Best Charlie Stack Podcasts (2025)

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How to Scale Your Contractor Businesses by Mastering Systems & Pricing – with Eric Fortenberry 48:53

6h ago48:53

48:53

Sick of chaotic job sites, shrinking profit margins, or not knowing where the money’s going? In this episode, Charlie sits down with Eric Fortenberry, founder of JobTread, to break down how smarter systems, better pricing models, and the right leadership mindset can radically transform your home improvement business. Learn how Eric took a strugglin…

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Andrew Abbott steps into the spotlight 50:11

17h ago50:11

50:11

Andrew Abbott threw a complete game shutout as the Cincinnati Reds won the Ohio Cup, and Brian and Charlie discuss a Reds’ team that’s heating up. They break down the changes that Andrew Abbott has made this season and look at what he’s doing to be more consistent. They also look at his connection to Hall of Famer Billy Wagner. 01:23 The Reds won t…

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Seth MacFarlane on Channeling Frank Sinatra for 'Lush Life' & Who Will Be His 'First Call' If He Uncovers a Lost Sinatra Duet 48:15

14m ago48:15

48:15

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with Seth MacFarlane, the man behind Family Guy and Ted, about the backstory of his ninth studio album, Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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A spark and a sweep 41:56

4d ago41:56

41:56

The Cincinnati Reds had some good energy as they swept the Diamondbacks. Brian and Charlie look at what Christian Encarnacion-Strand brought to the table and how the Reds pulled out three strong wins. Hear from Freddie Benavides on CES. Also, hear from Brad Meador as Charlie dives into the Reds’ hitting philosophy. 01:37 Cincinnati Reds swept the w…

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The Shining Ka-mmentary Track 2:39:27

6d ago2:39:27

2:39:27

Head to the Aladdin Theater with the Losers as they record a Ka-mmentary track on Stephen King's favorite adaptation of his: Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Losers include Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Mel Kassel, and Randall Colburn. It should be noted this Ka-mmentary was recorded half a decade ago in December 2020. We're unlocking it today to…

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Episode 642: Slow Train Comin' Up Around The Bend 58:04

21m ago58:04

58:04

First broadcast June 6 2025. Playlist here "Marlee and I are returning to a topic that we discussed twice on the air, and probably a ton off-air."

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From Bitcoin to Boat Storage: Joey Rosati on Diversifying Investments 34:26

6d ago34:26

34:26

I've gotten to know Joey Rosati (@rosaticorp) over the last 3 years working alonside hime in the VC trenches of Druid Ventures. Let me tell you, the VC world is a funny place and there are gems if you know where to find them. Joey is one of them. He knows that behind every successful business, it's all about people. In today's epic episode, Joey jo…

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TJ Friedl gets his moment but the Reds drop another series 38:00

8d ago38:00

38:00

TJ Friedl delivered the best moment of the Reds series, but that resulted in the Reds’ only win against the Brewers this week. Brian and Charlie dive into Friedl’s home run robbery, and they also look at where the Reds stand after another tough series. Hear from Collin Cowgill on TJ Friedl, and also hear from Wade Miley, Derek Johnson and Jeremy Fa…

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Taylor Swift No Longer Needs to Re-Record Debut Album & 'Reputation,' But Have Fans Come to Expect 'Taylor's Version'? 38:11

9d ago38:11

38:11

After Taylor Swift surprised the world late last week with the news that she now owns the masters of her first six albums, once the dust settled, fans wondered: Will the final two planned re-recordings of her self-titled 2008 debut album and of 2017's "Reputation" ever see the light of day? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are t…

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Taking a trip through the Reds’ lineup 41:06

10d ago41:06

41:06

Brian and Charlie revisit their press box banter from Wrigley Field and break down the Reds’ series loss vs. the Cubs. Charlie writes out the lineup, and they discuss Matt McLain’s role as well as where Santiago Espinal hits. Hear from Brent Suter, Chris Valaika and McLain. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Big picture analysis of the Cincinnati Reds after weekend…

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Episode 641: How To Write A Book About Cabin Crews 1:00:19

4d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Guest: Dr. Drew Whitelegg, Globe Academy First broadcast May 30 2025. Playlist here "I think the United States is the only English-speaking country that doesn’t use the phrase 'cabin crew.'"

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Hollywood King: On Sad Stephen King Quotes, Welcome to Derry, The Long Walk, and More Carrie 1:53:07

13d ago1:53:07

1:53:07

Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Dan Caffrey head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically new trailers for Welcome to Derry and The Long Walk, a depressing quote from Stephen King, Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Emilio Estevez's Maximum Overdrive sequel idea, and more.…

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The Reds are working to get their groove back 38:14

14d ago38:14

38:14

Brian and Charlie are back to discuss the Cincinnati Reds’ series win over the Royals. They look at the personality that Elly De La Cruz and his teammates showed and what that means going forward. Hear from TJ Friedl, Brady Singer and Rhett Lowder. 00:00 Pasquatch as a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds 02:52 Dramatic tease 03:26 Reaction to Reds at …

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From Org Charts to Outcomes: Leading Through the AI Shift with Keith Ferrazzi 30:56

5d ago30:56

30:56

What happens when one of the world’s top executive coaches turns his attention to AI? In this episode of Welcome to the Machine, Keith Ferrazzi delivers a compelling take on why most organizations are asking the wrong questions about AI—and what they should be doing instead. Ferrazzi believes that AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a new teammate. And if l…

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Janet Jackson & Jennifer Lopez Aren't Leaving Las Vegas Anytime Soon After 2025 AMAs 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

Katie & Keith are talking all about Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 AMAs -- Jackson for a performance and to receive the ICON Award and Lopez to host and perform -- and what it's like to see them perform live in Las Vegas for their own shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The deep dive on the Brady Singer-Jonathan India trade 42:40

17d ago42:40

42:40

This week, heading into a Cincinnati Reds’ series against the Kansas City Royals, Brian and Charlie take an in-depth look at the deal that these two teams made during the offseason. They look back at the careers of Brady Singer and Jonathan India, their intertwined history and how the deal came together. YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5SnU3JR5Z4 See Pr…

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Never Flinch (Spoiler-Free Review) 48:07

18d ago48:07

48:07

In anticipation of our exclusive full book episode -- which arrives this week in The Barrens -- Losers Randall and Justin recorded a spoiler-free discussion. They also answer YOUR questions! Take a listen, grab the book this week, and head to patreon.com/thebarrens to hear our full, spoilerific book episode. Or, you can wait until December when we …

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RNR 333 - Expo Atlas with Cedric van Putten 38:28

11d ago38:28

38:28

Cedric van Putten from Expo joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Expo Atlas—a tool for visualizing Metro bundles, spotting bloat, and understanding what your app is really shipping. Plus, the story behind how Atlas was built and where it’s headed next. Show Notes Introducing Expo Atlas Connect With Us! Guest: @cedric_dev Jamon Holmgren: @jam…

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Episode 640: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk 57:12

11d ago57:12

57:12

First broadcast May 23 2025. Transcript at https://hdl.handle.net/1853/77624 Playlist here "Was that a content disclaimer?"

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Danse Macabre: The Amityville Horror 1:56:42

21d ago1:56:42

1:56:42

George and Kathy Lutz moved into 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, in December 1975, roughly one year after its previous residents were shot and killed in their sleep. They fled less than a month later, leaving behind their belongings and claiming to have been terrorized by demonic forces. This story served as the basis for Jay Anson’s 1977…

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Evaluating the Reds’ offense at the 50-game mark 42:17

21d ago42:17

42:17

Brian and Charlie are back after the Reds drop a series in Pittsburgh. They look at the inconsistent nature of the Reds’ offense and what they’re trying to take the next step. Hear from Austin Hays and Emilio Pagán. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANf07zb650M 00:00 Cincinnati Reds at 50 games 03:34 Dramatic Tease 04:38 Cincinnati Reds' inconsistency 08:3…

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Rihanna Returns to Her Old ‘Friend’ Music, But Is ‘Smurfs’ Song the Musical Return Fans Wanted? 39:33

15d ago39:33

39:33

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about whether "Friend of Mine" is the musical return Rihanna’s fans were hoping for, or how the song could be maximized with a new remix version or once we see it in the full context of the Smurfs movie, in which Rih voices Smurfette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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The Reds find their winning formula 33:08

25d ago33:08

33:08

Behind some standout pitching, clean defense and Will Benson, the Reds swept the Guardians. Following Cincinnati’s best series of the season, Brian and Charlie look at what worked for the Reds. Hear from Gavin Lux on Will Benson, from Jose Trevino on the Reds' bullpen, from Spencer Steer on a team meeting and from legendary Cleveland broadcaster To…

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RNR 332 - Codemagic 🤝 React Native with Martin Remmelgas 35:04

18d ago35:04

35:04

Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins Robin and Mazen to talk mobile CI/CD in 2025: Why build tooling still has rough edges, how Codemagic handles versioning and code signing, and where the developer experience still needs work. Show Notes React Native CI/CD with Codemagic Codemagic Connect With Us! Martin Remmelgas: @martinjeret Robin Heinze: @robi…

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Episode 639: Putting the A and the I in Information Literacy. 58:04

18d ago58:04

58:04

Guest: Sarah Morris, Assistant Director of Academic Engagement at the University of Georgia Libraries First broadcast May 16 2025. Transcript at https://hdl.handle.net/1853/77588 Playlist here "AI has become the elephant in the room."

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The Stacks: What We're Reading in May and the Latest in Horror Fiction 1:58:07

27d ago1:58:07

1:58:07

The Losers are back in The Stacks for another round for recommendations, digressions, and musings about the joys of the written word. Randall, Ashley, Sammie, and Julia begin by gabbing about some of May's new horror and genre releases and riffing on the latest news from the literary world, including Michael B. Jordan scooping up the rights to some…

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The Will Benson deep dive 32:39

20d ago32:39

32:39

So far, Will Benson is making the most of his chance to be back in the big leagues. The biggest differences are in his mindset and approach. Brian and Charlie dive into what the last two years have been like from Benson. Hear from Benson on the changes he has made and how he handled being in Triple-A. Brian and Charlie also learn the origins of Aus…

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046 - The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, with Claudia Solares 18:15

20d ago18:15

18:15

In this episode, Claudia Solares and I discuss Priya Parker's book "The Art of Gathering". Show notes and more info can be found at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stackingknowledge.com/ep046

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Ranking: The Hard Case Crime Novels (Patreon Clip) 12:49

29d ago12:49

12:49

Here's a clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive episode that sees your Losers ranking all three Stephen King Hard Case Crime novels: The Colorado Kid, Joyland, and Later. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes even …

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Why Does Morgan Wallen Dominate the Charts But Get Shut Out at Awards Shows? 29:11

21d ago29:11

29:11

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith -- with a research assist from Billboard awards editor Paul Grein -- are talking about why Morgan Wallen's awards shelf doesn't seem to match his popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Billboard

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Special Announcement 0:57

1M ago0:57

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The Reds are still looking for that next step 37:05

1M ago37:05

37:05

Following a tough series loss in Houston, Brian and Charlie look at how the Cincinnati Reds are trending as they reach the quarter pole of the season. They hit on the latest injury updates, break down what they’re seeing from Elly De La Cruz and go through some takeaways from the weekend. Brian also dives into his weekend in Texas and the breakfast…

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The Heart of Open Source AI: Insights from Holly Peck 52:39

23d ago52:39

52:39

Excited to announce the launch of our latest podcast episode - diving deep into the world of Open Source. Our special guest, Holly Peck, is shaping the future of open source AI and model accessibility. With a decade of experience in AI - Holly was building humanoid robots and avatars before this was cool - her new company Bytez is trying to unlock …

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RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi 39:34

25d ago39:34

39:34

New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework. Show Notes React Native Directory Connect With Us! Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR Jamon Holmgren:…

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Later 2:52:23

1M ago2:52:23

2:52:23

Check it, there's a dead guy over there. He's talking to us. His mouth and his words don't match up entirely, but if you just listen, he's not hard to follow. Get used to it. They're everywhere. The dead. And they have a lot to say before they're gone forever. The Losers visit New York City and stop by The Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind to pick u…

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Episode 638: Remake Remodel 59:07

26d ago59:07

59:07

First broadcast May 9 2025. Playlist here. Transcript at https://hdl.handle.net/1853/77573 "Libraries have always felt a little like they need to grow and change the services they offer."

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Appraising the Reds' lineup 39:48

1M ago39:48

39:48

It’s been a challenging week for the Reds. Brian and Charlie look at the inconsistency that the lineup has been showcasing and evaluate the impact of the latest injuries. Hear from Matt McLain on his season as well as from Terry Francona on his fashion choices. Charlie also describes the lay of the land on this road trip. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/…

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Lady Gaga’s Record-Breaking Rio Show Has Us Wondering: Could the U.S. Ever Host a Concert That Big? 39:43

1M ago39:43

39:43

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Lady Gaga's positively massive, record-breaking show (where she reportedly played to more than 2 million fans) and whether it could ever be replicated here in the U.S. — like, are Los Angeles beaches even big enough for such a thing? And where would people park?!? Also on the sh…

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Welcome back, Tyler Stephenson! 33:24

1M ago33:24

33:24

Following a big return weekend from Tyler Stephenson, Brian and Charlie look at what the Cincinnati Reds’ catcher brings to the table. Then, hear from Luis Mey on Aroldis Chapman and TJ Friedl on the Reds’ lineup. Some hockey conversation is also bubbling up in the Reds’ clubhouse. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yTthnVvmcb4 See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm 33:59

1M ago33:59

33:59

Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone. Show Notes Karly’s Blog post Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk React Native Accessibility Docs iOS VoiceOver …

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Episode 637: The INFODesk 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

Guests Diann Lindsay and Mariah McCauley of the Georgia Tech Library Public Services department, discussing what goes on at the library's information desk. First broadcast 5/2/2025. Transcript at https://hdl.handle.net/1853/77567 See the Playlist. "Welcome to the research library of the 21st Century. Your first stop will probably be the INFODesk."…

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Let's Cast a White Lotus Season With Stephen King Characters! 1:32:36

1M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like: "Did Jud kill Church?"; "Are we getting more Twinner episodes like 'Carrie'?"; and "What are the Losers' favorite episodes?" They're also tasked to replace Roland's ka-tet, inject Stephen King into the Jersey Shore, and cast a whole season of White Lotus with K…

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