Best David Ries Podcasts (2025)

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S06.EP20 - From Kickstarter to Cult Brand w/ Brandon Kim, Brevitē 56:36

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From Kickstarter to thriving brand, Brevitē is a case study in how a challenger wins without a war chest. Learn more at https://justcreative.com/podcast In this episode of JUST Branding, we sit down with Brandon Kim, co-founder of Brevitē, to unpack how a scrappy Kickstarter project became a beloved camera bag brand for photographers, creators, and…

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HotelTonight Founder: How Sam Shank Built & Sold a $400M Travel App (And What He's Building Next) 47:28

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In this episode of the Something Ventured podcast, I talk with Sam Shank, the founder of HotelTonight—the groundbreaking last-minute hotel booking app that was acquired by Airbnb in a deal reportedly valued at nearly half a billion dollars. Sam takes us on an incredible journey: from his early days in Hollywood as a production assistant on Wes Crav…

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305:How to Speak With Clarity and Confidence (Even When You’re Nervous) - Matt Abrahams 31:32

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If you’ve ever felt your heart race before a presentation, struggled to find the right words in a high-stakes conversation, or worried you’re not being heard at work, this episode is for you. My guest is Matt Abrahams, a world expert in communication, Stanford lecturer, and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. In this episode, he shares a po…

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Inside the Studio: Matchstic 45:14

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We wrap up our "Inside the Studio" mini-series and pull back the curtain on Matchstic, a US-based brand consultancy with 20+ years of experience. We sit down with Creative Director Brit Blankenship and Messaging Director Cameron Lebrechet to explore what makes an ideal client, the mantras they find themselves repeating throughout the branding proce…

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2025 CCA Session, 6, Don McClure

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2025 CCA Session, 11, Joe Focht

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2025 CCA Session, 7, Mike McClure

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2025 CCA Session, 8, Dave Love

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2025 CCA, Session 1, David Rosales

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2025 CCA Session, 9, Lloyd Pulley

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2025 CCA, Session 3, Bill Stonebraker

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2025 CCA, Session 4, Troy Warner

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2025 CCA, Session 2, Sandy Adams

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2025 CCA Session, 5, Steve Whinery

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2025 CCA Session, 13, Raul Ries

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2025 CCA Session, 12, Mike MacIntosh

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2025 CCA Session, 10, Jim Gallagher

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[2025 ANNUAL LISTEN] Bob Sweat, Biblical Restoration

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[2025 ANNUAL LISTEN] Nate Holdridge, The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work

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[2025 ANNUAL LISTEN] Jerry Simmons, Joshua : 14 : Ask God For Your Inheritance

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[2025 ANNUAL LISTEN] Char Brodersen, Male And Female He Created Them

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[2025 ANNUAL LISTEN] Bob Claycamp, Midwest Pastors Conference : 01 : Second Thoughts After Steps Of Faith

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VALERIO SANNICANDRO - Instrumental & Vocal Works

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Programme de VALERIO SANNICANDRO pour webSYNradio : Instrumental & Vocal Works. Les deux playlists élaborées pour webSYNradio — Instrumental Work et Vocal Work — rassemblent un ensemble d'œuvres composées au fil des dernières années pour des formations variées, allant de la musique de chambre au grand orchestre, avec ou sans dispositifs électroniqu…

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FELIX BLUME - Rituels funeraires

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Programme de FELIX BLUME pour webSYNradio : Rituels funeraires . Le compagnonnage de Websynradio avec Felix Blume se poursuit en empruntant les routes de l'au delà et se pose à Haiti, au Congo, au Chili, en Equateur. Grâce à l'écoute attentive que Félix développe dans son travail de documentariste et d'artiste sonore, nous sommes invités dans des r…

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S06.EP19 - Make Your Brand Famous with Dan Cushing and Diego Borgo 54:17

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In this episode, Jacob and Matt sit down with Thumbcorp’s co-founders Dan Cushing and Diego Borgo to unpack what brand fame really looks like in the worlds of blockchain, Web3 and frontier technology. Dan brings decades of creative and planning experience from Levi’s to Stella Artois to Vogue. Diego has helped global giants like adidas, Prada and S…

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304: How to Build an Elite Team that Delivers. Dr. Vanessa Druskat 40:01

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If your team is smart, talented, and experienced – but still isn’t performing as they should – this episode is your wake-up call. Because the problem isn’t your people… it’s the norms driving how they interact. Today, you’re going to learn how to build team emotional intelligence on demand — the kind that unlocks trust, psychological safety, and fa…

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Lee Edwards of Root VC: "Let's get Technical!" -- An Engineer Becomes a VC 1:00:19

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Lee Edwards is a General Partner at Root VC, a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund. They recently raised their 4th fund of $190 million. But before he became a venture capitalist, Lee was an engineer. He was most recently CTO at Teespring. Previously, Lee was a mechanical engineer at iRobot, a software engineer at Pivotal Labs, Lead Engineer at…

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303 How to Speak as a CEO So People Actually Listen. David Shelley 38:50

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Many leaders sound inauthentic, robotic or fake. It’s true: As a leader, it’s hard to sound authentic – to be real, relatable, and trusted. Some messages may come across as too corporate, others as too casual. The result is the same: there’s a gap between what you want to say and what your people hear. To close that gap, I’m joined by David Shelley…

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LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) - Ogni cosa è un segnale

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Programme de LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) pour webSYNradio : Ogni cosa è un segnale. L’intention de cette playlist inédite et originale élaborée pour webSYNradio est donc de proposer des suggestions sonores, en utilisant des langages qui stimulent la réflexion sur le monde d’aujourd’hui, sur ce qui se passe, et sur la manière don…

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S06.EP18 - Transforming Amazon: Behind the Brand Overhaul with Koto (James Greenfield) 35:37

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How do you reimagine one of the world’s most powerful brands? Over 18 months, across 15 global markets, and with 50+ sub-brands, Koto partnered with Amazon to deliver one of the largest brand transformations in recent history. In this episode, James Greenfield, CEO and Founder of Koto, shares the inside story — from simplifying a sprawling brand ar…

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Inside the Studio: Motto 46:34

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In this bonus episode, Blake sits down with Sunny Bonnell, co-founder of Motto, a brand transformation agency helping visionary leaders in the tech and innovation space. Sunny shares Motto’s 20-year evolution from a small Southern startup to a 50-person agency known for aligning leadership, culture, and brand strategy from the inside out. They also…

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302: The Behavioral Scientist: Is Everything You Know About Leadership Wrong? Jon Levy 43:35

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Is everything we know about leadership… wrong?In this eye-opening episode, Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and bestselling author of Team Intelligence, joins Oliver to challenge some of our most deeply held assumptions about what makes a great leader – and what truly drives high-performing teams.Forget charisma and vision. According to Jon, the real…

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S06.EP17 - The Strategic Enemy: Why Great Brands Need a Villain with Laura Ries 43:56

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In this episode, global branding expert Laura Ries joins Matt and Jacob to unpack her provocative new book Strategic Enemy: How to Build a Brand Position by Fighting Someone Else. Together they explore why great brands need a clear adversary, how to choose the right one, and how this approach sharpens focus, storytelling, and growth. Expect iconic …

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Mortal Engines 28:21

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In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation touches on the film's visuals, the concept of Municipal Darwinism, and the complexity of its villains. Addi…

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1517 Fund: The Maverick VC Betting on Teens to Outbuild Ivy Leaguers 56:29

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In this episode of the Something Ventured podcast, I spend time with Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson, the people behind 1517 Fund. 1517 is a venture capital firm that defies Silicon Valley's fixation on elite credentials from Stanford, Harvard and the like. Their paths to venture capital are anything but typical. Danielle shares how her 20 ye…

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Inside the Studio: Smith & Diction 47:50

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Start Here + Villainy Pt.1 31:16

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In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to the protagonist, moral clarity, compelling backstories, and the importance of being a worthy adversary. Th…

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301: Stop Wasting Money on Bad Communication – Celeste Headlee 53:53

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Bad communication costs businesses $37 billion a year, and chances are, it's costing you too. Celeste Headlee is one of the most watched TED speakers ever and a global authority on conversations. And today, she's going to show you how to save money by communicating better. Plus: she exposes the bad advice you’ve been given by so-called experts. Tim…

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S06.E16 - De-Positioning: A Bold New Playbook for Brand Strategy with Todd Irwin 41:57

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What if the key to standing out wasn’t finding your niche… but attacking the norm? Learn more at https://justcreative.com/podcast In this provocative episode, we sit down with Todd Irwin, Chief Strategy Officer at Fazer and author of the new book De-Positioning (Amazon), to challenge the status quo of brand strategy. Drawing on decades of experienc…

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A Quick Update 0:36

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A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately. Working on rebranding/reformatting the show to be more sustainable. Send us a text Support the show Write in to the show or check us out at [email protected] @ZeldafilmcastBy David Ries

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300: The Power of Saying “I’m Not That” – The Positioning Strategist . Laura Ries 50:40

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Have you ever struggled to explain what you do, or find it hard to cut through? And no, it’s not about refining your elevator pitch or polishing your LinkedIn bio. It’s about making one crucial decision: what are you not?Because in a noisy world, people don’t remember nuance. They remember contrast.Global brand and positioning strategist Laura Ries…

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299: The Science of Influence Every Leader Must Master – Steve Martin 51:38

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To influence someone, we have to change their minds – or so we have been told. But what if that’s exactly why your message keeps falling flat? In this episode, you'll learn why changing minds is overrated – and how to be influential in today’s world. Our guest is Steve Martin, one of the world’s top minds in behavioral science and longtime business…

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Amazon with Arthur Foliard 1:07:00

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DEAN ROSENTHAL - Field Recordings & électroacoustique

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Programme de Dean Rosenthal pour webSYNradio : Field Recordings & électroacoustique. Le travail présenté ici s’étend sur près d’un quart de siècle et comprend des pièces emblématiques de Dean Rosenthal entre field recordings et musique electroacoustique. https://synradio.fr/dean-rosenthal-field-recordings-et-electroacoustique/…