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Zombie Thread is a podcast centered on technology. Each episode will dive into a different facet of technology to explore the lesser known histories and impacts that it has on society. From ADC to Zero days, come with us to learn why things are the way they are and what that means for us.
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Comedian Kathleen Madigan opens her Pub every week to talk about everything and anything fun in her world. Light bar conversations ranging from her parents to unsolved mysteries, sports to chimpanzee documentaries.
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Essential listening for Product Managers, Entrepreneurs, and anyone working in tech today. We break down the concepts you need to know, from Product Management to Growth, Sales to Funding, we'll bring you stories that will inspire and insights that will change the way you think about product and business. Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Product Collective, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcas ...
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito explores the rapid evolution of AI in product development through an engaging conversation with Francois, the Chief Product Officer of Amplitude. Francois shares insights into Amplitude's journey of integrating AI features into their analytics suite, including the challenges and unexpected learnin…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale from Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (16:20): Kathleen shares news that Taylor Swift crushed a weekend of shows in Amsterdam, Dolly Parton is releasing 2 new frozen desserts, Jelly Roll adds more tour dates, and Snoop Dogg prepares to commentate the Paris Olym…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into essential career advice for product managers, featuring insights from Jackie Bavaro, co-author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and "Cracking the PM Career." The episode explores strategies for advancing in your product management career, including the importance of finding a balance betw…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale from Atlantic Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Portland Maine, golfing with her friend Peter Kostis, going on a seal-watching cruise, and eating as much lobster as possible. COURT NEWS (15:38): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks attended Taylor Swift’s final Dublin sh…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito takes listeners behind the scenes of Shopify's latest product launch. Featuring an exclusive interview with Glen Coates, Shopify's VP of Product, the episode explores the company's innovative approach to introducing new features and products through their biannual "Editions" events. Coates shares …
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INTRO: (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Face Plant IPA from Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, VA. She reviews her weekend in West Virginia, with a sold-out show in Charles Town and lots of horse racing. She shows off her 2 Bears 5K medal that she received from her friend Bert Kreischer for running his 5K race, and tells all Termites…
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In this episode, Mike Belsito sits down with Bob Moesta, one of the early pioneers of the Jobs to Be Done framework, to dive deep into what Jobs to Be Done is all about. Bob shares his wealth of knowledge on how to truly understand your customers by looking at the world through their eyes and examining the progress they are trying to make in their …
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show by drinking a Pier to Pier Pale Ale from Hermosa Beach Brewing Company. She talks about her weekend in Los Angeles attending her friend Ellie’s Bat Mitzvah, and flying to the Ozarks to spend Father’s Day with her family. COURT NEWS (27:40): Kathleen shares news that Jelly Roll offered to pay a fan’s college tu…
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In this episode, longtime former Google product leader and current Executive Coach to Product Leaders, Ken Norton, shares his wisdom and insights, offering guidance that is essential for anyone working in tech product management. From navigating the early stages of your journey to making strategic decisions that will shape your professional path, K…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Westhampton Beach Irish Eyes stout from Westhampton Beach Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in NYC seeing Jessica Lange on Broadway in the play “Mother” and her sold-out show in Westhampton. She recommends following @itsscoopnashville on Instagram. COURT NEWS (17:30): Kathleen shares the news…
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In this episode, we hear the origin story of DoWhatWorks from it's Co-Founder and CEO, Andres Glusman. The conversation unravels the journey from initial struggles to pivotal moments of success, illustrating how the founders' commitment to experimentation and customer feedback led to a groundbreaking product. Discover how DoWhatWorks transitioned f…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Harp Irish Lager. COURT NEWS (8:30): Kathleen shares the news that Tanya Tucker blew up the internet with a video of her bathing her chickens, Taylor Swift just completed the Spain dates of her ERAS Tour, Stevie Nicks continues her Summer tour, and Snoop Dogg is auctioning off his own memorabilia. T…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rockshore Irish Lager from the Guinness Brewers at St. James Gate in Dublin. She shares details of her recent golf trip to Ireland, as well as seeing Stevie Nicks live in Nashville. COURT NEWS (16:57): Kathleen shares the news that Dolly’s hit “Jolene” was named Best Country Song of All Time by Roll…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Co. in Nashville. She provides an overview of her latest Nashville pub crawl, raving about Trisha Yearwood’s chicken fingers at the Oasis rooftop bar in Friends In Low Places, and then stopping by Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina in Nudie’s Honkytonk. COURT NEWS (13:2…
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chicken Scratch pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewing in Nashville. She shares recent fun attending Tanya Tucker’s opening of her new tequila bar, and supporting her pals Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura in their 2 Bears 5K run. COURT NEWS (12:50): Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker opened …
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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “They Call Me Roberto” Mexican Lager from The Mason Jar Brewing Company in Menifee, CA. She shares her sentiments regarding her dad’s recent passing, reads his “mistake” prayer card from the Catholic mass, and pledges her love for Saint Cayetano, the Patron Saint of Gambling. COURT NEWS (26:20): Kat…
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In November 2014, Brian Crofts prepared for a crucial meeting with two top-level executives at Intuit. One was CeCe Morken, his boss, overseeing Intuit’s Professional Tax (ProTax) business—a $422 million enterprise selling tax preparation software to accountants. The other was Sasan Goodarzi, in charge of Intuit’s $1.8 billion TurboTax division, pr…
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You will be treated to the fascinating beginnings of Pendo, a product experience platform company now valued at over two and a half billion dollars. We'll highlight Pendo's growth from an initial sponsor to a prominent supporter of product conferences. Todd Olson, Pendo's CEO, joins to recount his journey prior to Pendo at Rally Software and the su…
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In this episode of Rocketship.fm, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito take listeners through an in-depth examination of the pivotal business concept known as product market fit. They begin by acknowledging that, despite frequently using the term, they haven't fully dissected its meaning in previous episodes. They outline the importance of product …
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INTRO (1:07): In honor of Masters’ Week, Kathleen opens the show drinking a Calamity Jane Pilsner from Fire Maker Brewing Company in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (15:01): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s recent CMT award wins, Cher attends the Dolce & Gabbana Exhibition in Milan, Taylor Swift is officially declared a billionaire by Forbes, and Dolly has…
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Are you keeping up with the TikTok saga? The tides are shifting yet again, and this time the app faces a significant crossroad in the United States. Join us on the latest episode of Rocketship.fm as we delve into the complexities surrounding TikTok's potential ban and what it could mean for the tech industry and beyond. This podcast is brought to y…
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In this episode, Michael Sacca and Michael Belsito drop some major news before diving into the latest developments in the AI space. They discuss the tempered expectations surrounding generative AI and its impact on tech giants and consumers alike. Amidst the AI hype, companies are cautious about investing in new AI services due to high costs and qu…
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INTRO (1:07): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Goat Ranch Lager from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, and a Hotel Tango Vodka Bloody Mary. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Dayton and Indianapolis, eating shrimp cocktails at St. Elmo Steakhouse which is one of her favorite restaurants in the country. COURT NEWS (13:28): Kathleen shares…
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INTRO (6:10): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “Cheer Up Charlie” Stout from Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters, MO, and a ROCK’N Vodka Bloody Mary from Rockford, IL. She talks about aging parents and the creepy dolls in her mom’s basement. COURT NEWS (25:18): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ New Orleans tour date, Dolly Parton and her sister…
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In this episode, join us as we revisit the predictions made last year and assess their impact on the tech landscape. The forecast of an impending recession, particularly hitting the tech sector first, has proven true, with notable companies facing multiple rounds of layoffs. The unsettling trend of stocks rising amidst job cuts continues to raise e…
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INTRO (1:30 ): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chattahooligan Kolsch from Chattanooga Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Chattanooga and Huntsville AL, hiking Rock City and enjoying Sticky Fingers ribs. COURT NEWS (14:31): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks adding more 2024 concert dates, Queen Dolly welcomes Beyonce into the Country …
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On todays episdoe we discuss Dagster, a data orchestration platform developed by Dagster Labs, founded by Nick Schrock in 2018. Schrock, known for co-founding GraphQL, envisioned Dagster as a solution to the challenges of managing complex data pipelines reliably and at scale. The discussion centers on exploring Dagster's history, particularly focus…
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INTRO (0:55): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rock’N Vodka bloody Mary and a Bad Birdie Golden Ale from Four Peaks Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Scottsdale playing Talking Stick Casino and hanging out with her good friend Daxx Nielsen and his family. COURT NEWS (12:53): Kathleen shares news on Dolly’s tuition reimbursement for Dollywood em…
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Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca reflect on the common occurrence in the consumer tech industry where new competitor products emerge to overshadow original popular products, citing examples like the iPhone overtaking the Blackberry and Facebook surpassing MySpace. They discuss the rarity of a new competitor product being priced significantly higher t…
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INTRO (3:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Michelob Golden Light from Anheuser Busch. She reviews her week in Missouri hanging out with her parents and her Super Bowl bets. COURT NEWS (): Kathleen shares news on Snoop Dogg’s lawsuit against Walmart, Jelly Roll attended the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift made it back from her Tokyo shows to the …
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Today, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito dive into the intricacies of a product that has sparked both admiration and frustration among its users: Asana. As they unpack Asana's evolution, they explore its inception by co-founders Justin Rosenstein and Dustin Moskovitz, with Dustin's departure from Facebook marking the genesis of a vision for mode…
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(2:06) Kathleen opens the show drinking a Pack of Rabid Dogs Helles Lager from Piedmont Brewery in Atlanta. (8:38) COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares news on Taylor Swift’s 13th Grammy win and announcement of her forthcoming “The Tortured Poet’s Department” album on April 19th, (4:31) “GOOD BAD FOOD”: Kathleen samples Patatas Fritas, Georgia Sourdough Eve…
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Tune in to the latest episode of Rocketship.FM as hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca dive into the exciting world of tech products and innovations. In this episode, they explore recent developments from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and discuss the latest trends shaping the tech landscape. From deepfake robocalls impersonating politica…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Boots and Hose Citrus Blonde Ale from Humdinger Brewing. She reviews her weekend doing sold-out shows in San Luis Obispo and Monterey, drinking beer in a Buffalo Bills bar, and taking a beach walk on the Pebble Beach dog beach. COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares news on Cher’s request for conservatorship over son Elijah …
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The podcast episode discusses Andrew Wilkinson's entrepreneurial journey, particularly focusing on his founding of the company Flow, a task tracking and productivity app for teams and small businesses. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Flow as a bootstrapped business in a competitive market dominated by venture-backed giants like…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Free Kittens Lager from Barryessa Brewing in Winters, CA. She reviews her weekend doing sold-out shows in Santa Rosa, CA, and the Hard Rock Casino outside of Sacramento. COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Dolly Parton has released 4 breakfast mixes as part of her Duncan Hines baking line, Taylor Swift-inspired …
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Wizard of Hops IPA from Central Standard Brewing. She reviews her weekend of shows in Wichita and Tulsa, getting drive-thru Jim Beam at Spangles and touring Leon Russell’s Church Studio. COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Snoop Dogg has joined the NBC team commentary for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jelly Roll spok…
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In the first episode of 2024, hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca kick off the new year with a fresh format. Introducing a segment on Product News and featuring insightful interviews, they dive into the evolving realm of Product Operations. With a special focus on the recently published book "Product Operations: How Successful Companies Build Prod…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing in Nashville. She reviews her Christmas holiday with family in Missouri, and her New Year’s in Nashville celebrating Irish New Year’s Eve and day drinking with her cousins. COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares that Cher has filed for a conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue, Dolly Parton…
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Today we talk with Ben Foster the Chief Product Officer at GoCanvas and former product manager at Ebay. Ben is a wealth of Product knowledge and experience and today we discuss the topic of A/B testing and how he's evolved his focus to be vision driven so that he doesn't miss the big opportunities to solve customer problems. This was a hard learned…
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The history of Nintendo traces back to 1889, when it was founded to produce handmade hanafuda. Nintendo Co., Ltd. (任天堂株式会社, Nintendō kabushikigaisha) is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It eventually became one of the most prominent figures in today's video game industry, being the world's largest…
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From his first awkward pitch to investor Chris Sacca, to their acquisition by Spotify, Alex Blumburg has built one of the most influential companies working in Podcasts today. The company was founded in 2014 by Alex Blumberg and Matthew Lieber, who serve as the company's CEO and president respectively. In February 2019, Spotify announced it had ent…
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Mike's in a bit of a predicament. His 10-year-old son is asking for a phone. But like many parents, Mike isn't sure when the right time is to get his kid his first phone. On this episode, we weigh the positives and negatives of getting a phone, and look at how parents can be proactive in handling their children's phone use. This podcast is brought …
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Thunder Ann beer from Jackelope Brewing Company in Nashville. She talks about her holiday plans with family in Missouri, baking cookies for her dad and going ice skating with her nieces and nephews at Lake of the Ozarks. COURT NEWS: Kathleen announces that Dolly Parton is breaking ground on another restaurant conc…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking Screwball Egg Nog, reviewing her fun weekend spent with cousins in Kansas City attending the Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs game at Arrowhead. They had Christmas drinks at Tinsel Tavern, which is a Christmas pop-up bar in downtown KC, and had lunch at Joe’s BBQ. COURT NEWS: Kathleen announces that Taylor Swift …
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Kathleen opens the show drinking Evan Williams Egg Nog and Ruby Ale from McMenamin’s Brewery in Oregon. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Eugene Portland Oregon and Seattle WA, advising Termites where her favorite bars and fun places to visit are in each city. COURT NEWS: Kathleen celebrates Jelly Roll’s 39th birthday, Dolly advises that…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking Evan Williams Egg Nog, which is her favorite Christmas drink. She reviews her Thanksgiving weekend spent with family in Missouri, betting on football with her nephews and bowling with her cousins on Black Friday. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen is thrilled to add King Snoop Dogg to the Court! Taylor Swift has announced the hom…
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Florida Orange IPA from 3 Daughters Brewing. She talks about her weekend at The Villages and Gatorland and discusses her plans for Thanksgiving with her family in Missouri. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen is thrilled to add new King Jelly Roll to the court, and reports that Queen Dolly’s “Rockstar” movie was fantastic, Cher …
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In this Bonus episode of Madigan's Pubcast, rockstar journalist and newly published best-selling author Mandy Matney joins Kathleen to discuss true crime, psychopaths, Mandy's new book, and everything else under the sun. Kathleen and Termites everywhere have not only followed but become fans of Mandy's daring and brave coverage of South Carolina’s …
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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Volksbier Vienna-style lager from Wibby Brewing. She reviews her amazing weekend doing 2 sold-out shows in Denver at The Paramount, enjoying Bloody Mary’s at Sams No.3’s Hammer Bar walking through Larimer Square, and hanging out with friends Josh Blue and John Novosad backstage after her shows. QUEEN NEWS: Kathlee…
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