Best Karis and Nick Podcasts (2024)

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#154 - Insights on Mental Health and Addiction with Brice Hancock 34:39

6d ago34:39

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Brice Hancock is the CEO behind Mile High Recovery Centers in Denver. He is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction to overcome their challenges and reclaim their lives. Brice’s passion for recovery comes from his own lifelong struggle with substance abuse. With years of experience in the field of addiction treatment and sober li…

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Sharon Stone (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey (Part 1 of 2) 33:09

9d ago33:09

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," Kevin Goetz sits down with his longtime friend, the legendary actress Sharon Stone. Sharon shares intimate stories about her upbringing, her journey into modeling and acting, and the challenges she has faced in the entertainment industry. Humble Beginnings (2:00) Sharon discus…

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S5E16: Student Spotlight - Battling Self-Doubt, A Student Transformation with Sherece 36:52

19d ago36:52

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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Sherece, a current student nearing the end of the core curriculum. They spend the first part of the conversation discussing how Sherece managed to overcome her extremely low confidence to not just progress through the core curriculum, but to even enroll amid self-doubt and fear of failure. Though she …

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#153 - Track your Heart Rate Variability with Dr. Torkil Færø 30:38

21d ago30:38

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In a world of wearable devices why does Heart Rate Variability matter most? How can we use devices to train our autonomic nervous system? Today’s special guest is Dr. Torkil Faero will answer those questions in this podcast. Dr. Torkil is a general practitioner and emergency room physician. He has gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague…

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McG (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on Directing Hollywood Blockbusters and the Power of Audience Research 46:12

22d ago46:12

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," Kevin Goetz sits down with director and producer, Joseph McGinty Nichol, better known as McG. They discuss McG's journey in the entertainment industry, starting with music videos and leading to his directorial debut with Charlie's Angels, which had, at the time, the highest-gr…

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S5E15: Daniel Nalesnik - Founder of HackChinese and Core Graduate 1:21:21

1M ago1:21:21

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In this episode, Chris interviews Daniel Nalesnik, the creator of Hack Chinese and a core curriculum graduate. Daniel used the fundamentals learned in the core program to build his own business. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Daniel's winding journey to Launch School in which he left a successful career behind. Daniel quit his …

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#152 - Tasha's Transformation Story; Hormone Health 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Tasha has a powerful story that starts with her breaking up with diet culture and doing a deep dive into women's hormonal health. Now Tasha is a Clinical Nutritionist and Hormone Expert who has coached other 1000's of women to feel, operate and look their best by helping them find balance with their hormones. If you struggle with weight loss, brain…

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#151 - Kari's Transformation Story; Cut the Anchor 40:04

1M ago40:04

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Kari Berridge has a unique transformation story that started with being trapped in an abusive relationship. The gym was her only saving grace, the one time she got to be by herself and the one activity that was harnessing strength and building her confidence. Kari is now an author, bodybuilding competitor and Personal Fitness coach. Her book, "Cut …

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Greg Foster (Former CEO of IMAX Entertainment, Industry Consultant) on Transforming IMAX, Working with Hollywood Legends, and the Future of Cinema 48:24

1M ago48:24

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," Kevin Goetz sits down with Greg Foster, former CEO of IMAX Entertainment and current owner of the entertainment and media consulting firm, Foster + Crew. Foster grew up immersed in the world of Hollywood, with a father who was a successful film producer. This early exposure to…

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S5E14: Student Spotlight - The Ups and Downs of the Core Curriculum with Patrick 58:57

2M ago58:57

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In this episode, Brandi chats with current student Patrick about his journey thus far through the core curriculum. They discuss what it's like coming from a background of feeling completely incompetent with a computer to gaining the confidence to lead SPOT sessions and encourage other students to do the same. Patrick also shares some of the more di…

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Bill Block (Veteran Agent, Producer & Studio Head) on Audience Research, Film Financing, and the Impact of AI 45:51

2M ago45:51

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz engages in an insightful conversation with Bill Block, a renowned agent, executive producer, and former studio head. As a producer, Block played a pivotal role in the groundbreaking success of The Blair Witch Project. Block’s other fil…

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S5E13: Setting Students up for Success - Smooth Start Program with Karis 56:27

2M ago56:27

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Sign-ups for Smooth Start 5 are open now! Read more and Apply here In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Karis about Smooth Start. Karis is part of the Launch School staff and is largely responsible for creating Smooth Start, an introductory program to help students overcome common hurdles that are often faced at the early stages of Launc…

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#150 - Casey's Transformation Story; The First Action Step 45:14

2M ago45:14

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It is an honor to have this be Think Fitness Life's 150th episode. From a diagnosis of an aggressive cancer that put her abruptly in the hospital for 30 days, to suffering a stroke and being placed in a 3 day coma. Casey's journey brought her body down to a point where she had to regain strength to just sit up in bed and re-learn to tie her shoes b…

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#149 - Rewire your Mindset with Brian Keane 41:27

2M ago41:27

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From a former school teacher turned fitness professional; over the past seven years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. In 2017, Brian published his first book The Fitness Mindset which spent 16 weeks on the Amazon best seller list. In December 2019, he published his second best selling book …

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Carol Baum (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on the Art of Creative Producing 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Send Kevin a Text Message (Recorded December 2023) In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with veteran producer Carol Baum, whose impressive career includes working with Hollywood icons such as Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, Robert De Niro, Zendaya, and Steve Martin. Carol shares stories and insights from her de…

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S5E12: Missy Lovegren - From Fine Arts to Software Engineering 1:20:48

3M ago1:20:48

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In this episode, Chris interviews Missy Lovegren, a Capstone grad and software engineer at New Relic. Missy was a TA at Launch School and part of a 2022 Capstone cohort. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Missy's transition into software. She comes from a background in fine arts and went through several difficult, low paying, and, …

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#148 - Kristy's Transformation Story; Improve your Relationship with Food 41:45

3M ago41:45

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Conventional dieting information can lead people to eating less and feeling stressed. Along with stepping on the scale everyday, this can result in poor health and low satisfaction. A lot of things can happen when we break up with diet culture. Kristy has an amazing story of losing over 50 lbs from her clean eating efforts and weight training. Kris…

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#147 - Nick's Transformation Story; Overcoming Life's Obstacles 48:28

3M ago48:28

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A story of survival from someone faced with cancer 4x, diabetes, herniated discs and an alcohol addiction. Nick Klingensmith has overcome many of life's obstacles; with over 100 spartan races completed, Nick is now a motivational speaker, auther and endurance athlete. Nick shares with us the profound perspectives and lessons gained from his experie…

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Melva Benoit (Veteran Entertainment Researcher/Strategist) on the Intersection of Television, Audience Research, and Marketing 44:42

3M ago44:42

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with Melva Benoit, founder and president of the Marian Dupree Group. A trailblazer in research and consumer insights, Benoit has held senior executive positions in major media companies including Viacom, Disney, Turner, NBC Universal, and Fox. Togeth…

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S5E11: Student Spotlight - From Coasting to Excelling, a Student Transformation with Nick 41:37

3M ago41:37

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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Nick Perry, a current student and active member of the Launch School community. Nick shares his background and how he was never a 'good' student previously in high school and university. When he began Launch School, like many students, he wasn't sure if he could succeed and had to reevaluate his perce…

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#146 - Correcting Movement Mechanics with Aleena Kanner 55:23

3M ago55:23

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Aleena Kanner is a Postural Restoration Trained clinician with a big passion and interest in treating and helping individuals understand their mechanics. Aleena and Eric discuss recognizing poor patterns, how people get stuck and how to treat them. Permanent changes to the way the human body operates can have a big downside, and worsen symptoms or …

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#145 - Analemma Water with Mario Brainovic 50:27

3M ago50:27

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The majority of your cells are water, so why wouldn't we want to try to make sure we're replenishing our body with the best water we can get? We've heard about purified water vs water with mineral content and that importance. But today we're going to hear about Analemma water and the concept of structured water along with the exciting scientific di…

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Colleen Camp (Actress and Producer) on Longevity as a Hollywood Chameleon 52:47

3M ago52:47

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Send Kevin a Text Message Host and entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz sits down with the multi-talented Colleen Camp. With a career spanning 6 decades in acting and over 2 decades in producing, Colleen is a true force in the entertainment industry. She has graced the screen in over 150 roles, including memorable performances in films like Cl…

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S5E10: Felicia Bacon - A Lifelong Learner Thriving at Starbucks 1:26:28

3M ago1:26:28

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In this episode, Chris has a conversation with Felicia Bacon, a Capstone grad and Software Engineer at Starbucks. Felicia made a trajectory change after studying to be an architect for several years. Her core curriculum journey was one of perseverance, spanning three and a half years. She shares candidly about her experience receiving a 'not yet' o…

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#144 - Muzna's Transformation Story; One Step at a time 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Muzna began her journey as an overworked mother taking care of her kids, husband and mother without any time for her personal health. A sudden stroke that was suffered by her mother opened Muzna's eyes to the idea of being proactive about one's health. Her journey would take her down a path of discovery involving all the mental benefits that would …

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#143 - Autophagy & Longevity with Don Moxley 44:17

4M ago44:17

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Don Moxley's career began as Ohio State's first sports scientist and now he is director of Applied Science at Longevity Labs. Don went from elevating athletic performance to enhancing human performance. Most recently Don continues to educate about autophagy, our cellular house-cleaning, and how it relates to longevity. Throughout his research he le…

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Nick Stoller (Director, Screenwriter) on Crafting Comedy Gold 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Send Kevin a Text Message Host and entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz sits down with talented screenwriter and director Nick Stoller. With a remarkable portfolio that includes hit comedy films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, Neighbors, Bros, and the upcoming You’re Cordially Invited, Stoller provides a fascinating behin…

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S5E9: Student Spotlight - Climbing the Learning Curve as a New Student, with Katelyn 40:40

4M ago40:40

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In this episode, Brandi interviews Katelyn, a current student finding her footing in the first few courses of the core curriculum. Katelyn is in a career transition, with a background in project and construction management, having majored in civil engineering in college. We reached out to Katelyn to see if she wanted to share her story after she wr…

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Eli Roth (Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor) on his Unique Directorial Vision and Testing the Limits in Horror 57:00

4M ago57:00

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Send Kevin a Text Message Kevin Goetz sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Eli Roth. Eli burst onto the scene in 2002 with his indie horror hit Cabin Fever and cemented his reputation with the extremely profitable Hostel films. Known for his intense horror style and flair for marketing, Eli has built a hugely successful directing career. His latest f…

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#142 - Collagen Peptides with Sean Lake 52:53

4M ago52:53

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Lifelong friend to the late great Glen “BUB” Doherty and the BUBS Naturals frontline in forging Glen’s legacy. Merging his career experience as a professional athlete, director of global marketing, and entrepreneur, Sean has personally curated the product, communal spirit, and charitable mission that defines the BUBS Naturals brand. Woven into the …

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S5E8: Alex Strick van Linschoten - Open Source Machine Learning, based in Europe 55:33

4M ago55:33

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In this episode, Chris interviews Alex Strick van Linschoten, a Capstone grad working in machine learning. They spend the first part of the interview discussing his background and Capstone experience, and later on discuss the field of machine learning. Alex had a full career before he transitioned into machine learning. He has a PhD in history and …

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EP18: Deeply Connected- How to Navigate Intimacy in the Digital Age 46:20

4M ago46:20

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What does it mean to connect in the 21st century? In this episode, Nick and I explore the intricate dance between intimacy and the modern world. Discover the barriers that technology, societal expectations, and our own fears erect against true closeness, and learn practical strategies to dismantle them. Whether you're seeking to deepen a relationsh…

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Exclusive Interview with President Trump (aka Shawn Farash) 32:50

4M ago32:50

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By Nick Holt

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#141 - Weight Loss Medications with Dr. Paul Kolodzik 35:34

5M ago35:34

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Paul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, has been using the GLP-1 medications since they were first approved by the FDA in 2017. He was one of the early physician prescribers of these medications to help his patients achieve weight loss and improved metabolic health. In his metabolic health and weight loss practice…

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S2 Episode 01: Kevin Sorbo 30:22

5M ago30:22

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By Nick Holt

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Ben Mankiewicz (Host of Turner Classic Movies) on Cinema Classics & Growing Up in a Legendary Family 43:04

5M ago43:04

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Send Kevin a Text Message Join Kevin Goetz as he welcomes the host of Turner Classic Movies, Ben Mankiewicz. As a member of the illustrious Mankiewicz family, Ben provides a unique insider perspective, from delightful stories about his early life surrounded by Hollywood royalty to the privileges and expectations that come with having a famous name.…

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