Best Aaron David Miller Podcasts (2025)

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#481 Positivity That Works: How to Lead, Last, and Lift Your Team Up | Sara Schaeffer 15:22

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Positivity isn’t a mood, it’s a muscle. The more you practice positivity, the more it carries you (and your team) through tough seasons without losing momentum. BIG IDEA #2: The squeeze is inevitable, but burnout isn’t. When you’re caught between big goals and client relationships, or between work…

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The Murder of Jaime Melgar - 642 1:04:19

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December 23rd, 2012. Houston, Texas. Sandra and Jaime Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. Hours later, family members found Sandra bound and trapped in a closet, and Jaime stabbed to death in another closet. Sandra believed they were victims of a home invasion, but the police considered her the main suspect. For bonus episodes and out…

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Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis) — Texas Monthly #2 + Michelin-Star Pitmaster | Austin BBQ Deep Dive 55:00

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Austin’s barbecue scene just hit another level. In this candid sit-down, Evan LeRoy—co-owner and pitmaster of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue—breaks down what it took to be named #2 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 and to earn a Michelin Star. We get into menu philosophy, whole-animal cooking, sourcing, staff culture, the food truck beginnings, and why creativit…

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Fire, Steel & Flow: Nick Ince of Bog Line Smokers 42:08

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Nick Ince—founder of Bog Line Smokers—joins me to break down the art and engineering behind clean-burning offset pits. We dig into airflow, fire management, steel choices, welds, finishes, and the small details that separate a good cooker from a great one, and talk about their new backyard pit and festival. See all things Bog Line Smokers here: htt…

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The Roscetti Four Case - 641 1:01:51

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October 18th, 1986. Chicago, Illinois. 23-year-old med student Lori Ann Roscetti was raped and murdered on her way home after a late night of studying. Months later, the police arrested four teenagers and charged them with murder. The defendants became known as “The Roscetti Four.” For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Se…

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BoomATX Episode #60 - Kirk Offel - DCAC / Overwatch Mission Critical CEO 1:20:17

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On this episode of BoomATX Glenn and Lee dive into a Hot Topic: AI and its future as we are joined by Kirk Offel, CEO of Austin based, Veteran focused data center training and recruitment firm Overwatch Mission Critical. Kirk also is founder of DCAC (Data Center Anti-Conference). Kirk shares his journey from the military to becoming a significant p…

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Inside LaVaca BBQ | Ranked #8 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 with Kelli Nevarez 1:07:48

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Join me in Port Lavaca, Texas for a deep-dive with Kelli Nevarez of LaVaca BBQ—talking origins, craft, community, and the hard-earned lessons behind great Central Texas–style barbecue on the coast. We cover sourcing, pits, workflow, menu philosophy, and what it takes to build a loyal following one tray at a time. See all things LaVaca BBQ here: htt…

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U.S. Leadership in a Challenging World: A Conversation With Former CIA Director William J. Burns 43:47

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In a world defined by seemingly intractable conflicts, great power competition, and rising challenges posed by climate change, nuclear proliferation, and economic uncertainty, the United States often seems like a modern-day Gulliver tied up and constrained by powers large and small and at times by its own politics and illusions. How does the United…

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#480 Transforming Your Leadership into a Strategic Advantage | Adena Johnston 19:49

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Systems thinking is a mission-critical leadership capability. Leaders today need systems thinking—the skill of seeing patterns over problems—to overcome disruption, generational shifts, disengagement, and market change. It transforms strategic blindness into clarity for navigating complexity. BIG …

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The Tetris Murders - 640 55:13

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September 1998 – Palo Alto, CA. Tetris co-creator Vladimir Pokhilko was found dead with a stab wound on the right side of his neck. His wife, Elena Fedotova, and 12-year-old son, Peter Pokhilko, were brutally killed. The case was ruled a murder-suicide, but the local Russian community insisted it was a Mafia hit. More than twenty years later, inves…

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The Origin Stories of Elder Scrolls' Paul Sage 1:13:54

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We get an inside look this week from Paul Sage, founder and CEO of Ruckus Games. Inspired by Ultima 3, he worked his way up to lead designer of Ultima Online, to Borderlands 3 and more. Now working on a new project at Ruckus, we talk LEDs to 2600, Multima and when players outsmart you - this week! This week's episode contains mentions of suicide. V…

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Episode 105: Dan Koch: Music, Faith, Trauma & Why Reality Heals 1:02:19

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Musician turned therapist Dan Koch joins The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond to share his remarkable journey from touring in a rock band to pioneering research on spiritual abuse. We explore how faith and psychology intersect, why polarization is so hard to overcome, and why Dan believes ‘reality itself can be the medicine.’ A conversation about hea…

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#479 Health as a Business Strategy | Brian Parana 18:05

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Your Body Is Your First Order of Business. Low energy and poor focus drag everything down. We’ll cover how optimizing physical health translates directly into sharper leadership, better decisions, and higher performance. BIG IDEA #2: Systems Beat Willpower Every Time. Discipline isn’t the answer—s…

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Twilight Zone Movie Deaths - 639 1:08:28

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July 23rd, 1982. Indian Dunes ranch, Los Angeles County. During filming for Twilight Zone: The Movie, the use of explosives on set caused a helicopter to crash into Vic Morrow and two child actors, killing all three. Months later, director John Landis and four others were charged with involuntary manslaughter and accused of severe negligence. For b…

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How to Make an Atari Sandwich, with David Gardner 1:17:24

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David Gardner joins us this week with tales of the early days of videogames. A teenage tech prodigy, he was employee #11 at EA, ran Atari and is now a games VC. We talk Hawkins distortion fields, Atari sandwiches and when EA was hip - this week! Episode Highlights [00:00:00] Intro: Meet David Gardner An introduction to David Gardner’s journey in ga…

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#478 Changing Our Relationship With Time | Andrew Hartman 19:44

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Time is cash, not credit. BIG IDEA #2: Your constant availability is bad for everyone. You need to clearly segment focus time and reactive time. BIG IDEA #3: You will get the life you choose, or the life you tolerate. Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast…

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The Wonderland Murders - 638 57:09

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July 1st, 1981. Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Five people were viciously attacked inside a known drug house on Wonderland Avenue. Only one survived. The murders were soon linked to an adult film star and a wealthy nightclub owner with ties to the drug industry. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy See Privacy Policy at htt…

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Indie Megabooth's Digital Nomad Kelly Wallick 1:18:37

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This week we talk with the founder of the Indie Megabooth and games VC Kelly Wallick. Through her indie beginnings to her investing portfolio, community has always been the core. We discuss the Indie Game Festival, spotting hits and making a great pitch deck - this week! Episode Highlights [00:00:00] Founding the Indie MEGABOOTH: Building a Platfor…

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Can the U.S. Broker A Durable Agreement Between Russia and Ukraine? Analyzing the Trump-Putin Summit 54:38

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Presidential summits can be useful in opening serious negotiations or closing them with an agreement. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming summit in Alaska is the latest attempt by the United States to advance peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine—now three and a half years into the war. The outcome of the …

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#477 From Invisible to Irresistible: How Guru Marketing Turns Experts into Industry Icons | Michael Blumberg 15:01

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Why Authority Beats Attention BIG IDEA #2: Educate First, Sell Later BIG IDEA #3: AI Is Your Amplifier, Not Your Replacement Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast

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The Mysterious Murder of Artemus Ogletree - 637 42:01

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January 4th, 1935. President Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. Hotel staff checking on the guest in room 1046 found him beaten and stabbed. He died early the following day. Investigators soon discovered that the name he checked in with, Roland T. Owen, was an alias. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and a…

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Episode 104: Aaron David Miller on the Future of Israeli-Palestinian Peace 40:22

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As violence flares in Gaza and the Middle East teeters on the edge of a wider crisis, The Puck turns to Aaron David Miller — a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; a former State department analyst and negotiator in Republican and Democratic Administrations — for an unflinching look at the road ahead. In this urgent conv…

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Fallout's Feargus Urquhart Stares into the Abyss 1:19:22

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Our guest is Feargus Urquhart, founder and CEO of Obsidian, the premier maker of videogame RPGs. Having mastered 27 second pizzas he moved to testing and production of huge titles like KOTOR, Baldur's Gate and Fallout. We discuss snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with Pillars of Eternity, and when a feature is real - this week! Episode High…

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#476 Red Zone Selling: How Elite Sales Pros Executive to Close More Deals Faster | Vince Beese 16:59

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Most deals don’t die because of price or competition—they die from poor execution. Red Zone Selling shows you how to finish strong and close like a champion. BIG IDEA #2: Momentum is the lifeblood of sales. Learn how to avoid deal stalls by running the right plays at the right time across the Yell…

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Deaths of Michael & April Holton - 636 47:31

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September 11th, 2016. Eclectic, Alabama. Michael Holton called the police because he found drug paraphernalia in his house after his teenage son hosted a party there. Eleven minutes after a sheriff’s deputy left the house, the police received another call reporting shots fired in the home. Officers found both Michael and his wife April inside with …

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Making Myst a World with Rand and Robyn Miller 1:26:23

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Our guests are Rand and Robyn Miller, founders of Cyan (World) and creators of the smash game Myst. From humble beginnings in Hypercard kids' games, they made the 3D puzzle experience Myst which changed the world of adventure games. We discuss GRR Martin stories, line art to 3D and more - this week! Episode Highlights [00:00:00] How Myst Was Made: …

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#475 Being at Peace at Work: How Leaders Achieve Results Through Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion | Karen Shrum 14:31

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Clarity: Leaders who are at peace at work know what their values are, and their work is aligned to their values. They do significant work to discover their true passion or purpose. BIG IDEA #2: Confidence: It takes courage to live and work in your values. Leaders who are able to challenge their fe…

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The Lane Bryant Murders - 635 44:58

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Tinley Park, Illinois. On February 2, 2008, a gunman claiming to be a delivery man entered a Lane Bryant store at the Brookside Marketplace. The gunman ordered two employees and four customers to the back of the store, where he bound them with duct tape and murdered five of the women in an execution-style manner. Despite forensic evidence, the kill…

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World of Warcraft's Seth Sivak Tips the Dealer 1:15:36

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Our guest this week is Seth Sivak, VP Development for World of Warcraft at Blizzard. From early years at Zynga he became Founder and CEO of Proletariat, shipping big games like Spellbreak. We discuss being an Imagineer, the three components of creative decisions and "always be pitching" - this week! Episode Highlights [00:00:00] Why Games Fail: No …

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#474 "I’m the Problem" — And That’s the Best Possible News | Benjamin Miller 14:19

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: I am the ceiling BIG IDEA #2: I am the leader BIG IDEA #3: I am the designer Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast

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Where Is DeOrr Kunz Jr? - 634 1:10:36

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July 10th, 2015. Timber Creek campground, near Leadore, Idaho. Two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr disappeared while on a camping trip with family. Nearly 10 years later, he has not been found. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listen…

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Ep. 103 — Anat Admati on Financial Fragility, Accountability, and the Future of Capitalism 59:57

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Stanford professor and financial reform advocate Anat Admati joins Jim to unpack the growing fragility in our financial system and the dangerous myths still shaping public policy. From shadow banking and corporate debt subsidies to crypto hype and post-crisis denial, Admati pulls no punches in exposing the deep structural flaws threatening American…

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National Park Mysteries 50:42

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In this special crossover episode, Aaron is joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark. We recap four of the most memorable NPAD true crime and mysterious disappearance cases and discuss what makes them so intriguing. Aaron brings a story NPAD have never covered that remains one of the most puzzling cases to ever come out of Yosemi…

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#473 Why High-Level Executives Respond to My Cold Outreach (And Ignore Everyone Else's) | Ryan Clark 26:55

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: The messaging framework that turns generic content and boring pitches into high converting sales assets and conversations that makes sales BIG IDEA #2: My personalized cold outreach method that that gets high level executives onto sales calls already 80% pre-sold (that means no real "selling" requ…

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The Strange Case of Dolly Oesterreich - 633 41:43

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August 22, 1922. Silver Lake, Los Angeles. During a heated argument with his wife Dolly, Fred Oesterreich was shot by Dolly’s lover who had been secretly living in their attic for years. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free list…

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#472 Sales Career and Performance Success, Without the Sacrifice | Aaron Norris 19:25

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Master yourself: developing your drive, building your unique capabilities, family & fitness. BIG IDEA #2: Mastering your customers, be the CEO of your business, world class players on the pitch, exec engagement. BIG IDEA #3: Mastering your company: Creating sponsors, elevating your internal champi…

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Death of Dr. Robert Stonebreaker - 632 41:36

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January 17th, 2010. Rancho Santa Fe, California. Dr. Robert Stonebreaker, a well-known veterinarian, was found dead in a resident’s driveway after walking away from a car crash. Initially believed to be accidental, his cause of death was changed to homicide after the autopsy confirmed he died of blunt force trauma to the head. For bonus episodes an…

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Ep. 102 – John B. Judis: Populism, Realignment, and the Fight for America’s Future 56:15

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Journalist and author John B. Judis joins Jim to unpack the political chaos of our time—from Trump and Sanders to shifting class loyalties, cultural divides, and the fragile state of democracy. Is a new political order emerging—or are we just stuck in a dangerous loop?By Jim Baer

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#471 The Regulation Revolution: Why Safety Is the New Secret to Success | Ella Bader 16:38

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3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Your body can’t receive what your nervous system doesn’t feel safe holding BIG IDEA #2: A regulated nervous system shifts you from fight/flight into receptive states BIG IDEA #3: Overwhelm is not a sign you’re behind. It’s your body saying, ‘I don’t feel safe to expand'. Get the show notes for thi…