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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy Club "Laughs Unlimited" stage. Lots of stand-up comedy and interviews. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, ...
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Brand Story

Steve Gilman

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This is Brand Story, where host Steve Gilman talks with those on the front lines of brands: business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketers. Our guests represent a wide variety of roles and industries, but the lessons learned break through those walls, connecting us on shared themes of brand experience, leadership, storytelling and understanding your audience. You’ll hear unique stories you can relate to, be inspired by, and learn from — because stories are what connects us.
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HedgeD

Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC

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HedgeD, with a capital “D” for emphasis, brings listeners topical content from both sides of the ledger – the long side and the short side. In each episode, co-hosts Mark Yusko, Cory Lester and Andrew Schmeelk take a deep dive into an investment theme or concept, typically with the help of an expert guest from Morgan Creek’s expansive global network.
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Inspiring Futures pulls back the curtain on the minds reshaping advertising and marketing today. Host Ed Cotton, former Chief Strategy Officer at Butler Shine and Stern & Partners, engages industry visionaries in raw, unfiltered conversations about their career pivots, creative breakthroughs, and strategic innovations. No canned responses. No PR filters. Just honest insights about navigating the complex world of brands, creativity, and agency life. Each episode delivers actionable wisdom fro ...
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Tag Team Talent Podcast

R. Scott Edwards

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Podcast showcasing Variety Arts talent from around the world. Juggling, Magic, Standup Comedy, Impressions, Ventriloquism, Dance, solo musicians, and More! Series of 3 short videos of talent and Hosted by a different Tag Team each week. Lots of Laughs and great way to see a variety of talents in a podcast.
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”To Be Or Not To Be” – it’s the most famous speech in all of English drama, but what on earth is Hamlet actually talking about?This series, made by BAFTA winner, double Emmy Award winning documentary producer Andrew Smith, features contributions from Adrian Lester, Harriet Walter, Sir Mark Rylance, Samuel West and many more. The first 14 episodes were produced during lockdown to raise awareness for theatres and for actors in a time of pandemic and theatre closures. If you would like to suppo ...
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Flashback to the Track

James Armas, Mark Urban

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Two guys who are life long racing fans and have always wanted to share their vast amounts of random Motorsports knowledge with the world who started a podcast. Listen to James Armas and Mark Urban talk about an old race or Motorsports event you've probably never heard of. From NASCAR to Indycar, IMSA, NHRA, CART, Grand AM, SCCA, Trans-AM, and maybe a Monster Truck Rally. It's more than a review, it's educational too.
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This is Culture, Talent & Growth – a Ruckus Podcast. Join Anish Shah and the Ruckus team as they converse with dynamic leaders to share what they’ve learned about creating lasting culture, attracting great talent, and achieving sustainable growth.
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Coexistence

Coex Studios

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Earth’s shattered future. Humanity’s natural resources have been exhausted. When our planet is devastated by an atomic cataclysm, a new life emerges for a cross-section of humanity within the walls of a towering megastructure known as Tier City. A self-appointed governing body of world-leaders, called The Universal Council, control this New Earth. Tier City residents are force-fed Network propaganda by an influencer known only as The Preacher. Rachel is a young drone delivery pilot with ambi ...
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Send us a text Great short standup comedy set by the one & only "Mr. Bullhorn" himself...Glenn Super....terrific comic sharing funny comedy bits about Hare-Krishna's in airports and more! Glenn put his bullhorn to good use punching up jokes and mimicking certain careers...Hilarious! Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on a…
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On this special podcast we share a Classic Rewind of Harry Anderson (Magician/"Cheers" regular/ "Night Court" Star), plus the comedy of Daniel Quintera of South America, and from Egypt, Ahmed shares an impression of "Squidwork" of SpongeBob fame! Co-Host is Comic/Magician Al Skinner
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Send us a text Jaz Kaner, Carlos Alazraqui, Bob Stobener, and Dana Carvey are renowned figures in the realm of musical comedy, each bringing their unique flair and perspective to the genre. Jaz Kaner captivates audiences with his dynamic performances and witty song parodies, seamlessly blending humor with music to create an entertaining experience.…
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Third Coast Percussion Month concludes with Ensemble Member and Development Director Robert Dillon, who stops by to talk about the early years for the group, his previous jobs and his orchestral career prior to TCP going full time (02:45), the importance of grant writing and his version of the Glenn Kotche story (21:20), bringing in Peter Martin an…
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In today’s digital landscape, marketers are being asked to do more with less—less clarity, less control, and often, less trust in what’s actually working. To explore this shift, we sat down with Rand Fishkin, Cofounder & CEO of SparkToro, to unpack what’s changing, what’s still true, and what marketers need to relearn to build brands that actually …
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Send us a text Steve Smith, Jay Johnson, and Kermet Apio are three talented comedians who bring their unique perspectives and comedic styles to the world of stand-up comedy. Steve Smith, known for his witty takes on family dynamics and political satire, captivates audiences with his humorous narratives about father-child interactions and clever imp…
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Third Coast Percussion Month continues! We celebrate their 20th Anniversary as an ensemble with Ensemble Member and Finance Director Peter Martin, who discusses their current season and collaborations, the importance of non-artistic roles for the group, the early years financially and artistically, and being able to go full-time (02:10), the Glenn …
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Send us a text On this short comedy set, the comedy of Dom Irerra, a comic out of South Philly who went on to do lots of television appearances, and was a regular at the Comedy Store in Hollywood. He was also a regular Guest on the "Dr. Katz Professional Therapist" animated TV Show. He came through Northern California many times back in the 80's. S…
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Send us a text This is a repeat show from early in my podcast history where I sat and chatted with my Father, Sprague Edwards. He was where I always thought my sense of humor came from. We lost him in mid-2020 and I am thankful I was able to record this before he passed. It really isn't comedy based; but a good story about a good man, and it is top…
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Third Coast Percussion Month Continues! Ensemble Member, Technical Director, and Education Director Sean Connors stops by to talk about joining TCP, learning from early gigs, administrative challenges, and his version of the Glenn Kotche story (02:15), growing up in Bergen County (NJ), getting into percussion, and his experiences playing ultimate f…
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Send us a text Here is a fun interview with Actress Kerstin Schulze, originally from Germany, now a glowing star in Hollywood. She has done commercials with Tina Fey & Kathy Bates, acted with Will Arnett & Amy Schumer, Director & Writer on a couple comedy short films, AND played "Hightower" an ACD Killer Clown! ...she has done it all! A really fun …
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Third Coast Percussion Executive Director and performer David Skidmore stops by to talk about TCP’s early years, how they booked gigs in the early days and finding their current Chicago home (05:00), becoming a non-profit, their Artist-in-Residence Program and getting more administrative help for the group (24:30), the camaraderie among the members…
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Rachel has spent over a decade at Work&Co. In the episode, we discuss the company's unique origin story and how it has evolved alongside the transformative changes in the world of technology. We talk about.. 1. The importance of carving out space for creative risk, which clients demand because they find it challenging to accomplish in their environ…
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Send us a text On this short standup comedy set, we have Emmy Award Winner Jeff Cesario. He started out as a standup comic (worked my clubs a couple times) and went on as a comedy writer and producer. His Emmy's were for writing on the "Dennis Miller Live" Special, and also was one of the main writers for Garry Shandlings "Larry Sanders Show". He a…
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Send us a text In the world of stand-up comedy, Bobby Slayton, Don Friesen, and Jeff Jena each bring their unique perspectives to the stage, offering a rich tapestry of humor for their audiences. Bobby Slayton, often referred to as the "pit bull of stand-up comedy," is known for his edgy and relatable material that pushes boundaries and captivates …
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Executive Director for the Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra, Percussionist, Freelancer, and Educator Cassidy Lester stops by to talk about her work with the Symphony (03:05), her freelancing and teaching and how important performing is to her mental health (16:30), growing up in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee, traveling with family to jam ba…
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Send us a text Part of the "Best Of" Series: Another good interview show featuring headliner Tim Bedore from Minneapolis. He started in Radio, became a good standup comedy Headliner and is famous for his "Bob & Tom" Radio segments called "Vague But True". We get to hear one recorded live on the air. Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.…
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2025 University of Missouri Master of Music in Percussion Performance graduate Luke Haymon stops by to talk about his final master’s recital (03:55), studying outside of percussion at Mizzou, including conducting with Dr. Christian Noon and piano tuning from Lucy Urlacher (14:15), his overall percussion activities here, including his role as assist…
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Send us a text A talented young guy worked for me a couple times, and went on to be a strong National, and television standup comic; here is a short comedy set by John Henton. Some very funny material about Prince and on being an African-American in Hawaii....very funny! John Henton achieved national recognition for his engaging and witty performan…
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Send us a text Jack Mayberry, Cash Levy, and Steve Bruner are seasoned stand-up comedians who each bring a unique perspective to the comedy stage. Jack Mayberry, with his charming Texas drawl, cleverly weaves in serious topics like religion and drug use, turning them into humorous narratives that resonate with audiences nationwide. Cash Levy, celeb…
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What if happiness is the most powerful brand strategy no one’s paying attention to? Mark Lester, Co-Founder and CSO at Squint, joins us to talk about how brands can drive massive impact, not by leaning harder into industry claims or trend forecasts, but by reconnecting with something far more fundamental: joy. From reimagining Ollipop as a “happine…
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Send us a text Ian Williams, who embarked on his stand-up comedy journey at 24 while studying at the University of Illinois, has long navigated the challenging balance between his comedic passion and his roles as a high school and special education teacher. Faced with the evolving dynamics of comedy clubs often catering to younger audiences, Ian ha…
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University of Illinois Percussion Professor Josh Graham returns to talk about his post-master’s degree years in Michigan and taking non-music opportunities to make it work (02:15), moving to Chicago, getting his doctorate at the University of Illinois, getting more fully into chamber music, and his time teaching at the University of Northern Iowa (…
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Send us a text On this Bonus Show, my good Friend and Comic/Magician of theYear...Larry Wilson, explains the difference between Magic and being Fooled...very funny! He has a great story to make his point. His standup comedy and magic has always been a hit with the audiences. Be sure to check out Larry Wilson's Podcast: "How to Talk to Humans" Suppo…
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Send us a text Part of the "Best Of" Series...This special show features 6 standup comics all using music to make you Laugh. From Bob Saget to Yakov Smirnoff, they all did some music in their live sets; and on this show we share that music. You'll hear comics Tim O'Rourke, Dana Carvey, Denny Johnston, Paul Robins, Bob Saget, and Yakov all sing and …
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Send us a text Short trailer for the podcast, that explains the shows with material from Jerry Seinfeld (regular at my comedy clubs), Ronney Kenny (Comedy Store Talent and Friend), and sample from great interview with Famous Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff, who is still performing and has his own theater in Branson Missouri. Support the show www.Stand…
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