Best Marti Simone Podcasts (2024)

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Bringing Production-Ready GenAI to the Enterprise 32:02

2h ago32:02

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As genAI expands through the enterprise, many leaders are figuring out how to evolve their genAI prototypes into production-ready tools. Pinecone CEO Edo Liberty and LangChain CEO Harrison Chase discuss which parts of the stack to build or buy, how to improve out-of-the-box models by helping customers select and ingest the right data, and picking t…

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Larnelle Harris 1:09:19

2h ago1:09:19

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One of the most distinct and dynamic voices in the history of Christian music belongs to Larnelle Harris. I had the privilege of touring and getting to know Larnelle in the 1990's and he continues to be someone I look up to and gain inspiration from to this day. The history of our industry cannot be told without this man's legacy and the songs he's…

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Pam Thum 57:35

1h ago57:35

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One of the most beautiful voices in CCM history belongs to one of the most beautiful people I've ever met on my musical journey. Pam Thum grew up with parents who were traveling evangelists and carried their heart for seeing people meet Jesus into her solo career. It's been way too long since she and I had the chance to talk, so sit back and relax …

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Demonic Foes with Dr. Gallagher 1:10:39

9d ago1:10:39

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Send us a Text Message. We had the opportunity to sit down with academic psychiatrist Dr. Richard Gallagher in September 2018 to talk about his experiences working on demonic oppression and possession cases. His book 'Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal' is now availab…

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In the Vault: Public Market and Macro Perspectives with Mark Casey of Capital Group 26:05

15d ago26:05

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In this episode, which took place at a16z's Connect Fintech event, a16z General Partner David George interviews Capital Group's Mark Casey on his investment philosophy, what sends him into what he calls "barnacle mode," his preference for customer-focused North Star metrics, and more. 0:00-1:42 Intro 1:42-5:58 Approach to investing 5:58-8:20 What C…

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Billy Smiley 1:15:43

9d ago1:15:43

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Let's run down this resume, shall we? - Played trumpet for The Bill Gaither Trio. - Recorded multiple fluglehorn albums. - Wrote lots of big songs for CCM artists. - Has produced tons of label acts. - And, oh yeah, started a little band called Whiteheart! Want to hear a bunch of really cool Christian music backstories? Then sit back and enjoy my co…

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4HIM's Marty Magehee 1:40:52

6d ago1:40:52

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The trilogy is complete as I sit down with the guy who makes me laugh harder than anyone I've ever known! After solo conversations with 4HIM'S Mark Harris and Kirk Sullivan I was finally able to nab Marty due to his crazy schedule to talk about his joy of educating the next generation, the insane reality of touring life and a bunch of other stuff I…

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Called Into Darkness 37:18

10d ago37:18

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Send us a Text Message. Marty spoke to Chris DeFlorio, the author of the book 'Called Into Darkness'. When Chris, an NYPD Cop, and Harmony, an FDNY EMT, first met at a Police precinct in New York City, they were never expecting to be prepared for an even bigger purpose. This TRUE STORY of two lost souls, living separate lives and searching for mean…

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Mr Haunted - Origins 36:54

10d ago36:54

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Send us a Text Message. We had returning champion Jimmy, aka "Mr Haunted," on to talk about releasing his new book, 'Mr Haunted—Origins: My Head-spinning Journey from Haunted Cemeteries to Assisting an exorcist.' Mr. Haunted—Origins chronicles my early experiences leading up to becoming an investigator and photographer for Ed and Lorraine Warren an…

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Marty G 53:55

1d ago53:55

53:55

Send us a Text Message. This week Dylan Dolby Visits the house of Marty G to talk about his theories on Nano Fascism and make some music. The Dolby Brothers try out a dream vending machine and Quint Baker and Wayne Hill share some poetry. Support the Show.By The dolby brothers

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Charles Billingsley 56:59

13d ago56:59

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There are a handful of CCM artists that have become true peers for me, people I can call and talk about life and career anytime. Charles Billingsley is one of those artists. His career with Newsong and as a solo artist were the springboard to becoming one of the most influential worship pastors and mentors in the world! We tend to intersect with ea…

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Dallas Holm 56:47

20d ago56:47

56:47

You want to talk classic Christian artists? Well they don't get any more classic than Dallas Holm! I first sang his songs "Rise Again" and "I Saw The Lord" as a young man growing up in central Texas and to have recorded with him in the 90s and to call him my friend today is something I could never have imagined! Dallas is one of kind, humble and fu…

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Twila Paris 1:18:02

1M ago1:18:02

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If you're going to attempt to rank the most important artists in CCM history I'm going to bet that Twila Paris makes your top 10. In my opinion, Twila belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of female artists! Her endearing voice, her delightful personality, her groundbreaking songwriting (she has songs in the hymn book!) and her induction into the Gospel Musi…

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In the Vault: New Applications in Fintech with Plaid’s Zach Perret and Marqeta’s Simon Khalaf 24:43

1M ago24:43

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In this conversation, which took place at a16z's Connect Fintech event, a16z General Partner Angela Strange, Plaid CEO and cofounder Zach Perret, and Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf discuss how AI will shape the future of banking, the battle between payment rails in the U. S., and how there's still opportunity to transform the basic credit card into a ful…

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Steve Green 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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One of the most distinctive voices in CCM history is also one of the godliest men I've ever been around. You may want to pull out your journal and take notes during this conversation! Steve shares his story of growing up a missionary kid, his "accidental" entrance into CCM, and how he spends his time now that he's not hitting the stage as much as h…

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Frog Power 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode the Dolby Brothers get a visit from Jeremy from Frog Power to talk music, recording and cooking. Quint Baker and Callum Muraka bring a touch of Dolbyness to the show. Also The Dolby Brothers visit a music shop and try out playing some instruments and experiment with being a little more Indie. Support the Show…

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Kathy Troccoli 1:08:26

1M ago1:08:26

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One of the reasons I love doing this podcast is to reunite with friends I haven't seen in ages. I've been a fan of Kathy Troccoli's voice and music since I was a teenager, and to get to tour with and get to know her in the 90s was special! Join me as I catch up with one of the great CCM artists of all time. Support the Show. andychrisman.com…

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Billy Simon - CCM songwriter 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

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One of the great songwriters of the golden era of CCM is my friend Billy Simon. Not only did he write songs for Amy Grant, Point of Grace and a host of other artists, he wrote some of the biggest songs in 4HIM's career - "Where There is Faith", "A Man You'd Write About", "When It's Time To Go", and "In Your Care" just to name a few! Billy's story i…

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Michele Pillar 55:04

2M ago55:04

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Join me for a true outdoor, whatever happens...happens episode as I sit down with Michele Pillar on the front porch of her ranch outside Nashville! Michele is one of the cornerstone artists of modern Christian music, becoming a best-selling CCM artist, a best-selling author, an in-demand speaker...and being a guest voice on The Simpsons?? Michele i…

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John Mays - legendary CCM A&R director 46:39

3M ago46:39

46:39

You cannot tell the story of Christian music without John Mays. In his nearly 40 year career, Mays discovered and signed Point Of Grace, Cindy Morgan, Matt Redman, Nichole Nordeman (just to name a few). And, oh yeah, he took a chance on a young vocalist named Lauren Daigle! This episode is full of great CCM stories and trivia, as well as an intimat…

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Jaci Velasquez 1:11:16

3M ago1:11:16

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I first met Jaci when she was 15 years old, singing with the voice of a seasoned pro! She and her mom jumped on the 4HIM bus for two different tours in the 90s and now 30 years later we sit down to talk about life as a teen CCM sensation, the roads she never thought she'd travel, and how raising a family is not at all what she thought it would be. …

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Wigwolf 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

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Send us a Text Message. The Dolby Brothers get a visit from Wigwolf , who comes into the studio to talk about his music and films. Later in the show the Dolby Brothers visit a convention where Drew Dolby demonstrates his passion for role playing and Virtual Reality. Quint Baker is also back with a new part on the show. Support the Show.…

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Steve Geyer 58:20

3M ago58:20

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Few people make me laugh harder than my friend, comedian Steve Geyer! But as funny as he is, his heart is just as big and I'm so glad for the time we spent on tour together. I've learned so much from Steve over the years - from learning how to improvise in difficult situations, to not taking things so seriously, to being an example of someone who l…

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In the Vault: Placing Multiple Bets on a ‘Mosaic of Solutions’ With Former Global Payments CEO Jeff Sloan 32:14

3M ago32:14

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In a new episode of In the Vault, a16z General Partner Angela Strange talks with Jeff Sloan, former CEO of Global Payments, about how he was early to spot significant industry trends, how to make bets that move an organization, and the sea change that AI represents for the financial services industry. 0-1:40 Intro 1:40-8:15 Joining Global Payments …

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In the Vault: Finding a Single Source of AI Truth With Marty Chavez From Sixth Street 37:00

3M ago37:00

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In a new episode of In the Vault, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marty Chavez, a partner and vice chairman of Sixth Street Partners, about the foundational role he’s had in merging technology and finance throughout his career, and the magical promises and regulatory pitfalls of AI. 0-1:30 Intro 1:30-12:50 Marty's history and transition…

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In the Vault: Turning Developers Into Clients With Marco Argenti From Goldman Sachs 29:31

3M ago29:31

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In a new episode of In the Vault, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marco Argenti, the chief information officer at Goldman Sachs, about bringing fintech processes into financial services, turning developers into clients, and how AI is a major inflection point in the history of technology. 0-1:30 Intro 1:30-12:05 From tech to financial se…

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John Michael Talbot 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

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I'm not sure there's been anyone else in the history of CCM like John Michael Talbot! From success as a member of the rock band Mason Profitt, to becoming one of the best selling Christian artists of all time, to becoming a Roman Catholic monk and starting a monastery - there's plenty to talk about with one of the most fascinating people I've ever …

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Andy & Mark - Song stories (and lots of other stuff) PART 2 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

....and we're back with more 4HIM stories! Sit back and enjoy this fun conversation with me and Mark Harris! Support the Show. andychrisman.comBy Andy Chrisman

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Andy & Mark - Song stories (and lots of other stuff) PART 1 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

When Mark and I sit down together I never know where things are going to go! My goal was to get as many stories behind the hit songs he's written as I could, but of course we mostly ended up laughing and chasing rabbits as we took a look back on our careers. And we talked so much I was able to get two episodes full of content! Stay tuned for PART 2…

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Moider Mother 49:57

4M ago49:57

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Send us a Text Message. The Dolby Brothers get a visit in the studio by Moider Mother who talk about music and recording their new album. The Dolby Brothers try and get a sneak peek of their musical future by visiting a Clairvoyant. Support the Show.By The dolby brothers

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Harnessing Ecosystem-Led Growth with Bob Moore of Crossbeam 34:32

4M ago34:32

34:32

In this SaaS era, partnering with no one means competing with everyone. How the best companies take advantage of ecosystem-led growth—or where they sit in the SaaS ecosystem to improve acquisition, expansion, and access to new markets, as discussed by a16z general partner Sarah Wang and Crossbeam CEO Bob Moore. [00:01:43] The birth of ecosystem-led…

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Billy Sprague 50:59

4M ago50:59

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Billy Sprague is one of the most important artists and writers of the golden era of CCM! I first met Billy at one of his famous "golden scoop" ice cream parties in Nashville in the early 90s, and I've been a big fan of his music and his books for as long as I can remember. I'm excited to reconnect with Billy and share a bit of his amazing journey w…

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Andy Ivey - 4HIM's first A&R Director 1:11:47

4M ago1:11:47

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You cannot tell the story of 4HIM without Andy Ivey! Andy was our first A&R director at Benson and was instrumental in helping us put together our first 4 albums, and in the process became a lifelong friend. If you like "behind the scenes" music industry talk you're gonna love this episode! Support the Show. andychrisman.com…

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Brian White 1:04:49

5M ago1:04:49

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One of the most successful songwriters in modern country music is a veteran of CCM. Brian White and I go way back, in fact it's hard to find a picture of me in the early 90s without Brian somewhere in the background! From his days as the leader of Brian White and Justice to being a hit song writing machine Brian is a fixture in the Nashville music …

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Bringing AI to the Masses with Adam D'Angelo of Quora 29:43

5M ago29:43

29:43

CEO of Quora Adam D’Angelo discusses how building infrastructure for creators can democratize AI, in conversation with a16z’s David George. [01:07] Social networks as compliment to AI [03:59] Poe: bringing AI to the masses [05:51] The future of AI is multi-model and multimodal [08:11] Is the model the product? [11:31] Building AI infrastructure for…

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Gary Chapman 1:14:42

5M ago1:14:42

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Conversations like this are why I started this podcast! I consider Gary Chapman to be one of the founding fathers of modern christian music, and I'm honored to call him my friend. His ability to tell a story that keeps you leaned in and wide eyed is one of his greatest gifts, so get ready! From his career as a songwriter, performer, talk show host,…

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Mike Alpha Xray 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Send us a Text Message. This week the Dolby Brothers travel to Hamilton and go on a bus tour to explore the highlights and attractions of Hamilton City. During their trip they meet up with Max from Mike Alpha Xray and talk about his new album Support the Show.By The dolby brothers

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Mac Powell 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

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It's episode #50 and who better to have on than one of the most distinctive voices and the leader of one of the most significant bands in CCM history! And he's also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! Mac Powell joins me to share his journey through the music industry and how God continues to keep dropping opportunities in his path. Support th…

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Tim Hawkins 50:56

5M ago50:56

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I've had the joy of touring with some talented people in my career, and that includes my friend Tim Hawkins. He's not just a comedian, but a musician and a preacher of the gospel! Get ready to laugh and be inspired by one of the comedy greats - Tim Hawkins Support the Show. andychrisman.comBy Andy Chrisman

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Geron Davis 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

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I cannot tell the story of my Christian music career without Geron Davis! His songs "Holy Ground" and "Holy of Holies" were the first big songs I sang as a young artist, and I'm glad I've had the privilege to call him my friend for nearly 40 years. Geron's songs of worship and the gospel life have been recorded by countless christian and secular ar…

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Rick Cua 50:52

6M ago50:52

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Rick Cua is one of the greatest musicians and frontmen in the history of CCM! From his early days in the secular band The Outlaws to deciding he wanted to share Jesus with as many people as possible through his music, I know you’re going to love getting to know this true Christian music trailblazer. Support the Show. andychrisman.com…

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Antony Milton 49:08

6M ago49:08

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Send us a Text Message. The Dolby Brothers are back with a new season where they get a visit from Antony Milton who talks about his music . Later in the show the Dolby Brothers meet up after a long summer break and talk about a few demos. Support the Show.By The dolby brothers

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Recruiting and Retaining the Right Executive Talent 41:08

6M ago41:08

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Hiring the right executives at the right time is the key to scaling your company. But to many founders, the executive search and hiring process can feel like a black box. a16z talent partner Matt Oberhardt dives deep into the executive search process with Kelli Dragovich and Nolan Church on the HR Heretics podcast. [00:01:21] How a16z talent partne…

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Geoff Moore 1:17:11

6M ago1:17:11

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Geoff Moore is one of the best people I've ever had the chance to get to know and I'm glad I could snag him for a sit down to talk about his career. From the early days of touring in a cargo van, to his band becoming a mainstay on Christian radio and writing hits with Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff's life has been a great adventure! And what's he's d…

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John Styll - CCM Magazine 1:00:47

6M ago1:00:47

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I could describe John as an authority on the history of Christian music. Getting his start in Southern California during the Jesus movement and infancy of Christian music, John was a constant figure throughout the golden era of the industry as the founder and editor of CCM Magazine. And that magazine was where so many of us were introduced to Chris…

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Ask Andy Anything! - with Michael Neale 1:20:34

6M ago1:20:34

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A bunch of you posted on our Facebook page questions you'd like answered about the touring life, how we made our albums, etc. My friend Michael Neale hops on this episode to moderate and keep me from rambling! Support the Show. andychrisman.comBy Andy Chrisman

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Chonda Pierce 57:28

7M ago57:28

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She's one of the great comedians of all time, and she happens to be a sister in Christ and a long time friend. I toured with Chonda back in the early 2000s and she has been one of my favorite people ever since! Get ready for an hour of laughs and "wow!" moments as the best selling comedian of ALL TIME shares her amazing story. I hope you're ready f…

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Building Better Communities with Flock Safety 23:30

7M ago23:30

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Respecting privacy and building trust with communities is essential to effectively integrate technology into public safety. a16z general partner David Ulevitch, Flock Safety’s Garrett Langley, and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill discuss how to build and implement products that communities can trust. [00:01:22] Flock …

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Mark Schultz 1:04:56

7M ago1:04:56

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It’s the story you’ve heard so many times before - a singer/songwriter has a dream, they pack up their car and drive to Nashville, they get a job waiting tables and then - BAM - a record deal, a major tour, number 1 songs and Dove awards. And that’s the story of Mark Schultz….sort of. In my opinion Mark is one of the most engaging artists of the ea…

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Stu G 56:09

7M ago56:09

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Join me for my first episode of 2024 as I spend time with Stu G - one of the most influential songwriters and guitar players in CCM history! From his humble beginnings growing up in the UK, to his groundbreaking career in the band Delirious?, to having even more influence on the modern worship scene with One Sonic Society, Stu's journey is one for …

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