Best Smooth Brain Podcasts (2024)

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Finding joy in rejection and why it’s a necessary part of growth with Jia Jiang 45:03

11h ago45:03

45:03

Rejection. It stings, doesn’t it? But Jia Jiang wants to flip the script and challenge your reaction to rejection. Instead of running from it, he wants to show you how to face it head-on and use it to make your business better. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Clate Mask and Jia Jiang discuss the need for rejection, how to find joy in it, and …

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EE 355 - Selling 51% Of My Business For €473 MILLION - The Barry Napier Story 1:24:42

1h ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Barry Napier joins Gary Fox for a deep dive interview on his founder formula for success. Barry sold 51% of his company, Cubic Telecom, for €473 million in November 2023. This valued the company at over €900 million or over $1 billion dollars. He reveals how he secured deals with Audi and Tesla, which transformed Cubic's direction. His story is not…

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10kposts Masterclass: Magic: The Gathering ft Lucky Paper Radio 1:04:23

2d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

We're joined by Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox, the co-hosts of the Lucky Paper Radio podcast, a show about Magic : The Gathering. Anthony and Andy talk about how they got started in Magic, how to play the game, and the ways in which people can play it, both in card form and online, today. They also talk about the state of the game today, from ten…

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10kposts Film Club : Perfect Blue (1997) ft. Aaron Thorpe 10:17

4d ago10:17

10:17

[Content Note: Parts of this episode do involve discussion on rape and sexual assault in the context of this film] This is a preview of a patreon bonus episode! Check out the full episode here! -------- Aaron (@afrocosmist) returns to the pod this week to talk about Satoshi Kon's debut anime film, 'Perfect Blue'. Released in 1997, Kon's film is an …

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SMOOTH by Santana featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Rick Astley of NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP 57:17

5d ago57:17

57:17

Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do I (Do I)A full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guy[Pre-Chorus]I just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understand[Chorus]Never gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert…

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4.59 - The Villagers are REVOLTING (Yecch!) 32:24

5d ago32:24

32:24

Thom and Bill dissect minute 59 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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The State of the Arts ft. Fossil Free Books 54:20

8d ago54:20

54:20

Writers and Book Workers Jessica Gaitan Johannesson, Mohamed Tonsy and Guy Gunaratne come on the show this week to talk about their work as organisers in Fossil Free Books, and their campaigns for a books industry free from fossil fuels, fossil fuel finance and investments in the arms industry. They talk about the hostile media coverage of FFB in t…

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4.58 - The Comedy Stylings of Hussman & Frone 28:55

12d ago28:55

28:55

Bill and Thom dissect minute 58 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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Training your mindset to achieve your wildest dreams with Brain Cain 46:44

14d ago46:44

46:44

Brian Cain works with some of the greatest athletes in the world, and it all starts with one thing: Training their mindset. Now, Brian is coaching entrepreneurs and helping them shape their mindset to reach their business goals. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Brian Cain joins Clate Mask to dive deeper into the importance of the mindset, why …

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Both, Not Half ft. Jassa Ahluwalia 1:15:15

15d ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Actor, writer and avid 10kposts listener Jassa Ahluwalia joins us this week to talk about his new book, "Both, Not Half: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity". A memoir looking back on code-switching, navigating multiple cultures and identities throughout his adolescence, and later, as an up-and-coming actor in London, it also examines…

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EE 354 - Fraud Fighter - Colum Lyons - ID Pal 1:08:56

19d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Colum Lyons, the co-founder of ID-Pal joins Gary on the podcast. The idea is simple, Colum's software stops your identification and identify being use by fraudsters and criminals online. His genius simple, is used by some of the world's biggest companies. Ever signed up for a bank account online and being asked to take photos of your face? Chances …

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Building Brain Habits that Accelerate Your Team and Practice 55:25

19d ago55:25

55:25

Art Markman, PhD, is vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of more than 150 scholarly works on cognitive science and related topics. In this podcast episode, he shares his expertise on “smart” thinking and decision-making. With tens of thousands of decisions to make every day, what allows us to move f…

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[PREVIEW] Bromley Chicken Yaoi ft. Josh Boerman 9:13

20d ago9:13

9:13

This is a preview of a patreon bonus episode! Check out the full episode here! Josh from The Worst of All Possible Worlds swung by the studio and so we forced him to podcast. In this episode, Hussein explains the Bromley Chicken Yaoi reddit post, and the phenomena of London chicken shops with American names. We also talk about some of our favourite…

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4.57 - Junior Has A Frankenstein Sized Toothache 27:36

21d ago27:36

27:36

Bill and Thom dissect minute 57 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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Goal Setting to Score Your “Life Goals” with the Double Win with Michael Hyatt 40:40

22d ago40:40

40:40

In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Michael Hyatt, founder and chairman of Full Focus, joins Clate Mask to explore the concept of achieving the "double win" in life, balancing success in work and personal life. Together they explore practical strategies for goal setting, introducing the "SMARTER" framework emphasizing specificity, measurability, …

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Why You're Not Charging Enough and How to Fix It with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon 35:04

23d ago35:04

35:04

Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, a 7-time best-selling author, the creator of 5 powerful business systems and the host of the MOVE To Millions Podcast, joins Clate Mask to discuss why entrepreneurs often hold themselves back from earning a higher wage and lays out the broad steps of her "Move to Millions" method. Learn more: Podcast: https://www.drdarn…

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Think Practice Makes Perfect? Think Again with Piyush Parikh 20:41

21d ago20:41

20:41

Piyush Parikh, co-founder of SaaS technical support platform Equinox Agents, joins Clate Mask to discuss the importance of finding your business's niche and how doing so helps small business owners conquer the chaos. Piyush and Clate also discuss the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, and why business owners should always look for the next moun…

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Navigating Niche Growth and Relationship Building with Tim Riddle 47:40

21d ago47:40

47:40

Tim Riddle, CEO of Discover Blind Spots, joins Clate Mask to discuss niche growth and relationship building for financial advisors. They discuss the importance of clear and consistent communication, the power of content marketing to address client problems, and the role of automation in streamlining business processes. Learn more: https://www.disco…

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The Framework Entrepreneurs Need To Succeed with Michelle Nedelec 45:50

21d ago45:50

45:50

For Michelle Nedelec, consultant and founder of Awareness Strategies, automation and the right mindset are the keys to success. In fact, for over 20 years, she’s helped businesses reach their goals using her expert framework, and she’s sharing it in this podcast. Listen in as Michelle discusses the four-step strategy business owners can use to scal…

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The Secret to Scaling Your Sales with Justin Gray 44:44

21d ago44:44

44:44

In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Justin Gray joins Clate Mask to talk about a loaded topic: Sales. Justin Gray’s company, In Revenue Capital, is dedicated to helping companies improve their sales strategies and increase their revenue. But before consulting, Justin Gray conquered the chaos of sales for himself by growing LeadMD, the business he…

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Using Automation to Get Personal with Amit Kakar 33:46

21d ago33:46

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Amit Kakar knows what it takes to succeed with personalization. “We’re going to crush you.” That’s what two retail pharmacy executives told Amit about his new business 25 years ago. Fast forward to today, and Amit’s business, Avalon Pharmacy, is thriving. How did he do it? By using marketing automation to deliver the best customer experience possib…

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Developing The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Sangram Vajre 42:40

21d ago42:40

42:40

Sangram Vajre knows what it takes to start and scale a business because he’s done it successfully time and time again, and in this episode, he’s sharing his secrets with you. The entrepreneur started at Salesforce, where he studied the billion-dollar business and used what he learned to launch his own company. Now, Sangram is the Co-Founder and CEO…

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How To Start and Scale a Company with Heidi Jannenga 42:26

21d ago42:26

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Heidi Jannenga is the Co-Founder and CCO of WebPT, the leading physical therapy EMR software, but she started as a physical therapist using pen and paper. Heidi needed EMR software specifically for rehab therapists, so she built one and shared it with the world. Now, Heidi’s software company has thousands of employees and serves tens of thousands o…

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The Strategy Of Finding Your Niche With Justin Rende 38:55

23d ago38:55

38:55

Justin Rende, the CEO and founder of Rhymetec, the industry leader in cloud security that provides innovative cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services to modern-day SaaS businesses. Justin started his career working in the film industry where he gained the confidence to be able to talk to anyone, after realizing that celebrities are jus…

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Announcing Conquer the Chaos - Mastering Storytelling for Your Business with Park Howell 43:22

21d ago43:22

43:22

Park Howell has been in the storytelling business for more than 40 years, and he’s helped PepsiCo, the Air Force, Richard Branson and more craft impactful stories for their brands. If your business has a story, Park Howell can help you tell it. In this episode, you’ll learn how to craft a story that will excite your audience and help grow your busi…

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[UNLOCKED] P O S T S I N B I O ft John Herrman 1:14:45

22d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

This is an unlocked bonus episode! Find it and more on our patreon! -------- This week, Hussein and Phoebe are joined by tech writer John Herrman to discuss his recent article in NY Magazine's Intelligencer about the 'Pussy in bio' bots. We all know them, we've all seen them. John takes us through the history of spam bots, and helps us place this m…

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Everything Is Fine in Germany ft. Uma from Corner Spati 10:56

26d ago10:56

10:56

As the far right surges across Europe, we look at Germany, where fascist electronic music has become a sensation on TikTok, and memefied in other parts of the internet – and ask, why is the government ignoring this? Uma, from the podcast Corner Späti, explains how Germany got to this point, what its reactions and responses to Palestine protests tel…

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4.56 - Pinky and the Brain 30:47

28d ago30:47

30:47

Thom and Bill dissect minute 56 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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EE 353 - Master The Mind to Master The Business World - Pat Divilly Brain & Body Special 1:08:49

27d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

The ethos of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today's pod is a brain & body special. I sit down with Pat Divilly, to explore the hidden drivers that motivate founders & also the shadow that follows us. Pat is one of the most open & authentic people in Ireland when it comes…

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Smooth Online Brain ft. Rory Blank 1:15:00

29d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Comics artist and cartoonist Rory Blank joins us on this weeks free episode as we ask: What is an AI image, exactly? Rory and Hussein discuss why the "All Eyes On Rafah" instagram post became the first 'viral' AI image, despite its inconsistencies, inaccuracies and lack of specificity. Rory explains how these features characterise the AI 'art' taki…

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EE 352 - Why I Spent €500,000 on a Domain Name - Peter Coppinger - The Teamwork Story 1:13:39

1M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Peter Coppinger, the brilliant mind behind Teamwork, joins us for a fascinating chat recorded live at the Republic of Work in Cork in partnership with the EIIS Innovation Fund. Peter’s entrepreneurial journey from a passionate college student to a successful business mogul is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of web development and lo…

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My Life In Posting: Mollie Goodfellow [PREVIEW] 10:50

1M ago10:50

10:50

This is a preview of a bonus episode. Find the whole thing on our reasonably-priced patreon! Comedy writer Mollie Goodfellow talks about her early experiences on the internet, which largely amounted to luring unsuspecting men into the woods of Runescape and beheading them for fun.. We talk about the transition between social networks and how it sha…

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4.55 - Smooth Operator 29:19

1M ago29:19

29:19

Bill and Thom dissect minute 55 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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EE 351 - The World Leading Longevity Doctor Helping Founders Live Longer - Dr Paddy Barrett 1:04:56

1M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

The ethos of this podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today, I bring you one of the world's leading experts on mastering your brain, your body and specifically your heart. Dr Paddy Barrett is a cardiologist who specialises in longevity and preventative medicine. This episode is a goldmine for anyone loo…

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Rise And Fall of the Vape Nation ft. Tom Nicholas 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Youtube essayist Tom Nicholas joins us this week to talk about vaping and specifically, how the excesses of contemporary internet culture, guided by the philosophies of liminal capitalism, can explain the prominence of disposable vapes. Tom tells us how vaping went from a means to manage addictions to a new kind of addictive behaviour, how and why …

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A Parliament of Posters ft. Zoë Grünewald [PREVIEW] 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

This is a preview of a bonus episode. Find the whole thing on our reasonably-priced patreon! Political journalist Zoë Grünewald joins us to talk about the upcoming UK General Election, and why so many candidates are opting to run on hyper-online 'culture war' issues. Zoë explains how obsessions with social media among politicians and journalists ha…

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EE 350 - From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Darren O'Reilly on Mastering Nutrition and Scaling Wholesupp 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Unlock the secrets to mastering nutrition and entrepreneurship in our latest episode with Darren O'Reilly, the founder of Wholesupp. You'll gain insights into Darren's inspiring transition from athlete to entrepreneur, and how he's making clean nutrition accessible to everyone. We discuss the significance of transparent product labeling, third-part…

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4.54 - And Just Where Do You Think You're Going? 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Bill and Thom dissect minute 54 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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What if AI was just a guy’s voice? Ft. Paris Marx 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Paris Marx returns to the show to talk about two AI conferences hosted by Google and OpenAI, and how both failed to provide any real evidence of why it’s any more than a chatbot with a voice, but also, why this doesn’t really matter to tech companies, and the government’s appeasing them. Paris talks about the consequences of AI software integrating…

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EE 349 - Smooth Operator - Rising Star - Aine Kennedy, The Smooth Company 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

My rising star pick for season 18 is Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company. The only thing more remarkable than her rise over the last 2 years is her ability to dream up genius marketing ideas. From millions of views on TikTok with her viral sensation grandad to securing a unique partnership with Brown Thomas, Aine is a creative powerhouse. T…

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EE 348 - Execution Beats Idea Every Time - Ronan Perceval, founder of Phorest 1:27:47

2M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Ronan Perceval, the founder of Phorest salon software, joins me on this week's pod. Ronan's journey began when he built a text messaging service at Trinity College. This was the start of a serial entrepreneur journey that would see him start Demonware before he had the idea for Phorest. He has spent the last 20 years building Phorest into one of th…

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10K Posts Q&A 2 [PREVIEW] 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

This is a preview of a bonus episode. Find the whole thing on our reasonably-priced patreon! To commemorate Phoebe’s final episode (before she goes on maternity leave, not forever) we take questions from you. We discuss some big questions about the internet, whether one’s decision not to post still counts and posting, and if the age of vertical vid…

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4.53 - No! Get Yer Own Cloestine Burrito Grande! 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

Bill and Thom dissect minute 53 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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EE 347 - His AI Can Beat Warren Buffett & The Stock Market - Andrew Mullaney 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

Andrew Mullaney is developing an AI that can beat any financial market! Formerly the co-founder of NewsWhip, Andrew is now the mastermind behind Premind AI. The serial entrepreneur is developing a model that can consume information in real time, validate it, and make trades before humans can even finish reading it. Stock movements often ride the wa…

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Wrong Way ft. Joanne McNeil 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Journalist and author Joanne Mcneil returns to the show to talk about her novel WRONG WAY, which was among the New Yorker’s best fiction of 2023. Centred around the proliferation of ‘self-driving’ taxis, the novel is an exploration of precarious work and social alienation, and the ways in which the technocratic ruling classes leverage this distanci…

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[PREVIEW] 10k TV Club: Telemarketers (Part 2) ft. The Worst Of All Possible Worlds 9:44

2M ago9:44

9:44

This is a preview of a bonus episode. Find the whole thing on our reasonably-priced patreon! Welcome back to part 2 of our discussion about the 2023 True Crime/Documentary miniseries Telemarketers. Once again, we're joined by Brian, AJ, and Josh, the hosts of the Worst Of All Possible Worlds, a podcast that reviews and analyses popular culture. ---…

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4.52 - Hold Me Closer, Theo Bohmer 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

Thom and Bill dissect minute 25 of THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN.By Belong Dead Productions

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Custodian Roundtable: The Industry Landscape, Options, and Innovation in 2024 and Beyond 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

With more options than ever, how do advisors decide on a custodial partner? Ben Harrison of BNY Mellon Pershing, Gabe Garcia of SEI, and Thomas Moore of Betterment for Advisors join us in a roundtable discussion on how their custodial firms are going beyond asset security to offer services in other major operational and strategic capacities. They e…

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EE 346 - He fled a Palestinian Refugee Camp & Built a Business Empire in Ireland - Adnan Shabab 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

This week, I chat with Adnan Shabab, the entrepreneurial force behind Umi Falafel and a host of other Dublin eateries,as he shares his remarkable journey from a Palestinian refugee camp to establishing a food empire in Ireland. Adnan now operates an award winning hospitality chain across Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to Cork. This remarkable journ…

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ATWFN Ep. 18: How the 1968 Election Mirrors Today 1:16:13

2M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

This week we talk about the Presidential election of 1968, who the main players were and what the stakes were. We also compare this election to the one happening this fall. Sources: Decades Presents 1968: The DNC Nixon on Nixon: 60 Minutes InterviewRemembering 1968: The Return of Nixon Lee Atwater's Infamous 1981 Interview on the Southern Strategy …

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