Best Daniel Wolff Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 468: The Daniels Family Murders aka The Santa Claus Murders 46:00

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On December 4, 1997, four members of the Daniels family were brutally shot and killed inside their home in the tiny town of Santa Claus, Georgia. The killer was Jerry Scott Heidler, then a 20-year-old man who had previously been acquainted with the Daniels family because they once fostered his sister. Heidler has remained on death row in Georgia si…

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Matt Ford teaches me how to think about Spotify listens from a booking perspective 39:07

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My guest today is Matt Ford. Matt is CEO of Prism.FM. We had a great time talking about all kinds of concert related things such as: The mix of traditional media and email marketing. What Spotify listens can tell a concert promoter. Competition. Global touring cycles. And, a lot more. Check out Prism at www.Prism.FM Hook up with Matt on LinkedIn. F…

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Speaking Out of Place - DAVID PALUMBO-LIU on Reclaiming Our Political Voices - Highlights 11:38

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On the urgent need to reclaim our political voices, the forces that silence dissent, and how art and poetry are crucial tools for survival Our guest today is an activist scholar who believes the classroom is inseparable from the public square. David Palumbo-Liu is the Louise Hewlett Nixon Professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford University a…

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Reclaiming the American Dream with DAVID PALUMBO-LIU – Stanford Professor, Author & Host, Speaking Out of Place 1:06:42

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On the urgent need to reclaim our political voices, the forces that silence dissent, and how art and poetry are crucial tools for survival “There is a dispute about what the American Dream is or how it would play out in different circumstances. The American dream has essentially been narrowed into a white Christian nationalist notion of things so t…

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Daniel Krizan tells me that biometric ticketing can pay for itself 45:05

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My guest today is Daniel Krizan from TruCrowd. We got together to talk about biometrics in tickets. The important thing I learned was how much the technology has changed over the last few years. What was a great solution and a great idea but might have been out of reach is now much more accessible to venues of all sizes. In our conversation, Daniel…

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Episode 467: The Disappearance of Tammy Leppert 40:09

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Beauty queen, model, and actress Tammy Lynn Leppert was 18 years old when she mysteriously disappeared from Cocoa Beach, Florida in 1983. Tammy had been paranoid before her disappearance, scarred from something she saw at a casting party the year before and believing someone was after her. But the investigation into Tammy’s disappearance was slow g…

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Episode 466: Susan Diane Wolff 44:49

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Susan Diane Wolff Cappel was a 19‑year‑old woman from Newcomerstown, Ohio, who mysteriously disappeared on March 16, 1982. She was last seen leaving her job at the local IGA grocery store, where witnesses reported her speaking briefly with the driver of an older model, light blue car before getting inside. She has never been seen again. If you have…

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Nick Falzon says preparation gives you more flexibility not less... 1:03:04

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My guest today is Nick Falzon. As I mention in the show's introduction, Nick is "The Dynamo of Dynamic Pricing" in much the same way that I am "The King of Tickets." You get the title used on you once...you never stop using it. It was great to hang out with Nick and talk about all kinds of things such as: How do you prepare for AI. What strategy be…

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The Writer's Voice: Novelists, Poets, Memoirists & Editors Share Their Stories 14:12

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How do writers develop their voice, showing us what is important in life? ADA LIMÓN (24th U.S. Poet Laureate, Startlement, The Carrying) explains that her poetry begins with a bodily sensation or curiosity, not an idea. She values the space and breath poetry offers for unknowing and mystery, finding solace in the making and the mess, not in answers…

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Writers on Memory, Language & the Power of the Unconscious 11:50

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How can we use negative spaces in fiction to engage with readers’ imaginations? How are memory and trauma passed onto us through language? How do we become more than the stories we tell ourselves? KATIE KITAMURA (Author, Audition, Intimacies) emphasizes that a book is created in collaboration with the reader, using negative spaces in the narrative …

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The AI Wager: Betting on Technology’s Future w/ Philosopher & Author SVEN NYHOLM - Highlights 16:29

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“ I think we're betting on AI as something that can help to solve a lot of problems for us. It's the future, we think, whether it's producing text or art, or doing medical research or planning our lives for us, etc., the bet is that AI is going to be great, that it's going to get us everything we want and make everything better. But at the same tim…

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The Ethics of AI w/ SVEN NYHOLM, Author & Lead Researcher, Munich Centre for Machine Learning 1:02:12

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As we move towards 2026, we are in a massive “upgrade moment” that most of us can feel. New pressures, new identities, new expectations on our work, our relationships, and our inner lives. Throughout the year, I've been speaking with professional creatives, climate and tech experts, teachers, neuroscientists, psychologists, and futureists about how…

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Episode 465: The Norfolk Four 1:02:40

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In July 1997, Michelle Moore-Bosko was murdered in the home she shared with her husband, US Navy sailor Billy Bosko. Investigators zeroed in on a suspect quickly, and despite coerced confessions and a lack of DNA evidence, four men were arrested and charged with the murder. Danial Williams, Joe Dick, Eric Wilson, and Derek Tice all recanted their “…

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Episode 464: Listener Stories Volume 46 53:38

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In this installment of listener stories, we’re bringing you a mix of heartfelt tales and just the right touch of creepiness. From moving accounts of loved ones from beyond to eerie encounters that will send a chill down your spine, it’s an unforgettable blend that captures the spirit of our community. As we wrap up the year, we want to wish all of …

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Matt Wolff says that "immeasurable" data is dangerous. 47:17

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My guest to today is Matt Wolff, from Ticket Time Machine. We had a good time catching up about the fan experience, "immeasurable data", #PaysToWait and more. Visit Matt at www.TicketTimeMachine.com Check me out at www.DaveWakeman.com Get Talking Tickets at https://talkingtickets.substack.com Give me your insights for the 2025 Talking Tickets Globa…

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Episode 463: Doris Spillers Worrell 36:05

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Doris Spillers Worrell had a huge heart. The churchgoing mother of three loved to help others, and that’s exactly what she was doing when she welcomed 15 year old Paola Yarberry into her home. But when Doris was killed at the family’s business in 2006, questions about the family’s live-in nanny and Doris’s husband Jon were raised. Unfortunately, he…

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Eric Fuller talks about "organic" demand and I'm not having it... 1:15:32

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My guest today is Eric Fuller. Friend of the podcast, newsletter, and Dave. Eric makes his sixth appearance on the show. We talk about a range of topics: The economic environment and uncertainty in the ticket market. We talk about the signs of economic uncertainty like crypto. Eric brings up an idea of "organic" demand. I disagrI'ee because I don't…

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Episode 462: Stacy Hill and Ashlea Aldrich 32:43

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Ashlea Aldrich, a 29-year-old mother from the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, was found deceased in a field on the reservation in January 2020, with her death officially ruled an accident caused by hypothermia and alcohol, though her family strongly disputes this and believes she was the victim of long-standing domestic violence that authorities failed to…

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BASQUIAT: The Price of Fame w/ Author DOUG WOODHAM - Highlights 12:18

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“People today are so used to Basquiat's prices being extraordinarily high and rising that it's almost hard for people to understand that wasn't always the case. In the year he died, 1988, a terrific painting by Basquiat might have sold for $30,000. Relative to his other artistic peers, like a great Julian Schnabel painting that cost $800,000. After…

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The Making of an Icon with DOUG WOODHAM, Fmr. President of Christie's Americas 1:34:30

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“All of the great artists are there for a reason: because they rebelled in some way. They created a visual vocabulary that felt fresh and new, which excited people. So, the great artists are not built on sort of anthills of sand. They're built on things of substance and of meaning. Though this is not a sufficient condition to become an icon, it's a…

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Episode 461: Olivia Lone Bear and Pepita Redhair 43:07

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Olivia Lone Bear was last seen in New Town, North Dakota in October 2017 before she disappeared. The mother of 5 was found several months later, strapped into the passenger seat of the truck she was driving - which had been underwater in a lake 1.5 miles away from her home. Despite an investigation into the case, her death remains unsolved. There i…

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Episode 460: Diamond and Tionda Bradley 51:24

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Tionda and Diamond Bradley are two young sisters who vanished from their Chicago home on July 6, 2001. Their mother, Tracey Bradley, reported them missing after finding a note allegedly written by Tionda saying they had gone to the store and playground. Despite extensive searches, no trace of them has ever been found their case remains one of the m…

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Jessica Poole says NIL and revenue sharing can co-exist. 31:47

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My guest today is Jessica Poole. She's a long time friend of the podcast, the newsletter, and me! So I wanted to have her on to talk about the work she is doing with the Jessica Poole Communications Collective. https://thepoolecollective.com We got into it: We talked about the state of NIL Jessica tells me that NIL and revenue can co-exist. She say…

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Episode 459: The Rock Hill Massacre 36:32

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On April 7, 2021, a man showed up to a property in Rock Hill, South Carolina and took the lives of six people. Robert and Barbara Lesslie had been taking care of their grandchildren, Noah and Adah, when former NFL player Phillip Adams shot them to death. He also killed two HVAC workers on the property, James Lewis and Robert Shook. Adams’ actions h…

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Episode 458: Sarah and Kimberly Boyd and Linda McCord 45:42

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On April 3, 1987, three people—Sarah Boyd , her daughter Kimberly Boyd, and family friend Linda McCord —attended a gospel in Walterboro, South Carolina. After the concert, they left together in a 1977 blue Lincoln owned by Linda’s husband, John McCord. They were expected to return home to Dorchester County that night, but they never arrived. The ne…

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Episode 457: Listener Stories Volume 45 1:04:35

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Aliens lurking, demons watching, or just some friendly neighborhood ghosts?? This month’s listener stories are filled with the spooky, the scary, and the haunted. Enjoy! To submit your own story, go to https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/listener-stories! Click here to join our Patreon. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit…

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Episode 456: Where is Trevor Deely? 33:42

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Trevor Deely was a young Irish man who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2000. On December 8th of that year, he left his office in Dublin around 4:00 a.m. and was last seen on CCTV footage walking near Haddington Road. Despite extensive investigations, Trevor was never found. His case remains one of Ireland’s most enduring missing perso…

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Richard Howle trained an AI to think and talk about tickets just like him! 46:36

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Richard Howle returns! Richard has started a new business called RH Insights. He has trained an AI to think and speak about tickets just like him. Amazing! We had a great conversation about all kinds of things. A few highlights: Richard tells me about a 15,000 word stream of consciousness chat he had with his GPT. We talk about being customer focus…

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On Mind Games, Power & Obsession - Showrunner HOWARD GORDON & Writer DANIEL PEARLE - Highlights 17:38

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“How do you render something interior filmically? How do you communicate the details of the lost child, of the amount of time of the stuck creative process, and even the exterior, or the externalization of the house as a kind of hellish thing that's barely staying together—literally flooding with waste—and that you can't afford? So those are the de…

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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE 46:26

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“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…

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Episode 455: The Disappearance and Murder of Terry Dolowy 31:22

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Terry Dolowy and her dog vanished in the early morning hours of February 14, 1985. 4 days later, her body was found, decapitated and on fire. Despite evidence being found, Terry’s case went cold and remained that way for multiple decades — until last year, when an arrest was finally made thanks to DNA. And one of our listeners unknowingly worked wi…

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Randy Nichols wants band to use the same tools as the secondary market. 1:08:15

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My guest today is Randy Nichols! I've been working to get Randy on for a few weeks now. Our schedules finally lined up. We had a great conversation! Some of the things we hit on: Sports v. Concerts Why he fights the secondary market, or, at least seems to. Financialization of tickets. Tools. And, more. Visit my website: www.DaveWakeman.com You can …

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Episode 454: Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier 45:37

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Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier were young Native Americans from Lake Andes, South Dakota, whose mysterious deaths in 1992 remain unsolved. At just 20 and 18 years old, they were navigating early parenthood and close-knit community life when a car accident led to their sudden disappearance. Months later, their bodies were found in a ditch near …

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On Oneness & Self-Healing w/ LD Chen - Head Coach, Oneness Institute, US & EU - Highlights 10:19

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Today’s episode is about something most of us long for: feeling healthy in our bodies and calm in our minds – not by pushing harder, but by letting the body restore itself. Our guest today is LD Chen, an entrepreneur-turned-author who discovered the ancient wisdom that healing doesn’t come from trying harder, but from restoring the body’s natural i…

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Oneness: A Way of Living with LD Chen - Author & Head Coach, Oneness Institute, US & EU 37:26

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“Oneness is actually not about learning in the usual way. Most teachings tell you how to learn – how to let go, how to calm down, how to manage anger. Oneness does the opposite: we stand, we train the body to correct the heart, and then we live from that heart.” Today’s episode is about something most of us long for: feeling healthy in our bodies a…

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Episode 453: The Paris Catacombs 39:03

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A grave for over 6 million Parisians, the Paris Catacombs today are a huge tourist attraction of the city. But the history behind the subterranean ossuary is much deeper than just being a “mass grave”, and the intricate construction with bones is something that some find haunting while others find fascinating. Click here to join our Patreon. Connec…

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Jason Lassey talks about how the NRL became the #1 sport in Australia and the Pacific! 45:36

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My guest today is Jason Lassey. Jason is the man behind www.FootyIndustry.com. His site is my go-to resource when I want to dig into the numbers behind the different codes in Australia. Jason wrote a piece on the battle for fans between the AFL and NRL. I read it and was surprised by his take on the two leagues. So I wanted to have him on to discus…

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Episode 452: The Lore of Time Out Dolls 34:30

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Time Out Dolls, also known as Corner Dolls, Pouting Dolls, or Shy Dolls, are toddler-sized dolls posed with their faces hidden, mimicking a child being punished or sulking. These dolls became iconic at car shows, often posed against vehicles to hide dents and some owners even dress the dolls to match their cars. However, there's also an eerie and u…