and Abortion Sanctuary Bill, Virgin Air, Nancy Pelosi, Raw Duck Bottoms and Garfield 52:14

1h ago52:14

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This week, Bryan speaks on Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signing a "comprehensive" trans and abortion sanctuary bill and Erin reflects on the first female Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's many accomplishments. All this plus raw duck bottoms and Garfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The ACCC turns The Good Guys bad | Spotify takes on Meta | Samsung's new secret to longevity 6:56

2d ago6:56

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Aussie retailer, The Good Guys, has been alleged to have failed to provide store credits to thousands of eligible consumers…and now the ACCC wants to have their way with them! Spotify has launched a number of new features that steer it closer and closer to a full-blown social networking experience. Samsung has announced brand new tech devices at it…

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Bonus: White Picket Fence Investigates the Institution of American Marriage 26:40

2d ago26:40

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We're bringing you another podcast from Wonder Media Network that we think you'll love: White Picket Fence. White Picket Fence interrogates the structures of inequity affecting women since America’s founding. On the newest season, host Julie Kohler investigates the institution of marriage to uncover what’s behind this latest push for the return of …

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Valentina Gomez, Women Trail Running, Ginger Snaps and The Littlest Hobo 47:36

2d ago47:36

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Bryan is sweating through his wool panties in NYC, Erin's back from paddle boarding and kayaking in Vancouver, and we dive into fantastic Canadian film and television classics like Ginger Snaps and The Littlest Hobo. Bryan does a deep dive on Valentina Gomez, the Missouri Republican running for Secretary of State. Erin discusses the recently publis…

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Tamara Knudson - Oaths and Vows: Women in the Old Testament 36:37

6d ago36:37

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In episode 40 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Dr Tamara Knudson about oaths and vows in the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible), particularly in the stories of key women figures like Ruth, Hannah and Abigail. Tamara helps us understand the difference between an oath and a vow and how they hold profound and transformative potential as we recognise them in th…

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Telstra jacks up prices | Saks 5th Avenue x Amazon acquisition | Paramount's mega-merger 6:52

4d ago6:52

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Telstra will be jacking up the prices of its mobile phone plans by more than the inflation rate as part of its plans to grow faster. Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company has acquired luxury retail Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion USD… and Amazon and Salesforce are taking a slice too. Paramount Global, one of Hollywood’s oldest studios and Skydance Med…

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"Our" Truths. TFYM #5 43:47

9d ago43:47

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In Episode 5 we have a guest host on to discuss re entry into society for convicted felons. Rob and Jackie were awesome and we can't wait to do future shows with them! Our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TFYMJoliet Hosted on Transistor.fm - https://transistor.fm/?via=tfym Recorded at Audiohive Podcasting - https://www.audiohivepodcasting.c…

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New laws mean Netflix could get Grand Final rights | Airtasker's $5 million swapsies | Threads celebrates year one 6:28

6d ago6:28

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Amazon, Netflix and Kayo could now outbid free-to-air networks for Australia’s biggest sporting events after a new law was passed late last week. Airtasker has announced a $5 million deal with ARN Media, swapping equity for marketing support. Meta has announced its Threads app has hit 175 million monthly active users after celebrating its 1 year an…

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Booktopia's final chapter | Domino's cheesy challenge | Tesla shares up by 10%, but... 6:45

12d ago6:45

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Booktopia has gone into voluntary administration after it struggled to cope with its financial struggles. Domino’s Pizza is expecting its 2024 profit estimates to be seriously hut - thanks to the inflation of one of its most valuable ingredients - cheese. Tesla’s investors shot up its shares by 10% after its sales fell by less than expected last qu…

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Episode 38: Scheffler Arrest - Key Legal Takeaways; Virgin Atlantic Unfair Dismissal Claims; Klopp & Hayes Departures and Publication of Inclusion at Work Report 26:48

13d ago26:48

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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: Scottie Scheffler, the current number one ranked golfer in the world, was arrested and charged with assault of a police officer and three misdemeanours during the PGA Championship. All charges were la…

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Dateline: The Perfect Life 54:41

10d ago54:41

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In today's intro Erin is white water river rafting for Canada Day and Bryan's celebrating the 4th in NYC with his coffee colostomy bag. No new episode for today, but we're releasing one of our favorite Datelines from behind the paywall! We hope you enjoy the brand shoutouts and this introduction to the Christian rock band Skillet. Dateline Season 3…

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TPG's content-play to take on Telstra | YouTube's worried about AI-generated content | Nike's fails to 'do it' for investors 6:41

11d ago6:41

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TPG is setting up a new battlefield against Telstra after partnership with Foxtel’s new streaming aggregation platform Hubbl. YouTube has rolled out a new policy that will allow people to request the takedown of AI-generated content that simulates their face or voice. Nike’s share price has dropped close to 20% after it announced that it expects qu…

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ANZ gets approval for Suncorp merger | Nine cuts 200 jobs | Fujifilm's retro reboot 6:57

16d ago6:57

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ANZ has been given the green light to take over Suncorp’s banking arm for $4.9 billion after nearly two years of battling and appealing - but now there’s a catch. Nine Entertainment, the owner of Channel 9 and major Australian newspapers will make up to 200 jobs redundant after struggling with weak advertising. Fujifilm is struggling to keep up wit…

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Qatar Airways' bid for Virgin | TikTok's new Instagram-competitor | New owners for Women's Basketball 7:00

16d ago7:00

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Qatar Airways is looking to acquire a 20% stake in Virgin Airlines, which acould really shake up the aviation industry. TikTok’s owner has quietly released a new social app called Whee as a competitor to Instagram where you can take photos with filters and messages. The chairwoman of Tesla and the owner of the NBL are the new majority owners of the…

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Pornhub Searches, Tina Smith, Justin Timberlake and The Good Doctor 50:29

17d ago50:29

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Come to Umami mommy as Erin is under lock and key by Jigsaw, and we learn the difference between epsom salts and regular salts. Bryan takes us on a journey through Pornhub's relative searches by state and we discuss what "vintage cowboys" and "hard pigs" might be. Plus, Erin tells us about Minnesota Senator Tina Smith's plan to repeal the Comstock …

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Dennis Edwards - Humility Illuminated 36:44

17d ago36:44

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In episode 39 of TheoDisc, Kenny is joined by Rev Dr Dennis Edwards, who says humility has been misunderstood, manipulated or marginalised, such that it’s been hidden away in a dark corner. But in his book, Humility Illuminated, Dennis wants to recover the biblical roots of humility, its importance for the character of the church, and the way it ca…

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Cettire's share price plummets 50% | Myer's major expansion | Prezzee gifted a $79m loss 6:43

18d ago6:43

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Cettire, the luxury fashion retailer’s share price plummeted by 50% after it announced a 20% drop in its earnings forecast. Myer has announced new plans to acquire other retail brands like Just Jeans and Jay Jay’s from Premier Investments - and investors like what they hear. Prezee, the Australia gift card company, has reported a $79 million loss o…

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Crucial Conversations - TFYM #4 41:18

23d ago41:18

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Wow, episode #4 is in the books! It was a late night getting home after recording and meeting with someone but completely worth it. I learned so much from our guests, and I'm grateful for the trust they placed in us with the information they shared. There were some real sad moments last night with plenty of tears, but Justin and I knew launching th…

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Penfold's new Chinese strategy | Revolut's pre-IPO raise | Kathmandu's freezing cold performance 6:29

20d ago6:29

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Penfolds is planning to re-enter the Chinese market with a bang after the monster tariffs have been removed from winemakers. Revolut, the UK-based neobank, is looking to sell $500 million of shares as it prepares for one of the biggest IPOs of the year. Kathmandu’s owner, KMD Brands, has seen half-year sales drop 8.4% and its winter sales are going…

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GYG's spicy entry onto the ASX | Netflix launches "Netflix Houses" | City Chic's 30% sales drop 6:49

23d ago6:49

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Guzman y Gomez publicly listed yesterday in the ASX’s biggest float in over three years. Netflix is ramping up its physical world presence with two new Netflix Houses that lets shoppers feel like they're inside the world of their favourite shows. City Chic has warned that it’s expecting to see its sales fall by 30% this year and is desperate for so…

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Seven Mountain Mandate, Frociaggine, APC and Canadian Phrases 55:50

23d ago55:50

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This week the mere mention of APC triggers Bryan's memory of having to buy a reusable bag at their store in London. Erin "sends it" and teaches us some Canadian phrases. Bryan talks about the Pope's use of some homophobic slurs. Erin tells us about the Southern Baptist Convention voting against IVF and the Seven Mountain Mandate which dictates how …

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Telstra quits "carbon neutral" goal | Wrigley's new angle for chewing gum | Stake.com's major lure 6:50

25d ago6:50

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Telstra has scrapped its commitment to a carbon offset scheme created by the government as well as its plans to become “carbon neutral”. Mars Wrigley, the snack behemoth, is spending millions of dollars to try and restore its chewing gum brands to their former glory. Stake.com, the online casino, is desperate to lure in tech talent from Australia’s…

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AGL's $150 million tech investment | BeReal sold for €500M | Jake Paul big 'W' 6:54

27d ago6:54

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AGL Energy has invested $150 million into a new energy-tech platform to compete with Origin Energy. BeReal, the biggest social media app of 2022, has been sold for €500 million, after struggling to turn its initial hype into sustained growth. Jake Paul, the YouTube influencer and part-time boxer is launching a new personal skincare line for men. — …

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TFYM #3 A 2A Roundtable 1:04:36

1M ago1:04:36

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We sit down with renowned attorney and 2A Expert David McDermott to discuss your 2A rights. David breaks down Illinois 2A laws and they're contradicting Federal Laws. Very informative can't wait to have David back on! McDermott Law Group - https://www.mcdermottwins.com/ Our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TFYMJoliet News Story - https://ww…

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Chemist Warehouse’s merger faces mega-roadlock | Apple + ANZ's BNPL collab | Qantas acquires TripADeal 6:57

1M ago6:57

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Chemist Warehouse’s IPO listing has hit a roadblock after the ACCC has warned that its merger would “substantially lessen competition”. Apple is introducing buy now, pay later-style loans to Australian customers through a new partnership with ANZ. Qantas has wholly acquired online travel business TripADeal in a $211 million deal with the hopes to r…

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Lifeguard Pride Flag Exemption, Right to Contraception Act, Antiques Roadshow, Canada Google Maps 49:21

1M ago49:21

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Adore us or adorn us. This week Erin is fresh from VAG (the Vancouver Art Gallery), Bryan's Google Maps is defaulting to Canada, and Erin shares a clip from Antiques Roadshow's stop in Albuquerque. Bryan shares two 'ssues: an LA County lifeguard who sued his employer for "violating his sincere religious beliefs" by forcing him to raise a Pride flag…

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Nijay Gupta - Strange Religion 39:09

1M ago39:09

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In episode 38 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Dr Nijay Gupta, who would say that weirdness was actually what made the early church attractive. Nijay’s latest book, Strange Religion, talks about how the First Christians were weird, dangerous and compelling. They spoke about how understanding the way these Christians navigated their world with the mess…

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Apple unveils Siri-GPT | Toyota $15 billion crash to its reputation | Bapcor's takeover bid 6:58

1M ago6:58

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Apple has announced a partnership with ChatGPT’s creator to bring generative AI tools to iPhones - as part of their new age of AI… or ‘Apple Intelligence’. Toyota’s reputation just took a $15 billion USD hit after it was found to have falsified car safety tests. The company behind car parts retailers Autobarn and Burson have received a takeover bid…

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Virtual Gaming World's cash splash | Robinhood's crypto acquisition | Lululemon stretches its profit 6:35

1M ago6:35

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Virtual Gaming worlds, the Australian social gaming giant, has delivered a massive $360 million dividend to investors in its third payout for the financial year Robinhood, the stock trading app has announced a $200 million USD acquisition of cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp Lululemon saw a big jump in its share price after it raised its profit fo…

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SPC cuts down peaches | Champion's $1.2 billion sale | Zoom dabbles with AI Clones 6:59

1M ago6:59

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SPC is cutting back its canned fruit production as cost-of-living sees consumers opting for cheaper options. The owner of Champion, the sportswear brand, will sell the Champion business for nearly $1.8 billion USD to narrow its focus on “innerwear”. Zoom wants to create a ‘digital twin’ to attend meetings for you so you can go to the beach instead …

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From the Vault - Personal Stories, Worst Dates, Car Poop, and Conditioner for Your Insides 39:53

1M ago39:53

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We're taking this week off, but are giving you one of the dirtiest (and funniest) Vault episodes of all time. Erin's famous Doubletree conditioner story and more of our worst dates. We release an episode from the Vault every Monday on Patreon! www.patreon.com/attitudes Yee-haw! Bryan's in Texas this week watching Fox News and eating Xanax with his …

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Life360 's double life | Instagram tests unskippable ads | Booktopia's in a world of pain 6:50

1M ago6:50

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Life360, the kids tracking software, has launched its Nasdaq IPO, which means it will now be dual-listed on the ASX and Nasdaq. Meta is testing a new feature on Instagram which will force users to watch ads on videos that you can’t scroll past - like YouTube. Booktopia is cutting 50 staff members and losing its short-lived CEO as the company strugg…

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Guzman's billion dollar listing | Take me home, Country Road | Salesforce's biggest drop in 20 years 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Guzman y Gomez, the Mexican fast food chain, has announced plans to list on the ASX in June at a multi-billion dollar valuation. The owner of Country Road Group has warned that it expects its earnings to be more than 20% lower in comparison to last year. Salesforce has seen its shares tumble more than 20% in its worst day of trading since 2004 afte…

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TFYM #2 The Gemini City Council 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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John Sheridan and Tully Garret join us for a conversation about The World Famous Gemini Giant, and a talk about the City of Joliet's new public relations director. It's Your Own Asphalt Joliet City Council Meeting Full Dashcam Video Hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Justin Virgin

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Catapult Sport's tracking upwards | 1 billion reasons Sony loves Queen | BHP gives up on its $72 billion bid 6:58

1M ago6:58

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Catapult Sport, the ASX-listed sports tech company, has hit $100 million USD in revenue for the first time after doubling down on growing its subscription services. Sony Music is in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue for over $1 billion USD and this would be the largest music catalogue purchase of all time. BHP has abandoned its $74 billion takeo…

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Louisiana Abortion Drug Bill, Nintendo, Minnesota Bans Book Bans, Hill's Of Kerrisdale 53:33

2M ago53:33

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Erin tells us about her Vancouver shopping day at the Hill's Of Kerrisdale and La Maison Simons, and Bryan watched Paris in Love for the first time. Erin breaks the news of Louisiana's State Bill 276 which classifies abortion drugs Mifepristone and Misoprostal as controlled substances. Bryan tells us about Nintendo's upcoming video games featuring …

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Terran Williams - Women and Authority in 1 Timothy 2 47:50

2M ago47:50

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In episode 37 of TheoDisc, Kenny had a really insightful and helpful conversation with Terran Williams on Paul’s instruction in his first letter to Timothy, commonly translated in our English Bibles as ‘I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man’. They focussed in on what is happening in 1 Tim 2 concerning women teaching and lead…

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Cettire’s controversy | Petstock's new competitor | TPG’s calls out tech giants 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Cettire, the Australian luxury goods marketplace, has seen its share price jump more than 10% after it denied allegations that it has fake products on its platform. PetStock, the pet food retailer backed by Woolworths has been forced to sell over 40 of its stores - and has created a new major competitor in the process. TPG has come out and said tha…

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News Corp's deal with the devil | Ticketmaster's monopoly battle | Dion Lee goes into administration 7:00

2M ago7:00

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NewsCorp has signed a deal with Open AI that will help train its ChatGPT’s engine on the back of major publications. The owner of Ticketmaster has been sued by the US Justice Department for creating a monopoly in the live events industry and “suffocating competition”. Dion Lee, the Australian luxury fashion brand, has gone into voluntary administra…

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Xero's revenue numbers add up | Webjet explores demerger | Nvidia's in an AI gold rush 6:42

2M ago6:42

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Xero, the accounting software platform, has seen its revenue spike more than 22% but AI is not going to revolutionise the business. Webjet, the online travel bookings company, has announced a record net profit after tax - and now it’s thinking about breaking up with itself. Nvidia’s released its first quarter results, with an astronomical jump in p…

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Harrison Butker, Airport Apparel, ExtraBucks, Eat That Fish 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Welcome to the Fashion Podcast where this week we discuss the latest in airport apparel. Bryan's got a gift card and 20% off coupon with his ExtraBucks, and we go on a hetero tangent about "eatin' that fish". Also, Erin and Bryan tag team this week's 'ssue about Harrison Butker's divisive anti-feminist and anti-LGBTQ+ commencement speech at Benedic…

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Telstra cuts 2,800 jobs | Star Entertainment's new sparkle | Microsoft's revolutionary PC 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Telstra will cut over 9% of its workforce, or 2.800 jobs, by the end of 2024 in order to stay competitive in the market. Casino giant, Star Entertainment has revealed that it’s received interest from potential buyers, but Hard Rock Cafe definitely isn’t one of them. Microsoft has released a new line of laptops, using AI chips to run the software.. …

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TFYM #1 - Kris Martin 48:31

2M ago48:31

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Last night, we finally managed to align our schedules with our first guest and record our podcast. I commend Kris Martin for bravely sharing his story, despite ongoing legal proceedings. Kris and I recorded an audio podcast together last winter when the horrible situation had just occurred, but we held off releasing it due to legal reasons. I am ha…

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Pizza Hut gets flamed for $2.5 million | Sony's warning shot to the bots | Buffet's billion dollar bet 6:34

2M ago6:34

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Pizza Hut Australia has been fined $2.5 million for spamming customers with 10 million pizza-licious messages without their consent. Sony Music has sent a warning shot to AI companies, accusing them of stealing its artists’ content without permission. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has finally revealed the mystery business that he’s put $6.7 bi…

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Fonterra milks more cash | Netflix's "ad"-ventures | Converse's All Star dims 6:37

2M ago6:37

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The owner of Mainland Cheese and distributor of Bega Cheese is planning to sell the brands in Australia because it wants to get out of the consumer-facing market. Netflix has announced it is going to build its own advertising tech platform to compete against the big players like Google, Meta and Amazon. Nike is cutting jobs at its subsidiary compan…

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Scouting America, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Resign, A Hinny Named Jenny 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Bryan's reading of Susan Orlean's On Animals leads us down a rabbit hole where we break down the difference between donkeys, mules, hinnies, and jennies. Erin takes us behind-the-scenes of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA organizations and reveals why two of their current reigning winners suddenly resigned. Bryan tells us how the Boy Scouts of Americ…

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Murray Rae - Resurrection and Renewal 34:46

2M ago34:46

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In episode 36 of TheoDisc, Kenny is joined by Prof Murray Rae, and they address the question: "Why is the resurrection of Jesus important?" Murray works from the narrative of scripture to explore the ways the resurrection influences our understanding of Christ, salvation, the future, mission, the church, and the unfolding purpose of history. They d…

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