Best Chris Parr Podcasts (2025)

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Insiders React: Tech Talent Pool to Be Decimated by New Fee + OpenAI Jobs Platform, $1B for Dishwashing Robots 53:27

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What happens to Silicon Valley when the world’s best founders and engineers can no longer afford to work in the US? Today, Chris and Yaniv break down why the massive new work visa fee is a tech talent crisis waiting to happen. They discuss how Trump’s surprising $100K H-1B fee could reshape startup hiring and the tech sector at large, along with th…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: A FAST 10K YOU SAY? This Course Is ABSOLUTELY RAPID! #Jarrow10k 21:30

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In this episode of the Top Flight Show, hosts Rich Morrell and race director Chris Parr dive into the vibrant running scene in the Northeast. They spotlight some of the region’s fastest courses, including the underrated Jarrow 10K, and preview upcoming events that showcase the strength of the local running community. The conversation also explores …

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BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: Native Groundcovers For Northeast Landscapes With Anna Fialkoff

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This episode originally aired in 2022. In today's episode, we talk with Anna Fialkoff, Ecological Programs Manager at Wild Seed Project.org. Anna has co-authored a guide with founder Heather McCargo called Native Groundcovers For Northeast Landscapes and it is chockful of useful information about native groundcovers, especially for coverage in prob…

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#187 - Hofmeyr, A. S. (2025). Intercultural Perspectives: An EAP Course for Global Competence. Kinseido. 51:02

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Chris interviews Ana Sofia Hofmeyer, Associate Professor at Kansai University [email protected], [email protected] Link to her book: https://www.kinsei-do.co.jp/books/4248/By [email protected]

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Why Every Startup Founder Should Consider B2B SaaS w/ Rob Walling (Edu) 58:29

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Is the new age of AI agents about to kill niche B2B SaaS businesses? Many first-time founders worry that tools like ChatGPT or custom AI builders will make off-the-shelf SaaS products obsolete, but it could simply herald a new evolution of SaaS. In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Rob Walling, serial founder, investor, and author of The SaaS Playbo…

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#474: Melissa Nanavati – Peak Performance Love 57:54

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Melissa Nanavati's mission is to help people find and build a peaceful, thriving relationship, without sacrificing their ambition.In this episode, she talked about how she helped her husband trek Antarctica from thousands of miles away, what makes peak performance love different, and much more.Website: ⁠https://www.melissananavati.com⁠YouTube: ⁠htt…

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Insiders React: YouTube's Steady Domination + Oracle's AI Comeback, Sam Altman v. Tucker Carlson 55:08

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Is YouTube quietly becoming the most powerful platform in the world? Announcements made during Made On YouTube 2025 revealed incredibly promising long-term plans, with the media giant seemingly set to dominate video, music, and podcasts with the help of Google’s AI. Too many entrepreneurs still see YouTube as ‘just’ a video host, missing the bigger…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: Fitter, Faster, Happier, Indira Patel on the Future of Women’s Sport! #athletics 18:40

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In this episode of the Top Flight Show, hosts Rich Morrell and Chris Parr sit down with Indira Patel, a passionate advocate for female athletes and host of the podcast Fitter, Faster and Happier: The Female Runners Podcast. They explore the challenges faced by girls in sport, the role schools play in inspiring participation, and the urgent need for…

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Be Persistent Without Being Stupid: We Learn from YC Founder Paul Graham 41:13

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Are you truly being persistent with your startup, or just being stubborn? In the new age of AI-powered founders and hyper-fast iteration, many entrepreneurs mistake obstinacy for persistence and end up running out of time, money, and morale. Too often we glorify “hustle” and “grit” without understanding when to adapt, pivot, or quit. The misconcept…

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Insiders React: Apple's Huge AI Blunder + IPO Market Heats Up, White House Tech Dinner 57:09

14d ago57:09

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With Apple’s iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch 11 now unveiled, what does this mean for the future of phones and wearable tech? And does the incredible AI of Google Pixel still blow Siri out of the water? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv delve into Apple’s newest product lineup and what it reveals about the company’s long-te…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: THE BATTLE OF CAPESTHORNE HALL: Top Flight Cheshire Half Marathon Preview! #eliterunning 22:33

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The Top Flight Series makes its debut this weekend at The Cheshire Half at the famous Capesthorne Hall! In this episode, Rich Morrell and Chris Parr give you an inside look at the course! They also get into the recent performances of friend of the show Cameron Boyek and chat about the power of social media in athletics and the explosion of teams sh…

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Michael Brooke - No Island Too Far 23:16

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Throughout a lifetime of biological and seabird research, Michael Brooke has been blessed with the opportunity to visit a huge array of islands dotted across all the oceans of the world. His is an island list fit to make the armchair traveller green with envy – and potentially seasick. Truly no island has been too far: from St Kilda to Spitsbergen,…

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BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: The Elusive Nighthawk With Phil Brown

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Now is the time to observe Nighthawks migrating! Did you know the Nighthawk is not a hawk and is not a nocturnal bird? Confusing, right? In today's episode we have Phil Brown from the Harris Center for Conservation Education to explain the biology and behavior of this elusive and mysterious bird. This interview was conducted in 2022. For more infor…

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#186 - Algeo, M. (2025). New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. Island Press. 43:10

16d ago43:10

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Chris interviews Matthew Algeo, an independent journalist. Take a look at his book here: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorks-Secret-Subway-Underground/dp/1642833657/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NO0ASC4Z30MV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zV6fEVqsofYjJZ5MecawBsZeqLJoGzqoBT2qyP_0SvNDvk7TnXkRpKYGcO5o8F1wPKEa4BaTYbQm1GGx4modjFGbP8lUZYw2ceCZCeAkC3uuHbjp2rNqE1ar_0mZgp5xP9svJ7Tq9wkaQ…

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Growing a Pre-Seed Startup? This Is The Core Knowledge You Need w/ Ashley Smith 57:54

16d ago57:54

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Pre-seed founders want explosive growth early on, but are you following the wrong playbook too soon? These days strategies, acronyms, and well-intended advice are everywhere, but today's guest argues that the path forward is a simple one: talk to customers, run experiments, and embrace rejection as part of the journey. In this episode, Yaniv Bernst…

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Insiders React: Google Antitrust: Is The Ruling Fair? + YC’s Latest Request For Startups, Statsig Acquisition 47:43

21d ago47:43

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Google’s long-running antitrust case has reached its remedy stage, and the outcome was far lighter than many expected. No breakup, no ban on default search deals, just a few constraints on bundling apps and some required data sharing, but it may not be quite as simple as it seems on the surface. Meanwhile, OpenAI dropped $1.1 billion to acquire Sta…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: From Olympic Track to Road Racing: Alex Bell’s Next Chapter #eliterunning 25:25

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In this episode of The Top Flight Show, host Rich Morrell and Race Director Chris Parr are joined by Olympian Alex Bell for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Alex opens up about her transition from track to road racing, the training adjustments she has made, and the challenges of managing injuries while increasing mileage. She shares her th…

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First Principles: Listen to This Before You Apply to YC 38:04

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It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What’s the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all. In this episode, you will: Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work…

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Celebrity Chef, Andrew Zimmern's brand advice: stop being scared of story! 37:49

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Andrew Zimmern didn’t stumble into media success—he sprinted toward it with intentional risk, relentless work, and zero entitlement. In this episode, the chef-turned-storyteller breaks down how he went from unpaid internships to national stardom by “running at” opportunities when clarity struck. He shares why brands fail at content (they’re afraid …

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Insiders React: Google Pixel 10 – Does It Finally Beat Apple at Its Own Game? 35:21

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Is Apple’s dominance in smartphones starting to crack? Google’s Pixel 10 launch brought AI-first features, polished hardware, and bold marketing, signaling a new era in the iPhone vs. Android rivalry. For years, the iPhone has been synonymous with polish, hardware quality, and ecosystem lock-in. But with Google’s patient, decade-long investment in …

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Birds Of The Tropical Andes With Michael J. Parr

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Today we speak with Michael J. Parr, the president of the American Bird Conservancy, about his new book, Birds of the Tropical Andes. Together with co-author and photographer Owen Deutsch, Michael writes about the incredible biodiversity of the Andes and gives us some great trips for traveling to South America to watch birds. Join Catherine Greenle…

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Startup Tech Stacks: Make Your Product Stand Out & Get Used w/ Joseph Ruscio 1:04:17

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What makes a great tech infrastructure startup? And how do the best ones successfully navigate, and stand out from, the overcrowded market? In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Joseph Ruscio, General Partner at Heavybit and former CTO of Vibrato, to unpack the dos and don'ts of tech infrastructure startups, how open source fuels growth, and why AI i…

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Insiders React: Meta to Shrink AI Division – Is This the Beginning of the End? 27:47

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Is the AI hype cycle about to burst? For months, investors and founders have chased sky-high valuations, billion-dollar hires, and promises of superintelligence, but Meta's drastic plans to cut back its AI division seem to indicate a bleak future for LLMs and AI at large. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack the latest shakeup at Meta, using the…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: Why You Can’t Fake a Marathon W/ Guest Host Cameron Allan 22:54

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In this episode of the Top Flight Show, host Rich Morrell is joined by Chris Parr and Cameron Allan to dive into the journey from shorter-distance racing to the marathon. They break down why you can’t just “blag” a marathon, the respect the distance demands, and the significant adjustments athletes must make when stepping up in mileage. The discuss…

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YC Founder’s 13 Timeless Startup Principles: 'Ramen Profitable’ and More 44:14

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This new era of AI-driven startups has many founders still believing success is about having the perfect product roadmap. The truth, however, is far more counterintuitive. In this episode, Yaniv and Chris dive into timeless lessons from Paul Graham’s legendary essay “Startups in 13 Sentences”. Drawing from Graham’s wisdom and their own experiences,…

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Insiders React: GPT-5 Is ‘Fast Fashion’ For Software + Apple’s $600B Commitment, Altman vs Musk (...Again) 41:37

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Is AI threatening traditional subscription software models and accelerating competitive turnover? Sam Altman thinks so. In this episode, Chris and Ray discuss OpenAI’s GPT-5 release, and Altman's prediction that AI will enable a “fast fashion” era of SaaS, where applications can be created, deployed, and discarded in rapid cycles. You'll also hear …

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: Big Performances, Bold Commentary, Bigger Stories W/ Guest Host Cameron Allan 25:59

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In this episode of the Top Flight Show, host Rich Morrell is joined by Race Director Chris Parr and special guest Cameron Allan. They share personal updates, reflect on recent running events, and dive into performance analyses of standout athletes like Alex Bell, who’s transitioning impressively from middle distance to road racing and Ben Connor, w…

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Michael J. Parr - The Birds of the Tropical Andes 33:10

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Spanning much of the western part of South America, the Andes are home to some of the world’s most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings f…

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BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: The Evolution of Bird Song with David George Haskell

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Today we speak with evolutionary biologist David George Haskell about how birds developed their songs. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the …

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#185 - Sheftall, M. G. (2024). Hiroshima: The last witnesses (Vol. 1). Random House. 59:06

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Chris interview Mordecai Sheftall from Shizuoka University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Capital for Founders: Insights From Yaniv’s New Startup Raise 50:59

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Raising money for your startup isn’t just about pitching but navigating egos, timing, and a flood of contradictory feedback. Why do some founders win over early believers who open every door, while others get stuck in endless “soft nos”? And how do you avoid twisting yourself into a pretzel trying to please every investor you meet? In this episode,…

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Insiders React: Cloudflare Catches Perplexity Red-Handed + Wikipedia Adopts Anti-AI Slop Policy, AWS Losing Ground 44:26

2M ago44:26

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In violation of long-standing internet norms like robots.txt, Cloudflare caught Perplexity AI scraping content from websites that had explicitly opted out. The situation begs the question: what happens when AI startups prioritize growth over digital consent? Listen as Chris and Yaniv discuss the repercussions of Cloudflare's "honeypot" traps. They …

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🎙️ Top Flight Show: Burnout, Balance & Bouncing Back, Cameron Allen’s Advice to Athletes! #athletics 25:21

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In this episode of the Top Flight Show, host Rich Morrell and race director Chris Parr sit down with Cameron Allen, a standout in the UK running scene. Cameron opens up about his athletic journey — from winning a school cross-country race that kick-started it all, to representing Great Britain on the international stage. The trio discuss his time i…

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Grow Your Startup Fast and Effectively w/ Roblox's Former Tech Chief, Keith V. Lucas 56:37

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In the startup world, speed is everything. But too many founders confuse busyness with velocity, mistaking frantic activity for real momentum. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Keith Lucas, former product and engineering leader at Roblox, to unpack what speed actually means—and how to build it into your startup from day one. They explo…

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Insiders React: Microsoft Launches GitHub Spark + US Govt Bans "Woke AI", YouTube to Restrict Kids' Accounts 54:45

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Is GitHub Spark the future of AI software building? Startups looking to use “vibe coding” often face janky tools and broken promises. Microsoft's latest IDE, however, has serious potential to be the industry breakthrough that addresses the agonizing issues developers face. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack Microsoft’s latest at…

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🎙️Top Flight Show | Why BREAKING BARRIERS in Athletics Captures the IMAGINATION of the WORLD! 🏃🏃‍♀️ 27:59

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🏃‍♂️ In this episode of Top Flight Unfiltered, Chris Parr, Rich Morrell, and Cameron Boyek dive deep into the barriers that define elite athletics — from the legendary four-minute mile to the elusive sub-two-hour marathon. They break down Faith Kipyegon's bold attempt to go sub-4, what it means for women's middle-distance running, and why some reco…

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How Noise Affects Humans and Wildlife With Chris Berdik

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Join us today as we speak with award-winning science journalist Chris Berdik. Chris has written a new book, Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World -- and How We Can Take It Back. We will be talking about how noise impacts humans and wildlife, especially birds, and what each of us can do to mitigate noise in our environment. Join Catherine Greenleaf,…

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#184 - English, B. (2025). Building a Shared Reality: Cultural Cohesion or Cultural Entropy. Presented at the 11th Lakeland International Conference, June 4th, 2025. 51:52

2M ago51:52

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Chris speaks with Brian English from Tama University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Listener Q&A – Should You Use AI to Build Your MVP? Plus: Building Your Perfect Team, Breaking Startup Rules & More (Edu) 39:09

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AI is changing how we build startups, but how can founders leverage it without their product becoming slop? Too many early-stage entrepreneurs believe that faster prototyping automatically leads to better products. In reality, rushing to “ship something” can destroy product-market fit before it’s even tested. In this Q&A episode, Yaniv Bernstein (e…

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Insiders React: Uber's New Response to Waymo + ChatGPT’s New Super Agent & OpenAI’s Chaotic Company Culture 48:31

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Is Uber’s gamble on RoboTaxis a brilliant move, or the end of its asset-light magic? And what’s really going on inside OpenAI as it races to dominate AI? Many founders assume hypergrowth companies are perfectly coordinated machines, but the reality is far messier. From billion-dollar GPU costs to chaotic product launches, there’s a lot for entrepre…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show | The Revival of Running in the Northeast & The Quayside 5K Preview! 25:52

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In this episode of The Top Flight Show, hosts Chris Parr, Rich Morrell, and Cameron Boyek dive deep into the evolution of running events in the Northeast of England. From reviving road racing traditions to building inclusive, competitive events, they explore what makes the region a powerhouse of UK athletics. 💬 Topics discussed: The personal reward…

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#473: Nick Sweeney & Jack Moses 1:17:00

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Two of my close friends, Nick Sweeney and Jack Moses, joined me for this special episode of the podcast. (00:00) - The Shared Mission for Service (12:20) - Authenticity and Self-Acceptance (16:11) - Navigating Input Overload and Self-Awareness (23:27) - Finding Self-Love and True Alignment (35:21) - Honoring the Writer Within (45:39) - Empowerment …

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Two Simple Principles to Get Your Startup Noticed, and How to Apply Them (w/ Product Hunt CEO Rajiv Ayyangar) 57:17

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Getting noticed is harder than ever, but Rajiv Ayyangar (CEO, Product Hunt) says most startups fail for a surprisingly simple reason: lack of clarity and velocity. In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Rajiv explains what separates breakout startups from the thousands that never gain traction. Drawing on insights from hundreds of Product Hunt lau…

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Insiders React: AI Chaos - Meta & Google Poach Talent from Apple & OpenAI + Elon's Grok-4 Havoc, Intel Admits Defeat 44:26

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Is Apple losing its edge in the AI race? And what does it mean for startups when big tech strip-mines entire companies for talent? Many early entrepreneurs believe giant tech firms are unbeatable, but this episode reveals how even industry leaders can stumble—and what founders can learn from their missteps. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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🎙️ Top Flight Show Aintree Preview | The Flattest 5k Up North? and THE RETURN of Cameron Boyek 26:53

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In this episode, host Richard Morrell & regular Chris Parr welcome back Cameron Boyek, fresh from training in the U.S. after recovering from an Achilles injury. They dive into the highs and lows of altitude training in Albuquerque, the strategy behind race course selection, and what it takes to build a world-class running event. Cameron opens up ab…

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Chris Sweeney - The Feather Detective 32:57

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In The Feather Detective, award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney charts the astonishing life and work of this overlooked pioneer. Once divorced, once widowed, and sometimes surly, Roxie shattered stereotypes and pushed boundaries. Her story is one of persistence and grit, obsession and ingenuity. Drawing on reams of archival material, court documen…

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Saving Our Soils With Louis De Jaeger

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Today we speak with Louie De Jaeger, author of Save Our Soils: How Regenerative Food And Farming Will Save Your Health And The Planet, an important book about how the health of our soil affects every aspect of our lives and our futures. We talk about what led to this problem and how to fix it. For further information about the book go to: louisdj.c…

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#183 - Gayed, J. M. (March, 2025). AiAWE (Version 1.0) [Web application]. https://app.awade.gec.waseda.ac.jp 1:03:19

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Chris Cooper interviews John Gayed, Associate Professor from Waseda University [email protected] Other paper discussed in the interview: Wang, Q., & Gayed, J. M. (2024). Effectiveness of large language models in automated evaluation of argumentative essays: finetuning vs. zero-shot prompting. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1–29. https…

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Unlock Hypergrowth: How Vibe Coding Can Fast-Track Your Startup Success w/ Bolt CEO Eric Simons 58:44

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Can you really build and launch a startup without writing code, or even knowing how to? As AI tools promise lightning-fast product development, many founders still fall into old traps: over-validating, under-executing, or waiting too long for a technical cofounder. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by Eric Simons, founder o…

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Insiders React: Musk Launches “America Party” + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal 51:36

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Is Silicon Valley building the future or just trying to rule it? From Elon Musk’s new political party to retail investors buying fake OpenAI stock, the startup world is getting weirder, faster. In this episode, Chris Saad and Shira Lazar break down a massive week in tech, politics, and startup culture. They unpack Elon Musk’s launch of the “America…