Best Derek Halpern Podcasts (2025)

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32: Death With Maud Kelly 1:20:28

3d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This is it, gang. The one. The motherload. The Big Sleepenist, Bucket-Kickin'est, Dirt-Nappin'est Rebrand subject of all. We're taking on death. And to do it, we've enlisted the help of Author and Best American Poet (officially, in 2009), Maud Kelly. We figured, who better than a decorated wordsmith and master of metaphor to address the greatest my…

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31: Roommates With Luke Null 1:18:27

10d ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Wondrous Comedy Man Luke Null joins Mortly (celeb combo nickname) to get serious about the issue of Roommates. Luke regales us with tales of a punk rock house that used to be a morgue and getting an acid dealer to replace him when he had to move out of his Chicago apartment. Ashly gets real as hell about Mort’s living situation when they first met …

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30: Flights With Elyza Halpern 57:32

17d ago57:32

57:32

We're joined on this super funny episode by the great Elyza Halpern. She's an LA comic as well as an, dare we say, internet personality? Whatever you call her, she's goddamn hilarious. We discuss flying and all that entails: the fears, the similarities to a public bus, the need for a 'babies only' airline. Don't listen to this one on a flight. You …

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29: Comedy Tours With George Mcaulliffe 38:08

24d ago38:08

38:08

We're joined by comedian, writer, director George Mcauliffe to rebrand the world of touring as a comedian! The boys are recording in Salt Lake City while finishing up a midwest tour. They talk about the experience as it compares to being a maniac in your 20s, how life is a podcast and doing standup while a dog is barking at you. We also discuss Geo…

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28: Birthdays With Nick Wiger 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

We're psyched, blessed and honored to welcome co-host of the amazing Doughboys Podcast, Nick Wiger, to the pod! Nick brings it hard in this episode about birthdays despite not really liking them particularly! We discuss fav birthday memories, Arby's birthdays and vanilla as a flavor AND a lifestyle. Follow The Doughboys @doughboyspodcast and Mort a…

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27: Dads With Jeremy Kirkland 1:10:24

1M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Friend, hit podcaster and real-life father of 2, Jeremy Kirkland of Blamo Podcast joins Rebrand to talk Dads! This is a wonderful episode that has lots of hilarious stuff (do kids today even GET japanese denim?!). But it's also a super insightful, vulnerable discussion about how to be a good dad and still remain chill as hell, as well the emotional…

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26: Fast Food With Mike Mitchell 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

Co-host of the beloved Doughboys podcast, improviser and friend Mike Mitchell joins America's marriedest couple to rebrand fast food! Learn how Mike and Mort met and get a brief run-down of LA sketch history including some Bob Odenkirk stories before we go wild designing all sorts of new restaurants! The crew discusses the magic of 80s fast food an…

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25: Divorce With Julie Golden 52:34

2M ago52:34

52:34

America's brandingest couple is joined by comic and producer Julie Golden to change how we look at divorce. This episode is hilarious and deeply human as we discuss everything from platonic marriage ceremonies to what a divorced baby would sound like. Turns out maybe the best partner you could ever have is you. Too corny for a comedy podcast? We do…

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24: Pitbulls With Hannah Renee 50:46

2M ago50:46

50:46

Welcome to an especially dog-friendly episode of Rebrand! Los Angeles comic and Professional Brander Hannah Renee joins us to improve the branding of our branding-based show and talk about how pitbulls are actually great. We get real deep into throwing phones into traffic as a power move as well as how the artist Pitbull should have a pitbull named…

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23: Manners With Derek Waters 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

Ashly and Mort are v excited to be joined by legendary creator and host of Drunk History, Derek Waters. We discuss movie etiquette, the time Derek got an enraged motorist to chill, and Derek's history with the Mike Myer's film, The Love Guru. Lots of fun stories in this one, gang. We think you're gonna love it. Thanks for listening! Watch Side Ques…

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22: Small Talk With Danny Niquette 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Ashly and Mort are joined by wonderful LA comedian and friend of the pod, Danny Niquette. This week we’re rebranding Small Talk - and I can assure you despite what big talk may have led you to believe, small talk is where it’s at. Join us as we discuss a grey woman, Ashly and Mort’s first date, whoether we are pro or anti small talk, tattoos and so…

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21: Anime With Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Rebrand is joined by the hosts of our fave podcast, Couples Therapy. Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman join the pod to address all things Anime! Mort's left out in the cold as he doesn't understand a goddamn thing said while Ashly and guests banter, roast and celebrate the best and the silliest Japanese animated TV shows. We go behind the scenes a…

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20: Reality TV With Hannah Beth 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

LA based comedian and actor Hannah Beth joins Ashly and Mort to take on the controversial world of Reality Television. We discuss lots of crossovers (Like Jersey Shore on The Deadliest Catch (Not addressed on the show, but should have been), using Reality TV to learn about red flags and how Reality TV can make you feel better about your own bullshi…

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19: Teachers With Justin Otis 34:28

3M ago34:28

34:28

Ash' and Mor' are joined by hilarious comic and real-life teacher, Justin Otis! They rebrand the profession of educator as well as the whole goddamn system. Topics include: how kids today aren't backflipping enough, sports betting on a baby basketball league and just how many kids Justin thinks he could take in a brawl (hint: it's double digits, ba…

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18: The Oscars With Beth May 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

The incomparable Beth May joins Ashly and Mort on this rolickin' fun episode. You may know Beth from the hilarious podcast Dungeons and Daddies. She brings us the suggestion of The Oscars and everybody absolutely goes off. Things get scandalous on this one, gang. How scandalous? Well, the ladies discuss their individual Wikifeet scores and Mort is …

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17: Ghosts With Josh Arnold 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

Ashly and Mort are joined on this very spooky episode by co-host of the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom show, and one of Mort's oldest comedy pals, Josh Arnold! To rebrand the world of the non-corporal, your humble podcast-pals dare to explore the spirit realm and return with tales that frighten, confound and surprisingly, comfort! I guarantee th…

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16: Baseball With Dane Anthony 17:09

4M ago17:09

17:09

Sadly, Rebrand's better half, Mrs. Ashly Burch came ill, and so wasn't able to be on this episode. But fear not, Rebrandon's and Rebrandy's! We're joined by hilarious stand-up Dane Anthony who more than carries his weight as we rebrand America's game. Baseball. We explore the ramifications of arbitrarily adding 10 people onto the field, pet-care du…

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15: Men With Everett Roberts 31:34

4M ago31:34

31:34

Wow. Damn. I mean...this episode gets real and, dare I say, raw? Hilarious and startlingly articulate comic Everett Roberts joins Mort n' Ashly to rebrand the most dangerous game. Men. Their convo addresses everything from a gender rumspringa to how many times you should inhale while you're hugging your bros. There's also a surprising amount of vul…

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14: Climate Change 27:41

4M ago27:41

27:41

Our city was on fire (it still kind of is, just less so) so we decided to rebrand climate change! This was recorded last week, when the fires were still raging. This episode turned out to be about many things: a broken but hopeful whisper to our fellow human to treat our planet with love, Elon Musk Vs. Run The Jewels, as well as scrambled dinosaur …

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13: France With Jacob Rattner 24:08

5M ago24:08

24:08

Look, we here at Rebrand The Podcast love all people. We make a concerted effort to live our lives free of prejudice. However, when hilarious Los Angeles comedian Jacob Rattner (@jacobrattnercomedy) wanted to rebrand France, we absolutely put them in our crosshairs and opened fire. Now, did we ultimately realize that any dislike of France comes fro…

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12: New Years Resolutions 31:21

5M ago31:21

31:21

Mort and Ashly finally do what the critics said they never could. They get REAL. This married-hosts only episode rebrands New Years resolutions and asks, "Hey, what if you're already, like, pretty good?" Mort steps into his inner-guru as The Sweeties discuss topics like how to be nice as hell to yourself in 2025, is quitting stuff easier if you are…

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11: Cats With Dana Weddle 37:07

6M ago37:07

37:07

Comedian and actor Dana Weddle joins us on our longest and most cat-focused episode yet! Ashly, Mort and Dana spend this delightful 37 minutes discussing action cats, what happens when cats get high, and whether our ancestors were fish with big ol' butts! Stick around to find out how the gals respond to Mort pitching himself as the perfect modern a…

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10: Megabus 25:23

6M ago25:23

25:23

Your faithful hosts return for an especially troubling episode of Rebrand! In the first episode based on a fan suggestion, we're entering the dark world of the Megabus (an interstate bus-line). Be forewarned, this hilarious episode is not for the faint of heart as we address the main issue with Megabus' branding: their mascot who is named, impossib…

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9: Fandom 22:10

6M ago22:10

22:10

Rebrand welcomes their very first guest in the magnificent Jamie Manelis. She's a comedy writer/actor/director, pretty much all the slashes along with being wonderful and hilarious. Jamie shares her deep love of music and her fandom surrounding it. The crew takes this opportunity to rebrand the very nature of being a fan along with, ultimately, wor…

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8: Thanksgiving 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

Happy beginning of the various holidays season! In this episode, America's marriediest couple give a much needed spin on Thanksgiving. It's Hanksgiving, y'all! Ashly and Mort drill down deep with their rebranding skills and address all of your Tom Hanks-themed holiday needs. They discuss Hanks-themed foods, Hanks-related gratitude and all of the be…

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7: Traffic 24:20

6M ago24:20

24:20

Mort and Ashly are both a little grumpy for this episode! Don't take it personally, gang, but they're comin' in HOT as they point their laser focus branding expertise to the perpetually annoying world of traffic. Join your favorite marrieds as they address mobile foot baths, bring plant-life to cars and try to remember a specific Enya song. Stick a…

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6: Hugs 23:46

7M ago23:46

23:46

In our first recording since the election, we're taking the existential lemons of fear and rage and turning them into the priceless gift of calming serenity by rebranding a loving expression that doesn't cost a thing: hugs. Join us in this very sweet and calming episode as we create a spa designed for cuddling and explore topics such as: adult swad…

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5: Emojis 25:47

7M ago25:47

25:47

Hello friends, hope you're taking care of yourselves today, this week, this year...etc. We're offering you a silly little episode of Rebrand where we goof it up concerning emojis. This one's a little dirty/dark/adult, so be forewarned. We elevate the emoji to the point of art by discussing: anatomically correct emojis and how to best use them, pres…

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4: Crocs 25:23

7M ago25:23

25:23

In what is possibly the most unhinged episode of Rebrand yet, Mort and Ashly take on the Goliath of the comfy shoe world: Crocs. Sit back and relax as America's most married couple discuss shoe collabs, high fashion, and the benefits of living in a house shaped like a single Croc.By Rebrand

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3: Wyoming 19:52

7M ago19:52

19:52

Mort n' Ashly give a modern Rebrand to the beautiful state of Wyoming! Topics include: an entire dog city, a goth city, and the real-world practicality of the movie Space Jam.By Rebrand

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2: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 22:03

8M ago22:03

22:03

Ashly and Mort wear many hats in this episode: PR firm, high-powered agents, shaman. it gets pretty wild. They're out to take Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from action superstar to a critically lauded dramatic actor. They're pretty sure they nailed this one.By Rebrand

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1: Rebrand Bagel Bites 29:06

8M ago29:06

29:06

Join clinically adorable married couple Ashly Burch and Mort Burke for their first episode of Rebrand. Mort and Ashly take on the herculean task of rebranding Bagel Bites and along the way address the state of popular music (trigger warning there is some brief rapping), corporate advertising, and a Bagel Bite's themed film. Follow our socials! Ashl…

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How Street Artist Marc Ecko Launched A Billion Dollar Clothing Company

6+ y ago

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Today I’m pumped to share the unusual story behind how Marc Ecko turned his love of street art into a billion dollar clothing company. You see, like most artists, he got the “itch” early on, but he abandoned his craft for a much more stable career move – pharmacy school. He didn’t last long though, and he soon dropped out to launch a clothing compa…

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There are 2 types of passion: One is good. The other is very bad.

8y ago

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There are 2 types of passion: One is good. The other is very bad. I invited Adam Alter, NYT best-selling author, and professor at NYU, to explain the difference. I find myself walking the line between these “good” and “bad” passions. Especially when it comes to my business. You may notice the same thing. So, here’s what I’d like to hear from you… L…

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The psychological reason why you should sell what you know

8+ y ago

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Before I got started packaging up my skills and expertise as online courses, I had a HUGE mental block standing between me and my success. I kept telling myself, “Why would anyone buy this? If they just buy these books, read these sites, and start testing things on their own, they’ll be able to figure it out.” Just writing that today makes me feel …

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Triple Your Customers Episode 4 20:29

9y ago20:29

20:29

For any business that provides a product or service to customers, the act of finding, targeting and obtaining new customers is always going to be among its top priorities.But what many businesses tend to forget is that once a customer makes the first purchase, there is much more to be done in the customer relationship. Smart businesses know that th…

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Triple Your Customers Episode 3 12:36

9y ago12:36

12:36

For an entrepreneur, your business is the star of your life. It’s what you wake up every morning to get to work on.But a successful business and here’s the secret makes the customer the Hero. You, the proprietor, aren’t the hero. Nor is your marketing, your logo, your processes, your technology. The customer. Let me say it again: To build a great c…

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Triple Your Customers Episode 2 14:02

9y ago14:02

14:02

In this episode of Triple Your Customers, I’ll be talking about the 3 common mistakes by business owners when it comes to managing their existing customers.Customers expect a high level of service. Regardless of the quality of the product or service you provide, they will not stay loyal to you on a long-term basis unless you treat them properly bef…

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Taking Care Of Your Existing Customers 14:11

9y ago14:11

14:11

Your business will grow but at a much slower pace if you are constantly looking for new customers. It's too much time wasted, and expensive. You have to nurture your existing customers. Keep in touch with them, guide them on how they can gain the fullest benefits of your products or services, and let them know about special promotions and sales tha…

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"Spinning” your content to get a landslide of email subscribers 19:45

10y ago19:45

19:45

What I realized about list building and being a podcaster Where to start (and what to offer) if you want to collect names and emails from your listeners Why having a podcast doesn’t mean you have a business The ONE question you NEED to ask yourself to help your audience implement your advice How to get your audience to go from listeners to website …

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What I've been doing (wrong) 25:18

10y ago25:18

25:18

The biggest business lesson I’ve learned in 2015 (and how it’s shifted my priorities) The “content trap” and how to avoid it Is content (podcasts, blogs, videos, etc.) worthless? (hint: It is unless you have this specific type of business) What happens when you don’t “right hook” or have anything to offer your audience The major mental change that’…

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Tim Ferriss On Suicide, Fear of Failure, And The Secret to Success

10y ago

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Tim Ferriss thought about killing himself… …Now he’s a best-selling author, wildly successful investor, and entrepreneur. On this new podcast, for the first time ever, Tim Ferriss talks about his troubled beginnings — and how he became the Tim Ferriss we know today. And you can listen to the whole thing for free. We go deep. People always ask Tim q…

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Invest, or have a podcast like the rest... 34:06

10y ago34:06

34:06

What you'll hear in this episode: Download The Top Time-Saving Podcast Resources straight to your hard drive. How podcasting is like raising a kid (and how to avoid raising a nutcase) What you get by investing time and money into your show What you need to invest in if you have a show, or are starting one soon Why I recommend you avoid MailChimp (a…

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Why your favorite 'expert' is overrated and how to avoid their trap 43:17

10y ago43:17

43:17

Here's what you'll get in this week's episode: When you're done listening, be sure to download the 'Digital Delivery Postman Method' by clicking here. This is the exact workflow I use, and will help you to stay top of mind with your email list and podcast listeners. The ONE purpose your podcast should serve (besides your audience) Why you should st…

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8 - How rookies think about business 20:01

10+ y ago20:01

20:01

Want to grow your audience? Discover how the psychology of your podcast listeners can explode your business with leads and sales by signing up for my newsletter here: http://jeremymontoya.me/ -- Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and leave your honest feedback with a rating and review - or follow in SoundCloud. I don't bug you with these things during …

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Ep. 7 - The Future Of Social Media with Peter Shankman 22:40

10+ y ago22:40

22:40

To download the exclusive bonus for today's episode, visit http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/7 -- Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and leave your honest feedback with a rating and review - or follow in SoundCloud. I don't bug you with these things during the show, and your thoughts help The Montoya Experiment, and me, get better. -- Is it true that nice…

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Top 10 Ways To SMASH Any Goal 17:55

10+ y ago17:55

17:55

Episode 6 - http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/6 -- Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and leave your honest feedback with a rating and review - or follow in SoundCloud. I don't bug you with these things during the show, and your thoughts help The Montoya Experiment, and me, get better. -- In this episode, you’ll find: – How to easily go from idea to goal,…

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[ REcast ] Favorite Moments From 2014 47:55

10+ y ago47:55

47:55

Let’s be honest… I’ve been slacking with the podcast. If you listen to the MagicHour morning, then you might know why. Excuses? I have none. Ok… Maybe one. Let’s just say that one of those is me spending time with my friends on their shows :) The episode you’re about to listen to includes a few snippets from recent recordings on mine, and a few oth…

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Metacognition & Learning Beyond The Classroom with Dr. Tee Williams 48:35

10+ y ago48:35

48:35

Goals and aspirations are a dime-a-dozen. Just like opinions (and other things) - everyone has them. Few, however, have what it takes to get up after every roadblock and keep moving forward. [ Today's Sponsor: The BreakFast Guide ] What's the key to staying on track with any mission? We'll get there. First, a question... What are the biggest obstac…

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Meet Jason. He Sells Last Names & Got Paid to Wear Shirts 36:19

10+ y ago36:19

36:19

Imagine taking all of the things you already happily do without getting paid for... And getting paid for it. Meet Jason - he does just that. As a natural born risk taker, Jason has taken smaller personal projects and scaled them to a point that demanded the attention of places like The Today Show and CNN Money. Take his first project, IWearYourShir…

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