We speak with startup founders, CEO’s and VP’s from the high tech market. You will learn how to build and scale a sales team. You’ll hear about the growth challenges and tough decisions from others who have had both successes and failures.
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Founders Space Podcast - AI, Technology, Startups, Investing and Business Innovation!
Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
Join Captain Hoff (Steve Hoffman) as he taps into Founders Space's global network of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This podcast brings you insights into how to reinvent your business, yourself, and your future. Find out more at FoundersSpace.com
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Tien Nguyen (SAÍGO, Android Ethics) interviews talented friends and shares fresh tracks from his global music network. Supported by fans and listeners at http://patreon.com/unidentify
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Every life has a story and every story the ability to Inspire! This podcast seeks to create a space where women can have candid conversations about life, love and lessons learned. It is my hope that through the power of the shared story, we can learn from each other, create a supportive community and discover new perspectives on how we can improve our lives.
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On this podcast I discuss random happenings in America from pop culture, hip hop, employment, sex, street culture, politics and even gender wars! Where reality meets an aggressively cynical mind. Just my personal take and opinions...and if you don't like it....Fuck ya motha!
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Ben Grigg and I talk Rockford, microphones, and the new Babe Report LP ‘Did You Get Better’ out now on Exploding in Sound Records!! BABE REPORT: https://babereportchicago.bandcamp.com/album/did-you-get-better Marcus Nuccio does our artwork, check him out online: https://www.marcusnuccio.com/ For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.bettery…
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Michael Doherty and I talk Albany, pop, and the new Another Michael record ‘Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down’ out now on Run For Cover! ANOTHER MICHAEL: https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com/album/pick-me-up-turn-me-upside-down SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to re…
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Rachel Gagliardi and I talk about Philly, magic, and the new Pouty record ‘Forgot About Me’ out now on Get Better Records! POUTY: https://poutyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/forgot-about-me SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shops…
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The AI Dilemma - The Promise and Perils of Superintelligence & AGI
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What are the moral and ethical dilemmas we face as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly more powerful?By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Steve Albini's work, his music, and his ethos changed my life forever. In 2019 I had the privilege of interviewing him for Better Yet. He was thoughtful, insightful, and seemingly able to remember every detail about the records he made and the people he collaborated with. Steve died on May 7, 2024 at age 61. Thank you for everything, Steve.…
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The Future of AI Movies, Games & Entertainment
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How will artificial intelligence transform games, movies, videos, and social media? What will AI movies look like in five years? Is generative text-to-game the future of game making? What AI tools will redefine content creation? Captain Hoff will dive deep on Sora, Pika, Genie, Roblox, NVIDIA, BCI, AGI, and more!…
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Tom McGreevy and I talk about Toronto, the Clean, and the new Ducks Ltd. record ‘Harm’s Way’ out now on Carpark Records! TEENS IN TROUBLE: https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.e…
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Lizzie Killian and I talk about the bay area punk scene, Teens In Trouble’s birth and re-birth, and the new Teens In Trouble LP What’s Mine—out now on Asian Man Records! TEENS IN TROUBLE: https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15…
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On this episode I discuss the passing of Hall of Famer Oj Simpson. I also go into detail as to why he didn't kill his ex wife or Ron Goldman.
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AI: How to be a Successful Entrepreneur in the Era of LLMs
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How can you be successful in the era of AI? What do large language models mean for our future? How can you leverage the LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, Sora, Claude, and Gemini?By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Winning at Sales with AI: Strategies and Innovations from Devang Agrawal at Glyphic.ai
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📢 Exciting news for all the sales professionals out there! 🚀 I had the pleasure of speaking with Devang Agrawal from Glyphic AI on the Startup Sales Podcast, and I'm here to share some game-changing insights about the intersection of AI and sales. 🤝 🎯 Key Takeaway 1: AI-powered sales tools are revolutionizing the way we sell. 💡 Devang emphasized th…
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Startup Sales Secrets with Mohamed Alkaduhimi: Unlocking the Power of Challenging the Marketplace
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🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW!🎧 🎉 Excited to share my conversation with Mohamed Alkaduhimi, CEO of WiseMinds, on the latest episode of the Startup Sales Podcast! 🚀 🔑 Key Takeaways from "mohamed@thewiseminds.nl": 1️⃣ The importance of finding a better solution and being more efficient in challenging the marketplace, just like Elon Musk does. 2️⃣ Sta…
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Building People-Powered Organizations with Carol Schultz
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Carol Schultz, the author of "Powered by People" and CEO of Vertical Elevation, talks about how to build a talent-centric organization.By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Captain Hoff explores what will happen when we connect our brains directly to the internet? Connecting our brains directly to the internet, through brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), is a futuristic concept with the potential to reshape our world in countless ways. It's still in its early stages, but the possibilities are both exciting and complex, …
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7 Mindsets for the Conscious Millionaire with JV Crum III
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Join me as I interview Conscious Millionaire cofounder and author JV Crum III.By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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The Age of AI - Robotic Farms, AI Worlds, Autonomous Agents, Humanoid Robots & Superintelligence
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How AI will change everything: robotic farms, generative worlds, autonomous AI agents, humanoid AGI robots, superintelligence, and more!By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Captain Hoff interviews Adam Springer on how to get those first 30 sales that every startup needs. How do you sell into large organizations? What's the key to closing? How can you avoid common mistakes that founders make when selling their products?By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Blind Adam and I talk community, Asbury Park, and the new Blind Adam & The Federal League record The Fields We Know The songs we played this week are “The Sower” and “I Was Blind” by Blind Adam & The Federal League BLIND ADAM: https://blindadam.bandcamp.com/album/the-fields-we-know https://www.blindadamandthefederalleague.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for c…
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How to Sell Like a Rockstar (Sales & Dealmaking)
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Captain Hoff discusses the secrets to selling. How can you supercharge your sales pipeline, close deals, and win over customers?By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Francie Medosch and I talk country music, Dylan, and the new Florry record The Holey Bible The songs we played this week are “Drunk and High” and “Big Fall” by Florry FLORRY: https://florry.bandcamp.com/album/the-holey-bible-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to …
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I was sick last week (better now!) so we’re taking a trip back to our December 2019 live episode from Shure’s For Those Who Tour House with NNAMDÏ, KAINA, AVERY SPRINGER, and SETH ENGEL! Check out NNAMDÏ online! https://nnamdiogbonnaya.bandcamp.com/ KAINA! https://kainamusic.bandcamp.com/ SEN MORIMOTO! https://morimotosen.bandcamp.com/album/diagnos…
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AI is an incredibly powerful too, which can bring many benefits, but it may destroy our civilization in the process. What is the potential? And what are the perils? #ai #business #technology #artificialintelligence #digitaltransformation #agi #openai #chatgpt #google #facebook #llam #geko #llm #nlp #startups #investing #future #society…
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Navigating the Sales Process: Sami Ekmark's Tips for Growing a Startup
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🚀 Exciting news! I was recently featured as a guest on the Startup Sales Podcast, where I shared insights about my journey as the founder of CommuApp. 📈 🎙️During the episode, I discussed how we grew our user base to 50,000 and the mistakes we made along the way. It was a great opportunity to reflect on our sales strategies and business model. 🔑 Her…
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Maximizing Productivity: Manolis Labovas Shares the Impact of CRM on Business Operations
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🚀 Excited to have appeared on the Startup Sales Podcast with Adam Springer! In the latest episode, we delved into the world of CRM, discussing its pivotal role in business decisions and sales processes, and how to set it up effectively. It was an honor to share insights from over 300 CRM and marketing automation projects implemented across 15 count…
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The Power of UI/UX in Converting SaaS Trials: A Deep Dive with Peter Loving
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🎙️ Exciting news! Peter Loving, founder of UserActive, joined me on the latest episode of the Startup Sales Podcast to discuss the critical role of UI/UX in driving SaaS sales. Here are some key takeaways: 🌟 UI/UX impacts the entire sales journey: From converting free trials to paid customers and navigating upgrade paths, the design of a SaaS produ…
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Selling Social Change: Joe Seddon's Sales Tactics for Disrupting Educational Inequality
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🌟 Exciting News: We had Joe Seddon, Founder & CEO of Zero Gravity, on our recent episode of Startup Sales! 🌟 In this episode, Joe shared how Zero Gravity is working to pair lower-income families with jobs at larger corporations. Their unique approach has resulted in some incredible successes in helping students from low-opportunity backgrounds brea…
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I talk to Russell Edling about creative control, Kite Party, and the new Golden Apples record Bananasugarfire The songs we played this week are “Waiting for a Cloud,” “Krill,” and “Sugarfire” by Golden Apples GOLDEN APPLES: https://goldenapples.bandcamp.com/album/bananasugarfire Russell’s website is https://www.russelledling.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD fo…
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The Key to Startup Success: Finding Product-Market Fit with Bethany Ayers
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I had an incredible conversation with Bethany Ayers, a seasoned investor and tech sales expert, on my podcast, the Startup Sales Podcast. We discussed some invaluable insights into the world of sales, customer loyalty, pricing, and hiring a sales leader. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Focus on product-market fit: Bethany em…
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I talk to Liquid Mike about the UP, recording, and his latest LP “self-titled” The songs we played this week are “American Record” and “Rav4” by Liquid Mike LIQUID MIKE: https://liquidmike.bandcamp.com/album/s-t SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off…
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Roland Seablink, the CEO of Midstage Institute, explains how to take a floundering mid-stage startup and turn it into a market leader.By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Maura Weaver and I talk about her bands Mixtapes and Ogibuko Station, and her brand new solo album I Was Due For A Heartbreak The songs we played this week are “Ease on the Eyes” and “Sunshine” by Maura Weaver MAURA WEAVER: https://mauraweaver.bandcamp.com/album/i-was-due-for-a-heartbreak SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shops…
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Pat Graham and I talk Spraynard, Big Nothing, and his first solo album, Talking Kind’s It Did Bring Me Down The songs we played this week are “Trouble” and “Under Appreciated” by Talking Kind TALKING KIND: https://talkingkind.bandcamp.com/album/it-did-bring-me-down SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the…
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The Power of SEO: Building Your Online Presence and Dominating the Search Results
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Anthony Barone is an SEO specialist who made a bold move four years ago. After working as the second hire at Studio Hawk in Australia and gaining valuable knowledge and skills in marketing and SEO, he decided to relocate to the UK. Despite having no background in business or many contacts in the industry, Anthony took the opportunity to enter the f…
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Fail, Learn, and Improve: Anton Hermann's Insights on Testing Strategies for Startup Sales
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🚀 In this episode, Anton reveals the mistakes he made and the lessons he learned in his entrepreneurial journey. Here are three key takeaways:1️⃣ Ideal Customer Profile: Anton emphasizes the importance of understanding your ideal customer and going deep into a specific audience. Building a product for everyone may seem tempting, but focusing on a s…
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How to Sell Your Startup Pitch to Investors
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Moti Elkaim, the master of startup pitching, reveals his proven formula for selling your vision to investors.By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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I talk to recording engineer Jack Shirley about his 20+ year career recording and collaborating with folks like Tony Molina, Jeff Rosenstock, Deafheaven, Gouge Away and more!! We also talk the Bay, Rancid, his bands Comadre and Everybody Row, live recording, and building his studio The Atomic Garden!! The songs we played this week are “Doubt” and “…
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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Sales Teams Abroad: A Conversation with Gino Ferrand
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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Startup Sales Podcast with Gino Ferrand 🎙️ I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Startup Sales Podcast with Gino Ferrand from Tecla. We dived into the topic of building sales teams internationally and the pros and cons that come with it. Here are 3 key takeaways from our discussion: 1️⃣ Time zone compatibility: Latin Amer…
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Innovate or Die - Startup Survival Guide!
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If you don't innovate, your company will cease to exist. In this podcast episode, Captain Hoff talks about what a startup must do in order to survive in tough times!By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Unlocking Success in Sales and Marketing with Sebastian Baier
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[00:00:01] "Founder discusses making decisions based on data" [00:03:38] Excel data analysis is enjoyable but overwhelming. Making decisions based on data is crucial. [00:06:42] Data is tricky; consistency and analysis matter. [00:11:42] Mapping ideal stages, tracking steps, analyzing metrics. [00:16:55] No blueprint, focus on the middle. [00:21:14…
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Overcoming Challenges in Startup Sales: Perspectives from Jim Rembach
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🎧 Exciting New Episode Alert! 🎧 In this week's episode of Startup Sales Podcast, our host Adam Springer sits down with Jim Rembach, founder of Peerroundtables.com, to explore the fascinating world of sales and marketing. 🚀 Here are 3 key takeaways you can expect from this insightful conversation: 1️⃣ The Power of Humility: Jim emphasizes the import…
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I talk to Rick Maguire about Kid A, basketball, and Pile’s new record All Fiction, new single “Scaling Walls,” and upcoming US tour!! The songs we played this week are “Scaling Walls” and “Loops” by Pile PILE: https://pilemusic.com/ https://pile.bandcamp.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.com and use the promo code BET…
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Captain Hoff: Advice for Startups on Sales, Marketing, and Venture Funding
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Welcome back to the Adam Springer podcast! In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us - the one and only Captain Hoff. Captain Hoff, also known as Steve Hoffman, is the founder of Founder Space, an innovative hub spanning across 22 countries. He has written several books, including "The Five Forces That Change Everything" and "Make…
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I talk to Chris Farren about TAR!, Burt Bucharach, and learning how to have fun again on his new record ‘Doom Singer’ The songs we played this week are “Bluish” and “First Place” by Chris Farren CHRIS FARREN: https://www.chrisfarren.com/ https://chrisfarren.bandcamp.com/album/doom-singer/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.…
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Captain Hoff talks with Ruby Chen about how to get employees back into the office without using mandates. - What works and what doesn't? - How can you avoid destroying morale? - Find out the big mistakes Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are making. - Should you offer a hybrid work model? - How do you build trust? - How to make the office a more inviti…
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Join Saket Jain, host of Migrate to Wealth, as he interviews Captain Hoff about giving up your day job and taking the leap into entrepreneurship. How do founders make this decision, and what should you consider? Migrate to Wealth https://www.migrate2wealth.com/ #startups #founders #vcs #vc #funding #entrepreneurship #business #businessideas #silico…
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I talk to Allegra Anka about collaborating, college bands, Cayetana, and their new CBD brand Slow Wave The songs we played this week are “Dirty Laundry” and “South Philly” by Cayetana SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.com and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave CAYE…
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Are Hollywood Studios About to Replace Actors with AI?
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The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) is up in arms. They are upset with the big studios because of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is enabling studios to scan extras and replicate their entire persona on the screen. Will this be the end of acting? Why are A-list actors so upset when it only affects extras? #SAG #actors #strike #AI #hollywood #techn…
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On this episode I chronicle the Adam 22 debacle and subsequent fallout after he let fellow porn actor, Jason Luv, bone his wife, Lena the Plug.
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I talk to Pretty Matty Morand about Uhh Yeah Dude, autocracy, Self Defense Family, and the new Pretty Matty record Heavenly Sweetheart The song we played this week was “Weird Year” by Pretty Matty PRETTY MATTY: https://prettymatty.com/album/heavenly-sweetheart 2 MUCH TV: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-much-tv-podcast/id1508762739 ACROSS TH…
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I talk to Brandon MacDonald and Tilley Komony about carnival barking, Bob Dylan, simulacra, and the new Home Is Where record The Whaler The songs we played this week are “Skin Meadow” and “9/12/2001” by Home Is Where HOME IS WHERE: https://homeiswhere.bandcamp.com/album/the-whaler-2 For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com…
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