Best Athleisure Podcasts (2024)

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A Closer Look at Retail and eCommerce Trends Through the Lens of Athleisure - with Poonam Goyal of Bloomberg Intelligence 25:58

1h ago25:58

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Today’s guest is Poonam Goyal, Sector Head and Senior eCommerce and Athleisure Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Given post-pandemic retail and logistics trends, athleisure is frequently a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for many cross-sector business challenges. Poonam returns to the program to talk about her reporting on the athleisure space and how he…

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Rundown: Another record Prime Day, Limited Too is back & Pacsun gets into men's athleisure 25:30

5h ago25:30

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On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses the numbers behind this year's Prime Day, and what people bought during the two-day Amazon sales event. Following that, we’re talking about Limited Too’s comeback as it relaunches in Kohl's this week. Finally, mall-based retailer Pacsun is expanding further into activewear with a new men's a…

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How This Brand is Empowering Lives Through Athleisure 50:22

2h ago50:22

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In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Ryan Berg, co-founder and CEO of Aruna, an impact-driven athleisure brand. Through their products and events, their customers can bring lifelong freedom to victims of human trafficking while celebrating freedom in their own adventure. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Current struggles faced by b…

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How eyewear brand Revo is reinventing itself 40:22

6h ago40:22

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Revo is not a new company, but it's now in the process of reintroducing itself to more people. The performance eyewear brand first launched in the '80s selling fashionable sunglasses with science-backed sun protection. Over the years, the brand got sold to many big players, including Ray-Ban and Essilor Luxxotica. But in 2018, an eyewear company ca…

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Commercial Solutions in Life Sciences from a Data Perspective - with Jane Chen of Novartis 14:18

4h ago14:18

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Today’s guest is Jane Chen, Director of Commercial Analytics for Women’s Cancer at Novartis. Jane joins us on the program today to highlight challenges in identifying and segmenting specific patient groups, particularly those with rare or niched diseases. Throughout the episode, she sheds a spotlight on privacy concerns in healthcare data, includin…

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Channeling Enterprise AI ‘for Good’ in Responsible Data and Workflows - with Juan Ferres of Microsoft 26:55

17m ago26:55

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Today’s guest is Juan Lavista Ferres, Microsoft Chief Data Scientist and Corporate Vice President. Juan joins us on today’s program to talk about his new book AI for Good, which showcases his philosophy in driving AI capabilities toward altruistic and responsible outcomes and the work of his team at the AI for Good labs at Microsoft. Throughout the…

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Rundown: Fast casual earnings, Etsy's loyalty program launch & Howard Schultz's olive oil investments 25:46

7h ago25:46

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On this week’s episode of the Modern Retail Rundown, the staff begins with a recap of some food establishment earnings, which include growing sales at Chipotle and Starbucks' continued slump. This week also saw Etsy’s announcing its first-ever membership program to incentivize shoppers with perks. Finally, a new report from Semafor outlines how for…

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities 55:05

1h ago55:05

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Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Kyle Bergman, founder of Swoveralls, a brand known for its comfortable and stylish overalls. Kyle has navigated significant challenges and transformations in the past year, rebuilding his team, dealing with profitability issues, and implementing innovative strategies for customer acquisition and retention. We're here …

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How Nespresso is revamping its stores to market itself as a premium coffee brand 38:40

2h ago38:40

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Nespresso's U.S. marketing strategy is about going beyond the coffee machine. "We, first and foremost, are a coffee brand," said Jessica Padula, Nespresso's vp of marketing. She joined the Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about the brand's growth plans in the U.S. Nespresso has had retail locations for years. But the brand -- best known for its pod-…

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Ep. 413 Nacya Marreiro - Getting the "ick" 1:19:10

2h ago1:19:10

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Listener-favorite Nacya Marriero is back on the podcast this week. Nacya opens the show talking about the difficulty of finding a job and employers judging a book by its cover. Randy suggests Nacya get into “FinDom” work. Nacya shares with Randy some of the things that men do to give her the “ick”. The two talk about situations Nacya found herself …

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Rundown: Kroger & Albertsons pause merger, L Catterton interested in Mattel & the rise of 'Amazombies' 25:21

10h ago25:21

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On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Rundown the staff starts out with an analysis of the pending Kroger and Albertsons merger, which is now on hold. This week also saw LVMH-backed L Catterton reportedly approaching toy maker Mattel for a potential acquisition. Finally, Amazon returns are overwhelming retail drop-off points like UPS and Stap…

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Leveraging Influencers for Organic and Paid Growth 44:31

4h ago44:31

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In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Jordyn Casaus, Director of Marketing of Crown Affair. Crown Affair is a haircare brand that empowers people to redefine their relationship with their hair through products, guidance, and community. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Introduction to Jordyn Casaus and Crown Affair Current struggles …

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Winning Buy-In for Private and Public Sector Projects - with Dr. Raghav Vadhera of Raytheon 38:27

22m ago38:27

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Today’s guest is Dr. Raghav Vadhera, Lead Technical Architect for AI/ML Platform & Services at Raytheon Technologies. Dr. Vadhera joins us on today’s episode to offer business leaders advice on the challenges private-public partnerships face in aligning objectives, regulatory compliance, financial constraints, and cultural differences. Throughout h…

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Ep. 412 Riley Lassin - Self Love 1:14:04

2h ago1:14:04

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Riley Lassin was back in LA and dropped by the show. They open the podcast following up on Riley’s vaginismus condition and the “homework” her doctors gave her. This leads to a conversation about “self-love”. The two talk about the differences between men and women when it comes to getting intimate. Riley talks about cat-calling in the streets of N…

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How Tecovas is extending beyond cowboy boots to become a Western wear lifestyle brand 33:37

16h ago33:37

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Tecovas wants to be more than just about cowboy boots. The nine-year-old company has big plans to become a high-end Western wear lifestyle brand. "Initially, it sort of was known as the Warby Parker of cowboy boots, if you will," said CEO David Lafitte on the Modern Retail Podcast. "We've tried to sort of migrate the positioning of the brand into m…

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Addressing the Field Services Brain Drain - with Joe Meloche of Atlas Copco 23:06

1h ago23:06

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Today’s guest is Joe Meloche, Business Line Manager for Service in North America at Atlas Copco. Joe joins the program to talk about the various challenges facing field service leaders, especially around new equipment obstacles and the multi-decade “brain drain” much of the industry has faced in an ever-changing workforce. Later, he and Emerj Senio…

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Use Cases in Driving Automotive Efficiencies with Tire Data Collection - with Chris Helsel of Goodyear 16:58

14d ago16:58

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Today’s guest is Chris Helsel, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Chris returns to the program to explore use cases in tire intelligence and what they can tell us about the future of driving transportation efficiencies with AI, from maintenance to autonomous vehicles. Later…

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Ep. 411 Tommy Mitchell - Growing Up 1:13:55

6h ago1:13:55

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Randy welcomes Tommy Mitchell back to the podcast. The boys open the show discussing Tommy’s college experience as a college lacrosse player. Tommy tells Randy about taking tap dancing lessons during the pandemic. Randy talks about how vulnerability is good, but men have gotten too soft. The fellas talk about growing up in the 90s and how times hav…

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How Celsius rebranded itself to be a premium wellness energy drink 33:31

19d ago33:31

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A little over a decade ago, energy drink brand Celsius was being delisted from many of its retail partners. Now, it's become one of the hottest beverage companies on the market. According to CEO John Fieldly, it took time and effort, but the company was able to rebrand itself as a lifestyle beverage associated with health and wellness. When it firs…

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Adopting Generative AI in Healthcare Organizations - with Prashant Natarajan of H2O.ai 33:21

1h ago33:21

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Today’s guest is Prashant Natarajan, Vice President of Strategy and Products at H2O.ai. H2O.ai is a tech company whose platform, the H2O AI Cloud, enables businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and academic institutions to make, operate, and innovate with different AI capabilities like machine learning and AI-enhanced middleware. Prashant joi…

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Rundown: Athletic Brewing raises $50M, Nike brings back veteran exec & Costco raises membership fee 24:55

12h ago24:55

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On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses the latest funding round raised by NA beer company Athletic Brewing in an effort to meet demand. Meanwhile, Nike announced it's bringing former executive Tom Peddie back to be vp of marketplace partnerships as the company refocuses on wholesale. Lastly, in September, Costco is raising its an…

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How This Brand Won Over High-Profile NFL Athletes 42:03

1d ago42:03

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In this episode of The DTC Insider, we dive into the incredible journey of Huega House, a brand that has quickly become a favorite among high-profile NFL athletes and content creators. Joining us is Jonathan Ruley, co-founder and CEO of Huega House, who shares the secrets behind their rapid rise to prominence. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:…

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Ep. 410 Handren Seavey - Father of the Year 1:12:08

27d ago1:12:08

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Handren Seavey is back on the show this week. The boys open the show discussing the politics of the war in Ukraine. Randy has a theory about the only way Trump could possibly lose his supporters. The guys shift gears and talk about funny accidents. Handren tells Randy about the joys of being a parent. This leads to a convo about advances in genetic…

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Lucky Energy's growth strategy focuses on virality & convenience stores 37:24

2d ago37:24

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Lucky Energy wants to take on the Red Bulls and C4s of the world. The company's drink line, Lucky F*ck, launched last year and has been slowly building out its distribution. It's now available in around 2,000 store doors in Texas and California and is also sold on Amazon. According to CMO Hamid Saify, the strategy of growing Lucky Energy has been t…

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Driving Efficiencies Across the Life Sciences Value Chain with AI in Drug Development - with Nishtha Jain of Takeda 26:41

16d ago26:41

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Today’s guest is Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Her role expands across Global R&D Quality in driving digital and data initiatives from concept to execution, leveraging emerging technologies and design principles. She joins us on the podcast today to talk about the efficiencies that AI can drive i…

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Get Personal with Instagram Stories 2:56

1M ago2:56

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My take on how algorithm changes make stories more important than ever.

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Ep. 409 Don Zollo - Therapy & Psychedelics 1:09:50

27d ago1:09:50

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Randy welcomes back Boston legend Don Zollo to the podcast. Don opens the show talking about a bizarre Tinder date. Randy asks Don if there is any comic more “Boston” than him. The fellas talk about their recent mushroom trip at the SplitRock Farm & Retreat and Don’s inexplicable issues with new music. The two talk about learning strange facts abou…

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IQBAR’s Journey to 10,000 Locations And $50 Million 42:59

9d ago42:59

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In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Will Nitze. He’s the founder and CEO of IQBar. America's leading "brain + body" nutrition startup. With minimal funding, Will has taken IQBAR from zero locations and zero in revenue in 2018 to over 10,000 doors and a projected $50 million in sales in 2024. He’s also the co-host of the Eating Glass pod…

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A “Compassionate” Approach to Credit Data - with Prasanna Dhore of Fiserv 29:29

29d ago29:29

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Today’s guest is Prasanna Dhore, Chief Data Officer at Fiserv and President of Data Commerce Solutions. Prasanna joins us on the program today to discuss credit challenges for those in the “invisible” category, including lack of awareness and information asymmetry, and what AI can do to bring these folks in from the cold. Later in the episode, Pras…

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Modern Retail Rundown: Amazon is reportedly launching a Temu-like section, Fancy Food Show takeaways & Walgreens store closures 25:50

1M ago25:50

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On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses Amazon's next move to compete with cheap marketplaces like Temu and Shein. The Information reported this week that the e-commerce giant is planning to launch a program for sellers to ship cheap goods directly from China. This week, the Fancy Food Show also took place in New York City, and we…

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600% Growth YoY After Pivoting From Wholesale to DTC 49:53

19d ago49:53

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In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Megan Klein, founder & CEO of Little Saints, a brand with a mission to radically transform the way we imbibe by creating non-alcoholic beverages that deliver the pleasureful tastes and smells of cocktails. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Shift from Wholesale to DTC in 2023: Reasons and Impact A…

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