Best It S A Waste Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Why Elon? Why?? 18:51

14h ago18:51

18:51

Within minutes of former president Trump's attempted assassination on 13th July 2024, Elon Musk posted on X: “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” along with a video of Trump raising his fist after being shot in the ear. Musk has since pledged hundreds of millions in campaign support and on 13th August conducted a 2 hou…

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How Joe Biden Became a Steadfast Israel Defender 31:52

21h ago31:52

31:52

https://jacobin.com/author/branko-marceticBy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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The 5 Strategies We Use To Help Our Clients Win in The Search Economy 30:16

2d ago30:16

30:16

David and Brett kick off the podcast series on SCORE, the methodology that Pneuma uses to help their customers find their next customer. The series kicks off discussing strategy. David discusses Google ranking factors, quick wins, competitor strategies, and more. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter for the companion piece to this episode del…

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Behind the scenes with Dolly Parton, Liam Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart, Joan Jett, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker and more! 1:05:37

3d ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Veteran entertainment journalists Chuck Campbell and Wayne Bledsoe have done their share of interviews with a wide variety of celebrities over the years. In this episode of "How We Heard It" they share tales and quotes from interviews that they haven't made public before. Sometimes funny, sometimes uncomfortable and sometimes a little bit of both, …

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How to Avoid Wasting Time with Vanity Metrics in The Search Economy 29:17

8d ago29:17

29:17

In this week's episode of The Search Economy David and Brett do a deep dive into vanity metrics. They share examples, issues, and hurdles that you have to overcome with vanity metrics. They share what revenue related metrics should be tracked in order to learn more about finding your next customer. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter for the…

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Score! How soundtracks bring music nerds and movie geeks together 1:14:02

10d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Although the movie industry and the music industry have both continuously morphed and transformed, the two have been teaming up for almost a century with soundtracks. The impact of good movies paired with good music has been unforgettable, from "The Graduate" and "Shaft" to "Barbie" and "Frozen." What would a Disney animated movie be without a soun…

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Artists demanding an end to Gaza genocide 39:29

11d ago39:29

39:29

Artists demanding an end to Gaza genocide by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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Educating the Market on the Impact of The Search Economy with Jim Brown 34:32

15d ago34:32

34:32

In this episode Jim Brown, SVP of Revenue at Pneuma joins the podcast for the first time to discuss how he thinks about educating the market around the power of SEO in The Search Economy. Jim shares how he integrates storytelling into his sales process and why it's important to use methodologies like SCORE, SCALE, and SPEED to simplify complicated …

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Don't take this the wrong way 1:12:19

17d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

There's no one way to be a music critic, and this week veteran entertainment journalists Wayne and Chuck talk about how they each found their way in the field - what they got right, what they got wrong, how they changed as they went along and what they think of other critics. They also talk about the best, worst and weirdest reactions they've gotte…

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Standing in the Dust – Photography of Yalda Moaiery 24:51

22d ago24:51

24:51

Standing in the Dust – Photography of Yalda Moaiery by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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How to Gain Executive Buy In for SEO with Crystal Carter, Head of SEO Communications at Wix 51:05

25d ago51:05

51:05

In this week's episode of The Search Economy podcast Crystal Carter, Head of SEO Communications at Wix discusses ways to get your leadership team bought into SEO. She shares advice on communication, content, and how to position SEO as an investment opportunity for future growth. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter for the companion piece to …

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Guilty pleasures 1:04:14

24d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

This week veteran music journalists Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell open themselves up to judgment by confessing their guilty pleasures - types of entertainment that give them comfort and inspiration, even when it's not particularly cool to do so. Hear how Chuck can magically transport himself from a traffic jam to a happy hour amongst the wildlif…

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The Role of International Actors In The War in Sudan 57:47

29d ago57:47

57:47

The Role of International Actors In The War in Sudan by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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How Islamophobia Is Driving a Mental Health Crisis Among Michigan’s Muslim Youth 41:36

27d ago41:36

41:36

On this edition of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa, we speak with Dr. Eli Cahan about why Arab and Muslim Americans face significantly higher rates of mental illness.By VOMENA Team at KPFA

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The Corporate Power Brokers Behind AIPAC’s War on the Squad 39:03

29d ago39:03

39:03

On this edition of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa, we have a conversation with Jacobin staff writer BRANKO MARCETIC about his In These Times investigation, which reveals the individuals behind AIPAC’s election war chest: nearly 60% are CEOs and other top executives at the country’s largest corporations.…

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Refugee Labor in Turkey and Europe’s Plastic Waste 34:22

29d ago34:22

34:22

On this edition of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa, we have a conversation with independent journalist Adnan Khan about his recent article in MERIP titled "A Deadly Trade—Refugee Labor in Turkey and Europe’s Plastic Waste."He writes that China’s ban came at an ideal time for Turkey’s plastic recyclers. Less than two years before it was i…

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Asylum seekers in Greece, remembering Palestinian revolutionary Ghassan Kanafani 58:25

28d ago58:25

58:25

The Mediterranean Sea has become a huge cemetery for many thousands of migrants and asylum seekers who have been risking their lives trying to cross it in search of a better future.This week, we speak with Athens based independent journalist Moira Lavelle about the state of refugees and asylum seekers trying to reach Greece-Later in the program, we…

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The Role of Great Content in The Search Economy 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

We explore the role of not just content, but great content in The Search Economy on this week's episode. Brett and David discuss what separates great content from average content. David shares how he thinks about the role of content in his role as CEO and opportunities ahead. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter for the companion piece to thi…

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Are your music tastes a red flag? 54:53

1M ago54:53

54:53

What makes music good or bad or somewhere in between? That's wildly subjective. If you find something you enjoy, you should simply celebrate it and not worry about anyone validating your taste. That said, if you can't appreciate anything about a select few acts, Chuck and Wayne think it may reveal something about you that you probably shouldn't sho…

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How Business Owners and CEOs Can Grow in The Search Economy with Steve Van Diest of Acumen 38:06

1M ago38:06

38:06

In the latest episode of The Search Economy, David talks with Steve Van Diest of Acumen about how CEO's can grow their companies and personal brands in The Search Economy. He shares the defining qualities of the most successful CEOs, the role of content in the c-suite, and the best resources for executives to use to grow. Subscribe to The Search Ec…

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Overrated! 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

Wayne and Chuck dismay each other as they reveal big-name artists they think are overrated. Listen as they try to suppress their shock and act like they're OK with one another's picks, though their friendship may never be the same. And if you think they're both wrong, you're probably right.By howweheardit

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How Individual Brands Can Thrive in The Search Economy with Eric Hinman 38:56

1M ago38:56

38:56

In the latest episode of The Search Economy, David talks with Eric Hinman who is an endurance athlete who has built a business around his personal brand. Eric shares the business concepts that he's created and the role of content in the process. He talks about the journey that his audiences go on to interact with his brands in The Search Economy. S…

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Kicking it off with Taylor Swift 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

You can't launch a new music podcast in 2024 without addressing Taylor Swift. So veteran music journalist Wayne Bledsoe leads off the premiere episode of "How We Heard It" summarizing his early interviews with Swift, including their first conversation when she was just a teenager and had laser focus on her career with her first album. Fellow vetera…

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Are Israel and Hezbollah on the brink of an all-out war? 58:03

2M ago58:03

58:03

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are at all-time high. Israel and Lebenese Hezbollah have been exchanging fire since October 8 the, when Israel launched its devastating war on Gaza, but the conflict between the two archenemies escalated after one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, on June…

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How CEOs Can Best Prepare for The Search Economy 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

In the latest episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 podcast Brett and David discuss why CEOs should care about search. They discuss the importance of CEOs making SEO a part of the broader company strategy and ways that we can communicate the value to leaders who might not understand the potential growth impact. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter fo…

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How to Navigate Being a DTC Brand in The Search Economy with Amanda Liew Hill at First Day 33:46

2M ago33:46

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In the latest episode of The Search Economy, David talks with Amanda Liew Hill, Director of Ecommerce & Lifecycle for First Day. Amanda shares how she thinks about helping her DTC brand stand out, get attention, and create new customers. Today's conversation is about tactics, mentality, and philosophies for getting found by your next customer. Subs…

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Dan's Gong: Ex-Premier Handed Australia's Highest Honour 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

The announcement on the King's Birthday public holiday that Dan Andrews has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia has left many people shocked and bewildered. Why on earth is a failed leader who presided over Victoria's disastrous response to the covid pandemic with the world's longest lockdowns, a health system in crisis, stratosphe…

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The Roles of Social Media and SEO in The Search Economy 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

In the latest episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 podcast Brett and David discuss the roles of both SEO and Social Media in getting your next customer's attention. They discuss the intent of each discipline and why it's important to understand how each discipline can impact the types of conversations that are happening about your brand. Subscribe to The …

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Using Data to Better Inform How To Find Your Next Customer with Stephanie Fornaro of Hello, Nanny! 33:04

2M ago33:04

33:04

In the latest episode of The Search Economy, David talks with Stephanie Fornaro, Owner of Hello, Nanny! about how she uses data to better inform how to find her next customer. She covers why she built the Hello, Nanny!, how she thinks about content, and why creating great experiences can lead to growth. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter fo…

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Using Data to Better Inform How To Find Your Next Customer with Jonathan Rivera of Superior Attic 55:11

3M ago55:11

55:11

In the latest episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 Jonathan Rivera of Superior Attic talks about how he thinks about using data to find his next customer. He shares his process, strategy, and how he allocates budget to making sure his business stands out above the rest in the space he's in. Subscribe to The Search Economy Newsletter for the companion piec…

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The Impact of People Over Technology 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

In the latest episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 podcast Brett and David discuss the impact of people over technology when it comes to SEO. They discuss how you decide what SEO work needs to be done by technology and what needs to be done by people. They share where business owners, operators, and marketers get it wrong and examples of brands doing it r…

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Prioritising Public Safety Over Freedom Of Expression 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

The Australian Government has taken on social media platform X and its mercurial proprietor Elon Musk over the broadcast of a chilling attack on an Assyrian priest in Sydney. Is the medium to blame, or are deeper societal issues the cause? There's little doubt social media can amplify violence, making it more vital to find the right balance between…

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Mitigation Vs Eradication: Finding A Realistic Solution To Fire Ants In Australia 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Piers catches up with bee-keeper activist Simon Mulvany and hears about the Australian government's fire ant poisoning program in Queensland and NSW. There's concerns about the use of harmful insecticides like Fipronil and Pyriproxyfen. There are serious fears for native species and waterways stemming from hit or miss aerial spraying campaigns. Are…

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Welcome to The Search Economy 27:20

3M ago27:20

27:20

Welcome to the first episode of The Search Economy podcast. In this episode David Riggs, Founder and CEO at Pneuma and Brett McGrath, VP of Marketing at Pneuma define what The Search Economy means. They give their reasons for starting the show and what's possible when businesses start showing up in ways that are consistent with how their next custo…

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If Not This What? If Not Now When? 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

Welcome back to Beyond Infinity. It's been a while. Today Piers discusses latest space news from Jupiter, the Moon and Mars. NASA admits it can't afford the high cost of returning the Perseverence rover's precious Mars sample tubes to Earth and is looking for help from space privateers. And SpaceX continues to develop the world's most powerful laun…

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Hossam el-Hamalawy on Egypt’s role in Israel's war on Gaza 46:38

6M ago46:38

46:38

Hossam el-Hamalawy on Egypt’s role in Israel's war on Gaza by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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Dan's Legacy - How Well Did The Ex-Premier Handle Covid? 53:56

8M ago53:56

53:56

A wide-ranging conversation about Dan Andrews life, personality, socialist left politics and the repercussions. Does he deserve hatred or grudging respect? Geoff Wells, a medical specialist who repeatedly warned about brutal and misguided lockdowns during covid, offers insights. We talk golf, medical science, Victoria's economy and the world's resp…

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Musk On Thin Ice 39:05

9M ago39:05

39:05

In a fiery appearance at the DealBook Summit in New York City, Elon Musk unloaded on Disney CEO Bob Iger. Musk insisted he would not be 'blackmailed' and that Iger should 'GFY' over his advertising boycott of X. We consider what's at stake for the mercurial Musk and the potential fallout for his other businesses.…

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Golfing Blues For The Ex-Premier 41:16

9M ago41:16

41:16

Piers and John Mac chew the fat, again. Why such heated controversy around the esteemed former Victorian State Premier Dan Andrews joining a couple of Mornington Peninsula golf clubs? Can't a man just relax and enjoy his hard-earned, early retirement in peace? (If you like this stuff, there's PLENTY more at beyondinfinity.com.au)…

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Students face backlash for supporting Palestinian rights, Stage reading of Woman Life Freedom 57:58

9M ago57:58

57:58

Students face backlash for supporting Palestinian rights, Stage reading of Woman Life Freedom by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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What does it take to end the war on the Palestinians in Gaza? 58:01

9M ago58:01

58:01

What does it take to end the war on the Palestinians in Gaza? by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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Your Very Own Home 49:31

9M ago49:31

49:31

Exorbitant prices, high interest rates and lack of housing stock mean many young people will never own their own home in Australia. And with 1% or less rental vacancy and record immigration, people are struggling to get any kind of a roof over their heads. Yet governments seem powerless to help, even as banks say lending rules are too tight and mak…

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Wasted Opportunity - Why The Voice Referendum Failed 12:10

10M ago12:10

12:10

Piers and veteran radio presenter John McCormack discuss Australia's recent referendum on the Voice to Parliament. Passing referenda is historically and technically difficult: only 8 out of 45 attempts to amend the Constitution have succeeded since Federation in 1901 and they require support from a majority of people in a majority of states. Yet th…

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This Evolving Social Media Landscape 23:35

10M ago23:35

23:35

Mature (?) social media goes subscription-based; Twitter's blue tick of approval; Reddit's unpopular IPO; TickTock gains ground - forcing change on incumbents; Renting options on new cars. Piers and Brad show their age.By Piers Cunningham

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Gaza: Besieged since 2007, now under Israel’s “total blockade” 57:58

10M ago57:58

57:58

Gaza: Besieged since 2007, now under Israel’s “total blockade” by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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On The Politicisation Of Climate Science 1:15:11

11M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Piers and bee activist Simon Mulvany chat about the politicisation of the debate around so-called climate change, with its fear mongering and manipulation by vested interests. Is 'pollution' a better term to use than 'climate change'? We consider how important it is for Australia to transition carefully to renewables, without causing peak load blac…

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American Anthropologist Association voted in favour of boycotting Israeli academic institutions 57:58

11M ago57:58

57:58

American Anthropologist Association voted in favour of boycotting Israeli academic institutions by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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Mohammed bin Zayed University of A.I. Introduces New Robotics Departments and Graduate Programs 3:31

11M ago3:31

3:31

Thinking of going into the world of robotics, artificial intelligence or computer science?Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is incorporating these new disciplines into their curriculum with two new departments and four associated graduate programs, to keep up with upcoming trends and the surging global demand.…

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Sharjah's Academy For Space Sciences Constructs Of The S - Band Ground Station 5:44

11M ago5:44

5:44

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology at the University of Sharjah joins in to aid the UAE's space endeavors with the creation of the 4.5 metres S-Band Ground Station, that will allow the Academy to higher rate of data transfer and to download high-resolution images from the Sharjah-Sat CubeSat Series.…

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The UAE Aims To Secure A Seat On Space Flights Every 3 Or 5 Years 4:57

11M ago4:57

4:57

With the recent return of Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, the UAE is taking its space missions very seriously and has ramped up the excitement for this new space race.This is why the Director-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Salem Humaid AlMarri, stated that with Al Neyadi's return to Earth, the centre will study strategic plans …

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