Best RJ Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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Our WAY TOO EARLY 2024-25 NBA Season Predictions 45:35

24m ago45:35

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It’s been a minute but we’re back! The Road Trippin’ crew (Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Allie Clifton) share their way too early predictions for the 2024-25 NBA season, including who will win the Eastern Conference (Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, or another team), who will win the Western Conference (OKC Thunder, Dallas M…

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Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to end the smartphone era 1:10:55

1h ago1:10:55

1:10:55

We have a very special episode of Decoder today. It’s become a tradition every fall to have Verge deputy editor Alex Heath interview Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the show at Meta Connect. This year, before his interview with Mark, Alex got to try a new pair of experimental AR glasses the company is calling Orion. Alex talked to Mark about a whole lo…

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Arc creator Josh Miller on why you need a better browser than Chrome 1:12:20

4m ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Today, I’m talking with Josh Miller, co-founder and CEO of The Browser Company, a relatively new software maker that develops the Arc browser. The company also has a mobile app called Arc Search that does AI summaries of webpages, which puts it right in the middle of a contentious debate in the tech industry around paying web creators for their wor…

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Episode 338: The Power of the Pause with Melissa Dlugolecki 53:47

5d ago53:47

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Links: speakingofmelissa.com Summary Sam Knickerbocker and Melissa Dlugolecki discussed the podcast's focus on personal transformation and the importance of asking beneficial questions for listeners. Melissa shared her journey from health to business strategy, highlighting how the loss of her daughter reshaped her perspective on life and the concep…

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Why Google is back in court for another monopoly showdown 35:28

14h ago35:28

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Google’s in the middle of its antitrust case in just as many months, after it lost a landmark trial in August over anticompetitive search practices. This time around, the DOJ is claiming Google has another illegal monopoly in the online advertising market. Verge senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner has been on the ground at the courthouse to hear t…

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How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after major recall 1:11:12

8d ago1:11:12

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Today, I’m talking with Roy Jakobs. He’s the CEO of Royal Philips, which makes medical devices ranging from MRI machines to ventilators. Philips has a long history —- the company began in the late 19th century as a lightbulb manufacturer, and over the past century it’s grown and shrunk in various ways. Basically, while every other company has been …

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Daniel Kraus (Whalefall, The Living Dead, The Shape of Water) 1:04:28

11d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Parental consent, bizarre choices, and how we respond to fear... If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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Episode 337: Ask the right Questions with Fred Cary 54:54

12d ago54:54

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Links: ideapros.com fredcary.com fred@ideapros.co Summary The podcast aims to promote productivity by helping people ask better questions. Frederick Cary shares his journey to success and experiences with imposter syndrome, while emphasizing the importance of perseverance and mindset shifts in entrepreneurship. Key Points Sam Knickerbocker explains…

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Why AI image editing isn’t “just like Photoshop” 45:50

23h ago45:50

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We’ve been covering the rise of AI image editing very closely here on Decoder and at The Verge for several years now — the ability to create photorealistic images with nothing more than a chatbot prompt could completely reset our cultural relationship to photography. But one argument keeps cropping up in response. You’ve heard it a million times, a…

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Anthropic’s Mike Krieger wants to build AI products that are worth the hype 1:23:19

4d ago1:23:19

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Today, I’m talking with Mike Krieger, the new chief product officer at Anthropic, one of the hottest AI companies in the industry. Anthropic’s main product right now is Claude, the name of both its industry-leading AI model and a chatbot that competes with ChatGPT. Mike has a fascinating resume: he was the cofounder of Instagram, and then started A…

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How the Wayback Machine is fighting linkrot 44:01

8d ago44:01

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The web has a problem: huge chunks of it keep going offline. The web isn’t static, parts of it sometimes just… vanish. But it’s not all grim. The Internet Archive has a massive mission to identify and back up our online world into a vast digital library. In 2001, it launched the Wayback Machine, an interface that lets anyone call up snapshots of si…

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Ellen Datlow (Best Horror of the Year, Christmas and Other Horrors, Screams From the Dark) 1:08:24

14d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Witches, feeling lost, public speaking, and being eclectic! If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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Episode 336: It takes a village with Evan Marks 56:18

26d ago56:18

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Links: oneperformancegroup.com Summary: Sam Knickerbocker and Evan Marks discussed the impact of mentors on their lives and the importance of positive influences outside the family circle for personal growth. They also emphasized the significance of allowing children to acknowledge and deal with their emotions. Additionally, they highlighted the po…

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The AI election deepfakes have arrived 45:06

15d ago45:06

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Decoder is off this week for a short end-of-summer break. We’ll be back with both our interview and explainer episodes after the Labor Day holiday. In the meantime we thought we’d re-share an explainer that’s taken on a whole new relevance in the last couple weeks, about deepfakes and misinformation. In February, I talked with Verge policy editor A…

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Episode 335: Horse Whispering with Jeff Seder 58:51

1M ago58:51

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Links: www.eqb.FYI www.wizardracingsports>com Summary: Sam and Dogzilla Seder discuss the motivation behind Dogzilla's work and introduce the podcast episode with Jeff Seder, expressing enthusiasm for the conversation. Dogzilla Seder shares insights into his unique approach to evaluating horses at auctions, emphasizing data analysis over traditiona…

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Disney Is a Tech Company? 42:23

18d ago42:23

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Decoder is off this week for a short end-of-summer break. We’ll be back with both our interview and explainer episodes after the Labor Day holiday, and I’m very excited for what we have coming up on the schedule. But while we’re out, we’d like to highlight a great episode from the Land of the Giants podcast, which is over at Vulture this season, fo…

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2024 Fall Update 17:55

22d ago17:55

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A bit of a State of the Union for the podcast, since we haven't done one in a long time! If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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How The Onion is saving itself from the digital media death spiral 1:01:48

22d ago1:01:48

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The Onion is a comedy institution — and like everything else in media, it went on a pure nightmare hell ride in the 2010s. We could do an entire episode on the G/O Media calamity, but the short version is: A bunch of friends just managed to buy The Onion, and they're busy relaunching the website, going back to print, and, clearly, having a blast do…

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke says the AI industry needs competition to thrive 1:20:34

25d ago1:20:34

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Today I’m talking with Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub. GitHub is the platform for managing code – but since 2018, it’s also been owned by Microsoft. We talk a lot about how independent GitHub really is inside of Microsoft — especially now that Microsoft is all-in on AI, and Gitbhub Copilot is one of the biggest AI product success stories that exi…

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RJ Joseph (Into the Forest, The Dead Inside) 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Aliens, fainting couches, and New Edition fan fiction! If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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Episode 334: Abundance vs scarcity with RJ Burr 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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Summary The meeting discussed rjburr's reflections on controlling abundance versus scarcity, questioning historical events like 9/11, and the factors contributing to the continued reliance on oil. There was also a discussion on the complexities of navigating oil politics and day-to-day operations, as well as differing preferences for the 2024 elect…

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What's next for the controversial 'child safety' internet bill 42:22

29d ago42:22

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There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a really good chance of becoming law. It’s called KOSPA: the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which passed in the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support late last month. At a high level, KOSPA could radically change how tech platforms handle spe…

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Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

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Today, I’m talking with Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda, and I will just tell you right away, we get all the way to people marrying their AI companions, so get ready. It’s a ride. Replika’s basic pitch is pretty simple: what if you had an AI friend? The company offers avatars you can curate to your liking that pretend to be human, so they can…

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TEAM USA WINS GOLD!!! Our USA vs. France Men's Basketball Live Postgame Reaction 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Road Trippin' is back for another Team USA basketball postgame live podcast - USA men's basketball (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum and more) defeated France (Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, and more) in the Olympic Gold Medal match. Richard Jefferson, Allie Clifton,…

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Episode 333: Stepping into a childhood dream with Thomas Klein 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Links: theanimalalliance.org Summary Sam and Thomas discussed structuring ad reads for the organization's website and outlined the format for an upcoming podcast episode featuring Thomas's personal journey and passion for animal advocacy. They also discussed the challenges faced by animal rescues and the evolving focus and goals of the Animal Allia…

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TEAM USA'S COMEBACK VS SERBIA!!! | Olympic Semifinal Postgame LIVE REACTION! 29:32

2M ago29:32

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Road Trippin' is back for another Team USA basketball postgame live podcast - USA men's basketball (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum and more) completes the epic comeback in the Olympic semifinal vs Serbia. Richard Jefferson, Allie Clifton, Channing Frye, and ESPN's Kendrick Perkins…

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DOJ antitrust chief is ‘overjoyed’ after Google monopoly verdict 47:47

1M ago47:47

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Today, I’m talking to Jonathan Kanter, the assistant attorney general for antitrust at the United States Department of Justice. This is Jonathan’s second time on the show, and it’s a bit of an emergency podcast situation. On Monday, a federal court issued a monumental decision in the DOJ’s case against Google, holding that Google Search and the tex…

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J.B. Bickerstaff on His Coaching Journey and Being Ready to Bring Back Detroit Pistons Basketball 35:39

2M ago35:39

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This week we welcome J.B. Bickerstaff to the show - the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons! We had a really great convo with J.B., where he talked about his NBA head coaching journey, the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff series against Orlando Magic and his best friend head coach Jamahl Moseley, his approach to coaching Cade Cunningham and a young Pi…

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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel wants you to take out your travel frustrations on AI chatbots 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

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Today, I’m talking with Glenn Fogel, the CEO of Booking Holdings, which owns a large portfolio of familiar travel brands: OpenTable, Kayak, and Priceline, as well as its largest subsidiary, Booking.com. This episode is pure Decoder bait all the way through — from Booking’s structure, to competition with hotels and airlines increasingly going direct…

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Nat Cassidy (Mary, Nestlings, Steal the Stars) 1:13:13

1M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Ballet, dinosaurs on a trampoline, and funny, terrifying psychopaths. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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AI has a climate problem — but so does all of tech 36:42

1M ago36:42

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Every time we talk about AI, we get one big piece of feedback that I really want to dive into: how the lightning-fast explosion of AI tools affects the climate. AI takes a lot of energy, and there’s a huge unanswered question as to whether using all that juice for AI is actually worth it, both practically and morally. It’s messy and complicated and…

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TEAM USA DEFEATS SOUTH SUDAN | Postgame Live Reaction! 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Road Trippin' is back for another Team USA basketball postgame live podcast from Wednesday afternoon - USA men's basketball (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and more) defeated Serbia South Sudan in it's second game of the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris! Richard Jefferson, Allie Clifton, Devin Harris, and ESPN's Kendrick Perkins are here…

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Georges Niang on Overcoming Doubts of Not Making It, Why Ben Simmons’s Holdout in Philly Pissed Him Off, and So Much More 41:23

2M ago41:23

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We have an incredible episode this week with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang this week that you truly just need to see/listen to for yourself. In this hilarious episode with the Road Trippin’ crew (Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Allie Clifton) Niang discuss his “Minivan” nickname, his thoughts on the Cavs hiring Kenny Atkinson, what is…

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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber wants your next mouse to last forever 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Today, I’m talking with Hanneke Faber, the CEO of Logitech. Hanneke’s still pretty fresh to the role: She joined the company last October, after former CEO Bracken Darrell left following the pandemic boom and subsequent economic slowdown that halted Logitech’s growth. Hanneke, who comes from Unilever and Procter & Gamble, is new to the world of con…

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The Supreme Court ruling that could kill net neutrality 38:09

2M ago38:09

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The Supreme Court has just taken on the entire idea of the US administrative state — and the Court is winning. Earlier this month, a conservative majority overturned a longstanding legal principle called Chevron deference. The implications are enormous for every possible kind of regulation — and net neutrality looks poised to be the first victim. V…

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Chase Budinger on His Journey From the NBA to Beach Volleyball Olympian with Teammate Miles Evans 41:22

2M ago41:22

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On this week’s episode were joined by USA Beach Volleyball Olympians Chase Budinger and Miles Evans. The duo discusses the brutal schedule they had to endure to quality for the Olympics and what they are most excited for in Paris. Chase also shares his journey of becoming an Olympian for beach volleyball after his NBA career, why the thinks his ski…

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

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Today, I’m talking with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ was on the show last September when we chatted at the Code Conference, but the past 10 months have seen a whirlwind of change throughout the car industry and at Rivian in particular. This year alone, the company unveiled five new models in its lineup and also just announced a $5 billion…

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Stephen Kozeniewski (Hunters of the Dead, Clickers Never Die) 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Zombies, fascism vs anarchy, and art crimes. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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What happened to the metaverse? 44:17

2M ago44:17

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This week I’m talking to Matthew Ball, who was last on the show in 2022 to talk about his book “The Metaverse: How it Will Revolutionize Everything.” It’s 2024 and it’s safe to say that has not happened yet. But Matt’s still on the case — in fact he just released an almost complete update of the book, now with the much more sober title, “Building t…

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Chet Holmgren on Playoff Highs and Lows, OKC's Future, the Wemby Rivalry and "What A Pro Wants" 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Our guest on Road Trippin' this week is Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chet was an incredible guest and opened up about so much. Topics include: The Rookie of the Year race against Victor Wembanyama, his "WHAT A PRO WANTS" commercial, sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans, losing to the Dallas Mavericks, what he learned from the playoffs, …

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Biden’s top tech advisor on why AI safety is a “today problem” 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Today, I’m talking with Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. That’s a cabinet-level position, where she works as the chief science and tech advisor to President Biden. Arati and her team of about 140 people at the OSTP are responsible for advising the president on not only big developments in sci…

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Why The Atlantic signed a deal with OpenAI 51:28

2M ago51:28

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Today I’m talking to Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic. I was really excited to talk to Nick. Like so many media CEOs, including Vox Media’s, he just signed a deal allowing OpenAI to use The Atlantic’s vast archives as training data, but he also has a rich background in tech. Before he was the CEO of The Atlantic, Nick was the editor-in-ch…

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Canva CEO Melanie Perkins is happy to provide designers alternatives to Adobe 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Canva got its start more than a decade ago as a different form of disruptive tech for creatives. It’s a web-based platform that makes design tools cheaper and accessible for individuals, schools, and businesses from tiny to enterprise. Melanie has big goals to grow the company — and try to do good in the process. Links: Canva tackled digital design…

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Joe R Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep, Hap and Leonard, Love, Death, and Robots) 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Love and war, and shelter from the storm. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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322: THE NBA FREE AGENCY SPECIAL with Kendrick Perkins 54:39

3M ago54:39

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The Road Trippin' crew (Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Allie Clifton) is back with another live podcast, joined by ESPN's Kendrick Perkins, to discuss all things related to NBA free agency news this week, including: Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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How Big Green Egg CEO Dan Gertsacov is getting zoomers into the cult of kamado cooking 1:16:00

3M ago1:16:00

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It’s almost the Fourth of July, and that means it’s time for our annual grilling episode. This year, I’m talking with Big Green Egg CEO Dan Gertsacov, who has big plans for using very modern fan-based marketing techniques to expand the market for the company’s old-fashioned, fire-burning, aspirational product. Links: Big Green Egg Appoints a New CE…

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The rise of shadow lobbying and its influence on decades of US policy 45:53

3M ago45:53

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Today, we’re talking about politics and lobbying in America. It’s hard to imagine a time when the influence of big corporations and billionaires didn’t touch every part of American politics, but the kind of lobbying we have now didn’t really exist before the 1970s. Now, our political debates about everything from energy, finance, and healthcare are…

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321: An NBA Post-Season Mailbag: JJ's Coaching the Lakers, Can the Celtics Repeat, and More 50:37

3M ago50:37

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In this episode from this week's YouTube live, the Road Trippin' crew (Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton) is back for a mailbag episode answering your offseason questions! They discuss JJ Redick becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, if they think the Boston Celtics can repeat next season, what the Denver Nuggets need to d…

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Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters on the streamer's shifting culture and where ads, AI, and games fit in 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

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Today, I’m talking with Greg Peters, the co-CEO of Netflix. I caught up with Greg while he was at the Cannes Lions festival in France, which is basically the world’s biggest gathering of advertisers and marketers. It’s an increasingly important place for Greg to be, as Netflix’s new ad tier has nearly doubled in six months to more than 40 million s…

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Richard Thomas (Incarnate, Disintegration, Spontaneous Human Combustion) 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

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Brutality, karma, and the human experience... If you're seeing this, please leave us a review! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Steve Becker

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