Best Rob Crain Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 69 Building an Industry Leading Crypto Publication with Jon Rice (Blockworks) 1:03:06

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Jon Rice (Editor in Chief at Blockworks) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss quality crypto journalism (and the lack thereof), producing quality content, AI, and mainstream adoption of digital assets. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions ex…

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In Case You Missed It: "THE SHANGRI-LAS: Golden Hits of The Shangri-Las" 43:36

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From 2019, our convo with Ada Wolin presents a fresh new look into “The Golden Age of The Shangri-Las." Was the most idiosyncratic and influential girl-group of the 1960s also the “punkiest”? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy allmusicbooksdeepdive

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Ep. 68 The Blockchain Operating System with David Weinstein (NEAR Foundation) 47:05

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David Weinstein (Chief of Staff at NEAR Foundation) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss Layer 1s, NEAR's Blockchain Operating System (BOS), and the intersection of crypto and AI. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episod…

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In Case You Missed It: "YACHT ROCK" with Greg Prato 35:15

1y ago35:15

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Summer = Yacht Rock. That's a fact. Just what is "yacht rock," you ask? Is it AM gold? Soft, smooth 70s hits, come back to life? We're winding the clock back to Episode 19 so Greg Prato, author "The Yacht Rock Book" can lay it all out for you. Put your sunscreen and Ray Bans on, pop a Corona, and lie back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices…

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In Case You Missed It: "“Selling BEATLES Merchandise in the U.S.: 1964-1966" with Terry Crain 30:41

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Boy, has the music industry changed! It's almost irrelvant: no radio, no physical product, no sales. But has it? The Beatles were not only pioneers in music and popular culture, they were also the progenitors of the music merchandise phenomenon, which earned over $50 million in 1965! Author Terry Crain joined us early on to talk Beatles merch and o…

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"The Ballad of MOTT THE HOOPLE" with Chris Hall 40:01

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Mott the Hoople was of the most important bands of the late '60s and early ‘70s — the rock act that made a stray Bowie song into an anthem for a generation and beyond, and a singer with recognizable hair and ever-present shades. And Mott The Hoople may be one of the UK’s greatest and most cherished bands, but what of their story? We speak with Chri…

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In Case You Missed It: NEW BARBARIANS with Rob Chapman 35:27

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Equal parts myth and legend, the New Barbarians are one of the greatest bands many people have never heard — or heard of! Put together by Ron Wood, the band featured fellow Stone Keith Richards, the Faces’ Ian MacLagan, sax player Bobby Keys, and a legendary rhythm section of the Meters Ziggy Modeleste and jazz great Stanley Clarke. If you missed t…

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"FANNY: The Right To Rock" with Bobbi Jo Hart 30:45

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Fanny might be one of the most influential bands ever that many people have never heard of. David Bowie called them “one of the most important female bands in American rock,” adding they had been buried without a trace. So who was Fanny? Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary Fanny: The Right To Rock examines the first all-female rock band to release an album…

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In Case You Missed It: "ALICE IN CHAINS: The Untold Story" with David De Sola 38:52

1y ago38:52

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Alice In Chains were major players within the burgeoning Seattle scene that would forever change alternative and rock music. They were also one of the most self-destructive. In this early episode, acclaimed journalist David de Sola tells us how drugs nearly destroyed them and claimed the lives of frontman Layne Staley and founding bassist Mike Star…

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REGGAE COVER ART: "Stir It Up: Reggae Album Cover Art" and "The Cover Art of Studio One Records" 16:18

1y ago16:18

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"Stir It Up: Reggae Album Cover Art" and "The Album Cover Art of Studio One Records" discuss the evolution, look and style of the the visuals and branding of reggae music. From Calypso, to bluebell rocksteady to roots reggae, and dub to dancehall, the music and visual output of this tiny island is enormous. SteveJ take a look at these two books tha…

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Ep. 67 Building a Leading North American Crypto Exchange with Guy Hirsch (Kraken) 54:45

1y ago54:45

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Guy Hirsch (Global Managing Director at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss Kraken's differentiation, the challenges of operating a crypto exchange in North America, and emerging areas in crypto. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.…

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In Case You Missed It: ELLINGTON & SINATRA IN THE WHITE HOUSE with Edward Faine 31:23

1y ago31:23

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Let's go back and take a look at jazz at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Edward Allan Faine pulls back the curtain on the Nixon White House. Was Tricky Dick a jazz fan? After all, he did give Duke Ellington the Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who was in the band and who jammed at the “after-party”? Why did Sinatra almost get canceled, and just who that was pla…

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GUEST - Chad Estis - Dallas Cowboys - EVP Business Operations 49:35

1y ago49:35

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In this episode we welcome Chad Estis, EVP, Business Operations with the Dallas Cowboys. Chad discusses the beginning of his career as a telemarketer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. We dive into, "getting your foot in the door through sales." We walk through what Chad and his team look for in resumes with entry level, mid-level and senior level positi…

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JOHNNY THUNDERS: "Looking For Johnny" with Danny Garcia 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the New York and London music scene's in general. Danny Garcia’s documentary film Looking For Johnny examines Johnny Thunders' career from the early 70's as a founding member of the influential New York Dolls; the birth of the punk scene with The H…

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Ep. 66 DeFi for Institutions with Alex Elkrief (Fractal Protocol) 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Alex Elkrief (Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Fractal Protocol) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss the evolving DeFi landscape, Fractal, and building digital asset infrastructure for institutions. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in t…

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RECORD STORE DAY: Stereo Jack's Records with Chris Anzalone 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

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Vinyl is back in a big way. According to Billboard magazine, over 43 million albums were sold in 2022, the 17th consecutive year vinyl album sales grew in the U.S., and the largest year for vinyl album sales since tracking data began in 1991. "Record Store Day" celebrates independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world and, this…

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GUEST - Brian Gainor - VP Innovation - Legends 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

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We welcome Brian Gainor, VP of Innovation of Legends. Brian is a great example of there are more options to work in sports other than the four major professional leagues. He talks about getting his start by volunteering at the University of Florida. We discuss how he decided to get his Masters at Ohio University. Many of you are asking the question…

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Ep 65. How Shanghai will Impact ETH with Andrew Gibb (Twinstake) 1:03:15

1+ y ago1:03:15

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Andrew Gibb (CFO & COO at Twinstake) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss how Shanghai/Capella will impact ETH prices, building staking solutions for institutions, regulation, and the future of digital assets. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opi…

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In Case You Missed It: "TINY TIM: The Eternal Troubadour" with Justin Martell 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

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Here's a crazy book on an even crazier musician and performer. Tiny Tim is best known for his wacky appearances on "Laugh In" and Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." However, he also rubbed shoulders with Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce. So, in case you missed it, author Justin Martell talks about one of the most phenomenal success stories in show business, …

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MERLE HAGGARD : "The Running Kind: Listening to MERLE HAGGARD" with David Cantwell 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

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We first had country music writer and aficionado David Cantwell on in 2019 to discuss his excellent book The Running Kind: Listening to Merle Haggard. The new edition expands on his earlier analysis and covers Haggard's death and afterlife as an icon of both old-school and modern country music; in fact, David considers it a whole new book! We talk …

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In Case You Missed It: DUANE ALLMAN | "PLEASE BE WITH ME" with Galadrielle Allman 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

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This week, we look back to our incredible chat with Galadrielle Allman and her deeply personal portrait of her father, Duane Allman, who was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of twenty-four. She was two years old. At the heart of Galadrielle's book is her journey to understand the man millions idolized, but she never knew. It's a story eve…

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Baseball Takes Over the World 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

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Buenos noches amigos! Chris recaps his hell week at his house that included the stomach bug and a flooded basement. Rob may. be jet setting off to Barcelona for his 15th wedding anniversary. We dive into the World Baseball Classic and discuss the momentum Baseball can capitalize on from the epic showdown of Ohtani vs Trout. Amazingly, the WBC Final…

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POPSICKO: "To Would've Beens: The Official Oral History "with S.W. Lauden and Marko DeSantis 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

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Popsicko! was a band from the rich Santa Barbara music scene of the 90s. “If it was 1968,” penned a writer for the Los Angeles Times, “these guys would be rock gods and all over the radio.” Everything was going Popsicko’s way, but there’s a reason you’ve likely never heard of them. With some of Popsicko!’s music set to be re-released for the first …

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In Case You Missed It: "ODE to BILLIE JOE" with Tara Murtha 30:19

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Our second episode, and we talk about "Ode To Billie Joe"with author Tara Murtha. This really set the tone for what we wanted to do with this podcast, so have a listen to the backstory of one of the all-time great songs and Bobbi Gentry, the woman behind this masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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GUEST - Jake Hirshman - Data & Analytics - Arizona Diamondbacks 54:30

1+ y ago54:30

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Jake Hirshman, Manager of Business Solutions for the Arizona Diamondbacks and host of Life in the Front Office podcast, joins Rob on the show. Jake is an interesting cat. He has two masters degrees, is a two-time author plus a STICK on the golf course. Rob can't wrap his brain around how he spends time with his family, important job, done everythin…

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SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS "I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of " with Steve Bergsman 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

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In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll there have been a lot of strange characters, but there probably hasn’t been anyone as bizarre as Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, He was larger than life as he emerged from a coffin with a skull on a stick singing “I Put A Spell On You.” He was a whirlwind performer, a lusty singer, a prolific songwriter and a man who was a tot…

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In Case You Missed It: BLACK POWER MUSIC: "Listen, Whitey: The Sounds of Black Power" with Pat Thomas 28:19

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Taking you back to 2019 and Episode 8, in case you missed it! Here we talk about the Black Power music movement with author and scholar Pat Thomas. We dig deep into how the it affected the popular music of the day, including Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye and Motown, Gil Scott-Heron, Nina Simone and others. Celebrate Black Histor…

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Rob Wants To Go to The Movies?!?! 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

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It's school vacation week and Chris and his family headed up to New Hampshire for the Weekend where they partook in some of Rob's nightmare activities that involve the cold. The guys agree that anything that requires being outside in cold weather is not for them. Also, Rob has a bone to pick with a local department chain. Chris recaps his yearly Su…

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"Hit Girls: WOMEN of PUNK In The USA | 1975-1983" with Jen B. Larson 31:27

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Women have been kicking against the pricks of music patriarchy since Sister Rosetta Tharpe first played the guitar riffs that built rock-n-roll. The explosion of punk sent shockwaves of revolution to every girl who dreamed of being on stage. Hit Girls is the story of nearly 100 regional American bands who shattered stereotypes and eardrums and whos…

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In Case You Missed It: "DONNY HATHAWAY Live" with Emily Lordi 32:38

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Donny Hathaway Live is a soul classic and one of my all-time favorite records ever. We had the good fortune to interview author and cultural critic Emily Lordi in one of our earliest podcasts about her book on this record for the 33 1/3 series. We are proud to feature this episode again — “in case you missed it” — for Black History Month! Learn mor…

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JAMES BOND & THE BEATLES "Love And Let Die: and The British Psyche" with John Higgs 36:52

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The Beatles are the biggest band in the history of pop music. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day: Friday 5 October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldw…

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Ep. 64 Web3 Scalability and the User Experience with Mo Shaikh (Aptos Labs) 1:13:44

1+ y ago1:13:44

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Mo Shaikh (Co-Founder & CEO at Aptos) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss layer 1s, real world use cases for crypto and accessibility of blockchain technology. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the …

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Get Hired by the Boston Celtics - GUEST - Kate Sullivan 46:07

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We welcome another guest to the show from the Boston Celtics who is hiring! Kate Sullivan who is the Celtics Inside Sales Manager is looking to hire you! Kate tells her very relatable story about how she started her career in the Inside Sales Department with the Boston Red Sox and the steps she took to make that a reality. Kate and Rob hit on Front…

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Ep. 63 Growth Stage Crypto Investing with Rob Hadick (Dragonfly) 51:45

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Rob Hadick (General Partner at Dragonfly) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss finding investment opportunities, investing in tokens and equities, and the future of crypto growth investing post-FTX. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions expre…

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Ep. 62 $500B Korean Asset Manager Bets on Crypto Growth with Michael Kraslow (Mirae Asset Global Investments) 1:02:54

1+ y ago1:02:54

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Michael Kraslow (Head of US Venture Capital at Mirae Asset Global Investments) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss investing in digital assets, doing diligence on an equity vs. token deal, valuations for tokens, and the impact of FTX on LP risk appetite. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only a…

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In Case You Missed It: "VAN HALEN Rising" with Greg Renoff 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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We're taking you back to Episode THREE, recorded nearly four years ago! Luckily, Van Halen is evergreen and author Greg Renoff reveals the untold story of how the legendary band began, playing backyard parties in Los Angeles, This unique pre-history takes you from those high school bashes to funky dive bars with wet t-shirt contests, and, eventuall…

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Ep. 61 Staking Digital Assets with Brian Crain (Chorus One) 1:05:40

1+ y ago1:05:40

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Brian Crain (Co-Founder & CEO of Chorus One) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss the Cosmos ecosystem, crypto staking, governance, and strategic investing. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the spea…

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GUEST - Max McGonigle - Boston Celtics Dir. Partnership & Commercial Strategy 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

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We have a guest! Rob's friend and Celtics colleague, Max McGonigle joins the show. We discuss, Max's background, networking internally and externally, what Max does on a day to day basis and Max is currently hiring. The job opening Max is looking to fill has more than 1,000 applicants - 1,000!! How do you separate yourself from over 1,000 people? M…

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From Dream Job to Reality 1:02:02

1+ y ago1:02:02

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We start off by diving into Chris's recent promotion to Vice President at Fenway Sports Management. Chris shares his appreciation for all those who have helped get him here including his parents, colleagues, and this podcast. Rob shares the LinkedIn note from Alex Littlejohn that helps us keep going with this podcast. Appreciation and gratitude mak…

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"ELTON JOHN@75" with Gillian Gaar 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

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Beginning with his 1969 debut LP, Elton John is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades. In examining 75 touchstones, author Gillian Gaar provides a unique presentation of Elton’s career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to his flamboy…

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Happy New Year 2023! In case you missed it... 11:16

1+ y ago11:16

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In our final episode recorded 2022, Other Steve and I talk about where this podcast is, where it has been and some of where it's going! We also talk about www.allmusicbooks.com, and our brand new, mobile friendly website And FYI…our New Year's resolutions include paring down some of the music stuff we’ve both collected over the years. Find out what…

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Ep. 60 Diligencing Crypto Funds with Rabia Iqbal (Nural Capital) 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

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Rabia Iqbal (Managing Partner at Nural Capital) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss what to look for when investing in crypto funds, how to conduct due diligence, emerging areas in crypto as an investor, and direct investing in crypto companies. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not…

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Don't Talk About It, Be About It 58:04

1+ y ago58:04

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Happy New Year! We are back and of course better than ever. A lot has happened in the world of sports and Rob and Chris's world since we last did a Podcast. Rob had his best day ever with his daughter at a Celtics game and Chris ran the gauntlet of events with the Bowl Game, Winter Classic and now Frozen Fenway. Rob also had his best New Years Eve …

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Ep. 59 FTX Fallout & Crypto Regulation with Jorge Pesok (The HBAR Foundation) 1:04:27

1+ y ago1:04:27

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Jorge Pesok (Chief Legal Officer at The HBAR Foundation) joins The Tie's Fundamental Value podcast to discuss Hedera Hashgraph and its place among leading layers 1s, the downfall of FTX, and digital asset regulation. The information contained in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The views and opinions exp…

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MELISSA ETHERIDGE:: "Happy Christmas! War Is Over! Give Peace a Chance!" 9:18

1+ y ago9:18

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Holiday songs are in the air and everywhere these days! Some are classics, some are new, some are shiny and some…well. Nevermind. Last year, Other Steve pulled out a classics with Morphine’s “Sexy Christmas Baby Mine. We even got to have a final conversation about it with drummer Billy Conway. We also added a unique mashup of Leonard Cohen’s “Halle…

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So...You Want A BOB DYLAN Book For Christmas? 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

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Today, we’re going to introduce a new angle to the show, and have a look at some of the book reviews on AllMusicBooks.com. Reviews by music fans is the backbone of the community site, and we hope this will be of interest to readers, and provide encouragement for you to weigh in on these, or any music books you’ve read. AllMusicBooks provided the ba…

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Sending the Perfect LinkedIn Message 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

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Chris has a beef to pick with one colleague and is calling for a promotion of another. The World Cup is off to a roaring start and the US found their way into the next round. Rob gives the most half assed apology based on our last podcast when he went in on the kid who wrote an article on him. We debate if this is really an apology or just Rob tryi…

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"BOWIE@75" with Martin Popoff 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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Martin Popoff has written over 100 music books. "Bowie@75" is his first on David Bowie. Timed to tie in with what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday, Popoff recounts 75 fascinating and significant career achievements and life events for the legendary singer. Illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography as well as memorabilia inc…

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"A Few More Minutes on BOSTON ROCK" with Joe Millliken 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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Joe Milliken, author of "Let's Go: Benjamin Orr and The Cars" joins us to chat about the legendary Boston music scene, clubs like The Rat and The Paradise, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy allmusicbooksdeepdive

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Getting Back to the Basics 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

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Rob made a trip to his alma mater, Springfield College to enlighten tomorrow's sports executives. He was also interviewed for the school newspaper that sent him into a tizzy. A long overdue "Rob Rant" was brought out by the ass-end of the spectrum of kids. We dive into how it's OK to be vulnerable and admit you don't have all the answers. Coming wi…

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