Best Gil Rief Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 14: Tami Simon - Heading Towards a Spiritual Tipping Point? 47:00

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Listening to Tami Simon reflect on how much spiritual practice has become mainstream is fascinating and important. She began her company Sounds True in the 1980's with the intention to capture as much 'spiritual wisdom' as she could, and the company has grown into a behometh publishing and content house. She says 'back then meditation was for Hari …

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Episode 13: A Practice To Unleash Your Life's Purpose 34:40

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Do you ever struggle with lack of CLARITY about what you really want for your future? Then listen to this episode with a notepad because I am going to share with you the #1 practice I've ever found to get you immense clarity. And welcome to season 2 of my new NEWLY named show - where I am claiming my name, Todd Jason. Each episode my plan is to giv…

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Episode 6: Gil Rief - Success in Storytelling 47:25

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Gil Rief is a 13-time Emmy-winning writer/producer who served as head writer for The Ellen Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show, and has written for dozens of other A-list hosts, comedians, and celebrities. He's overseen the writing of hundreds of monologues, comedy segments, games, tape pieces, and hidden camera bits. In addition, he's directed sketc…

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Episode 7: Anil Menon - The Power of Resilience 52:59

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\ Dr. Anil Menon is an incredible testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. He launched the first humans into space as SpaceX's first medical director, served as first responder after the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal, and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Hear Anil's incredible story and learn how you, too, …

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Episode 4: Johnson Fung - The Superpower of Radical Empathy 59:10

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As former Head of Learning at Adobe, Johnson's expertise is in creating powerful and immersive learning experiences. But he designed his most profound one when he and his wife could't find a way to repair their relationship, and he was able to change the game through a deep dive into radical empathy. Learn how amplifying your ability to understand …

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Episode 5: Matt Abrahams - Think Faster, Talk Smarter 45:05

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We're excited to welcome Matt Abrahams to the conversation this week. Matt is an interpersonal communication expert who lectures at the Stanford School of Business, and is also a sought after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies. His podcast: "Think Fast, Talk Smart", ranks #1 in the career/business category in sev…

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Episode 2: Bill Burnett - Designing Your Life 59:35

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New York Times bestselling author Bill Burnett is with us today to enlighten us with a series of revolutionary, life changing concepts about how to use design thinking to dramatically improve our careers and lives. As the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford, he got his BS and MS in Product Design at Stanford and has worked professi…

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Episode 8: Unlocking Charisma and Magnetism - Glenn Kramon 45:00

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Glenn Kramon's writing classes are legendary at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was honored with the students' Distinguished Teaching Award in 2020. He's been an editor for The New York Times for more than a quarter-century. Perhaps his greatest gift is in the teaching of authentic human connection and relating, which incl…

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Episode 3: Matt Kahn: The Power of Self Love 53:39

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Through his books, keynotes and live events Matt Kahn has garnered a huge following teaching people to strengthen the noble qualities of gratitude, kindness and empathy. In this unique session he'll share ways to practice self love so we can experience more ease, fulfillment and personal success. Do you feel you could use more self-compassion or a …

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Episode 1: Rachel Konrad - The Power of Storytelling 52:15

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Rachel Konrad was the Director of Communications for Tesla working directly for Elon Musk and also the CCO for Impossible Foods, helping both companies become household names. She's now a Lecturer at Stanford Business School and will share her gift for all things communication, including how to inspire and unlock the power of storytelling. In this …

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Episode 12: The Superpower of Healthy Transitions 53:34

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Do you ever struggle with making a big change in your life? Or does even the idea of a big transition looming in your life or your work or your careers cause a lot of stress and anxiety? In this episode, Lauren Weinstein and I, who is and was my business partner, talk about the big change and transition that we have going on in our lives, because w…

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Episode 11: The Power of Teamwork - Tara VanDerveer 45:35

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Basketball icon Tara VanDerveer is best known for her exceptional career as the head coach of the Stanford University women's team. VanDerveer grew up in a Massachussetts family that valued education and sports. She played basketball at Albany High School in New York and later attended Indiana University, where she played collegiate basketball and …

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Episode 10: Managing Yourself before Managing Others - Annie Riley 52:14

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Annie Riley is a startup operator and advisor, executive coach, investor, and consultant, as well as the host of Who Got Me Here. Annie leads Fort Light, a group coaching program for people managers at startups, and consults on operations and go-to-market initiatives for various companies. Her clients include First Round Capital and Outschool. Prev…

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Episode 9: Magnetic Leadership Traits - Allison Kluger 50:46

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Would you like to have more gravitas and charisma? Learn how to shift your mindset as well as your voice and body language to amplify your confidence, presence and power in everyday life. The listen to this episode..... Allison Kluger is an award-winning media expert who's well-known for her oversubscribed Personal Branding course at Stanford Busin…

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Episode 12: Florida Lottery Ticket Wins $1.58 Billion 10:55

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Episode 12: Florida Lottery Ticket Wins $1.58 BillionIn Episode #12 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin point out the absurdity of using a vice like gambling to help schools and ask why school districts don't use more extreme vices to raise money. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will t…

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Episode 11: French Dog Poop 11:49

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Episode 11: Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French townIn Episode #11 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss how a French town is using DNA testing to track down dog owners who don't pick up after their dogs. Gil and Lowell agree that this isn't nearly enough to curb this terrible behavior. Enjoy this…

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Episode 10: Woman Sues Bar After Getting So Drunk, She Blew up $10 Million Home 13:58

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In Episode #10 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss a woman who got drunk, caused $10 Million in damages, and wants the bar that served her drinks to pay for it. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic look at the “biggest” issues of the day that somehow end up in th…

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Episode 9: "Beer Yoga" - people gather to exercise and drink at the same time 10:31

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In Episode #9 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss people who are doing "beer yoga" in Copenhagen Harbor. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic look at the “biggest” issues of the day that somehow end up in the news. Follow “Funny You Should Mention It” on Apple Po…

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Episode 8: Bestiality May be Legalized in Spain 13:01

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Is that your emotional support animal? No, that's my significant other. In Episode #8 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss the possibility that Spain may legalize bestiality. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic look at the “biggest” issues of the day that somehow…

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Episode 7: Flight Attendant Tells Passenger She Has Stupid Face 11:13

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Whatever happened to "thank you for flying with us"? In Episode #7 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss the flight attendant who told a passenger that she has a "stupid face." Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic look at the “biggest” issues of the day that someho…

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Episode 6: Death Row Inmate Eats 29,000-Calorie Last Meal 12:11

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Well, there goes his diet. In Episode #6 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss how a death row inmate ate a 29,000-calorie last meal. In fairness, he didn't have to worry about waking up the next morning with a stomachache. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic look…

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Episode 5: Al Pacino a Dad Again at 83 9:30

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Mazel tov to Al Pacino who just became a dad again at 83-years-young. In Episode #5 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss how Al Pacino just had a baby at 83 and his friend Robert De Niro welcomed a new baby at the comparatively young age of 79. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that wi…

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Episode 4: Woman has ‘loud and full body orgasm’ during LA Philharmonic concert 10:18

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Woman has ‘loud and full body orgasm’ during LA Philharmonic concertIn Episode #4 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss the report that a woman had peak enjoyment of the symphony. You'll never think of Mozart the same way again. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episodes that will take a comedic…

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Episode 3: Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out car windows 11:57

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Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out car windows In Episode #3 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin get legal and discuss a proposed ban that would make riding in cars a whole lot more boring for dogs. If it passes, it will be "ruff" on dogs. Enjoy this week’s episode and tune in for future episo…

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Episode 2: Items Most Commonly Forgotten In An Uber 10:42

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Uber published its list of the items most commonly forgotten in its vehicles. In Episode #2 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin break down the list of missing Uber items with the amount of attention a hard-hitting story like this deserves. If you're lucky, the next time you ride in an Uber, you may just find a slush…

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Episode 1: ChatGPT AI robots writing church sermons causing hell for pastors 10:24

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“ChatGPT AI robots writing church sermons causing hell for pastors” In Episode #1 of “Funny You Should Mention It,” hosts Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin discuss a very serious topic. While many people fear that Artificial Intelligence will cause the demise of humanity, people overlook that it may be making sermons difficult for pastors. Enjoy this we…

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Funny You Should Mention It Trailer 0:34

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Trailer episode for the exciting new podcast you don't want to miss, Funny You Should Mention ItBy Gil Rief and Lowell Benjamin