Ep. 127 features Dan Zimmerman from Verse Fantasy which fuses fantasy sports and real-money gaming. Hear him discuss: His original idea of launching a betting exchange, which he realized would be "a very difficult endeavor" - thus triggering an early pivot to DFS How the LeagueSync product allows season-long fantasy players to win real-money on wee…

We're back with Ep. 9 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Jay Deuskar & Dylan Cooper from PrizePicks. Hear them discuss: The origin story of PrizePicks with its goal to simplify the DFS experience for ca…

This is a behind-the-scenes look at making the remix for "Friction World (Stringer Saga Mix) by Daniel Glascock of Love undulates violently Consciousness rises above fear (or LuvCraf for short) for our Lorenzo's Remixes, Volume 1 album. In this episode, we delve into the creative process behind remixing music with our special guest, Daniel Glascock…

The Fangirls are BACK! And they brought some friends along for the ride—Repeat Offender™️ Hannah Nicole Maehrer returns to chat about her highly-anticipated sequel APPRENTICE TO THE VILLAIN and newcomer Zen Cho joins the crew to chat about her brand new romance THE FRIEND ZONE EXPERIMENT! Make sure you stay up to date with everything to come from H…

We're back with Ep. 126 of The Betting Startups podcast, where guest host Thomas Coiner chats with Jake Gillikin from Ranked, a community-driven college football stats platform. Hear them discuss: Jake's background in tech and the inception of Ranked The inspiration for creating a dedicated college football app Jake teaching himself to code and bui…

Ep. 125 features Jon Robin from Dabble, which takes an innovative approach of combining social elements with sports betting. This episode is guest hosted by Benjie Cherniak. Hear them discuss: Jon's entrepreneurial background led to the founding of Dabble The unique social betting experience that differentiates Dabble in the crowded Australian mark…

We're back with Ep. 8 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Steven Salz from Rivalry. Hear him discuss: How his background laid the foundation for Rivalry The origin story of Rivalry, starting from trading…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Ben Haberland, the primary songwriter, guitarist, and singer of the Brooklyn-based band Onesie. We talk about, their recording process, and the unique dynamics of their music creation. He shares insights into his songwriting process, including the detailed demos he creates and how the band…

Ep. 124 features Jay Huffman from Propellor on redefining fantasy sports with friends. Hear him discuss: His early career movement inside the startup environment. The importance of securing legal approval to proceed with Propellor. The concept of Propellor where they're reversing traditional parlay dynamics. Propellor's unique approach to leveragin…

Ep. 123 is our quarterly Investor Vibe Check, where we chat with 3 industry investors to get their perspective on the landscape from their side of the table. The vibe check for Q2 features Chris Grove (Acies Investments), Roger Ehrenberg (Eberg Capital) and Davis Catlin (Discerning Capital). Hear them discuss: Reflections on Q2 and the six-year ann…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Nick Davies, a musician based in Madison. Known for his work with the band Gentle Brontosaurus, Nick has now ventured into a solo project called Spiral Island, with a new album set to release in August. Nick shares insights into his musical journey, starting with Gentle Brontosaurus, a ban…

Ep. 122 features Björn Nilsson from FTDx, which is transforming blocked traffic. Hear him discuss: His career journey through various payment and operator roles, including consulting for Betfair, Unibet, and others. The origins and evolution of Triggy, a product aimed to convert fans into bettors. The founding of FTDx, focusing on monetizing non-lo…

Ep. 121 features Kelson Quan from Wager Games, which is the social content plugin for sports betting apps. Hear him discuss: Growing up in San Francisco, and his background working in tech at companies like Apple Why he thinks the betting industry hasn’t received more attention from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors How Wager Games is usin…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Alex Girard, a multi-talented musician from Bloomington, Illinois, who juggles multiple bands with unique styles and personas. Alex dives into his extensive musical journey, discussing his involvement in bands like No Robot, The Dusty Lemons, and Escape Rope. Alex shares the evolution of N…

Ep. 120 features Nic Sulsky from The Curling Group, which is focused on transforming and promoting the sport of curling. Hear him discuss: His journey from co-founding Monkey Knife Fight and working at PointsBet to leading The Curling Group How he put together the deal to acquire the Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet The untapped potential of cu…

We're back with Ep. 7 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Jai Maw & Jeremy Jakary from Betting Hero. Hear them discuss: How their backgrounds laid the foundation for Betting Hero The origin story of Bett…

Ep. 119 features Zack Panos from 4casters, which is the future of sports betting. Hear him discuss: His backstory and early interest in betting The challenges and learnings in starting an exchange 4casters today and how they operate Taking an organic approach to growth with a focus on being prepared for the U.S. market His thoughts on what will dri…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Fang von Rathenstein, aka Ty Christian, the lead singer of the most metal band on earth, Lords of the Trident. We dive into the band's origins, their elaborate live shows complete with flames and fire, and their self-produced Mad with Power Fest, a two-day event of metal bands in Madison, …

Ep. 118 features Thomas Coiner from BettingStartups.com, the authoritative source for everything related to the early-stage ecosystem within the real-money gaming industry. Hear Thomas and Jesse discuss: Thomas’ background in sports media and how he entered the startup scene. The motivation behind Jesse opening up the GM role and how he filled it. …

In this special bonus minisode, The Fangirls welcome USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde to the podcast to talk about her latest release, THE WREN IN THE HOLLY LIBRARY! Stay up to date with K.A. and all her works by visiting her website! List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/books Email us @ theincoherentfangi…

Ep. 117 features John Maylam from 7Qz, which is a free-to-play and pay-to-play sports prediction game. Hear him discuss: Why he sees a gamified, P2P experience as the answer to many of the existing issues with sports betting His product design philosophy of making 7qz “easy enough for your grandmother to play” The story of overcoming his own sports…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Keith from the upstate New York band Safety Meeting. Keith dives into the band's origins, revealing how a quest for free drinks led to the formation of their unique garage rock sound. We discuss the evolution of their music and the DIY methods of their recording and video production proces…

The time has come for The Fangirls to bid you adieu…but just for a couple months! Summer break starts now, but they couldn’t leave without bringing back podcast favorite Robbie Couch to talk about his newest novel ANOTHER FIRST CHANCE! Stay up to date with Robbie and all the goodness he has in store for the world by checking out his website. List o…

Ep. 116 features Desiree Dickerson from THNDR, which is payments tech reducing risk for greater reward. Hear her discuss: Her recent experience pitching THNDR at the SBC Summit North America conference in New Jersey The origin story of how her team built THNDR to solve their own problems as developers of mobile games How the immediacy and low-cost …

The Fangirls welcome back a Repeat Offender who brings along a new Intruder! Karelia Stetz-Waters is back with her wife Fay Stetz-Waters to chat about their new book SECOND NIGHT STAND so settle in and prepare to fall in love with love. Stay up to date with this adorable pair by checking out their website! List of books mentioned in the podcast: ht…

Ep. 115 features Matthew Gilbery & Rob Davis from Optimove, which is the #1 CRM marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Hear them discuss: Rob’s background as co-founder of Graphyte, a personalization startup that exited to Optimove in 2022 The synergies between Graphyte and Optimove, and why the acquisition made sense for both sides How Optim…

"In our thrilling final episode of the season, we dive into the hottest rumors about the X-Men joining the MCU and what that could mean for future Marvel movies. We'll also discuss the latest updates on 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and what fans can expect from this highly anticipated continuation. Get the inside scoop on The Rock's new movie, 'Smashi…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I chat with Eric Pisor, aka Gagmesharkoff, the San Diego-based one-man band with a "ghetto setup". Eric's DIY approach to music production involves recording on his iPhone and using unconventional instruments like children's toys and household items to create his unique sound. We dive into his creativ…

Continuing on the Entangled Publishing Hype Train, The Fangirls welcome New York Times bestselling author of the Lovely Vicious series, Sara Wolf, to the podcast! They dive into her upcoming novel HEAVENBREAKER and absolutely enjoy the all the chaos. Stay up to date with Sara by following her on social media @authorsarawolf. List of books mentioned…

Ep. 114 features Steven Astrachan and John Goehrke from 916 Gaming, which bring skill, interactivity, and engagement to iCasino content. Hear them discuss: Winning the $40k prize package at the 2024 First Pitch competition at the SBC Summit North America on May 9 The high-risk, high-reward approach they took to delivering their winning pitch Why th…

Escape with us to the tropical paradise of Jamaica as we kick off this episode with a look back at Romi's vacation. Then, we dive into the latest hip-hop beefs, breaking down the drama and feuds that are shaking up the music world. Next, we’ll spill the tea on the hottest Hollywood gossip, from celebrity scandals to behind-the-scenes stories that a…

Ep. 113 features Lloyd Danzig from Sharp Alpha Advisors, which is a venture capital firm specializing in sports, gaming, and entertainment. Hear him discuss: Reaching the milestone of oversubscribing Fund II, and how he is feeling now that the fund has closed The similarities and differences in the process between startups raising money from VCs, a…

The Fangirls return to regular programming with a BANG, featuring not one, but TWO guests this episode! They welcome podcast veteran Tracy Wolff back to talk about her newest release, SWEET NIGHTMARE, as well as podcast newbie Mai Corland to talk about her adult fantasy debut, FIVE BROKEN BLADES! Check out Tracy and Mai’s respective websites to sta…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Connor Lipke of Toucon, a Colorado-based artist who has a unique blend of alternative rap and indie vibes. Connor, dives into his musical journey, from his origins in beat production to the recent exploration of his own voice and guitar in his work. Connor shares his experiences with uploading …

For personal reasons, Mandy needed to take some time off from the podcast, but never fear! Beth, of the podcast famous “Movie Night with Beth,” steps in to guest host with Karin! The Besties throw it all the way back to the start of the podcast with the very first guest ever—small shop owner and sponsor (and bestie!) of the podcast, Joanna Leack fr…

Get ready for a jam-packed episode filled with the latest buzz from the entertainment world! We'll start with the roar of excitement surrounding the upcoming Mufasa movie, exploring what fans can expect from this iconic character's standalone adventure. Then, prepare for some superhero showdown as we delve into the possibility of a Deadpool and Wol…

The Fangirls are still on an interviewing hiatus, but they do take a walk on the toxic side of Threads with this week’s Fangirl Freestyle. List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/books Email us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.com Visit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: …

Ep. 112 is the official First Pitch preview episode, where we will meet the 5 startups selected to present at SBC Summit North America on May 9. In this episode, you will hear from: John Goehrke and Steven Astrachan from 916 Gaming John Pereira and Ben Howard from EdgeSports Calvin Konya from Linemate Shawn Tucker from StatX Sports Desiree Dickerso…

In this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Nicholas Burgess, a rock musician with a penchant for the spooky and the supernatural. Nicholas talks about his prolific output, releasing a single every month, and the meticulous process behind his music-making, from writing to recording to remixing. We delve into his latest remix of "Swe…

After taking a little Spring Break for themselves (alongside the kids), The Fangirls are back with a bit of a throwback where they dive into a Fangirl Freestyle instead of chatting with a guest. List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/books Email us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.com Visit our website @ https://theinc…

Join us for an electrifying episode packed with the hottest nerd news and upcoming film releases! We'll delve into the buzz from CinemaCon, exploring exclusive previews and industry insights. Plus, get ready for mutant mayhem as we discuss the highly anticipated 'X-Men 97' revival, diving deep into what fans can expect from this nostalgic journey i…

Ep. 111 features Andrew Pace from inplayLIVE, which is the #1 in-play sports investing platform. Hear him discuss: His background earning a living betting on sports, and how that journey has evolved over the years The “aha” moment he had during Covid to build a community of people dedicated to in-play betting How inplayLIVE has applied an e-learnin…

Ep. 110 is our quarterly Investor Vibe Check, where we chat with 3 industry investors to get their perspective on the landscape from their side of the table. The vibe check for Q1 features Connor Williams (Velo Partners), Andrew Ehrenberg (Eberg Capital) and Robin Reed (HappyHour.io). Hear them discuss: What they make of the uptick in 2024 Q1 fundi…

Join us for an action-packed episode as we dive into the latest movie news, juicy comic book movie rumors, and the electrifying buildup to Wrestlemania 40! From blockbuster announcements to superhero speculation, we've got all the insider info you need to stay on top of the entertainment world. Plus, we'll break down the exciting matchups and story…

On this episode of the Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I talk with Briana from the band Chicago-based band Spread Joy. Briana shares the journey from visual artist to punk vocalist, discussing the band's unique sound that echoes the raw energy of late '70s and early '80s post-punk. We get a glimpse into the collaborative dynamics of the band, their creati…

An episode a year in the making…The Fangirls finally get to sit down and chat with Adam Silvera about his epic contemporary fantasy series, the Infinity Cycle! Stay up to date with all the things Adam has going on by checking out his website! List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/books Email us @ theincoherentfang…

Ep. 109 features John Leekley & Paul Dorian from Home Run Forecast, which is an index rating that measures the favorability of conditions for ball fight. Hear them discuss: How Paul fused his background as a meteorologist with his passion for baseball to develop the Home Run Index What goes into developing a model like the Home Run Index, which is …

Get ready to dive deep into the realms of nerd-dom as we unpack the latest news, juicy rumors, and tantalizing teasers surrounding this summer's most anticipated blockbuster movies! From the latest superhero sagas to epic sci-fi adventures, join us as we navigate the ever-expanding universe of pop culture, offering insights, theories, and plenty of…

The Fangirls judged a book by its cover and it brought them a hilarious and fun interview with indie author Katie Golightly! Follow along as they chat about Katie’s latest release THE ONES WE HATE, the writing process, and more. Check out Katie’s website to keep up to date with all her goings-on and get signed and personalized copies of her books! …

Ep. 108 features Chris Shreeve from Locker Room Labs, which are sports app development specialists. Hear him discuss: His background owning a marketing services agency, and the lessons he learned running a services-based business How Locker Room Labs is taking a different approach as a services business by “providing value first before aggressively…