Best Bennett Leon Podcasts (2025)

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The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck 42:22

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In this Christmas episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to the North Pole to explore the dazzling science behind the northern lights, the extreme adaptations that help animals - and even Santa Claus - survive the Arctic cold, and how the Earth’s magnetic field might just guide him home. Joining the monkeys are comedian …

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How Smart Buyers Create Alpha Without Cheap Debt 25:15

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For the last 20 years, private equity followed a simple formula: buy with leverage, cut costs, rely on multiple expansion, exit at a higher valuation. That playbook worked incredibly well. But it no longer does. In this episode, I break down why the old private equity model is structurally broken - not just cyclically - and why a new model is emerg…

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Team Canada Olympic Roster FINAL Predictions 2:53:16

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It's almost deadline day for Olympic rosters and picking who is in and who is out for Team Canada is the hardest job in all of sports. CP and DP make their selections on who they would take to Milan to chase down a gold medal. World Juniors is right around the corner and the first line on Canada has the boys shaking in their boots about defending t…

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231 Our Favorite Announcements From the 2025 Game Awards 1:29:37

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Ah yes, The Video Game Awards: Not normally a thing we wait with bated breath for, but Colette pretty much tuned in just to watch Expedition 33 sweep (which, of course, it did). Aside from French Victory, however, there were many new trailers from big names, including a new chapter in the Control series from our beloved Remedy Entertainment, a new …

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The Playbook for 50-200% Annual Company Growth 48:10

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In this episode, I’m joined by John Seiffer - the person investors, company buyers and operators call when growth starts getting expensive, messy, or fragile. John has spent decades across manufacturing, software, restaurants, chemicals, and professional services, and he sees the same pattern over and over: founders are great at the product and the…

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Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Becomes First German Player Ever To Join 1,000 Point Club 2:05:25

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Leon the Lion hits the 1,000 point mark and he did it against his boy Stu Skinner. Special stuff. Macklin Celebrini is about to take over the NHL. Mikko Rantanen is working on new “rat” nicknames. Heated Rivalry Episode 3 Review is here and it’s electric. And the Professors of Puckline hand you all your weekend winners. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY &…

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Monkey Business - Robin Dunbar, Dave Gorman and Jo Setchell 42:30

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In perhaps the monkiest Infinite Monkey Cage episode there’s ever been, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to uncover the secrets of love, lust and friendship in primates. Swinging by to offer a hand (or tail) are evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, anthropologist Jo Setchell, and comedian Dave Gorman. Together the panel explores Dunbar’s number …

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I didn't join PE to be an operator 9:25

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The future of private equity talent is moving toward ownership. We explore why the traditional PE career path is breaking, why carry no longer delivers the upside it once promised, and why more professionals are choosing to build - not wait - for real equity. You will discover: 0:00 The Quiet Exodus Inside Private Equity 1:45 Carry That Never Mater…

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Did Connor Bedard’s Injury Just Cost The Blackhawks The Playoffs and Him The Olympics? 1:51:56

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So crushed for Bedard to pick up a freak injury in the middle of his career year! Can the Hawks survive? Can he still make the Olympics? The boys break down the Jarry Skinner trade, of course the Quinn Hughes trade, and check on some teams playoff hopes. Heated Rivalry Episode 2 Review is here and things are even steamier than before. The Shoresy C…

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There Is No Path — How Elite Investors Actually Build Their Lives, Careers, and Companies 15:46

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In this episode, we break down a powerful idea from Jeffrey Walker, a private equity veteran who backed thousands of entrepreneurs and watched success and failure up close. His conclusion is uncomfortable but freeing: the people who win don’t follow a path, they create one. You’ll hear why talent is overrated, why “perfect careers” quietly fail, ho…

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230 Finally, a Video Game Where You Can Make Bugs Kiss | Everything From Wholesome Snack 2025 1:40:27

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We dive deep this week into the Wholesome Snack showcase, which aired on December 9 and was, per the usual, packed with absolute delights from beginning to end. From thrift store shop simulators and bug dating sims to summer camp as experienced through the eyes of non-verbal kids, Wholesome Games continues to champion some of the most meaningful in…

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The Team USA Goalie Room Is The Most Dominant In The NHL 1:47:11

14d ago1:47:11

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Buzzer beater city in the NHL had the boys feeling the drama. The Bruins are the real deal and Jeremy Swayman might mess around and take the Team USA goalie job. Could Knight get in the mix there too?? Heated Rivalry episode 1 delivered with an epic review, and the Professors of Puckline dished out more winners. And can you beat CP in a game of Con…

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Head in the Clouds - Owain Wyn Evans, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Amanda Maycock 42:24

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox look up to the heavens as they try to ‘de-mistify’ the foggy science of clouds. They’re joined by Cloud Appreciation Society founder Gavin Pretor-Pinney, climate scientist Amanda Maycock, and former weather presenter and drummer Owain Wyn Evans, for a whirlwind tour of our too often-overlooked aerial realm. The panel explor…

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How I Quit My 6-Figure Job and Bought 9 Companies 1:07:42

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Today’s guest, David Dowda (Dowda Holdings), went from burned-out insurance salesman working 80-100 hour weeks to buying his first business doing just $30,000 a year - fully seller-financed. Ten years later, he owns nine companies across multiple industries - all acquired with zero outside equity and often minimal cash down. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 How he …

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Logan Thompson & The Washington Capitals Are Eyeing The Stanley Cup 2:45:37

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Cal Clutterbuck hangs out with the boys and gives one of the funniest interviews ever! Why can’t the Devils win without Jack Hughes? Celebrini is in elite company after his first 100 games and LT gets his 100th win in style. Nate Dogg is absolutely nuclear right now and Jack Eichel is on pace for his best season ever. The battle of Michigan deliver…

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How These Firms Turn $5M-15M Companies Into 100x Returns 24:21

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How these serial acquirers generate 20-40% annual returns for decades? They buy small, niche, profitable companies again and again. In this episode, we break down the strategy, the structure, and what private buyers can learn from the greatest acquisition machines on earth. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Why tiny acquisitions beat big deals 1:12 21x, 120x, 375x: …

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229 Nine Reasons 'Arc Raiders' Is the Best Multiplayer Video Game I've Ever Played (+Steam Games on Your Telephone?!) 2:28:00

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Valve surprises us (again) this week as we discover it's been nurturing the ingredients for a long-term plan that could potentially bring Steam games to every possible platform, including your phone. How it found time to do this while developing an entire ecosystem of new hardware, we'll never know. TL;DR - Gabe for president, please. We also discu…

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Chicago Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard Is Playing OUT OF HIS MIND 1:50:58

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Connor Bedard is so hot right now Mugatu is going to be after him soon. Wedgewood is hurt and it could ruin the team Canada dream. And Jordan Binnington is having such a hard time he could lose his Olympic spot too. The Great Wall of St Paul is trying to show everyone he’s the best goalie in the league. The ice in Milan is too small. We need more n…

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From VC to Main Street: How AI Is Rewiring Service Businesses 51:35

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In this episode, Cyrus Hessabi from Shore Capital Partners breaks down what it really looks like to build AI-enabled services, transition from VC to micro-cap private equity, and back searchers buying “boring” but powerful businesses. Cyrus has lived every chapter of the operator-investor journey: aerospace engineering, Salesforce sales, venture ca…

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Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson 42:14

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox get all fired up, overcome their natural repulsion and come together for this stellar episode on nuclear fusion. They’re joined by plasma physicist Yasmin Andrew, fusion scientist Howard Wilson and comedian Ria Lina to uncover the secrets of star-making here on our planet. Together the panel discovers how the sun fuses atom…

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Lightning Are a WAGON Again! NY Teams in Pain & Michigan Goes to WAR 1:37:49

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Tampa Bay is the best team in the east and we don’t know why we ever questioned it. Maybe it’s time for the clown noses again. Palmeri and Fox go down with big injuries and it’s crushing for both NY teams. The Canadian Goodbye is the greatest invention since sliced bread. Netters College Puck Drop is fired up for the battle of Michigan. And the bee…

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How to Find 10x MOIC, 30%+ IRR Deals (Step-by-Step) 18:40

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Most people in ETA quote the Stanford Search Fund Study, but almost no one looks at what investors actually earn. In this episode, we break down new Yale data from 1,192 investor-level outcomes and shows why access, not modeling, is the #1 driver of 10x MOIC, 30%+ IRR results. You’ll learn why your portfolio will never be “the index”, how a tiny % …

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Nashville Predators Need To Blow Up The ENTIRE Franchise 1:26:21

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It's a full on disaster in Nashville and Barry Trotz makes sure the people to blame know what they've done. Edmonton needs one of their patented hot streaks, like, immediately. We need more throwback jerseys after seeing the fire flames the Stars put out. The Professors of Puckline are back (and so are the accents) which means you are about to make…

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What’s the deal with eels? – Lucy Porter, David Righton and Caroline Durif 42:26

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Fishing rods at the ready, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to reel in a creature that has baffled scientists since Aristotle: the eel. Wriggling in to help them uncover the mysteries of one of nature’s slimiest subjects are marine scientists David Righton and Caroline Durif, and comedian Lucy Porter. How do eels navigate such vast distances so dee…

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20 Acquisitions, 500 Investors, Zero Fund (The Private Equity Strategy No One Is Talking About) 1:02:57

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Sequoya Borgman has quietly built one of the most interesting retail-funded private equity machines in America. Since launching Borgman Capital in 2017, he’s acquired 20 companies across 8 platforms and raised deal-by-deal from 500+ individual investors instead of institutions. In this episode, we break down how he sources mostly off-market deals i…

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The Avalanche Are On Pace To Break The Record For Most Points In NHL History w/ Tyson Barrie 2:23:16

30d ago2:23:16

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Tyson Barrie, one of the funniest guys the NHL has ever seen and how helped usher in this new generation of puck moving defenseman, joins the show! His stories are absolutely gold, you do not want to miss them. The Wild have turned things around and are making CP regret that prediction. Is something happening in Buffalo too, or is it stupid to get …

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228 What Is an "Indie" Video Game, Anyway? 1:27:22

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With this year’s Golden Joystick Awards in the books and Sandfall Games winning a slew of awards for Expedition 33, as well as Megabonk’s dev “John Megabonk” withdrawing himself from a nomination, Matt and Colette dive deep into the “indie” darlings to question what exactly an indie game is, and what separates it from a traditional title. Is it sti…

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How I Retired at 30 as a Family Office Investor (Here Are the Investments I've Made) 1:00:49

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Akshay Ramachandran is a retired family office investor. In his last role, Akshay was the sole analyst at a New York-based single family office, reporting directly to the portfolio manager. Together they analyzed over 60 industries using a simple strategy: buy and hold great businesses run by great management teams. In this episode, he explains his…

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Should Stars' Mikko Rantanen Have Been Suspended For Hit On Alex Romanov? 1:15:58

1M ago1:15:58

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Mikko Rantanen had a sketchy hit and there was a sketchy goalie interference call in Dallas. Bedsy and Mack trade hattys. Winter classic jerseys dropped. Should we be worried about Vegas. Mitch Marner is over a point per game. He’s not the problem, right? …. RIGHT?! We need more jersey color wars in the NHL. Brad Marchand has to be a hall of famer.…

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What’s the time? - Marcus Brigstocke, Leon Lobo, Louise Devoy 42:18

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox wind up at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich – arguably the centre of time – to uncoil the mysteries of what time is and how on Earth (…and on moon) we keep track of it. Taking the time to join them are comedian Marcus Brigstocke, curator of the Royal Observatory Louise Devoy, and Head of the National Timing Centre Leon Lo…

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Jack Hughes Out For Two Months After Slicing Hand At Team Dinner 2:49:36

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Jack Hughes has sliced his hand open on a wine glass and it proves the Devils can never have nice things. Adrian Kempe gets his bag with the Kings and it’s an incredible deal for both parties. Netters College Puck Drop has a very special guest, BU Terriers legend Cole Eiserman joins the show. The Tipsy Take this week is unhinged and the beer league…

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Buy 5 Companies as Fast as You Can (1-on-1 Advice From Fredrik Karlsson That Changed Everything) 11:30

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There’s a holding company that almost no one talks about, yet it might be one of the most efficient compounding engines. RÖKO owns 29 niche, traditional businesses, runs 21% margins, generates 14.5% returns on capital and keeps acquiring new companies every quarter. And they do all of this with a headquarters team of just eight people. In this epis…

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227 SteamOS Is Coming to a Livingroom Near You, But How Much Will It Cost? 1:23:42

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After months of rumors and leaks, Valve has officially announced 3 new hardware products that could transform console gaming and VR: A new Steam Controller (modeled after the Steam Deck's form factor), a new Steam Machine console, perfect for couch gaming, and the Steam Frame, a new inside-out, wireless VR headset that can run games natively and st…

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Ian Rickwood on AI, Private Equity, Car Wash & Real Estate Investing | Henley Group 58:04

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Ian Rickwood, Founder and CEO of Henley Group, has quietly deployed $4B+ across US and Europe, built and sold food chains, and is now rolling up US car washes using AI-driven site selection. We also dive into what great operator partners look like, how to handle bad deals, and what it’s really like to build a serious firm with your spouse and kids.…

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Pasta Is An All Time Bruin, McDavid Put The Oilers On His Back & Stank Dropped The Gloves?? 1:31:25

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The boys take their quick shifts through the hockey news covering all the action. Stankoven drops the gloves. McDavid is putting the team on his back. Pasta got his 400th. The Ducks and Bruins are shocking everyone. Global Series is about to start. The Sharks vibes are back. And the Kings and Rags suck on the road. The Professors are back with Dr L…

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How to Win Deals Over Private Equity (Even if They Pay 10-20% More) 24:18

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One of the most underrated skills in business acquisitions. Beyond financial models and deal structures, many great acquisitions happen because buyers know how to connect with sellers on a human level. #BusinessAcquisitions #DueDiligence #MergersAndAcquisitions #HoldCoBuilders #ListeningSkills #DealMaking #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #Privat…

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Mind-reading Computers – Phil Wang, Anne Vanhoestenberghe and Luke Bashford 42:42

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For once, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are on the same wavelength – with thinking caps firmly on, they plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces. Helping them decode the tech are neuroscientist Luke Bashford, biomedical engineer Anne Vanhoestenberghe, and comedian Phil Wang. Together the panel switches on to the possibilities of using implante…

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Connor Bedard & Macklin Celebrini Are THRIVING w/ Michigan State's Porter Martone 2:23:36

1M ago2:23:36

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Star freshman Porter Martone from the number 1 college team in the country, Michigan State joins the show! The boys talk about his season and how he ended up at Michigan St. In the NHL, the future is now! The top of the stat sheet is filled with guys under 22 years old. There is a bit of trouble brewing in Edmonton. Trade rumors are already swirlin…

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The Private Equity Bubble? | Inside a Private Equity Firm Built for What Comes Next 59:48

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My guest today is Joel Mathew, Head of Originations at Woodson Equity. We discuss how his entrepreneurial path led him into private equity, Woodson’s “inch wide, mile deep” focus on diversified industrials and business services, and why they favor hands-on, control deals. Joel shares a live carve-out playbook, how he sources more than a 1,000 deals…

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226 An Oral History of Video Game Oral Histories 🎮 With Matt Leone of Design Room 1:03:24

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Matt Leone has been a video game journalist since he was 10 years old printing fanzines' on his grandparents' computer. Very few people read those, but very MANY people have read his incredibly in-depth oral histories of the industry's most influential games and franchises: Street Fighter II, Final Fantasy 7, Crash Bandicoot, Morrowind, and more. I…

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The Ducks Are In First And The Panthers Are In Last?! 2:02:47

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The Florida Panthers continue to struggle with all their injuries while the Ducks have claimed the top of the Pacific for the first time in almost a decade. The Canadiens continue to be a dominant power house, and Drew Doughty becomes the best scoring defenseman in Kings History. Chris Chelios returns for Cheli's Tan Tiers, and the Professors retur…

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The One System That Scaled from $3.5M to a 15-Company Portfolio (Sid Jashnani) 1:11:22

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How Sid Jashnani scaled his firm into a portfolio of 15 companies and $77 million in revenue. If you’re an investor or builder, this is a masterclass in turning chaos into compounding cash flows. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by CapitalPad, the marketplace that connects acquisition entrepreneurs with investors who want exposure to small-busin…

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Will The Real Flyers and Capitals Please Stand Up?! 1:37:39

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Marty Necas signs with Colorado so it’s time to debate the Rantanen trade all over again. Markstrom does the Devils a huge favor. The Flyers and Capitals have the guys asking all kinds of questions about their seasons. Pucked has returned and it’s raunchier than ever. Plus, the beer league hotline is one for the ages. Learn more about your ad choic…

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7 Acquisitions Done — Buying Businesses on “Easy Mode” in 2025 (here’s why) 33:14

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Buying a small business and raising the equity shouldn’t take a roadshow. In this episode, Donza Worden (ex–institutional PE, Clear Peak Capital) and Travis Jamison (multi-exit founder turned investor) break down how CapitalPad makes both sides easier: 1) curated deal flow for accredited investors; 2) and a streamlined path to capital for independe…

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225 "Arc Raiders" Nails the Vibes and Tension for a Perfect Extraction Shooter 1:11:09

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Colette embarks on her second playthrough of Silent Hill f, which she claims is the best Silent Hill since 2. Meanwhile, Embark (the studio) launches Arc Raiders. Matt recounts his time during the server slam, and why this game could be the next big thing. Also, remember ICQ? Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to th…

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Thomas Harley Signs 8-Year, $84M Extensions But Was It TOO MUCH? 1:49:56

2M ago1:49:56

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The Dallas Stars give Thomas Harley a BAG, but now they might have a hard time signing Robertson. The Chicago Blackhawks have gone from one of the most miserable teams in the NHL to being nothing but fun. New President of Operations for the Islanders, Kelly Cheeseman, is coming to Long Island to make the Islanders MUST SEE entertainment. The boys b…

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Duluth Is DOMINATING & The Gophers Are COLLAPSING 30:48

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Netters College Puck Drop is obsessed with everything that's happening in Michigan and Minnesota. Penn St deserves more respect as they begin Big 10 play. And why isn't Miami Ohio ranked?? Upsets galore this weekend as the parity continues. Plus, goalies dominate the Dean's List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The NJ Devils Are The Best Team In The East & Jack Hughes Is On Another Planet 1:46:50

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The Devils are an absolute wagon and if Jack Hughes can stay healthy there is nothing they can’t accomplish. Kucherov hits the 1000 point mark and reminds everyone that’s he’s one of the best players in league history. Crosby keeps breaking records and has the guys to thanks?? And the current playoff picture is absolutely insane. Stick around for a…

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How to Build a 7-Figure Company from Scratch (with Mac Lackey) 1:04:59

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My guest today is Mac Lackey, an entrepreneur who has founded and sold six companies, each with 7-and 8-figure exits - including two back-to-back internet businesses during the dot-com boom. In this episode, Mac breaks down the exact mindset and playbook that helped him turn businesses into life-changing exits. He shares the story of advising one c…

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How Builders Build Wealth That Lasts (and Mistakes to Avoid) 13:15

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You’ve spent years building something from nothing — finding deals, operating, and growing real value. But what happens after success? Once liquidity arrives, how do you protect your wealth, make it work for you, and ensure it endures for generations? In this episode, we explore the mindset and structure behind lasting wealth — the difference betwe…