Best Nat Friedman Podcasts (2024)

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94 - Gallic Wars 4: Amphibious Assault 57:30

38m ago57:30

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Caesar crosses two major bodies of water (and he hasn’t even gotten to the Rubicon yet), in part 4 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar ent…

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How to get Started with Angel Investing featuring Co Founder of Angel Squad Brian Nichols: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 59:32

1h ago59:32

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “How to get Started with Angel Investing featuring Co Founder of Angel Squad Brian Nichols” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go …

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93 - Gallic Wars 3: Caesar At Sea 1:07:12

11d ago1:07:12

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Cost of Glory Ecuador event Aug 22-25: for more info & links read this post. Caesar faces enemies at home and on sea, in part 3 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history m…

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Reflecting On My Journey Building WeAreLATech: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 21:45

5d ago21:45

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Reflecting On My Journey Building WeAreLATech” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be feat…

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92 - Gallic Wars 2: Conspiracy 51:46

27d ago51:46

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Caesar almost loses it all, in part 2 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as …

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Episode 13: Kevin Danna of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania. 57:48

12d ago57:48

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode #13, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Kevin Danna, owner and winemaker of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania. First, they delve into what is in their respective glasses, with Kevin drinking the new Cabernet Franc Reserve and Kenny drinking the Merlot, 2022. They discuss Kevin's winemaking or…

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Episode 12: Wines We've Been Enjoying Recently, Plus Other Current Topics 41:14

1M ago41:14

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Send us a Text Message. n this episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, a wine-tasting comparing similar wines from different regions, and many other topics. In the first episode since Shavuos, Kenny highlights three different bubblies, each at different price poi…

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91 - Gallic Wars 1: Caesar's Chance 1:26:25

1M ago1:26:25

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The beginning of a new series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic Wars (De Bello Gallico). It’s a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an ene…

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90 - Heroes are Dangerous: Rousseau & Nietzsche with Johnathan Bi 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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Johnathan Bi left success in the startup world to focus on researching the deep ideas that power the world, and has recently launched his series on the Great Books of the West, starting with his lecture on Nietzsche. In this episode: What is Rousseau’s impact on the world? Johnathan’s Journey towards the Great Thinkers and their Books The Duality o…

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89 - A Manual for Greatness — with Johnny Burtka 59:57

2M ago59:57

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An interview with Johnny Burtka, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, and his most recent book is titled “Gateway to Statesmanship—Selections from Xenophon to Churchill”. In this episode: The Mirrors for Princes tradition Obstacles as a Ladder to Greatness The Pot…

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Episode 11: Shavuos White Wine Picks 36:50

1M ago36:50

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Send us a Text Message. In the highly anticipated Shavuos (or is it Shavuot?) White Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman choose wines five price categories: Under $15, $15 to $25, $25-$35, $35-$45, and over $45. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath & Dr. Kenny Friedman in turn surprise and delight each other with their picks. They discu…

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88 - Mysteries of the Scrolls — with Nat Friedman 57:14

2M ago57:14

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An interview with Nat Friedman, former CEO of GitHub and creator of the Vesuvius Challenge, which aims to crack the riddles of the Herculaneum Papyri. In this episode: The Genesis of the Vesuvius Challenge Early Attempts to Open the Scrolls Using a Particle Accelerator to Scan the Scrolls! Partnering with Daniel Gross and Brent Seales Nat’s Childho…

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Episode 10: Interview with Jonathan Hajdu from Covenant & Hajdu Wines 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode #10, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman welcome Jon Hajdu, winemaker for Covenant Wines of Berkeley, California, and his own eponymous label, Hajdu Wines. They discuss Jon’s winemaking origin story and his fateful journey from NY to California and Australia in between, and from being an archaeology and p…

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87 - Pursuing Greatness — with Pano Kanelos 50:39

2M ago50:39

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An interview with Pano Kanelos, the founding president of the University of Austin and the former President of St. John’s College, Annapolis. In this episode: How founding a university is like running a diner The flourishing of American universities in the 19th century How old philosophers were men of action The Intellectual Foundations Program at …

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Episode 9: Everything You Need to Know About Wine Corks (and Other Enclosures!) 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left to guess which bottle it is. They then introduce the main topic, first discussing some of the hi…

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86 - Pompey: Aftermath, Comparison w/ Spartan King Agesilaus 40:04

3M ago40:04

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In which we follow the lead of Plutarch and study Pompey's character and analyze what we can learn from the life of Pompey the Great, by comparing him to King Agesilaus of Sparta, whom Plutarch paired him with. Sources and Further Reading for the Life of Pompey: John Leach, Pompey the Great: https://amzn.to/3UxOsW8 Robin Seager, Pompey: a Political…

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Episode 8: Interview with Gabriel & Shimon Weiss from Shirah Wines 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman invite their first guests, and chat with rockstar winemaker brothers Gabriel and Shimon Weiss of Shirah Wine, of course all while enjoying a glass of Shirah wine. They discuss the origins of Shirah Wine and their journey in winemaking. The conversation covers…

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Episode 7: Post-Passover Musings and the Dalton Pet Nat Wine 26:22

3M ago26:22

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Send us a Text Message. In the first post-Passover chat, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their experiences during the Passover holiday and their mutual enjoyment of the Dalton Pet Nat wine. They explore the interesting process of Pét-Nat, or Pétillant Naturel, a sparkling wine made through a single fermentation process right in…

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85 - Pompey III: Fields of Pharsalus 1:59:40

3M ago1:59:40

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Life of Pompey Part 3 of 3: Pompey's final rise to the heights of Roman power, his war with his friend Julius Caesar, and his final downfall. People: (M. Tullius) Cicero (Titus Pomponius) Atticus C. Julius Caesar Cn. Pompeius Magnus (Pompey) Julia, Caesar's Daughter (M. Licinius) Crassus (L. Domitius) Ahenobarbus - Optimate Stalwart (Cos. 54) (M. P…

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Episode 6: Our Wine Picks for Passover 2024 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Send us a Text Message. In the highly anticipated Pesach Seder Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman announce their picks. They choose wines only from Israel in four price categories: Under $20, $20 to $40, $40 to $80, and over $80. Additionally, they choose one Moshiach wine from the depths of their cellars. They choose e…

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Episode 5: Choosing the Perfect Wines for Passover Seder 51:56

4M ago51:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their recent experiences and preparations for the upcoming Passover holiday, the peak buying season for kosher wine. They discuss the question they receive most often, namely, what wines to drink at the Pesach Seder. They provide recommendations for w…

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84 - Pompey II: Empire of Venus 1:49:26

3M ago1:49:26

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Pompey becomes Rome’s greatest conqueror, and empire builder, but faces even greater trials back home in Rome. People Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, "Pompey the Great" Sulla Felix, the Dictator Pompey The Pirates Posidonius the Stoic Mithridates VI Eupator, King of Pontus Lucius Licinius Lucullus Cicero, the Orator Manilius, the Tribune Julius Caesar Theo…

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Episode 4: Matar CB, 2016 & Chateau Marquisat de Binet, Cuvée Abel, Montagne Saint-Émilion, 2015 36:46

4M ago36:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the concept of Moshiach wines, the significance of wine in Jewish traditions and the importance of choosing the right wine for special occasions. Rabbi Bernath shares his choice for the wine he would serve if Moshiach came right now, the Matar CB, 201…

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Episode 3: Petit Castel 2020 & Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009 35:55

4M ago35:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the most recent news out of Israel in the terrible damage to Avivim Winery due to Hezbollah and the continued importance of supporting Israeli wineries. They also share their experiences drinking Israeli wines on Purim, focusing on one of Rabbi Bernath's P…

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Episode 2: Corkscrews, Italian Dacci Barbara D'Asti 2020 & Israeli Shiloh Secret Reserve Petit Verdot 2020 33:52

5M ago33:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss corkscrews and wine openers. They compare different types of corkscrews and share their recommendations. They also discuss the concept of regifting rabbit corkscrews. The conversation then shifts to open bottles of wine, with Rabbi Bernath sharing his exp…

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Episode 1: California Herzog Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 42:45

5M ago42:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their backgrounds and passion for kosher wine. They explore the significance of wine in Jewish culture and how it is used to celebrate various occasions. The hosts also highlight the influence of kosher wine in the market and the…

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83 - Pompey I: Kid Butcher 1:23:27

4M ago1:23:27

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Pompey, the Great. Part 1 of 3. Pompey's rise to become one of Rome's greatest generals - before he's even old enough to hold office. How he got the nickname of "Kid Butcher" or "The Butcher Boy". Thanks to our Sponsor, Intercollegiate Studies Institute! www.isi.org Key Names: Agesilaus of Sparta Julius Caesar Alexander the Great Pompeius STRABO (f…

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Nat Lennox: Creative Tech Marketer: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 13:24

4M ago13:24

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Nat Lennox: Creative Tech Marketer” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the…

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82 - How to Tell a Flatterer From a Friend 31:01

5M ago31:01

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Check out Ralston College's FUNDED MA program: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma ! ...Plutarch offers some advice on how to choose your friends, and how to be a good one. Examples include Alexander the Great, Cato, Carneades, Plato, Dionysius the Tyrant, and more. (Here depicted: the monument of Philopappus in Athens, to whom Plutarch's essay is…

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Axel Fernandes of CAD/CAM Consulting Services: 3D Printing: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Axel Fernandes of CAD/CAM Consulting Services: 3D Printing” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/belie…

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Jackie Peters of Blind Insight: Making Data Secure: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 25:56

5M ago25:56

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Jackie Peters of Blind Insight: Making Data Secure” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be…

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81 - Spartacus — with Barry Strauss 51:08

6M ago51:08

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An interview with Barry Strauss, Spartacus expert, and author of The Spartacus War In this episode: -How Spartacus' Slave revolt almost failed in its early stages -Overcoming short term thinking as a leader -Spartacus' influence on modern leadersBy Alex Petkas

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Katie Vander Ark of LendTech: Lending Management for Real Estate: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 21:48

6M ago21:48

21:48

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Katie Vander Ark of LendTech: Lending Management for Real Estate” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com…

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80 - The Best Stoic Sentences 31:13

6M ago31:13

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A method for reading that can transform your life. W/ help from Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts 2003-2009. Get his new book Sentences from Seneca, here! Some Sources: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_108 https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Sallust/Bellum_J…

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Erika Storli of Atlassian: Marketing Manager: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 42:08

6M ago42:08

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Erika Storli of Atlassian: Marketing Manager” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featu…

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Niki Agrawal of ShopStyle: Wall Street to Founder: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Niki Agrawal of ShopStyle: Wall Street to Founder” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be …

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79 - Spencer Klavan: Why Achilles Plays the Lyre 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

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Why does Achilles, slaughterer of men, play the lyre? A conversation with Spencer Klavan of the Young Heretics podcast. Check out the Cost of Glory Men's Leadership Retreat: costofglory.com/retreat ! Spencer on Twitter: @spencerklavan In this conversation, we discuss: -Spencer & Alex's common ground training as classicists -How one gets into these …

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Justine Lieberman of Compass: Real Estate and Technology: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 36:49

6M ago36:49

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Justine Lieberman of Compass: Real Estate and Technology” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe…

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David Friedman of Coastal Recruiting: Making The Jump: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 48:09

6M ago48:09

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “David Friedman of Coastal Recruiting: Making The Jump” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To…

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78 - Lucullus III: Betrayal 1:10:55

7M ago1:10:55

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The fall and political struggles of the great Lucullus, rival of Pompey and Caesar. Cost of Glory Men's Retreat 2024 application open! - costofglory.com/retreat Thanks to our sponsor Ancient Language Institute - Tutoring now available: Latin: https://ancientlanguage.com/latin-tutorials/ Ancient Greek: https://ancientlanguage.com/ancient-greek-tutor…

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Sam Birchenough of BRCHN Design House: Product Development: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 53:23

7M ago53:23

53:23

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Sam Birchenough of BRCHN Design House: Product Development: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go …

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Will Stringer of Chisos: Alternative Funding: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 1:04:56

7M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Will Stringer of Chisos: Alternative Funding” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featu…

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77 - Lucullus II: Armenia 1:01:42

8M ago1:01:42

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Lucullus drives Mithridates out of Pontus, and war escalates In this episode: -The power of concentration -Nothing is more important than sleep -Bold Barbarian Queens -The value of bad news -Battle of Tigranocerta Book Rec - Gareth Sampson, Rome's Great Eastern WarBy Alex Petkas

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Mayank Yadav of Reddit: Importance of Networking: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 21:12

7M ago21:12

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Mayank Yadav of Reddit: Importance of Networking” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be f…

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76 - Lucullus I: Starvation 1:05:00

8M ago1:05:00

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Lucullus, Conqueror of Armenia. Highlights from Plutarch's biography of the great foe of Pompey Cost of Glory Men's Retreat 2024 application open! - costofglory.com/retreat Thanks to our sponsor Ancient Language Institute - Tutoring now available: Latin: https://ancientlanguage.com/latin-tutorials/ Ancient Greek: https://ancientlanguage.com/ancient…

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Christie Jenkins of Athletic Ventures: Taking Chances: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 33:56

7M ago33:56

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Christie Jenkins of Athletic Ventures:Taking Chances” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To …

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Jenny Weigle of Jenny.Community: Transforming Brands: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Jenny Weigle of Jenny.Community: Transforming Brands” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To …

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75 - How to Turn People Down (or, "On Cringe") 20:30

8M ago20:30

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The vice of "dysopia" brings down even the strongest. Plutarch gives some advice on how to fortify ourselves against it. Reach out to alex@ancientlifecoach.com for more info on the 2024 Cost of Glory Men's retreat in Rome! Link to a translation of Plutarch's text : https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Moralia/De_vitioso_pudor…

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Raychel Espiritu of Starburst: Investing In The Future of Aerospace: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 56:36

8M ago56:36

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Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Raychel Espiritu of Starburst: Investing In The Future of Aerospace” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.…

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Tucker Cohen of Smoov: Simplify Expenses in Your Relationship: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 1:04:49

8M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Tucker Cohen of Smoov: Simplify Expenses in Your Relationship” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/be…

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