Best Com&ben Podcasts (2024)

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The Economic Costs of a Phone-Based Childhood, with Jonathan Haidt 48:47

12d ago48:47

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In one of this year's bestselling books, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness," New York University social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that today's childhoods spent under the influence of smartphones and overprotective parenting has led to the reported explosion in cases of tee…

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Immigration in America: Data and Myths, Revisited With Leah Boustan 36:06

28d ago36:06

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If democracy is a social contract, why don’t we allow everybody who is willing to sign it? Why don’t we have open borders for immigration? In their book "Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success," Princeton University’s Leah Boustan and Stanford University’s Ran Abramitzky provide insights from big data to explore how immigratio…

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Joseph Stiglitz's Vision of a New Progressive Capitalism 49:28

27d ago49:28

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In the last 60 years, few economists have contributed more to exposing the failures of capitalism than Joseph Stiglitz. Formerly the chief economist of the World Bank and chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers under President Bill Clinton, Stiglitz won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001 for his work showing that the possibility of having …

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Capitalism-Was: What Happened to the American Dream? With David Leonhardt 48:21

1M ago48:21

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Is the famed American Dream still attainable for the immigrants and working class of today? What made America the land of opportunity — and if it isn't the same anymore, what happened to it? Joining co-hosts Bethany and Luigi to discuss these questions is David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Ours Was the Shining Future.…

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We're Going on a Summer Break! 2:31

1M ago2:31

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We are going on a summer break! There will be no new episodes June and July 2024. We will be returning in August with bonus Patreon episodes, and back full-time in September. If you are a Patreon subscriber, we will be pausing all payments for June and July. You don’t need to do anything—it will be paused and you won’t be charged! If you are not a …

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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher TEASER 7:34

2M ago7:34

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“One and one-half wandering Jews returned to their natural coasts,” Paul Simon wrote in 1983. “To resume old acquaintances and step out occasionally…and speculate who had been damaged the most.” Here Paul Simon was undeniably singing about Carrie Fisher in his song, “Hearts and Bones.” The ex-Simon and Garfunkler had been on-and-off with Carrie Fis…

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The Money Behind Ultra-Processed Foods, with Marion Nestle 47:55

2M ago47:55

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Critics of the food industry allege that it relentlessly pursues profits at the expense of public health. They claim that food companies "ultra-process" products with salt, sugar, fats, and artificial additives, employ advanced marketing tactics to manipulate and hook consumers, and are ultimately responsible for a global epidemic of health ailment…

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86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton 1:33:56

2M ago1:33:56

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They were called “the couple of the century.” They made eleven films together. The term “paparazzi” was even coined for them! It’s the one and only Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The world could not get enough of “Liz & Dick” throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their tumultuous relationship that spanned thirteen years and two marriages—and lots of …

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85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. TEASER 7:45

2M ago7:45

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In today's episode, we’re making our hair big and puffy to head back to the 1980s, where we meet a young Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. Long before they became household names, these three-named celebrities met as aspiring actors and dated for nearly a decade. While "Sex & The City" explores dating in your 30s, this episode touches on t…

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The Economics of Student Protests 35:01

2M ago35:01

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Over the last few weeks, university politics has captured headlines as students across the country occupy sections of their campuses and demand that their schools divest from Israel in protest of its contentious war in Gaza. Last week for Compact Magazine, Luigi and Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart stressed that one lesson from these protests is that uni…

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84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Mel has been rewatching Season 1 of The Crown and felt inspired to cover Prince Edward VIII’s controversial relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson. History remembers the short-lived king abdicating the throne of England after his family and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin disapproved of him marrying the 2x divorcee. On the surface, thei…

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Selling an online business with the entrepreneur and Forbes author Lien De Pau 44:18

3M ago44:18

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Lien De Pau is an entrepeneur from Belgium. She has gone through working at an office, then freelancing, and chasing the ultimate freedom, she became an entrepreneur. Lien will tell us about her journey. Check her projects: The Big Exit — Learn to prep and sell your small business for maximum value. www.thefreedompreneurinstitute.com Read her colum…

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How Ben gets milions of views on TikTok and close them into paying clients? 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

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Ben Hagenkoter is a Fitness and Nutrition Coach for Entrepreneurs and Executives. And someone who cracked the code of the TikTok Algorithm and started making $15k a month from TikTok leads for his coaching business! Follow him: Website: https://benedicthagenkoetter.de/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@benedicthagenkoetter Instagram: @benedicthagen…

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83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher TEASER 8:24

2M ago8:24

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In our last episode, singer Eddie Fisher left his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for her friend Elizabeth Taylor, the movie starlet with ‘violet’ eyes. Eddie and Elizabeth had bonded over losing Mike Todd, Eddie’s best friend and Elizabeth’s husband, and fell into a whirlwind love affair. Now it’s 1959, and Eddie and Elizabeth are married. Was it w…

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Is Private Credit In The Public Interest? with Jim Grant 48:59

3M ago48:59

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The meteoric rise of private credit over the last decade has raised concerns among banks about unfair competition and among regulators about risks to financial stability. Historically, regulated banks have provided most of the credit that finances businesses in the United States. However, since the 2008 financial crisis, banks have restricted their…

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How to get DR 80+ Backlinks: Gabriela Covay reveals her step by step Digital PR process 54:13

3M ago54:13

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Gabriela Covay is the founder of Bright Valley Marketing, an SEO and Digital PR link-building agency that helps build brands. She reveals her whole Digital PR process and walks through each step. We also will look carefully into one of her Digital PR campaigns: They ran a campaign where they uncovered which towns and cities across America the best …

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82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

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Fifty years before the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle, there was Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. In the early 1950s, crooner Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds were officially known as “America’s Sweethearts.” They were also best friends with actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd, and were even in each other…

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81. When Sam Taylor-Wood Met Aaron Johnson TEASER 7:54

3M ago7:54

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Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s 24-year age gap defies all societal and gender norms. They met and fell in love when Sam—a 42-year-old, newly divorced mother of two—made her directorial debut with the film “Nowhere Boy,” starring an up-and-coming, 18-year-old Aaron. Within a year, they were engaged and expecting, and 15 years later, still seem genui…

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Ralph Nader's Capitalism 48:51

3M ago48:51

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"The only true aging is the erosion of one's ideals," says Ralph Nader, the former third-party presidential candidate who just turned 90 after more than 60 years of consumer advocacy and fighting for small business in America. From influencing the transformative passage of car safety legislation to advancing numerous environmental protection and pu…

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80. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Garner 1:30:24

3M ago1:30:24

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It was 2004, and our hometown hero, Ben Affleck, and America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Garner, were a Fever Pitch love story when they debuted their relationship at the Red Sox World Series. Fresh off breakups, these two lovebirds moved fast, getting pregnant and married within a year. Over the next decade, their domestic life was on display daily in …

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Marc built and sold several businesses - 6 different six-figure exits for $2.2 million in total 50:39

4M ago50:39

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Listen to all episodes from The Create & Grow Show. Marc Andre has been building online businesses since 2007. He built and sold several businesses, including 6 different six-figure exits (the total of the sales is $2.2 million). He had sites in industries like web & graphic design, photography, travel, and personal finance. Follow Mark Andre on Li…

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79. When Annie Oakley Met Frank Butler TEASER 7:51

3M ago7:51

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We’re getting in our time machine and heading back to the Wild West this week to visit Annie Oakley! And if you’re like us, maybe you’ve heard her name before but never really knew who Annie Oakley was. Well, Annie was a world-famous “sharpshooter” known for never missing a target with her rifle. Think Katniss Everdeen, old west style. Annie Oakley…

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How this SEO entrepreneur from Serbia brings thousand of organic traffic to his projects? 32:53

4M ago32:53

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Listen to all episodes from The Create & Grow Show. Nik Vujic is an SEO entrepreneur from Belgrade, Serbia. He will tell us about his approach to keyword research, content creation, and monetization. One of his websites is getting tens of thousands of traffic even before its launch! Follow him: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-vujic-seo/ P…

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How this entrepreneur created a marketplaces that sells games and apps for millions of dollars 21:57

4M ago21:57

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Listen to all episodes from The Create & Grow Show. Alexandr Munteanu is an entrepreneur from Cyprus who created Appwil.co - a marketplace platform for apps and games. One of their latest deals was for more than $20 million! Let's dive into this episode where Alex will tell us more about how he created Appwil, how he finds sellers and buyers and wh…

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The New Business Of News, with Ben Smith 49:54

4M ago49:54

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Given the recent mass layoffs, acceleration of media consolidation, continued decline of local journalism, and rapid uptake of generative AI, the news industry—fundamental to institutional accountability in capitalist democracies—appears to be in deep crisis. Joining Bethany and Luigi to make the case that journalism can not only survive but thrive…

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78. When Beyoncé Met Jay-Z 2:03:16

4M ago2:03:16

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You don’t become America’s Power Couple without facing some conspiracy theories, feuds with Kanye, and of course, leaked elevator footage. Yes, we are finally covering Beyoncé and Jay-Z! This is a BIG one, and truthfully we’ve been procrastinating it because of how much there is to discuss. But it’s time, and we’re going all the way back to the beg…

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77. When Miranda Lambert Met Blake Shelton TEASER 8:11

4M ago8:11

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Giddy up and mosey on down to the 2005 CMT Awards, where a hitched Blake Shelton and engaged Miranda Lambert set country fans abuzz with their undeniable chemistry. Their affair turned into a beloved country music couple, reminiscent of the iconic likes of Johnny & June and Faith & Tim. On their Oklahoma farm with seven dogs, Miranda and Blake drea…

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How Trish Seidel got 10k LinkedIn followers and millions of impressions of her posts in 1 year? 36:48

4M ago36:48

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Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 04:20 The evolution of the Linkedin Algorithm in 2024 05:55 How did Trish Seidel gain 10k followers in 1 year? 14:00 How her LinkedIn posts got millions of impressions Listen to all episodes from The Create & Grow Show. Today we're speaking about LinkedIn with Trish Seidel! Trish is the Head of Content at DJUST and the founde…

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Why Relationship Link Building is comming to an end wtih Alexandra Tachalova from Digital Olympus 54:57

5M ago54:57

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In this episode of The Create & Grow Show we discuss if Relationship Link Building comes to an end. Our guest is Alexandra Tachalova, founder and CEO of Digital Olympus. Alexandra Tachalova has worked in digital marketing for over 10 years. She is a digital marketing consultant, helping digital businesses to open new markets and boost sales. Websit…

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How to monetize website traffic from 3-rd World countries - India, Pakistan, the Philipines? 20:03

5M ago20:03

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In this episode, we discuss How to monetize website traffic from 3rd World countries - India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. It's a well-known fact that traffic from India and Pakistan brings less profit and it's harder to monetize. My guest is Stuart Carter - Affiliate and Partnerships Specialist and Global Business Development Manager at vCommiss…

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Poverty in America: Terrible Scourge or a Measurement Error? 48:17

4M ago48:17

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Perhaps the biggest evidence that capitalism in America doesn’t work, at least not for everyone, is growing income inequality and the persistence of poverty. But what is the current state of poverty and inequality in the United States? Why do debates still persist about whether poverty has been eradicated? What do the numbers and official statistic…

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76. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part I 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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As the first Hollywood couple to go by a portmanteau, “Bennifer” is one of the most iconic couples of all-time. But why?! We’re revisiting the early 2000s to understand what made people obsessed with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s love story. In Part 1, we’re exploring the young couple’s first whirlwind romance before reuniting two decades later.…

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75. When Greta Gerwig Met Noah Baumbach TEASER 7:34

4M ago7:34

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Today, we know Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach as the powerhouse writer-director couple that brought us movies like ‘Frances Ha,’ ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Little Women (2019)’, and yes, ‘Barbie.’ But when this duo first met, Greta was a little-known actress from the mumblecore indie film scene. Fourteen years her senior, Noah was married to a…

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How Bibi the Link Builder does Link Building? 46:55

5M ago46:55

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00:00 Intro 01:05 How did Bibi get started with Link Building? 05:05 Bibi's Link Building agency BibiBuzz 06:14 How important are links in the AI era? 10:28 What Link-building methods does Bibi use? 18:44 What are her criteria when looking for sites for Guest posting? 22:27 Is relevancy overrated in Link Building? 33:40 How did Bibi become a speake…

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How Mario Peshev became an author in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc and a lot more from his entrepreneurship journey? 49:37

5M ago49:37

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Mario Peshev is a serial entrepreneur. He is the CEO of DevriX. Along with DevriX, he also runs Rush, GrowthShuttle, and Premium WP Support. He built my first website back in 1999 and transitioned to WordPress platform development around 2008. In this episode, we spoke about how Mario Peshev managed to become an author on top media sites such as Fo…

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How the SEO Consultant Luca Tagliaferro increased his clients' traffic by focusing on BOFU keywords? 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Luca Tagliaferro is a Senior SEO consultant and founder at KeywordProfiler.com, an SEO tool for topics research. Among his clients, Luca has the pleasure of working with Future Fit Training, the leading UK personal training company, Dove, Zendesk, EON Energy, and other international e-commerce businesses Luca's passion for helping online business-c…

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How is Elena Dyulgerova diversifying traffic after getting hit by Google updates? 59:42

5M ago59:42

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Welcome to The Create & Grow Show. Today's guest is Elena Dyulgerova. Elena Dyulgerova is a Bulgarian-British blogger and SEO specialist. She lives in the UK, and she's been doing SEO for a few years. She's a professional chef, and she has started 2 food blogs. She will tell us more about getting hit by Google updates, and what she is doing to reco…

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The Secrets of Link Building in 2024 are revelaed by Amit Raj aka TheLinksGuy 53:33

5M ago53:33

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Amit Raj aka TheLinksGuy is the owner of the Link Building agency. He's been doing Link Building since 2015. He's worked for 40+ industries and has built more than 10,000 backlinks! In this episode, Amit Raj speaks about the future of Link Building. Are backlinks still important? What is a high-quality backlink? How to get links from GOV sites? Wha…

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When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything, with John Coates 49:30

5M ago49:30

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In his recent book, "The Problem of Twelve: When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything," Harvard law professor John Coates sheds light on the secrecy, lack of public accountability, concentrated power, and the disproportionate influence of a select few institutions in our financial system. Coates joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the pot…

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