Best JD & LEN Podcasts (2024)

For episode number sixty-five on independent music podcast "Hot Takes", Heaven Sample brought the party with his extensive experience in the music scene and well cultivated taste in art and music. Known as of late as being an up-and-comer with live performances with i2K and Bass House HMTL and collaborations with the likes of Sevag H, Heaven Sample…

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Episode 23 - Trips and Politics 1:00:33

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Back from a recent trip Len shares about his Japan/Korea trip and somehow they dive into politics and eventually Lakers coach hiring.By JD & LEN

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Episode 64: Futurefunkrocker 2:00:25

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Kicking off "Hot Takes" season four, we brought on an OG from the early days of the vaporwave scene, Futurefunkrocker. Known for releasing an album square in the middle of "Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1" and "Spend the Night With Games", Brent has been to hell and back with the scene and adjacent experimental and hypnagogic projects as well, pavin…

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Episode 22 - NBA Playoffs and the Draft 58:44

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We discuss the current NBA playoffs, who will get to the Finals and also the upcoming draft.By JD & LEN

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Episode 21 - NBA & NFL 57:36

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This weeks discussion is around the NFL schedules, NBA players vs NFL players and Lens upcoming travels.By JD & LEN

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Episode 20 - Remembering the past 59:11

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This week the guys discuss traveling and some of the devices and items from the 80s. A bit more talk around memory lane this week.By JD & LEN

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Episode 19 - NFL Draft and more 58:04

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The NFL Draft is here and the guys jump into the selections made, from Caleb Williams to the Falcons picking Penix and beyond. JD & Len provide their views on possible successes for some of the QB and their own views from years of seeing these play out.By JD & LEN

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Bold Lawyer: Len Garza of Garza Business Law 33:16

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We had a blast with Len Garza of Garza Law based in New Jersey. He unloaded TONS of gold nuggets about his transition from big law to solo practice in 2020 at the peak of COVID. He goes through some amazing breakthroughs he has had as a result of getting solid business coaching on mindset and leadership training. He's set up his firm for success an…

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Episode 18 - The past, present and future review 59:53

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The guys dig into wrestling on the eve of WrestleMania and then get into more about how things are different in society's growth today versus the past. Lots a different conversations this week.By JD & LEN

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Ep 17 - NCAA Madness, Free Agency and MLB 58:45

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Its NCAA March Madness, who did the guys pick? Also they dig into MLB season, memories from the past and NFL free agency.By JD & LEN

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Episode 16 -We're back, the NFL and more 58:23

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Back from their break the Guys jump into NFL talk, which sports have changed the most over the decades and what is the greatest.By JD & LEN

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Bold Lawyer: Jon Hood of Hood Venture Counsel, P.C. 32:21

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I had the pleasure of interviewing a star founder, Jon Hood of Hood Venture Counsel. We chatted about his founder's story starting back in Law school, then going in-house and starting his own firm 10 years ago. Jon shares some solid gold nuggets about networking and drops 2-3 current day networking tools for implementing AI in your legal practice. …

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Bold Lawyer: Paul Barrera of North City Law 33:02

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J.D. and Matt from Bold get the chance to interview Paul Barerra, founder and owner at North City Law based near Seattle, WA. He tells his founder's story which is starts out with a funny twist with this background in financial/tax. He also shares some of his secret sauce with respect to digital marketing and shares how he started up a second locat…

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Bold Lawyer: Patrick Boyd of Boyd Law Group (BLG) 32:46

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J.D. and Matt interview NY-based Employment Attorney, Patrick Boyd, founder of Boyd Law Group (BLG). He tells us his passionate story about why he got into the law and fell in love with employment law, specifically. He also gives some really sound advice to any new attorney looking to start their career. Patrick also gives some insight as to where …

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Episode 15 - Super Bowl Predictions and Purdy 56:35

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Its time to pick the Super Bowl winners and go over the recent Purdy hate. Plus once again they dive into the NBA.By JD & LEN

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Episode 63: Yet Another Retrospective Mega Episode 2:02:58

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As is now customary for "Hot Takes", we finished season 3 with another mega episode, but this time we wanted to concentrate on involving the community! Bringing on more guests to the show simultaneously than ever before, episode 63 is more brief than the last two retrospective episodes, but what it lacks in length it makes up for with pure chaos! W…

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Episode 14 - Reviewing the NFC/AFC title games and whats next for Belichick and Carrol 57:16

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This week focuses on the recent title games and the guys provide their thoughts on the outcomes and what to look for in SB 58. Also is this the end for Belichick and Carrol?By JD & LEN

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Episode 62: Crystal Eternal 2:02:58

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Right on time, we we came forth with episode number sixty-two of "Hot Takes", and our special guest on the show was graphic designer, producer, and show organizer Crystal Eternal! We spent two hours on Monday night talking taste, technique, and opinion with Reina, and it was a delight. Known for their phenomenal graphic art as Chameleon Crafts and …

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Episode 13 - Reviewing the NFL title games and matchups 56:52

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This week they discuss the AFC & NFC title games and how the matchups could play out. Plus give their take already on who would get to the SuperBowl and Win.By JD & LEN

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Episode 12 - NFL WildCard Review and Divisional Matchups 1:01:13

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The guys review last weeks games and surprise upsets while giving their picks for the divisional round.By JD & LEN

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Episode 11 - NFL Playoffs & Coaching news 59:53

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Its the NFL playoffs and the Guys discuss the matchups and who they think will win. Plus lots of coaching changes this week, they touch on those and where some may end up.By JD & LEN

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Episode 61: Donor Lens 2:00:04

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Open late and ready for service, "Hot Takes" episode number 61 introduces the gang to well-seasoned and highly requested British vaporwave duo, Donor Lens! Staying up late with the bois and the attending audience, Jay and Thom chopped it up with us, dropped some takes for the audience, and shared some secrets that you won't want to miss during thei…

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Episode 10 - New Year is here..so what 59:30

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The guys talk about what to look forward in the New Year from elections to sports!By JD & LEN

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Episode 9 - Christmas Time is here 59:42

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Christmas is right around the corner and the guys reminisce about their youth and what celebrating Christmas is like today versus the past. Happy holidays to all and enjoy the episode!By JD & LEN

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Episode 60: SlyVinyl Records 2:02:58

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This sixtieth episode of "Hot Takes' featured community member Eric from the label SlyVinyl Records! It made sense to bring Eric onto the show, having been releasing work by independent net-based electronic acts for so long and also recently involved with My Pet Flamingo and Utopia District's Flamingo Fest event. Two hours really wasn't enough time…

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Episode 8 - The California Experience 59:57

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The guys talk about California today vs the past. As residents for over 45 years they have a unique perspective, or not.By JD & LEN

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Episode 7 - Getting old sucks 1:00:03

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The guys discuss life changes from their youth to now and dig into the whole WFH debate.By JD & LEN

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Bold Lawyer: Ben Golden of Bend Golden Consulting, PLLC 28:03

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J.D. and Matt had the opportunity to interview solo attorney, Ben Golden, to hear his story of his legal career and the advent of his own law practice. We learned that he came form big law, then went in-house for several years, and finally decided to open his own practice on his terms. Find out how in the podcast.…

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Episode 6 - NFL results from Week 13 57:59

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The guys are back and review the recent Week 13 games. They discuss who the best teams are currently and their thoughts on this upcoming week.By JD & LEN

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Episode 59: JD Senuti 1:49:32

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"Hot Takes" episode 59 is an ode to JD Senuti! When considering the microgenre of vaporwave that overlaps with lo-fi house music, JD Senuti was the most obvious guest for us to invite. We didn't quite get our traditional two hours with our guest due to eleventh hour technical difficulties, but the valuable time that we did have overflowed with memo…

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Episode 5 - Travel 1:00:49

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The guys discuss the changes over time from youth to today on vacations and traveling.By JD & LEN

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Episode 58: Device Operator 1:59:50

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"Hot Takes" episode 58 was focused on multifaceted vaporwave up-and-comer Device Operator! Following a pattern of working closely with Pacific Plaza Records and affiliated acts, we managed to dodge an episode delay and coordinate our schedules so that we could sit down for an evening with our friend. Known for their work with Business Casual and Pa…

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Bold Lawyer: Levi Barlavi, Founder of Pacific Health Law Group 32:38

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J.D. and Matt got an opportunity to interview founder of Pacific Health Law Group, Levi Barlavi, to share his founder's story and let us inside the growth his law firm has had over the past 5-6 years. He also unveils his plans to grow in the coming 5 years and what key moves he made along the way to put him in the niche doctor buy/sell transaction …

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Episode 4 - The 80’s and today 59:44

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We discuss memories from the 80s and how things are different from then and now.By LEN & JD

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Bold Attorney: Christopher Brown of NorthStar Law Group 27:01

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J.D. and Matt talk with Christopher Brown, founder of NorthStar Law Group based in Olympia, WA. Chris lets us in on how he got started on his own and focuses on tax planning, as he has an LLM in taxation law. He offers some really good lessons about how he found ways to create a very systemized and process-based firm that suits his/his client's nee…

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Episode 3 - Disney and a galaxy far far away 1:01:22

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The Guys discuss the changes to Disney they have seen over the decades and the impact Disney has had on IP's like Star Wars and MarvelBy JD & LEN

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Bold Lawyer Spotlight: Austin Houvener, Partner of Toschi, Collins, Doyle & Houvener 32:07

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I had the pleasure of interviewing my brother, Austin Houvener, named partner of CA litigation firm that focuses its work on insurance defense. Austin tells his story as well as a lot of detail about the business of law in a litigation firm.By J.D. Houvener

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Episode 2 - NBA Kicks Off, World Series and more 1:00:51

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Len & JD get into the NBA season, if anyone watches the World Series and dive into sports differences and rigging.By Len & JD

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Episode 57: Topaz Gang 2:10:01

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Front and center for "Hot Takes" episode 57 was seminal early vaporwave duo Topaz Gang! We have been wanting to bring some guests from across the pond on to the show for a long time, and what better act to debut with than our old friends Topaz Gang!? Known for their early involvement in the scene, collaborating with such greats as Luxury Elite, Sai…

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GenXGuys -Intro to the new show 45:08

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Two longtime friends JD & Len decide to finally do a podcast! This week they introduce themselves and dive into a few different sport subjects with the upcoming NBA season and NFL.By JD & LEN

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Episode 56: Popcultr 2:02:59

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For "Hot Takes" episode 56, Skelly and Shiro called upon vapor-adjacent up-and-comer Popcultr! With a background in dubstep production and audio engineering, Popcultr has put out a handful of tight, clean chillwave-meets-vaporwave releases and has played several live shows within the scene, including Utopia District's tape swap events and Virtual M…

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Meet Bold Patents' Consulting Attorneys: Matt Kulseth and Michael Dodd 30:55

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J.D. gets BOTH of Bold's consulting attorneys on the same show! Meet Michael Dodd, who has the opportunity of meeting with every Bold Patents inventor and Matt Kulseth who helps all Bold inventors with trademark protection. They each share their backgrounds, why they got into law, their educational and professional background. They share what you c…

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Bold California Business Lawyer: Pankaj Raval of Carbon Law Group 29:45

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J.D. and Matt had the opportunity to interview California business attorney, Pankaj Raval, founder of Carbon Law Group based in LA. We got to hear Pankaj tell his founder's story starting back when he was working in entertainment industry at MTV in law school, to joining an exclusive entertainment law firm and eventually finding his passion working…

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Episode 55: Augnos 2:00:44

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Episode 55 of "Hot Takes" stars longtime friend of the show and vaporwave jack-all-trades Augnos, joining the duo for a series of engrossing discussions about such topics as World of Warcraft and the ability and willingness to teach oneself new skills. In addition to the release of their recent vapor-infused breaks mini-album "Gilded Sentience", Au…

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Bold Lawyer Afam Okeke of AIO Legal, AI and Technology Law 25:49

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J.D. interviews Afam Okeke of AIO Legal based in Texas. He represents startups and new businesses looking to protect their intellectual property. He talks about his founders story from being in-house to his own just over a year ago. He's been able to grow his practice through networking and developing referral relationships. He talked about how he …

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Entertainment Law Series: David Ratner, Founder of Creative Law Network 30:45

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J.D. gets the chance to interview David Ratner of Creative Law Network. We get to hear about Dave's early days as a band manager, and traveling to all 50 states! Learn about how he got started in the law and made the jump from a small practice to his own solo practice within 5 years of graduation. We discuss the branding of his law firm name, and w…

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From Big Law to Hanging a Shingle w/Catherine Edmunds of Edmunds Legal 30:54

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J.D. interviewed Catherine Edmunds of Edmunds Legal. We talk about her founders story and how she transitioned from big law to in-house, and finally on her own after taking some time off to raise her daughter. We dig into her practice and how she was able to get started and make that leap into her own practice with in-person networking specifically…

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Episode 54: Geometric Lullaby 2:00:32

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On the 54th episode of "Hot Takes", we strategically chose to bring on vaporwave label owner, artist, and metal musician Geometric Lullaby. A musical polymath with a background in metal now rising to the forefront of the vaporwave live show circuit, Geometric Lullaby was our top choice for the show owing to his Summer Slushy Fest event coming up ri…

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