Best Sam Fold Podcasts (2025)

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Winners and Losers in the Israel-Iran Conflict — with Ian Bremmer 1:08:56

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Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, the role President Trump played, and what could come next on the global stage. This marks Ian’s 13th appearance on The Prof G Pod! Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Algebra of Happiness: take a step back, stop complaining. Learn more about your ad choic…

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NBA Draft Special | Sixers Take Edgecombe, Hornets land Kon, Tre Johnson to the Wizards, Pick-by-Pick Reactions 3:00:11

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Pete hosts a variety of guests while watching the first round of the NBA Draft on LIVE on Wednesday night. The boys give pick-by-pick analysis, react to the Sixers, Hornets, and Wizards selections, and provide some Hokies Hoops talk as they move through the lottery.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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Raging Moderates: A Shaky Ceasefire (ft. Rep. Jim Himes) 1:02:25

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Scott and Jessica talk through the aftermath of the weekend’s airstrikes in Iran — the lack of coordination in the lead-up, differing accounts of the damage, and confusion about a ceasefire. They’re joined by Rep. Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, to discuss possible consequences for Iran’s regime, citizens, and nuclear…

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E250 That Great Business Show - Aine and Billy Kennedy, 50:18

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E250 UCD Smurfit Business School Podcast of the Year Aine Kennedy and Billy Kennedy, of the Smooth Company. Aine is a Tik Tok queen, with millions and millions of views, with help from GRANDAD Billy. Aine doesn't hold back, she discusses her business journey, warts and all on her journey to 'world domination'. She's stocked in Brown Thomas having e…

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Does Scott Still Teach at NYU? Private Clubs for the 1%, and How Money Changed Scott’s Life 19:58

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Scott answers a question about his role at NYU. He then unpacks the rise of private social clubs and whether they could ever be made more accessible. Finally, Scott reflects on how building wealth has shaped his perspective. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Pomp vs. Protest 14:51

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/pomp-vs-protest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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CEO Pay Gaps, Should I Quit My Job to Start My Own Business? and Why Community Colleges Matter 23:27

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In today’s episode, Scott tackles America’s widening income gap and what it reveals about our priorities. He offers perspective to a 20-something weighing comfort vs. ambition, and wraps with a big-picture take on the overlooked value of community colleges. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected]…

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Virginia Tech Makes a Comeback for the Ages in the 2016 Belk Bowl | Memory Lane 1:10:11

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Former Hokies Offensive Lineman Jonathan McLaughlin joins Pete, Sam, and Robert to break down one of the most inexplicable wins in Virginia Tech football history. The guys dive deep on the 2016 season as a whole, reflect on the loaded roster, and discuss what was at stake heading into the Bowl matchup against Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorback…

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E249 That Great Business Show - So many SMEs being hit by ransom hackers, Ian Power, UNITEC - 57:24

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Episode 249 That Great Business Show Bad news. Thousands of ordinary businesses are being hit for small, but significant ransoms, via online hackers. Yes, they're targetting your small business. Every invoice, every payment, every piece of your business information is now in the hands of the Bad Actors. Once they have your invoices, they're out to …

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The Collapse of American Trust — with Sam Harris 1:25:15

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Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, joins Scott to discuss the collapse of trust in institutions, the dangerous rise of misinformation and cults of personality, and why mindfulness might be our best tool for surviving modern chaos. Algebra of Happiness: father’s day reflections. Learn…

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Raging Moderates: Is Israel the Superpower of the Middle East? 47:34

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Scott and Jessica unpack the rapidly escalating war between Israel and Iran under Trump’s leadership. As civilian casualties rise and Trump teeters on the edge of deeper U.S. involvement, millions of Americans take to the streets in the historic “No Kings” protests—pushing back against what many see as his authoritarian power grab. Meanwhile, the N…

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CFB Preview Mag SZN - Athlon, Lindy's, Hokies 2025 Ranks; Recruiting Cycle's Slow Start 1:31:02

10d ago1:31:02

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After welcoming Sam back from vacation, the guys dive into the CFB Preview mags for the 2025 season, specifically discussing where Virginia Tech stands in the ACC hierarchy. They also address the House settlement and the latest chatter surrounding VT's 2026 recruiting and why it's off to a slow start. Two Deep Merch: https://theswvashop.com/collect…

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How Allies Should React to Trump, How to Calm Your Nerves, and First-Time Board Advice 17:58

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Scott shares his take on how traditional U.S. allies should navigate the Trump era — and what might come after. He then offers advice for managing nerves before a big meeting or pitch. Finally, what does meaningful engagement look like when you’re a first-time board member and full-time parent? Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice …

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Emergency Episode: Israel Strikes Iran — with Dan Senor 1:00:34

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Dan Senor, a leading expert on Israel and the Middle East, joins Scott in an emergency episode to discuss the dramatic escalation between Israel and Iran. They get into the latest attacks, the risks of regional war, and what this escalation means for the U.S. and global stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Stream On 19:49

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/stream-on-25/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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Returning to the Office, Advice for the Mediocre, and Why Scott’s Still Bullish on America 16:54

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Scott responds to a listener struggling with the return to five-day office life after years of working remotely. He then tackles a frank question: What advice does he have for the “mediocre”? Plus, is now the time to move to America or to stay away? Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or dr…

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E248 That Great Business Show - A four fold rise in Americans exiting Trump's USA for Ireland, David Dowling 56:08

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E248 That Great Business Show with Conall O Móráin David Dowling, Cronin Group & Eilis Quinlan, Eilis Quinlan Accountants Quadrupling' of Americans leaving Trump's USA for Ireland - according to David Dowling, Commercial Director at The Cronin Group, one of Ireland's largest moving specialists. One of a number of subsidiaries specialises in moving …

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Ambition, Media, and What’s Left of Hollywood — with Barry Diller 55:54

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Barry Diller, a businessman known for his influential roles in media and entertainment and also the chairman and senior executive of IAC, joins Scott to discuss his origin story, the current state of media and streaming, and his new book, Who Knew. Help us plan for the future of The Prof G Pod by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Lea…

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Raging Moderates: Are Protestors Playing Into Trump’s Hands? 1:11:04

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Scott and Jessica talk about the protests in California sparked by ICE raids, and the White House’s decision to deploy Marines and National Guard members in the city. They also get into what the Democrats’ message for the future should be, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, the very public Musk/Trump breakup, and whether or not Am…

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Prof G Markets: Trump & Elon Break Up Over the Tax Bill 1:11:12

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Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed break down Reddit’s lawsuit against Anthropic, the controversy surrounding the new $TRUMP-branded crypto wallet, and why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav’s pay package. Then, they unpack the growing opposition to the GOP Tax Bill and debate the potential motivat…

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No Mercy / No Malice: The Insiders 16:08

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-insiders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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E247 That Great Business Show - Can hiring a GOAT guarantee success? - John Hyland, Clubspot & You're an alum of something. Use it -Dr. Maria Gallo. 51:02

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Can you herd cats? Of course you can't, unless of course you're John Hyland, founder of Clubspot. John's business is an overnight success after five years. He has raised €2 million raised and he says a further €2m could be on the way. He has a team of 31, and that will grow to 40-50 by the end of the year. He's targeting, amongst many/any other clu…

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China’s Collapse, America’s Rise, and What Comes Next — with Peter Zeihan 1:00:47

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Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical strategist and founder of Zeihan on Geopolitics, joins Scott to discuss why he’s bearish on China, bullish on U.S. demographics, and skeptical of AI. Follow Peter @ZeihanonGeopolitics. Algebra of Happiness: good friends, hard truths. Help us plan for the future of The Prof G Pod by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.c…

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Private School Tradeoffs, Father-Son Dynamics, and Should You Raise a Kid in Today’s America? 22:59

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Scott breaks down whether private school is worth the cost. He then offers thoughts on how women can shape father-son relationships and wraps up with discussing whether it’s still a good idea to raise children in today’s America. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in …

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Raging Moderates: Trump’s Trade War in Limbo 1:13:51

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Scott and Jessica unpack the recent court rulings on the legality of Trump’s emergency tariff powers, and look ahead to the possible changes coming to the big, beautiful budget reconciliation bill in the Senate. Plus, they discuss the administration’s ongoing fight with elite universities, Elon Musk’s farewell to Washington, and whether or not we w…

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Crossover Episode! Pete and BRM Discuss the ACC's Biggest Questions for 2025, Half-Baked CFB Fixes 1:43:22

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After a bit of a layoff, Billy Ray was itching to get back on the mic. So in this Sons x Two Deep crossover episode, he and Pete came up with some of the biggest questions for ACC football heading into the next season and let them rip. The guys also came up with some half-baked "fixes" for college football - some common sense things, things that co…

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Prof G Markets: Tariffs Blocked by Court, U.S. Steel’s Golden Shares & Neuralink’s Funding Round 1:02:40

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Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed discuss the trade court’s ruling that Trump lacked the authority to impose most tariffs, Trump Media’s plan to buy bitcoin and Nvidia’s first quarter earnings. Then they discuss Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, arguing there was no strong reason to block the deal in the first place…

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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Company Uses AI To Help 911 Save Lives 50:54

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Ed speaks with Michael Chime, CEO and co-founder of Prepared, an assistive AI platform for emergency response. They discuss the challenges facing 911 call centers, the lessons Michael has learned as a manager, and how he frames Prepared’s value proposition to investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Rich Kids 16:18

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/rich-kids/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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E246 That Great Business Show - Checking furniture for listening devices, Ciaran Finane, Finline - Getting the staff back to work, Mary Finn, Connect4Work 55:49

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E246 That Great Business Show Take a seat. Here's Ciaran Finane, one half of the Finline Furniture team. They are one of Ireland's finest furniture manufacturers, shipping to 65 countries worldwide, including diplomatic residences. That's not straightforward. Every piece of furniture has to be vetted for listening devices and other James Bond like …

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How China Captured Apple — with Patrick McGee 1:06:52

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Patrick McGee, an award-winning journalist who spent years covering Apple for the Financial Times, joins Scott to discuss his new book, Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company. They get into Apple’s entanglement with China, the geopolitical risks tied to its supply chain, and whether a post-China future is possible for the compa…

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Prof G on Marketing: Rebranding the Democratic Party 15:02

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Welcome to the final episode of our special series, Prof G on Marketing, where we answer questions from business leaders about the biggest marketing challenges and opportunities companies face today. In today’s episode, Scott answers your questions on how marketing principles apply to everyday life, how artists can sell their work without selling o…

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Raging Moderates: The Death of the American Dream (feat. Rahm Emanuel) 50:15

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Scott and Jessica sit down with Rahm Emanuel—former Chicago mayor, Obama Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan—for an unfiltered conversation about the Democratic Party at a crossroads. They cover everything from Biden’s health and GOP tax cuts to rising antisemitism, the education crisis, and the growing struggles facing young men. Plus, Ra…

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Prof G Markets: The Story of Scott’s Career 58:38

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Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Starting June 9th, we’ll be publishing a new episode every day of the week, exclusively on the Prof G Markets feed. Be sure to follow Prof G Markets if you haven’t already. For Memorial Day, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes where Scott shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey — from …

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No Mercy / No Malice: Rise of the Toligarchs 15:50

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/rise-of-the-toligarchs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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Was Biden’s Decline a Cover-Up? — with Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson 1:14:04

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Scott has a conversation with Jake Tapper, anchor of "The Lead" on CNN and the network’s chief Washington correspondent, and Alex Thompson, national political correspondent for Axios and a CNN contributor. They discuss their new book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. Scott also opens the…

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Virginia Tech Football's Toughest Games in 2025, ACC QB Pecking Order 1:11:42

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Pete and Robert Irby break down the most difficult matchups on VT's 2025 schedule before talking Quarterbacks. At the end of the show, the guys give their favorite over/under plays on ACC win totals.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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E245 That Great Business Show - Police Special, Stewart Copeland on a Sting reunion and hiring David Grohl plus Paul McGuinness 34:00

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E245 That Great Business Show Police drummer, Stewart Copeland on the need for creative industries to embrace AI. His 'Secret Mission' project, his new book on how to be a rockstar, when he realised he would be famous, working again with Sting, hiring David Grohl as well as Paul McGuinness, the vain futility of awards, how to spot a musical prodigy…

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Prof G on Marketing: Should Your Brand Take a Stand? 21:04

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Welcome to the second episode of our special series, Prof G on Marketing, where we answer questions from business leaders about the biggest marketing challenges and opportunities companies face today. In today’s episode, Scott answers your questions about whether brands should get political, how to pivot when industry assumptions no longer hold, an…

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Raging Moderates: Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis 1:17:38

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Scott and Jessica break down President Biden’s aggressive cancer diagnosis, which comes just as a new book claims his team may have hidden signs of serious decline during the 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump’s Middle East trip makes waves as his domestic agenda stalls. To appease hardline conservatives, Republicans push changes to the megabill—inclu…

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Prof G Markets: The GOP Tax Bill, United Health’s Terrible Week, & Chinese Tech Earnings 1:15:43

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Follow the Prof G Markets feed: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed discuss why United Health’s stock hit a five year low, Warner Bros. Discovery's latest move to rebrand Max, and Airbnb’s foray into offering bookable services for travelers. They then break down earnings from Alibaba and Tencent, highlighting how the results signal the growing mome…

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No Mercy / No Malice: The Fix 19:26

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-fix/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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How to Fight Fascism in America — with Timothy Snyder 1:03:47

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Timothy Snyder, a leading historian of authoritarianism, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, joins Scott to discuss the threats to American democracy, echoes of 1930s fascism, and what still gives him hope. Follow Timothy, @TimothyDSnyder. Algebra of Happiness: Mother’s Day reflections. Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 of Lost Boys now, wherever you get your podc…

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Record Number of Portal Transfers for VT, Metallica Lives Up, Softball in NCAAs 1:04:22

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Pete is back from vacation and the guys have a lot to catch you up on. From the 9 football transfers, to Metallica's epic visit to Blacksburg, to the diamond sports competing for the postseason, and even to what's happening in Hahn Hurst, there's been a ton going on within VT athletics this month.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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E244 That Great Business Show - Plastic that eats itself, TPS Plastics - Jason McLaughlin & Crap Ads, Sam Moorhead, Mikey Fleming - Connelly Partners 58:42

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E244 That Great Business Show with Conall O Morain UCD Smurfit Business School 'Podcast of the Year' Jason McLaughlin. TPS Plastics. Based in Drumcollegher, Limerick, TPS is one of those fascinating companies we love to feature. Hidden in plain sight, they are producing high-precision components for the medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors AN…

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Prof G on Marketing: How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market 19:59

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Welcome to the first episode of our special series, Prof G on Marketing, where we answer questions from business leaders about the biggest marketing challenges and opportunities companies face today. In today’s episode, Scott answers your questions on how to drive engagement in a saturated market, how to build your personal brand, and the unintende…

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Raging Moderates: Trump Blinks on China 1:18:45

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Scott is joined by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to break down reports that Trump may accept a $400M jet from Qatar, a shaky tariff truce between the U.S. and China, and Trump’s plan to deport migrants to Libya. Plus, history is made with the election of the first American Pope—and they discuss what his leadership could mean for the future of the Church…

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Prof G Markets: Is Google a Buy? + Is Uber Recession Proof? 1:01:51

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Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s new trade framework with the U.K., the Federal Reserve’s latest decision, and the Melania coin grift. Then they take a look at Apple’s potential move to replace Google as Safari’s default search engine, unpacking the ripple effects on Google’s stock. Ed lays out his case for why the company is deeply undervalued. Finall…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Brain Drain 15:43

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/brain-drain/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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E243 That Great Business Show - Hosted Kitchens, the future of food, Sean Murray & Boxes that save lives in search of a backer, Darren Forde 50:49

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E243 That Great Business Show The role of delivery in the food business - "I like horses but I'm not going to ride a horse to work every day" - that's Sean Murray, founder of Hosted Kitchens, explaining that he loves food, but he doesn't love cooking for himself. He says his 'dark kitchen' business is only going one way - up, up and up. When he has…