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Dear Watchers is a comic book podcast taking you through the omniverse where your Watchers Guido and Rob explore a different multiverse each episode, from Marvel’s What If to DC’s Elseworlds and far beyond. Join as we discuss the stories that were inspired by and take inspiration from each episode's alternate universe. Includes special episodes with guest creators, scholars and fellow podcasters to share their favorite trips to the multiverse and help ponder the possibilities of what lies ah ...
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Thank you for listening to the podcast. I had the idea for the podcast a while ago to talk to people who I have met in my travels, about their inspiring and amazing lives. I remember always going to see Henry Rollins do his spoken word tours and being inspired about his stories and life motto. Travel the world, be creative- play music, draw or paint. Have an opinion but respect others, keep fit and healthy. Born in Newcastle Australia now living in Shanghai China.
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The Search Fund Podcast

Jake Nicholson, SMEVentures

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Jake Nicholson of SMEVentures uncovers the stories behind search fund entrepreneurs around the world. The Search Fund Podcast is a show about hungry entrepreneurs who, instead of starting a business, decide to buy one. These are their stories of success, failure, and the lessons they've learned.
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The Divine Comedy (in Italian, Divina Commedia, or just La commedia or Comedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri in the first decades of the 14th Century, during his exile from his native Florence. Considered the most important work of Italian literature, the poem has also has enormous historical influence on western literature and culture more generally. Dante represents the three realms of the afterlife in his three canticles (Inferno--Hell; Purgatorio--Purgatory; Paradiso--Parad ...
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🎙️ Gods of the Omniverse? It’s Our 4-Year Anniversary! from Dear Watchers Episode 167 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Happy (slightly belated) birthday to us! Dear Watchers just turned 4 years old, and we’re celebrating with you. We look back at our origins (dating back to July 2021), share wild trivia about our journey (170+ episodes, 6,…
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Episode [174] – Daria Vedenskaya (Fitness Coach, Zumba on the Bund) Please welcome to the podcast, Daria Vedenskaya, joining us all the way from Vladivostok, Russia. Daria studied in Shanghai, China, where she works as an Import-Export Agent. But her true passion lies in the world of fitness and personal training. She offers online classes as well …
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🎙️ Wonder Woman Meets She-Ra Meets Barbie?! Grab a box of Cinnamon Mini Buns from 1993, comb your long luxurious hair, and polish your gemstones—because today we’re traveling to the most glittery corner of the multiverse. Ep. 166 What if Wonder Woman Led the Star Riders? from Wonder Woman and the Star Riders (Mattel/DC Promotional Minicomics, 1993)…
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🎙️ Episode 173 – Gavin Malone (That Sound Podcast) Please welcome to the podcast Gavin Malone, co-host of That Sound Podcast based in Ireland. Gavin dives deep into album reviews, live concert experiences, and the latest news from the world of rock. We immediately connected over our mutual love for Metallica—a recurring theme in this episode. Gavin…
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Episode 172 – Xiaojiemen: China’s International Wrestling Influence In this episode, Craig sits down with Xiaojiemen, one of China’s most influential figures in the world of professional wrestling. Known for his dynamic presence on Bilibili—with over 34,000 followers and 11 million+ total views—Xiaojiemen has become a trailblazer in promoting and c…
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🎙️ Had a challenging week? Get ready for something fantastic. We’re going Amalgam, baby! This week, Marvel’s First Family meets DC’s death-defying adventurers in one of the boldest mash-ups of the Amalgam Age! Ep. 165 What if the Fantastic Four returned from their travels without powers—and had to face Galactiac? from Challengers of the Fantastic #…
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🎙️They don't want to destroy the universe—they want to annoy it into submission! It's comics' most chaotic crossover as the pink-hatted pest and the green chaos goblin take center stage! Ep. 164 What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk? from Silver Surfer / Superman #1 (Marvel & DC, 1997) Find us at https://li…
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This episode charts the unique path of Adam Johnson, CEO of the critical UK infrastructure company, Water Direct. Adam recounts his journey from an entrepreneurial Texas upbringing to the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley tech sales at startups like WePay and Voxbone, experiences that forged a distinct perspective on adaptability and storytelling.…
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We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th an…
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🎶 Boop-Oop-a-Doop! 🎶 This week we’re tapping our toes, flipping our curls, and leaping out of the inkpot as we explore one of animation’s original divas—Betty Boop! We’re asking: What if Betty Boop traveled from the cartoon world to our world? For the first time, Dear Watchers is hopping from the silver screen to the comic page to the Broadway stag…
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🌎 Earth! 🔥 Fire! 💧 Water! 🌪 Wind! 🪵 Heart! With our powers combined, we're calling forth the return of the ultimate eco-hero: Captain Planet! For the first time in Dear Watchers history, we’re diving into a beloved ‘90s animated icon who’s been absent from the comic page for three decades. This week, we're going full Planeteer as we explore: 💬 "Cap…
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Episode 171 – Please welcome to the podcast, Author and Ring Announcer James Murray! James is a multi-talented creator whose work spans across comics, poetry, and live entertainment. His impressive bibliography includes Classic Horror Comics, Frankenstein: The Illuminatus Complex, and a poetry collection titled Almost Normal. He's also the author o…
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Good boys get a brand new podcast! We are taking a deep dive into Superman's best friend (no, not Jimmy): Krypto! We talk Krypto's (many) origins, his first appearance and his encounter with Lex Luthor's super powered pooch Destructo. We wrap up pondering about Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's new Superman. Grab your favorite chew toy and your h…
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Are they in their hero or villain era? In honor of the latest film from the MCU, we're talking Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut that introduces a superhero team that might not be what they appear to be. Then we give a spoileriffic rundown of Thunderbolts* including the film's big final twist. We wrap up by taking a look at a version …
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Episode 170- We’re thrilled to welcome Rob Dietrich — Master Distiller and Blender of Blackened American Whiskey — who joins us while on tour with Metallica as part of the explosive Metallica Takeover events. Before becoming the face behind Metallica’s signature Blackened whiskey and cigar's, Rob lived a life few could imagine. From his early days …
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This episode is a powerhouse showcase of international talent. IONU, the Russian rock band now lighting up the Shanghai music scene, brings serious energy, passion, and versatility. Known as the house band Red Star's at the iconic Pearl Theatre, they deliver top-tier tribute performances and original music that spans hard rock, funk, pop, and heavy…
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By the power of Grayskull, we're back in Eternia for another He-Man themed episode. Guido and Rob return to one of their favorite childhood films 1987's Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren before talking about the 2020 semi-sequel to this iconic film from DC Comics and past guest Tim Seeley. In this six part comic, the film version of H…
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George Berczely's journey from corporate executive to search fund entrepreneur is a testament to adaptability and personal growth. He shares his candid experiences navigating the search process, acquiring SEYSES, and the challenges of integrating into a new role and industry. This episode highlights the personal transformation that comes with embra…
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Please welcome to the podcast one of the all time greatest guitar players, Marty Friedman. Born in Washington DC, USA, he started his music career with bands Hawaii and Deuce before forming Cacophony with Jason Becker. Friedman joined Megadeth in 1990 and their Rust In Peace album, is considered one of the best heavy metal album ever. He received I…
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Four-score and 157 episodes ago, we are back in the world of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben as we ask what if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? We start off with yet another telling of their origin story in Mythos: Fantastic Four by Paul Jenkins & Paolo Rivera before jumping into our central issue by Jimmy Valentino that features Sue becoming …
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Episode 167 - Please welcome to the podcast Guido Esposito, Founder of the award winning Bella Napoli Italian Restaurants in Shanghai In my opinion, it is one of the best Italian restaurants in China. Guido was born in Salerno, Italy. At the age of 18 years old, he moved to several European countries working at 5 star hotels before getting the oppo…
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We might be talking "silver age silliness" but we're not horsing around! Well, Lois Lane is as she falls in love with a horse who is also a man and then becomes a horse herself? Confused, then you need to listen to this week's episode. We start with Adventure Comics in 1962 that introduces Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the League of Su…
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For the honor of podcasts! It's our first episode dedicated to the Princess of Power: She-Ra. We start by covering Adora's five episode origin story on the iconic Filmation tv series. Then we talk comics that sees Adora become Despara in the 2013-2015 Masters of the Universe series from DC Comics in a new take on her origin. We wrap up by speculati…
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While you wait for Daredevil: Born Again, on this episode, the Man Without Fear pairs up with the Dark Knight in Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye. We start back in 1964 with Daredevil's first appearance from the minds of Stan Lee and Bill Everett. Then it's off to 1997 that sees these two vigilantes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde. We wrap up by specu…
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2025 IS HERE! Welcome to a new season of Tell Craig Your Story podcast. We kick it off with Adrian Manera. Adrian was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He is the owner of World Series Wrestling (WSW), the leading Australian pro wrestling tour company. Superstars like Jeff Jarrett, Gunther, AJ Styles, and Daniel Bryan have previously performed with…
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A big thanks to Skinny O.G and Black China Music Company for the latest Theme song for Tell Craig Your Story podcast. You check out my podcast with Skinny OG episode 153 and 154. Lets us know what you think? Instagram @skinny_og @black_china_baby https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory @tellcraigyourstory #sk…
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Before the Fantastic Four (with Galactus) and Superman hit the big screen again, they are on our podcast! We kick things off with Galactus' first 1966 appearance courtesy Stan Lee & Jack Kirby before seeing the giant purple world eater tangle with both the first family of Marvel and the Man of Steel in Dan Jurgens' 1999 outing. We wrap up by ponder…
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On this episode, it's Superman's girl friend (two words): Lois Lane! We talk the origins of everyone's favorite "girl reporter" and kick things off with a 1944 story that sees Lois stepping out on her own sans Superman. Then, we zero in on a 1962 issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane that sees the Daily Planet dynamo be "abandoned" by Superman …
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Ready for some silver age silliness? For the first time, we are talking Superman's best pal: Jimmy Olsen! We start with a brief history of the redheaded sidekick, his first "official" appearance back in 1941, and an issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen that seems our hero transform into a werewolf, don drag to pretend to be a woman, befriend a lepre…
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It's our sesquicentennial! We are joined by frequent guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt as we celebrate our 150th episode! We are going back to our roots with a conversation about the third & final season of What If plus a look back at some of our favorite past episodes and a glance forward at what's coming in the future. Ep. 150 What if we celebrate…
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my family, friends, and fans out there. 2024 has been a fantastic year for the podcast, and 2025 is going to be even bigger and better. Are you ready? Please welcome to the podcast all the way from Vladivostok Russia, Queen Marie. We had to postpone the podcast prior to this recording as she was proposed …
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Episode 163 - Please welcome to the podcast Finnish Artist, Model, and Author Jenna Rauten. Now residing in Shanghai, China, Jenna has been painting for over ten years now, and her paintings have been sold worldwide. Her artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions. Her recent exhibition, "Celebrate Life," received rave reviews. Jenna has rece…
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Heavy metal band Chimera Cult join me on the podcast. After 2 years, the band will release their 2nd album Feral Well, on the 25th December. Tell Craig Your Story has the exclusive early release of 2 tracks from the new album. At the start of the podcast you heard "Feral Well" and at the end of the podcast you heard "Bore Through The Womb". In my o…
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Finally, after 12 years of waiting (cancelled tour in 2019), Metallica announced last month that they will tour Australia and New Zealand next November 2025, in support of their 72 Seasons album. The sold out tour will take in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland NZ. Who better to get on the podcast than our resident Metallica …
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Santa Claus is coming to town...or a comic book near you! We are talking a history of Santa Claus in comics plus Marvel & DC holiday specials. We start way back in 1947 with Action Comics that sees a real Scrooge try to ruin Christmas by causing Santa to gain a massive amount of weight from tainted chocolate. It's up to Superman to get St. Nick bac…
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Episode 160 - Its an absolute honour to welcome to the podcast, Lead Vocalist of the Switzerland Electro Pop band Stevans, Yvan Franel. I was lucky enough to meet the band and see their live performance in Shanghai. Stevans have just finished a 2 week tour of China and including the Montreux Jazz Festival. The podcast was recorded the day after the…
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Vampires, Werewolves and Monsters...oh my! In honor of James Gunn's new DC / Max TV show which is officially kicking off the new DCU, we are talking the history of the Creature Commandos! We go back to their first 1980 appearance in Weird War Tales plus the sporadic attempts to revive the team from the 00s until today. Plus we talk the (Universal) …
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Part 2 - Episode 159- As we all know, Metallica fans are predominately males. But today we will talk to 3 of the most passionate and hardcore female fans in the Metallica fan club. Dedicating their life to travelling all over the world. Please welcome- Katy Virgil, Camila Guerrero and Vee Kovach. Katy lives in Chicago USA, mother of 3, along with h…
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Part 1 - Episode 158- As we all know, Metallica fans are predominately males. But today we will talk to 3 of the most passionate and hardcore female fans in the Metallica fan club. Dedicating their life to travelling all over the world. Please welcome- Katy Virgil, Camila Guerrero and Vee Kovach. Katy lives in Chicago USA, mother of 3, along with h…
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We are All-In on the Absolute Universe! We talk the brand new Absolute stories featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These new stories explore Batman if he wasn't born into wealth, Wonder Woman if she was born in hell and Superman if...well, you'll need to listen to the podcast to learn more. Ep. 147 What if Batman had no money, Superman no …
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Episode 157- Small Paul AKA 小 保罗 (Paul Copeland) joins me in the studio. Born in England now residing in Shanghai, he is a man of many talents. He has won many awards over his career as a Creative Director at the Mill and Writer. Paul was also a DJ for 20 years and has also been a comedian. During the Covid lockdown, Paul decided to dress up and ta…
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Young Avengers assemble! We join Wiccan, Hulkling and the gang as they battle an inter-dimensional parasite controlling their parents in Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's run from 2013 & 2014. We walk you though the entire story plus discuss when we might see the Young Avengers together in the MCU. Ep. 146 What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kapla…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year...New York Comic Con! Guido & Rob are joined by Elliot from ElliotComicArt to discuss some of their amazing experiences, pick ups and memories from NYCC 2024. The gang discuss meeting leading figures in comics like James Tynion IV and Pepe Larraz, hearing about upcoming projects from directors James Gunn & M…
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Part 2 - Finally, I got to do a podcast with award winning Comedian Ian Badenhorst. Born in South Africa, now residing in Shanghai China. Ian was a DJ and working with one of the biggest Chinese Entertainment company, but becoming a Stand Up Comedian was his passion with stories and jokes about living in China as a foreigner and having a Chinese wi…
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Part 1- Finally, I got to do a podcast with award winning Comedian Ian Badenhorst. Born in South Africa, now residing in Shanghai China. Ian was a DJ and working with one of the biggest Chinese Entertainment company, but becoming a Stand Up Comedian was his passion with stories and jokes about living in China as a foreigner and having a Chinese wif…
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Are you ready for the ULTIMATE episode? Marvel's Ultimate Universe that is! We take our first trip to this polarizing run tackling yet another witchy episode with Agatha Harkness and the Salem Seven! We kick off with the Seven's first appearance in the 616 back in 1977 (appropriately enough) before seeing their reboot in 2008. We wrap up by talking…
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Grab your broomstick or in this case, fishnet stockings, we are talking DC Comics' number one witch: Zatanna. We talk Zatanna's first appearance in 1964, her solo book in 1987 and her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we discuss the unfortunately never realized Zatanna projects and what we'd like to see from her on the big screen. Bo…
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Episode 154- Please welcome to the podcast Hip Hop/ Rap Artist Skinny O.G. Born in Cameroon and grew up in New York USA. He begun break dancing at the age of 7 years old. He developed his own style of hip hop / rap and has played in Cameroon, France and cities in the USA. In 2015 he moved to Shanghai and in 2016 was the founder of Black China Music…
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Episode 153- Please welcome to the podcast Hip Hop/ Rap Artist Skinny O.G. Born in Cameroon and grew up in New York USA. He begun break dancing at the age of 7 years old. He developed his own style of hip hop / rap and played in Cameroon, France and cities in the USA. In 2015 he moved to Shanghai and in 2016 was the founder of Black China Music Com…
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It's almost the witching hour so we are talking Agatha Harkness! We kick off by walking you through Agatha's history in comics, video games and of course, television in preparation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along on Disney+. We walk you through Agatha's debut at the hands of no less than Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that sees our beloved w…
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