Best Caligaris Podcasts (2024)

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[Raised $33 million] Ep.154 - The First 100 with Gage Caligaris, the founder of Ledgebrook 18:43

7d ago18:43

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Gage Caligaris is the founder of Ledgebrook, a tech-enabled E&S MGA looking to provide “the fastest, easiest quoting experience to wholesale brokers.”. Boston-based insurance startup Ledgebrook has closed a $4.6 million round of funding to scale its non-admitted GL & Supported Excess product & support the development of future offerings. The round,…

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The Social Commentary of THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (w/Tony Parker) 1:41:04

9d ago1:41:04

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Artist joins us to talk about THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. We’re exploring Authoritarian dictatorships, insanity and reality, the subjective perception of reality, the duality of human nature, and why you should always seek out a copy of the original print of a film. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MO…

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[Raised $125 million] Ep.155 - The First 100 with Richard Joffe, the co-founder of Honey Insurance 27:42

3d ago27:42

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Richard Joffe, the co-founder of Honey Insurance, a digital home insurance provider that provides consumers quick access to insurance coverage by using public house information, satellite data, and artificial intelligence to estimate rebuild costs. Honey Insurance has now raised a total of $125 million since its 2020 inception. This Post is Sponsor…

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The Social Commentary of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (w/Jason McCord) 1:33:10

3d ago1:33:10

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Jason McCord of AEA Press joins us to talk THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. We're looking at themes of dehumanization, institutionalization, friendship, justice, and hope. And the greatness of Clancy Brown. Can't forget about that. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Li…

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Episode 105 - Evil Dead Rise (2023) 1:17:48

5d ago1:17:48

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You guessed it, groovy cats and kittens! It's another episode of Guess What? You're Wrong! This time, I'm dragging my old pal Dave from the Piedmont Triad Podcast back into the metaphorical cabin in the woods. Why? Because we're diving headfirst into the newest chainsaw-wielding chapter: Evil Dead Rise! We're talking blood, guts, and demonic posses…

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[Raised $145 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Sanish Mondkar, CEO of Legion 22:12

10d ago22:12

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Sanish Mondkar, CEO of Legion, a leading workforce management platform, dedicated to assisting business leaders in optimizing labor efficiency for hourly workers. Through its innovative technology, the platform employs a natural language interface to empower employees and managers, particularly in retail stores and restaurants. Sanish Mondkar is pa…

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[Raised $30 million] Ep.152 - The First 100 with Rand Fishkin, Founder of Sparktoro and Moz | The Godfather of SEO is Ditching SEO 35:01

17d ago35:01

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Rand Fishkin is the co-founder of Moz, SparkToro, and Inbound.org. When it comes to SEO and digital marketing, it’s hard to find someone more knowledgeable than Rand Fishkin. His popular blog, hundreds of keynotes, and 2 hyper-successful SaaS businesses are a testament to his skill. Rand Fishkin was the founder and former CEO of Moz, a leading SEO …

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The Social Commentary of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN (w/William Sterling) 1:11:28

17d ago1:11:28

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William Sterling joins us to discuss Pirate of the Caribbean. We're looking at Freedom, Class Divide, Pirating vs. Privateering, Gender Role Expectations, The Price of Greed, and the Complexity of Morality. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using…

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[Bootstrapped] Ep.151- The First 100 with Karim Helal, the founder of ProTenders 25:10

21d ago25:10

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Karim Helal is the founder of ProTenders, a Platform for Construction Companies to build their online reputation, find the right partners for each job, get new leads and streamline all their Tendering activities. Essentially, architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Suppliers can use the platform to generate more business by building their online pr…

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083 Mad Max 2 (1981) 2:34:34

22d ago2:34:34

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“AND IT WAS HERE, IN THIS BLIGHTED PLACE, THAT HE LEARNED TO LIVE AGAIN.“ On this episode of the podcast we talk about one of the most influential post-apocalypse films of all time. One that’s legacy has just been extended in an incredible prequel film that hit theaters on this year’s Memorial Day weekend. We are talking about Mad Max 2, also known…

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The Social Commentary of BUBBA HO-TEP (w/Rebecca Cuthbert) 2:22:02

23d ago2:22:02

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Author Rebecca Cuthbert joins us to look at BUBBA HO-TEP. We're chatting about conspiracy theories, ageing, identity, community, what it means to be a man, anachronism, cultural relevancy, and the supernatureal. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hostin…

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[Raised $17.3 million] Ep.150 - The First 100 with David Tal, Founder of Verse.ai | How Conversational AI Helps You Make More Money 24:19

24d ago24:19

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David Tal is the CEO and Co-founder of Verse.ai, a next-generation lead conversion platform that’s 100% focused on inbound lead conversion. It uses a mix of text-first, multi-channel capabilities, AI and human-driven conversations, and patent-pending lead conversion technology to increase the chances of converting leads. Verse has raised to date $1…

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The Social Commentary of THE ENDLESS (w/Bridget D. Brave and Laurel Hightower) 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

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Authors Bridget D. Brave and Laurel Hightower join us to talk about THE ENDLESS. We're looking at Generational Trauma, Brotherhood, Sacrifice, Existential Dread, Time Loops, and more... and tangenting on Lost, Star Wars, and Groundhog's day. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosti…

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The Quick and the Dead 1:29:33

1M ago1:29:33

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The street is ours as Peter joins us once again to draw our guns on one of the wildest and most entertaining Westerns ever made, The Quick and the Dead from 1995. Listen as we chronicle the decline of the Western as a film genre in the late 1990s, marvel at director Sam Raimi's visual ingenuity in creating the movie's unique look, and praise produc…

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Salem Horror Fest 2024 - Weekend 1 34:45

1M ago34:45

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In this special episode, Salem Horror Fest returns to haunt the show as as Tim discusses some of the various events, short films, and features presented at SHF 7 including: It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This Livescreamers Sacrificio Slip Free Bench Must Pick Up Today Kombucha! Giallo Overnights Valley of Souls Scam Three Baths Inner Demons Pest Th…

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The Social Commentary of OKJA (w/Ai Jiang and Bridget D. Brave) 1:34:55

1M ago1:34:55

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Ai Jiang and Bridget D. Brave join us to talk about OKJA. We're looking at Capitalism, meat consumption, various levels of hypocrisy and injury to others, environmentalism, propaganda, and more. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Lib…

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Episode 104 - The Crow (1994) 47:31

1M ago47:31

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It's time to paint the town black (and maybe a little white) as Christine rejoins the show for a gothtastic deep dive into the 1994 cult classic, The Crow! We'll revisit the film's enduring legacy, unravel the tragic story behind its origins, and analyze why Brandon Lee's performance remains iconic. But fear not, fledgling crows! We also delve into…

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The Social Commentary of JACKASS FOREVER (w/Danger Slater) 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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Danger Slater joins us to talk about JACKASS FOREVER. We're looking at themes of freedom, what it means to "be a man," social norms, gender norms, political norms, friendship, getting older, and literally laughing in the face of death. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by …

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Episode 103 - Waxworks (1924) 15:11

2M ago15:11

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Guess What? You're Wrong! Episode 103: Silent But Deadly - Damon's One-Man Romp Through the 1920s This week, Damon ditches his co-pilot and crash-lands into a glorious silent film from the twenties! Imagine a world without sound, a world where actors screamed silently and explosions looked more like a bad case of confetti. Buckle up, history buffs …

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Truth or Dare (2018) 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

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Ky, Marty, and Hannah play a game of Truth or Dare. We dare you to listen to this episode! Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and sexual assault. This episode contains spoilers. Theme music by Hannah V Boyens Cover Art by Marty G Follow us on twitter Support us on patreon This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

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[Raised $12 million] Ep.149 - The First 100 with Vidit Agrawal | Event Marketing | Associations | Social Media Marketing | Customer Interviews 20:37

2M ago20:37

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Vidit Agrawal is the Founder of GajiGesa, financial wellness partner for employers in Indonesia. GajiGesa's powerful fintech platform is built to help millions of hardworking Indonesians take control of their financial lives with dignity. The GajiGesa app provides member employees with Earned Wage Access (EWA), financial education, and other financ…

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The Social Commentary of VIDEODROME (w/Tommy B. Smith) 1:35:50

2M ago1:35:50

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joins us to talk about VIDEODROME. We're looking at body horror, transformation, media influence, desensitization, media culpability, and the blurred lines between reality and perceptions. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going to Libsyn.com and using our affiliate cod…

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The Social Commentary of SPIRAL (w/ Rhonda Jackson Garcia) 1:45:28

2M ago1:45:28

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Author Rhonda Jackson Garcia aka RJ Joseph stops by to talk about the Shudder Original film SPIRAL. We're looking at the AIDS crisis, small towns, different levels of fear and how they affect individuals, and teenagers doing teenager things. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosti…

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[Raised $23 million] Ep.148 - The First 100 with Lucy Slack, the co-founding member of Gaia 29:18

2M ago29:18

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Lucy Slack is one of the co-founding member of Gaia, which is a startup that is effectively out to “de-risk” the whole process of IVF fertility treatment, using products like personalized insurance and payment plans. Gaia has now raised $23 million since its inception from Kindred Capital, Seedcamp, and U.S.-based Clocktower Technology, and Atomico…

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Episode 102 - Demons 2 (1986) 52:32

2M ago52:32

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Guess What? You're Wrong! Episode 102: Demons 2 - Twice as Demonic or Demonic Boredom? Get ready for a demonically good time (or maybe not) as Damon and Christine return for another horror showdown! This week, they're taking a chainsaw to the sequel, Demons 2 (1986). Will this follow-up possess the same wicked charm as the original, or is it destin…

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[Raised $40 million] Ep.147 - The First 100 with Noosheen Hashemi, the Founder and CEO of January | The Power of Research | Diabetes Management 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Noosheen Hashemi is the Founder and CEO of January, who has developed a platform that predicts diabetic patients’ responses to certain foods. January has raised $40 million to date from notable investors such as Felicis Ventures, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, and former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. “One out of three peopl…

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[Raised $15 million] Ep.146 - The First 100 with Sancar Sahin, the founder of Oliva 33:09

2M ago33:09

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Sancar Sahin is the founder of Oliva, which is a healthtech platform offering specialist, on-demand mental health and wellbeing support to employees. The Company raised €13 million from notable investors such as Molten Ventures and was joined by existing investors Stride VC and new backers Alumni Ventures. Angels including Kieran Flanagan, CMO at Z…

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The Social Commentary of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (w/Anthony Engebretson) 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

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stops by to discuss LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. We're looking at socioeconomic conditions, the deals we'll accept to get ahead, domestic violence representations in film, and talking about his novella LUMBERJACK (available through ) Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the following links: Get TWO MONTHS OF FREE Podcast Hosting by going t…

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Episode 101 - Prince Rogers Nelson 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

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Prince fans, it's Damon here! We're taking a break from the usual hauntings on this April 21st for a very special episode. Joining me on this musical odyssey is Martina Barnett, the mastermind behind Purple Reign Candle Company. Get ready to delve into the world of Prince, the artist formerly known as a symbol! This episode is all about experiences…

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Episode 100 - Jared Campbell / Spring Lane Studios 2:21:25

2M ago2:21:25

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Guess What? You're Wrong! Celebrates 100 Episodes with Local Indie Filmmaker! It's a milestone episode! We're popping the champagne corks and grabbing the director's chair for episode 100 of Guess What? You're Wrong! This time, we're thrilled to chat with Jared Campbell, the creative powerhouse behind Spring Lane Studios, a local indie film haven. …

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[Raised $53 million] Ep.145 - The First 100 with Jenny He, the Founder of Ergeon 29:18

2M ago29:18

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My guest today is Jenny He the Co-founder of Ergeon, which uses tech to fundamentally transform the residential construction sector by empowering both the customer and local installers in their construction project. Ergeon has raised to date $53 million from notable investors such Prysm, DST, Basis Set and Metaprop. Where to find Jenny He: • Websit…

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Dogtooth (2009) 1:09:57

2M ago1:09:57

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Ky, Marty, and Hannah discuss the Yorgos Lanthimos psychological family drama Dogtooth. There's a lot to unpack here. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of rape, abuse, animal death, and incest. This episode contains spoilers. Theme music by Hannah V Boyens Cover Art by Marty G Follow us on twitter Support us on patreon This podcast …

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[Raised $4 million] Ep.144 - The First 100 with Shani Bocian, the Founder of Allermi | D2C Marketing | Meta Marketing 18:26

2M ago18:26

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Shani Bocian is the Founder of Allermi, the world's first allergy medication customized online by a physician and delivered to your door. With $4M raised to date and having licensed their product in 50 states, they're well on their way to addressing the U.S,'s worsening allergies caused by climate change and Long COVID. Where to find Shani Bocian: …

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The Social Commentary of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (w/Vincent V. Cava) 2:19:12

2M ago2:19:12

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Vincent Cava joins us to talk SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. We're looking at Corporate Greed, Exploitation, Class Struggle, Code Switching, Identity, Media Manipulation, Identity Politics, and the Absurdity of Capitalism. And doing a terrible job of getting you to check out our new book series: MIDNIGHT MONSTER MADNESS. Order book one here. Sign up for our …

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Episode 99 - Frankenweenie (2012) 28:38

3M ago28:38

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Guess What? You're Wrong! Episode 99: It's Alive! A Spooktacular Look at Frankenweenie (with a Guest Star!) Calling all monster mashers and science whizzes! Get ready for a spooktacular episode of Guess What? You're Wrong! This time we're resurrecting some childhood thrills with a dive into Tim Burton's Frankenweenie! Join me, Damon, and special gu…

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[Bootstrapped] Ep.143 - The First 100 with Erik Allebest, the Co-founder and CEO of Chess.com | Domain Power | Network Effects | Bootstrapping 38:11

3M ago38:11

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My guest today is Erik Allebest, the Co-founder and CEO of Chess.com, the #1 online chess service on the planet with more than 150+ million members and 15+ million games played daily. Erik has scaled the company to over 700 people and $100M+ in revenue with no venture funding. If you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us…

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The Social Commentary of TREMORS (w/Chris Vander Kaay) 1:20:32

3M ago1:20:32

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Author Chris Vander Kaay joins us to talk TREMORS. We're looking at daylight horror, a change in the film industry, isolation, feminism, communal survival, non-toxic male friendships, and how Tremors subverted most expectations for a creature feature at the time. Trailer For Rent / Streaming Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media at the fo…

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[Raised $10.8 million] Ep.142 - The First 100 with Ron Gidron, Co-founder of xtype.io 18:09

3M ago18:09

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Ron Gidron is the co-founder and CEO of xtype.io, a technology company that accelerates software development for large companies like Zurich Insurance, Heineken, HP, Abbot Laboratories, and IBM. Xtype has also recorded over 75,000 customer deployments using its product in the past year and has raised $10.8 million to date. If you like our podcast, …

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