Best Ben Weber Podcasts (2024)

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'Ultimate Girls Trip: Non-Housewives Shows' Mock Fantasy Draft with Real Moms of Bravo's Abby & Vanessa 34:02

22h ago34:02

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Abby and Vanessa from the 'Real Moms of Bravo' podcast join Gibson Johns to partake in a mock fantasy draft for a show that they'd all like to actually see happen in the future: A season of "Ultimate Girls Trip" starring women from Bravo's non-"Real Housewives" shows like "Vanderpump Rules," "Summer House," "Southern Charm" and more. Get tickets an…

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410 :: Zac Elenchin on His Journey from Kuwait and Afghanistan to 84 Lumber 45:00

1d ago45:00

45:00

In episode 410, Zac Elenchin, a former combat medic in the US Army, shares his leadership journey and experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) —as well as post-traumatic growth. Zac discusses how to develop poise under pressure, the power of servant leadership, and a highly tactical word-for-word phrase leaders can use to acknowledge …

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The Who's and Them's of Bravo: Discussing The Bravo Fame Game with Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber of 'Who? Weekly' 39:53

5d ago39:53

39:53

"Who? Weekly" podcast co-hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber join Gibson Johns to discuss how Bravolebrities and Bravo fame fit into larger celebrity culture, analyze what it means to be a breakout reality star, the upping of the ante in reality TV post-Scandoval, whether there are any Bravo "Them's" and more. Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Ap…

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Bravo's Biggest Winners and Losers of 2024 — So Far! with Dylan Hafer 1:02:21

8d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

The host of Betches' "Mention It All" podcast, Dylan Hafer, returns to the show to pick out the biggest winners and losers of the year so far from across Bravo. Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3StiCtY Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Instagram: https://instagram.co…

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409 :: Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co.: Construction Work Doesn’t Have to Suck 42:47

8d ago42:47

42:47

In episode 409, Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co. in Atlanta joins the Construction Leadership Podcast discuss to career development, leadership, and risk management in the construction industry. Elliott shares insights on everything from the pros and cons of growing up in a town named Santa Claus to effective communication and it…

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The State of Every 'Real Housewives' Franchise with Ben Mandelker of 'Watch What Crappens' (+ Thoughts on Kenya Moore and Danielle Olivera's Exits) 1:02:09

12d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

"Watch What Crappens" podcast co-host Ben Mandelker joins Gibson Johns to touch down on all nine current "Real Housewives" franchises — New Jersey, Dubai, Orange County, Salt Lake City, New York City, Atlanta, Potomac, Beverly Hills and Miami — to discuss where they stand and how they're feeling about them. Before their chat, Gibson shares his thou…

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The Rhetoric of Lewis and Sayers w/ Dr. Jim Beitler (Archives) 47:26

12d ago47:26

47:26

To celebrate the start of the Wade Center's new Director, Dr. Jim Beitler (Professor of English) we decided to re-release an archival episode recorded and released back in July 2019. 'Rhetoric’ is often a byword for hollow or negative speech. In truth, rhetoric is the art of persuasion. This week, Dr. Jim Beitler discusses his new book, Seasoned Sp…

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Unpacking This Season of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' with Tom Hamlett 39:30

15d ago39:30

39:30

Fresh off of the dramatic latest episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Tom Hamlett of the "Dumpster Dive" podcast joins Gibson Johns to discuss this season so far. They discuss the ever-evolving drama surrounding Jackie Goldschneider and her shifting friendships, the Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice of it all, Jennifer Aydin and Danielle …

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408 :: Dr. Kofi Asare of the University of Oklahoma: The Incredible Promise—and Current Branding Failure—That Is Digital Twin Technology 54:26

15d ago54:26

54:26

In episode 408 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Kofi Asare and Bradley Hartman discuss the concept of digital twins and their potential impact on the construction industry. They explore various analogies and metaphors to explain what digital twins are and how they differ from other technologies like BIM. They also discuss the promise of …

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Did Scandoval Break Our Brains? Unpacking Its Long-Tail Effects on The Bravo-Verse with Steph Perlman of Betches 42:14

19d ago42:14

42:14

In spite of the Scandoval fatigue that everyone feels, the effects of the "Vanderpump Rules" cheating scandal have seeped into all corners of the Bravo-verse. Betches Entertainment Editor Steph Perlman joins Gibson Johns to discuss the lasting effects that Scandoval has had on Bravo fans and Bravolebrities alike, including the intense fan reactions…

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407 :: The SBI Framework and Billy Cornelius of TAL Building Centers 35:57

20d ago35:57

35:57

In episode 407, host Bradley Hartmann shares the most effective communication framework he's ever learned: the SBI Framework that originated within The Center for Creative Leadership. It was shared with Bradley by Jamie Dabbs of TDIndustries. SBI stands for Situation, Behavior, and Impact. The framework is so powerful because it removes emotion fro…

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'Summer House' End-of-Season Deep Dive with The Ringer's Chelsea Stark-Jones 1:08:52

22d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Now that season 8 of "Summer House" has officially come to an end with its two-part reunion, it's time to unpack everything we just watched. Gibson Johns is joined by Chelsea Stark-Jones, co-host of The Ringer's "We're Obsessed" podcast, to discuss all things "Summer House" — from Lindsay and Carl's breakup and Kyle and Amanda's marital struggles t…

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406 :: Persuading Prefontaine: How Bill Bowerman—Track GOAT and Co-Founder of Nike—Coached Steve Prefontaine to Maximize His Potential 26:40

23d ago26:40

26:40

In episode 406 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann discusses leadership and persuasion techniques that can be applied in the construction industry. Hartmann shares a story about legendary track coach, Bill Bowerman, and how he persuaded his star athlete, Steve Prefontaine, to wear a new lightweight shoe design cobbled in t…

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Lynda Erkiletian on 'The Real Housewives of D.C.,' Life Since The Show, Off-Camera Drama with The Salahis, Behind-The-Scenes Details and More 43:32

23d ago43:32

43:32

Original "Real Housewives of D.C." star Lynda Erkiletian joins Gibson Johns for an interview reflecting on the one-season "Housewives" franchise 14 years after it aired. They discuss how she got cast on the show, who she knew going into filming, how the Salahis inspired one of her contract stipulations, what it was like filming with them, who she's…

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Should 'Vanderpump Rules' Stars Join 'The Valley'? Debating The Pros & Cons with Kara Berry 37:50

26d ago37:50

37:50

"Everyone's Business (But Mine)" podcast host Kara Berry returns to "Gabbing with Gib" to discuss the prospect of "Vanderpump Rules" stars jumping over to "The Valley" for its second season and beyond. After discussing where they landed on the just-wrapped seasons of both shows, Kara and Gibson weigh the pros and cons of Lala Kent, Scheana Shay and…

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405 :: The Alaskan Origins of Our Battle Cry: You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First 14:09

27d ago14:09

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Through 404 episodes of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann has ended the show with his mantra-as-battle-cry: "You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First." In episode 405, Hartmann shares its unlikely origin story for the first time as he emphasizes its practical utility through examples from listeners in different industries.…

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West Wilson's Reunion Performance, Kyle Cooke & Craig Conover's Canned Cocktail Rift, 'Vanderpump Rules' Podcast Wars & The 'RHOC' Trailer 40:47

29d ago40:47

40:47

Gibson Johns shares his thoughts on West Wilson fumbling the bag with Ciara Miller during part one of the "Summer House" reunion and unpacks a post-reunion interview he gave to Vulture; explains the war of words between "Summer House" star Kyle Cooke and "Southern Charm" star Craig Conover over Loverboy and Spritz; refuses to go down the rabbit hol…

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404 :: Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource: Insights from Working at Taco Bell and That Electronics Store in The 40-Year-Old Virgin 47:49

29d ago47:49

47:49

In episode 404, Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource in Michigan hilariously and insightfully shares his experiences working at Taco Bell and in the electronic appliance retail business, highlighting the importance of upselling and learning to anticipate the the word 'no.' Mark emphasizes the significance of being a good mentee and the role humility …

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'The Valley' End-of-Season Deep Dive with Samantha Bush (@BravoHistorian) + 'WWHL!' 15th Anniversary Party 51:25

1M ago51:25

51:25

Gibson Johns recounts his night at Andy Cohen's party celebrating the 15th anniversary of "Watch What Happens Live!" before Samantha Bush (@BravoHistorian) joins him to unpack the first season of "The Valley" couple by couple. Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3S…

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'The Traitors' Season 3 Cast Revealed: Gut Reactions, Secret Beef and Sleeper Picks with Sharon Tharp 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

Following Peacock's announcement of the reality stars competing on season 3 of "The Traitors," Sharon Tharp joins Gibson Johns to dissect the cast, make some predictions and dish on what to expect. Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3StiCtY Follow "Gabbing with Gi…

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Lindsay Hubbard on 'Summer House' Season 8, That Finale Breakup Scene, How She Felt Blindsided, Support From Her Female Co-Stars, Wanting to Move On and More 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

Lindsay Hubbard joins Gibson Johns for a candid interview looking back at "Summer House" season 8. They discuss that breakup scene with Carl Radke from the season finale, what she thought that conversation was going to be, why she maintains that she felt blindsided and not believing that Carl wasn't planning on ending things. They also discuss when…

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403 :: Bill Walton Replay: Grateful Dead 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

In this replay episode, Bradley is joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at the West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA) Annual Convention that was held October 19-21, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Bill discusses leadership lessons he learned from coaches, including John Wooden at UCLA, as well as lessons learned from rea…

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Starbucks (with Howard Schultz) 3:15:14

1M ago3:15:14

3:15:14

Starbucks. You’d be hard pressed to name any brand that’s more ubiquitous in the world today. With nearly half a billion global customer purchases per week across its stores and 3rd party retail channels, a significant portion of the human population gets their daily fix in the green and white paper cup. (Including our own Ben Gilbert who famously …

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Mary Amons on 'Real Housewives of D.C.,' Behind-The-Scenes Secrets, The White House Crashing Scandal, Life Since The Show and More 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

14 years after it originally aired on Bravo, the one season of "The Real Housewives of D.C." is available to stream on Peacock for the first time. Mary Amons, one of the five women on the cast, joins the show to chat with Gibson Johns about her time on the show, behind-the-scenes production details she remembers about casting and filming the show, …

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'Vanderpump Rules' End-Of-Season Deep Dive with Comments by Celebs' Emma Diamond & Isabel Greenberg 58:35

1M ago58:35

58:35

Now that season 11 of "Vanderpump Rules" is officially over, it's time to do a deep dive. Comments by Celebs podcast co-hosts Emma Diamond and Isabel Greenberg join Gibson Johns to unpack the three-part reunion and everything that came before it — and then discuss how they hope the show moves forward after this pivotal moment. Read The Hollywood Re…

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"Farewell, Crystal and David. We have known great joys together." 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Our dear friends and co-hosts of the podcast, Drs. Crystal & David C. Downing, are retiring as co-directors of the Wade Center in June. Professor of English, Dr. Jim Beitler will serve as the Wade Center's new director starting in July. To bid the Downings a fond farewell and pass the baton to our new director, we decided to share some of our favor…

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Lesa Milan & Chanel Ayan on 'Real Housewives of Dubai' Season 2, Their Friendship and Fallout, Caroline Stanbury's Role, Viral BravoCon Moments and More 54:47

1M ago54:47

54:47

Ahead of the season 2 premiere of "The Real Housewives of Dubai" on Sunday, June 2, Lesa Milan and Chanel Ayan join Gibson Johns for two separate interviews to discuss the season. They chat about their friendship and the fallout we're going to see between them this season, how Caroline Stanbury fits into it, their dynamics with their other cast mat…

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402 :: Randee Herrin: On Assessing Your Team’s Readiness to Change 38:47

1M ago38:47

38:47

In episode 402, Randy Herrin and Bradley Hartmann discuss the topic of change management. They explore the importance of understanding human nature and the readiness capability of the organization when implementing change. They also discuss the need to set realistic expectations and invest the necessary time and effort for meaningful and lasting ch…

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'Vanderpump Rules' Reunion, 'The Valley,' 'Summer House' and 'RHONJ' with Sarah Hearon 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Deputy Digital Editor of Us Weekly Sarah Hearon joins Gibson Johns to discuss their thoughts on the latest from around Bravo: Two parts into the "Vanderpump Rules" reunion, "The Valley," "Summer House" and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: h…

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Noelle Hughley on 'Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' Season 2, Summer Marie Thomas Fallout, Nick Arrington Drama, The Reunion and More + Gibson's Thoughts on Season 2 & Changes The Show Should Make 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

"Summer House: Martha's Vineyard" stepped it up for its second season, and new addition Noelle Hughley was a big part of that. After host Gibson Johns shares his thoughts on season 2 and what changes he thinks the show should make going forward, Noelle joins the show to discuss her first season of reality TV, falling out from pal Summer Marie Thoma…

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401 :: Negotiating Maas: The Baseball Card Transaction That Changed My Life 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

In episode 401, host Bradley Hartmann shares his most personal story yet about a childhood event that changed his life. The story involves his father—a construction leader for four decades—a local card and comic retailer, and a professional baseball player named Kevin Maas. The event educated Bradley on value, pricing, power dynamics, the role emot…

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'Real Housewives of D.C.' Rewatch and Where Are They Now with Steve Krugle (@FacesByBravo) 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

"The Real Housewives of D.C." is the only one-season "Real Housewives" franchise ever, and it was recently made available to stream on Peacock for the first time. Steve Krugle (@FacesByBravo) joins Gibson Johns following a RHODC rewatch to unpack the series' 11 episodes, updates on the cast since the show ended nearly 15 years ago and discuss how i…

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Cast Revealed, Future of 'Vanderpump Rules,' 'RHONJ' War of Words, Reaction to 'The Valley' Interview and More (Mailbag) 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

Gibson Johns answers listener questions after sharing his thoughts on the intense reaction to his interview with Janet Caperna from "The Valley." He discusses his thoughts on the big "Real Housewives of Atlanta" casting news, what the future of "Vanderpump Rules"/"The Valley" could look like, whether we'll ever get more seasons of "Ultimate Girls T…

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Janet Caperna on 'The Valley,' Kristen Doute Drama, What She Really Said About Michelle Lally, Not Trusting Zack Wickham, Scheana Shay's Birthday Party and More 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

"The Valley" is one of the most dramatic shows on Bravo right now, and Janet Caperna is right at the center of it all. Janet joins Gibson Johns to talk all about this first season of the "Vanderpump Rules" spinoff, including her ongoing drama with Kristen Doute and why she doesn't agree with claims that she's icing her out. They also discuss contex…

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400 :: Verne Harnish on Scaling Up—And Why Lincoln Was the Worst POTUS 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

In this conversation, Verne Harnish discusses his insights on scaling up businesses and shares his experiences with the Rockefeller Habits. He also highlights the importance of aligning people, strategy, execution, and cash in order to drive business growth. Harnish provides a list of non-obvious leaders who have influenced him, including Hubert Jo…

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Danielle Cabral on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Switching Sides and Jennifer Aydin Drama + Gibson's 'Vanderpump Rules' Finale Thoughts 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Cabral joins the show to chat with Gibson Johns about season 14 — her second on the show — including her biggest takeaways from last season's reunion that informed her thought process this year, her drama with Jennifer Aydin and switching sides of the cast, the question mark of her friendship with T…

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Dissecting The 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14 Premiere with Jared Alexander 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is back for an explosive new season, and entertainment journalist Jared Alexander joins Gibson Johns to unpack the premiere episode, dissect what it tells us about the cast dynamic and discuss where the season will go from here. Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing w…

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399 :: Tom Asacker: Deathly Afraid of Not Doing It 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

In episode 399, Tom Asacker shares insights from his experience as a business owner, innovator, and professional magician. He emphasizes the need to understand and fulfill people's desires in order to be persuasive and influential. Tom talks about the power of having fun and enjoying the process in achieving success. He explores the role of doubt a…

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