Best Alice and Doug Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 240: Reel Ambition: How Olivia Deitch Cut Her Way Into the Industry 43:40

1d ago43:40

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🎧 Guest: Olivia Deitch 🎤 Host: Damien SwabyIn this episode, Damien sits down with the talented Olivia Deitch to explore her inspiring journey through the entertainment industry — from wide-eyed film student to head online editor by the age of 23. 🗂️ Topics Covered: Olivia’s origin story: From Boston University to breaking into Hollywood Discovering…

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The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: The economy in an uncertain world 43:15

1d ago43:15

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In the third of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, discuss the global dangers facing the world economy and wonder what outcomes are possible at summits such as the G7 in a time of political and economic risk? Paul Krugman’s Cultural Coda: Pet…

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Ep 239: Writing small talk, Big Thoughts: Building a Feature Film with an iPhone, a Mic & a Vision 6:15

2d ago6:15

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Episode Description In this episode, Damien Swaby opens up about the script for his upcoming film small talk, Big Thoughts — a powerful, poetic anthology of real conversations exploring identity, faith, legacy, migration, masculinity, feminism, and more. Damien shares how he's preparing to shoot the entire project on an iPhone, why he's using the R…

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Ep. 246: Two Literary Romantics in a James Taylor Butthole 38:13

2d ago38:13

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Well, Alice is back. But she's still facing some COVID aftershocks. And now Doug has COVID for the very first time. No, this is episode isn't coming to you straight from mid-2020. Alice shares tales from Salt Lake City (spoiler: it's a lot of sitting in her hotel room watching movies, like Crazy Rich Asians). And Doug overshares about his unique CO…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

3d ago2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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Advocating By Example With Rebekah Grieb 21:53

7d ago21:53

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Rebekah Grieb is a Contract Management Support (CMS) senior site supervisor at Alphapointe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with vision loss through employment opportunities, rehabilitation services, and job training. Rebekah joined Alphapointe in 2017, and she has led its CMS department since 2022. She also leads the CMS Se…

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Ep 238: From BBC to Bold: Moses Ssebandeke on Crafting New Cinematic Voices 43:05

8d ago43:05

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Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, Damien Swaby sits down with filmmaker Moses Ssebandeke, a bold voice in the UK indie film scene and a member of the Lionstooth Collective. Known for his experimental yet grounded storytelling, Moses shares the journey from his early days as a BBC Academy apprentice to producing content for Radio 1Xtra, I…

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The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: how the old economic order fell out of favour 46:34

9d ago46:34

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In the second of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the way economic trends have fractured societies on both sides of the Atlantic and the jeopardy that poses to liberal democracies in Europe and America. Paul Krugman’s Cultural Coda: …

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Ep. 245: Two Nerd Juicers in a Really Big Mighty Meaty Pizza Treat 1:09:43

10d ago1:09:43

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Alice is unfortunately ill this week, but Will.he.is has (figuratively) stepped into her shoes to co-host with Doug this week. They'll discuss a bunch of questions only...ahem, Will can answer, as well as the debut of the game "Meat or Myth." They cap off the episode with every single delicious and/or weird thing imminently coming to you at restaur…

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The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: the crisis of trust 43:42

14d ago43:42

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In part one of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss how trust in the postwar world economic system is being lost and weigh the costs and consequences of that. Paul Krugman’s Cultural Coda: Quarterflash, ”Harden My Heart”- https://www.you…

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Coming soon: The Wolf-Krugman Exchange 2:08

15d ago2:08

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In a special six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the economic events reshaping the world in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s election. Subscribe and listen to this series on The Economics Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts …

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Ep 237: The Art of Color Grading: Alice Abrams on Shaping Emotion Through Color 44:03

17d ago44:03

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Episode Summary: What makes a scene feel cold, nostalgic, or magical—before a single word is spoken? In this illuminating episode, we’re joined by Alice Abrams, a freelance colorist whose work has helped define the visual identity of campaigns for Netflix, Meta, Google, Volvo, and more. Based in Austin, TX, Alice brings a decade of experience in fi…

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Ep. 244: Two Presbyterian Pescatarians in an Actual Sausage Party 45:21

17d ago45:21

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There's a lot of talk about currency and puzzle terminology this episode. But just so you don't think Doug and Alice have completely turned over a new leaf, they absolutely say the word "sausage" more than has ever been said in a non-pork-specific podcast. So much sausage, y'all. Sweet, savory, spicy, Vienna. It's all covered in this one. Other dis…

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How economics wins wars, with Duncan Weldon 25:38

18d ago25:38

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Churchill never said “we will fight them in the spreadsheets…”. But maybe he should have done. The second world war, like every other war in human history, was decided by how each side allocated its resources. In this episode, Duncan Weldon, author of the new book ‘Blood and Treasure, The Economics of Conflict from the Vikings to Ukraine’, explains…

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Becoming a Storyteller: Meet Our New Host, Dean Thompson 26:37

21d ago26:37

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Dean Thompson is the new host of the Heard & Empowered podcast, presented by the National Industries for the Blind, an organization dedicated to enhancing the personal and economic independence of people who are blind or visually impaired. With a background in film and television production, Dean has built a career in media, focusing on storytellin…

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Ep. 243: Two Anne Hathaways in a Suffocating Bug Trap 40:53

24d ago40:53

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We're all lucky to still have Alice around after her near-death bug trap experience this past week. Luckily a Backstreet Boys-featured musical has been the cure for what ailed her. Other discussion topics: - Is it time for another live-action Flintstones movie? - The possibly true (but likely not) story of the first person to dip fries in a Wendy's…

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What does China want from the US? With Jay Shambaugh 30:28

25d ago30:28

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The tit-for-tat tariff escalations between the US and China are on pause, at least temporarily. But if the world’s two biggest economies don’t make progress by July, they could return with a vengeance. How can the two parties make progress? And what does China actually want from the US? Soumaya Keynes speaks to Jay Shambaugh to find out. Shambaugh …

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Ep 236: Narrative Truths: Producing Impactful Documentaries with Nicole Noren 47:36

29d ago47:36

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📘 Episode Summary: In this masterclass episode, Damien Swaby is joined by award-winning journalist and documentary producer Nicole Noren, whose two-decade career at ESPN is a case study in investigative storytelling done right. Nicole breaks down how she balances the demands of narrative structure with journalistic integrity — from sourcing vulnera…

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Ep. 242: Two Wrecking Ball Fireworks in an Unvisible Screen 45:47

1M ago45:47

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The NBA Playoffs have been going on for what seems like forever, and Alice was able to pull herself away from a scrapbooking endeavor to watch her first game. There's also some talk about computer shopping and domestic finance. Yes, this is adulthood, folks. We all need to get used to it. Other discussion topics may include: - Dongles - A basement …

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How should central banks respond to US tariffs? 26:58

1M ago26:58

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US tariffs have sent financial markets into a frenzy in recent weeks, but how much should central bankers be taking trade into account when setting monetary policy? To find out, Soumaya Keynes sits down with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Swati Dhingra – one of the committee’s more dovish members. They discuss why the UK’s open ec…

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[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Defense Acquisition With Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Maj. Gen. Alice W. Treviño is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. In this role, she oversees all contracting activities, supporting the acquisition of weapons systems, logistics operations, and enterprise efforts for the Department of…

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Bonus: Globalisation can be slowed, but not stopped 31:57

1M ago31:57

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Donald Trump’s trade policies have put global markets through the mill in recent weeks. But his policies didn’t come from nowhere. Aspects of US protectionism preceded Trump’s second term – and countries across the world have been pushing for greater self-sufficiency for some time. Is this drive for greater self-sufficiency misguided? Is true self-…

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Ep. 241: Two Intentional Bed Poopers in a Classic Painting, But Better 54:52

1M ago54:52

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This week's episode sees the long-awaited return of Semi-Recent Semi-Decent News, featuring incredible journalistic integrity, thought provoking stories, and more poop than you could shake a stick at. Or would want to. Also, Alice got a much deserved promotion, so please congratulate her! Even if Doug will never remember her new job title. Other di…

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Ep 235: Art Meets Film: Isabel Riley on Bridging Canvas and Cinema 35:47

1M ago35:47

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Episode Summary: Discover the fascinating intersection of visual art and filmmaking in this insightful conversation with artist Isabel Riley. Host Damien Swaby delves into Isabel's unique role in bringing art to the screen through her work with Art for Film. Explore how her paintings and artistic vision contribute to the atmosphere and storytelling…

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Bill Gates: how international development can survive the Trump presidency 27:42

1M ago27:42

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Over the past 25 years, the Gates foundation has given away more than $100bn. Much of that money has gone to healthcare and education projects outside the US – and the organisation plans to give $200bn more to various programmes in the next twenty years. But as Elon Musk and Doge feed USAID, a key partner of the foundation, “into the wood chipper,”…

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Ep 234: 30 Years at ABC — Executive Director Doug Looney Takes Us Behind the Broadcast 1:01:09

1M ago1:01:09

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Episode Summary: Join Damien Swaby as he sits down with a seasoned professional from ABC News with 30 years of experience in the media industry. In this episode, we delve into Doug Looney's fascinating career journey, from early experiments with VHS editing in high school to overseeing technical operations at a major news network. Discover how tech…

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Ep. 240: Two God Dogs in a Jack Mack Heart Attack 43:09

2M ago43:09

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This week Doug asks Alice some much anticipated, very important questions. They involve God, rivals, and, of course, bologna sandwiches. Alice teaches Doug about translucent babies, and he does not take it well. Other discussion topics may include: - Has Michael J. Fox ever sung a song? - Turning retired rats into delicious milk - The sounds of tor…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

1M ago1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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Martin Wolf talks to Kenneth Rogoff: Trump is accelerating the dollar’s decline 30:18

2M ago30:18

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The US dollar has been in slow decline for around a decade – so says Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard professor, and former chief economist of the IMF. Donald Trump’s trade policies have raised a lot of questions about the future of the dollar – and how its decline could affect the rest of the world’s currencies. Rogoff joins Martin Wolf to discuss how the …

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Ep 233: The Audience is the Strategy: Caitlin Boyle on Purpose-Driven Distribution 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Damien Swaby is joined by Caitlin Boyle, a pioneering force in strategic documentary distribution and the founder of Film Sprout. Caitlin discusses how filmmakers can move beyond traditional release models to build meaningful connections with audiences through grassroots campaigns, non-theatrical screenings, and co…

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Ep. 239: Two Hillbilly Effigies in a Forbidden Love Story 45:09

2M ago45:09

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This week Alice and Doug pull up the ol' random topic generator and test their ability to talk about made-up holidays, strange movies, and more. It goes pretty well, except for Alice giving the audience a Star Wars spoiler (no, not that one) and Doug admitting to spraying fake vomit in a church. Other discussion topics may include: - Which of the 1…

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Should we be optimistic about the US economy? With Michael Strain 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Almost a month since ‘liberation day’, the potential impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime are starting to sink in. US hard data isn’t yet showing much negative impact from changes to US trade policy – but economists are gloomy on US growth prospects. The IMF last week warned of an increased risk of US recession, and lopped nearly a ful…

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Ep. 238 - Two 26-Pound Cats in a Play That Goes Wrong 49:55

2M ago49:55

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This week Alice is moved by an Indianapolis surprise while Doug celebrates wrapping up the Harry Potter movie franchise. There's also some weird Jesus/Four-Twenty/Hitler stuff for everyone else. Other discussion topics may include: - The desire the watch more shows alongside John Larroquette - What is your favorite song called "Power of Love"? - Ho…

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Martin Wolf talks to David Autor: could AI be a bigger threat to US jobs than China? 31:37

2M ago31:37

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When China joined the World Trade Organization at the start of this century, its surging exports rattled US manufacturing. Prices fell, jobs became less lucrative, and communities that relied on these jobs were hit hard. President Donald Trump seems determined to bring those jobs back to the US. Is that realistic or even desirable? The FT’s chief e…

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Ep 232: From Baywatch to Emmy Wins – Karina Michel P.G.A. The Art of Reinvention 34:31

2M ago34:31

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In this inspiring episode, Damien Swaby sits down with multi-hyphenate creative Karina Michel—an actress, model, producer, and Emmy-winning executive producer. Karina shares her fascinating journey from a childhood dream in Northamptonshire to navigating Hollywood auditions and eventually leading impactful storytelling projects as the head of Tallu…

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Ep. 237: Two Iconic Soundtracks in a Twenty-Year Gap 41:19

2M ago41:19

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Alice has some very conflicting feelings about Severance. Doug has very conflicting feelings about Alice's very conflicting feelings about Severance. It's a whole to-do. Other discussion topics may include: - Tree elevators vs. Brothels - What are Mario, Luigi, and company up to these days? - It's 2025 and OJ Simpson jokes are as good as ever - Whi…

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Martin Wolf talks to Mervyn King: why central banks got inflation wrong 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Former Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has never shied away from expressing his opinion. Here, he sits down with his friend Martin Wolf — the FT’s chief economics commentator — to discuss some of the thorniest problems central banks now face: Will rate-setters manage to stay independent in the era of Trump 2.0? What should they do about cr…

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Ep 231: The Art of Video Editing with Emmy Winner Cybele Policastro 33:36

2M ago33:36

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The Art of Video Editing with Emmy Winner Cybele Policastro Guest: Cybele Policastro, a highly accomplished and multi-Emmy Award-winning video editor based in New York City. Expertise: Extensive experience in video editing for a wide range of high-profile media, including news and entertainment. Career Highlights: Over 20 years of experience as a d…

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Ep. 236: Two Phroggy Pacemakers in a Rat-Friendly Carrot Cake 40:35

2M ago40:35

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Heard any good news lately? If not, you've come to the right place. This week Doug and Alice seek to shine a little light into this recently darkened world without positive stories from around the world. Unfortunately, hearing about saving babies' lives and heroic vermin might make them question their own value. It's a win-win, really. Other discus…

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Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman 31:33

2M ago31:33

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As Donald Trump declares a trade war on the rest of the world, it’s time to learn about a field of economic research known as “weaponised interdependence”. The bad news is that the US president’s weapon of choice – imposing tariffs on goods imports – is a fairly outdated tool of economic warfare. Globalisation and advances in financial and communic…

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Ep 230: Beyond the Turmoil: Isabelle Mecattaf's Lens on Lebanon 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Welcome to the podcast! Today we have filmmaker Isabelle on the show to discuss her journey from Lebanon to NYU and her experiences crafting compelling films. We'll delve into her creative process, her passion for telling human stories amidst political turmoil, and her advice for emerging filmmakers. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about re…

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Ep. 235: Two Robot Bees in a Swiss Spaghetti Harvest 48:46

3M ago48:46

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In this episode Alice and Doug take a look at comptrollers, caulking, and work-related virtual reality implementation. You know, real adulty type matters. But not all this week's topics are so sophisticated. They also discuss chocolate butter, ancient Greek sugar daddies, and NSFW virtual reality implementation. And they do it all like gangbusters.…

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Can Germany escape its economic doldrums? With Ulrike Malmendier 32:15

3M ago32:15

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For the past few years, Germany has begun to look like the ‘sick man of Europe’ again. Its economy has barely grown since 2019, while its famous manufacturing sector has shrivelled. But earlier this month, financial markets were buoyed by a vote in the German parliament to relax the constitutional limit on government borrowing, the so-called debt b…

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Ep 229: Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP & Entertainment Law with Kennington Groff, Esq. 31:35

3M ago31:35

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In this episode, we sit down with Kennington Groff, Esq., an experienced attorney specializing in intellectual property, entertainment, and corporate law. With a career spanning major companies like HBO, NBCUniversal, and Lionsgate, Kennington shares insights into protecting creative work, legal pitfalls businesses should avoid, and how the enterta…

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Ep. 234: Two Vagina Monologues in a Unique Cooling Sensation 59:35

3M ago59:35

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It's time for an appetizer of "What's That Finger," followed by a main course of "New Yum City." Whether slurping down some cocktail sauce or seeking foot-long tortilla chips, grab a plastic or metal fork, extend your tongue, scrape your teeth, and let's get crackin'. Enjoy your meal! Just leave anything cotton candy flavored out of this. Other dis…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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How big a fiscal hole is the British government in? With Paul Johnson 31:02

3M ago31:02

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The UK’s Labour government had already inherited a tricky fiscal situation when it came to power last July. But since then, growth has stagnated, borrowing costs have risen, and now the government has committed to a big increase in defence spending. Where will the money come from? The FT’s Sam Fleming interviews Paul Johnson, the long-time director…

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Ep. 233: Two Jaw, Ear, Spine, and Skull Doctors in a Meat Lover's Burrito 43:32

3M ago43:32

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Alice and Doug babble on about clicky headphones/skulls and delicious, community-ordered hamburgers. Also, they might accidentally get Mrs. Shen arrested. And what household name owes his success to a $5 correspondence course and way-too-expensive bagel equipment? You'll see. Other discussion topics may include: - Multisyllabic sneezes - Coldplay c…

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Why do companies make terrible decisions? With Dan Davies 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Modern industrial economies were made possible by automation and mass production, but also by something similar going on inside the world of management. Where once all the decisions were made by an identifiable boss, now they are farmed out to rule books, bureaucracies and computer algorithms — and nobody is individually accountable for them. The F…

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Ep 228: From I Love Lucy to Ally McBeal: Amy Castle's Path to Stardom and Music 55:29

3M ago55:29

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Join us for an exciting conversation with the multi-talented Amy as she shares her journey from a young performer influenced by iconic shows like I Love Lucy and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood to landing major roles in TV hits like Ally McBeal. In this episode, we dive deep into Amy’s creative evolution, from memorizing Lucille Ball's famous Vitameataveg…

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