Best HPS Podcasts (2025)

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Audience Faves: Daston & Harrison on 'Scientists and History' 30:57

22d ago30:57

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In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection. In this episode Professors Lorraine Daston and Peter Harrison talk to Samara Greenwood on the often complex, sometimes fraught relationship between practicing scientists and the history of science. This episode was originall…

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2025 Current Credit Market Trends with HPS Governing Partners Purnima Puri and Mike Patterson 29:40

24d ago29:40

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Each season, we devote one episode to a discussion of current credit market trends. This week, host Colbert Cannon is joined by Purnima Puri, an HPS Governing Partner and Head of Public Credit, and Mike Patterson, an HPS Governing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit. With the magnitude of market volatility currently, the discussion focuses on wha…

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120. still alive but barely breathing lmao: ATS recap 1:05:15

4d ago1:05:15

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hi hello hey, we’re exhausted but invigorated! We know we say “this is a special episode” a lot (because, honestly, every episode is special to us). But this one really is: it’s only the third time in Rare with Flair history that we’ve recorded almost entirely in the same room! If you’re new here, you might’ve thought we always record together, but…

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The HPScast - Season 12 Finale 15:02

17d ago15:02

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To close out Season 12 of The HPScast, host Colbert Cannon revisits some of this season's most memorable moments. We brought on some heavy hitters from across industries, and the country, including: a former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, a Chief Investment Officer of a South Carolina retirement system, a CNBC reporter extraordina…

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119. we’re each other’s biggest influencer 1:05:19

18d ago1:05:19

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hi hello hey, it’s time for a little catch up on what we’re into lately! Once or twice a year, we like to take a minute (or an hour) to catch you guys up on what we’ve been up to aside from going to the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome conference and talking all things disability. On this edition of “What Are We Into Lately?,” we talk about the books, mus…

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How much can AI help lawyers carry out their jobs? 30:08

22d ago30:08

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How much can lawyers lean on AI to help them with their jobs? Well, according to a new academic study, it may be more reliable than previously thought. A new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Michigan law schools seems to provide the first empirical evidence that AI tools can consistently improve the quality of…

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Audience Faves: Rachael Brown on 'Values in Science' 25:25

22d ago25:25

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In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection. In this episode we have Dr Rachael Brown talking to Samara Greenwood on challenge the common idea that Science is (and should be) 'Value-Free'. At a practical level, in choosing which phenomena to study, and how best to stud…

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Audience Faves: Kristian Camilleri on 'The Disunity of Science' 24:30

22d ago24:30

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In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection. First, we have Dr Kristian Camilleri talking with Samara Greenwood about the relatively recent realisation that this thing we call 'Science' is a less unified phenomena then is typically supposed. The 'disunity' becomes clea…

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Audience Faves: Hasok Chang on 'Epistemic Iteration' 35:05

22d ago35:05

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In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection. In this episode, Professor Hasok Chang talks with Samara Greenwood about his concept of 'Epistemic Iteration', the idea that scientific inquiries do not start from a solid foundation, but rather begin from an imperfect posit…

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Geoffrey Berg - Chief Investment Officer of the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission 32:17

1M ago32:17

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This week, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Geoffrey Berg, Chief Investment Officer of the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission, to discuss his strategic leadership of the system's approximately $50 billion investment portfolio and share insights into private credit as an early adopter of the asset class among peers. Then, we fi…

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118. “do you want us to spell our disease’s name for you?”

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hi hello hey, let’s go to the doctor! It’s been a hot minute since we did an episode on chronic health, but we’re BACK and ready for action! On this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to be your own advocate in the healthcare system, especially when you have a rare disease and a vision impairment. From the constant parade of specialist…

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Madelaine O'Connell - Managing Director at HPS Investment Partners 26:13

1M ago26:13

26:13

Host Colbert Cannon sits down with Madelaine O'Connell, a leader in HPS's private high-grade business to discuss the evolution of the private placement market and the nuances of private versus public high grade debt. She also talks about her transition from leading the private placements business at Goldman Sachs to joining HPS, and shares her visi…

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Robert Kaplan - Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Partner & Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

This week, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Robert Kaplan, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, to discuss his career spanning finance and public service. Kaplan reflects on the evolution of Goldman Sachs, his transition from deal-making to management, and the valuable lessons he learned from …

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117. few but many: HPS conference 2025 1:23:45

2M ago1:23:45

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hi, hello, hey—grab your popcorn, because it’s conference time! As many of you know, we’re two best friends with the same rare disease, living our best lives. We truly wouldn’t be friends without Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome—or without this incredible conference. It’s where our friendship began, and where we reconnect with our amazing community year a…

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How HP’s Next-Gen PCs Empower Innovation 7:54

2M ago7:54

7:54

Welcome to Episode 4 of Future Focus, the podcast that explores the cutting edge world of AI and how it's transforming the modern day workflow. In this episode, we diving into how AI is enhancing creativity. From design to music production, video editing to storytelling, AI is no longer just a tool for automation, it’s a creative partner.…

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Mike Van Konynenburg and David Lehman Discuss the Real Estate Market 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

This week, we are looking at trends in the US real estate market, where the delta between debt and equity returns is as small as it’s been in 15 years. Mike Van Konynenburg, President of Eastdil Secured, oversees large, real estate transactions including financings, capital raises, sales, and investment banking transactions for institutional real e…

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AI Security and its Impact on Businesses 9:09

2M ago9:09

9:09

Welcome to Episode 3 of Future Focus, the podcast that dives deep into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and its impact on the way we work, create, and collaborate. In this episode, we explore on the most pressing topics in AI: Security. Looking at how to manage data management, cybersecurity and how companies can stay ahead of emerging t…

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Shawn Ury - Executive Director and Head of Alternatives at USAA 25:19

2M ago25:19

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Shawn Ury, Executive Director and Head of Alternatives at USAA, a financial services company providing insurance and banking products to members of the military, veterans, and their families. Shawn’s team oversees 13 different asset portfolios and two charitable foundations. We discuss Shaw…

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116. rare but radiant: our new and improved skincare routines 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

hi hello hey, let’s talk about skincare today! Skincare has gotten really trendy online thanks to creators on TikTok and Instagram telling your which creams to use to make you look younger. While we’ve talked about makeup and sunscreen some time back, we haven’t done a full skincare routine episode. Even if you’re not a chronically online girlie, c…

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The Advancements of Copilot 5:15

2M ago5:15

5:15

Welcome back to Future Focus, the podcast that explores the latest innovations in AI and how they shape our digital world. In this episode, we take a closer look into Microsoft's Copilot and its seamless integration into HP's next gen AI powered PCs. Discover how Copilot transforms productivity with intelligent doscument editing, advanced data insi…

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Exploring HP’s Next-Gen AI PCs 4:35

2M ago4:35

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Welcome to Future Focus, the podcast that dives deep into the latest advancements in AI and how they’re shaping the future of technology. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking innovations behind HP’s next-generation AI-powered PCs. Join us as we discuss what “True AI” really means, how AI-driven PCs are redefining performance, security, an…

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Sara Eisen - Co-Anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” & “Money Movers” 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

Welcome to Season 12 of The HPScast. Join host Colbert Cannon for a conversation with Sara Eisen, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” & “Money Movers”. She shares how preparation met opportunity on her path to national television—and how taking a chance on forex market coverage gave her a competitive edge in her early days as a financial rep…

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115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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hi hello hey, ready to rock out at a concert? It’s no secret that we love music, especially seeing the artists we love live. This week, we answer a listener question from Delaney, a loyal fan of Jesse McCartney, about shows we’ve seen, artists we’ve met, and accommodations we’ve either requested or made ourselves to make the most of our show experi…

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How will the SEC’s shift on shareholder proposals affect the proxy season? 21:36

3M ago21:36

21:36

Many governance experts involved in the shareholder proposal process are asking questions following the release of new SEC guidance that essentially reverses a Biden-era staff legal bulletin (SLB) on the parameters and reasoning by which companies may seek the go-ahead to exclude resolutions from their proxy statements. Overall, the division of cor…

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114. please, read the room!!! 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

hi hello hey, sometimes we can’t see things… and maybe that’s okay? Like most of our episodes, this topic was inspired by something in our real lives – in this case, a fantastic interview with Camryn Yule (YouTube), a person with albinism who was in Wicked! No spoilers, but Camryn talks about the need to “read the room” and be discerning about when…

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113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are 48:43

3M ago48:43

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hi hello hey, the internet has revealed who we truly are with iron-clad proof. If you’ve followed us even for a little bit, you’ll know that we love a personality test. We’ve talked a lot about personality over the years, from deep dives into established frameworks to fun, creative takes on what makes us us. This time, we’re delving into the world …

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Perks of the job: Be wary of how you disclose them in 2025 22:15

4M ago22:15

22:15

Executive compensation has been a focus for the SEC in recent years, with new rules in areas such as clawbacks and insider trading. The agency has also turned its enforcement eye to companies’ disclosures around executive perquisites, or perks. Our guest for this month’s episode of the Governance Matters podcast is Neil McCarthy, co-founder and chi…

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112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass?? 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Case + Cass at Chelsea Market in NYC, 2024By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward

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Case + Cass at tea, 2024By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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Meet the Corporate Governance Awards winners – part three: Helle Bank Jorgensen 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

When Governance Intelligence presented its 17th annual Corporate Governance Awards recently, Helle Bank Jorgensen, founder and CEO of Competent Boards, received the lifetime achievement award. In a series of episodes of the Governance Matters podcast we have been talking to some of the Corporate Governance Awards winners about the efforts behind th…

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110. are we ready to thrive in 2025? 46:51

5M ago46:51

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Case + Cass share their 2025 vision boards, their word for the year, and what they plan to stop, start, or continue in the new year.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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109. our wildest vision board dreams came true! 1:11:57

5M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Case + Cass review their vision boards for 2024 to see how their years measured up. They also give highlights of their year in seasons.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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The HPScast - Season 11 Finale 8:56

5M ago8:56

8:56

To wrap up Season 11 of the HPScast, host Colbert Cannon revisits some of his favorite moments. We heard from mavericks across a range of industries: from Hollywood, to brick-and-mortar retail, to bankruptcy and restructurings. We also featured deep dives into the private and public credit markets with esteemed colleagues in finance. The HPScast te…

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Meet the Corporate Governance Awards winners – part two: Nasdaq 19:39

6M ago19:39

19:39

Governance Intelligence recently presented our 17th annual Corporate Governance Awards at a gala event in New York, where a few hundred of the best and brightest in the profession got to let their hair down while celebrating success in the field. The awards honor outstanding achievements by the profession in areas such as hosting AGMs, compliance a…

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Bradley Beman - Head of Fixed Income at Nationwide 24:29

6M ago24:29

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Bradley Beman, Head of Fixed Income Asset Management at Nationwide, one of the nation's largest insurance and financial services companies. We discuss Bradley’s transition from the investing side to managing portfolios—and how private credit fits into Nationwide’s portfolio. Learn more abou…

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108. the wound that never heals: our discrimination stories

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Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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S4 Ep 12 - Joshua Eisenthal et al. on 'Philosophy of Science in Practice' 28:42

6M ago28:42

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Today we have not one, not two, but five fabulous guests who all presented at this year’s conference for the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice, or SPSP24 for short. Many philosophers of science we have featured on the podcast, including Hasok Chang, Rachel Ankeny and Sabina Leonelli, were founding members of SPSP. Also, our earlier epis…

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Johnny Chow - Chief Investment Officer for Legal & General Institutional Retirement Division 20:23

6M ago20:23

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Johnny Chow, Chief Investment Officer for Legal & General Institutional Retirement Division, one of the UK's largest insurance and asset management businesses. We discuss his decision to join L&G after an eight-year tenure at J.P. Morgan, working across a range of credit trading businesses.…

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S4 Ep 11 - Redux: Fiona Fidler on 'Collective Objectivity' 20:41

6M ago20:41

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"It wouldn’t make sense to leave the entire burden of upholding objectivity in science on the shoulders of fallible individuals, right?" Prof. Fiona Fidler Today, we return to one of our favourite episodes, with the person who first came up with the idea for our podcast – Professor Fiona Fidler. Fiona is head of our History and Philosophy of Scienc…

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107. blind gamer girlies

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Case + Cass chat about childhood video games, what they play now, and their tips for making gaming more accessible with low vision.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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Meet the Corporate Governance Awards winners – part one: Regions Financial 23:24

6M ago23:24

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S4 Ep 10 - Erika Milam on 'Colloquial Science' 30:02

6M ago30:02

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"These conversations are the focus of fierce debate, not because scientists lack authority, but because these are the intellectual battles worth fighting. These are the stakes on which modern society depends" Our guest today is Erika Milam, Charles C. and Emily R. Gillispie Professor in the History of Science at Princeton University. Through her re…

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Current Credit Market Trends with HPS Managing Directors’ Vikas Keswani and Scott Crocombe 28:41

6M ago28:41

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This week’s podcast focuses on current trends in the private and public credit markets. We discuss interest rates, credit spreads, M&A activity, and sectors that have our attention. Host Colbert Cannon sits down with two of HPS’s senior investment leaders: Vikas Keswani, a Managing Director and Head of North American Specialty Direct Lending, and S…

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S4 Ep 9 - Holden Thorp on 'Teach History and Philosophy of Science' 30:35

7M ago30:35

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“This is Holden Thorp. I'm the Editor in Chief of Science and thanks to Sam and Carmelina for all they're doing to get the word out about the history and philosophy of science” Today's guest is Holden Thorp, professor of chemistry at George Washington University and Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals. In April of this year, Holden pu…

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James H.M. Sprayregen - Vice Chairman at Hilco Global 29:20

7M ago29:20

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with James “Jamie” Sprayregen, Vice Chairman at Hilco Global, a financial services firm focused on asset valuations, monetization, and disposition services. We discuss Jamie’s 31-year tenure growing Kirkland & Ellis’ restructuring and bankruptcy law practices globally. He shares insights on some…

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106. we’re delulu about what we look like in public 55:10

7M ago55:10

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Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look "normal."By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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S4 Ep 8 - Nicole C. Nelson on 'Ethnographies of Science' 27:28

7M ago27:28

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Today, Carmelina is joined by Dr. Nicole C. Nelson, Associate Professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nicole is an ethnographer of science and a familiar face to many within both Science and Technology Studies, and Metascience. Today, Nicole explains how ethnographic studies can help us t…

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S4 Ep 7 - Naomi Oreskes on 'Writing on Ignorance' 35:41

7M ago35:41

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"In response to that article, I was getting hate mail. I was getting attacked. I thought, these people have a script. This is a story that people need to understand. This isn't just something of academic interest. This is something that has real political and cultural consequences." Today's very special guest is acclaimed historian of science, Prof…

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Steven Silverstein - Chief Executive Officer at Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. 27:15

7M ago27:15

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On this week’s episode, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Steven Silverstein, Chief Executive Officer at Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc, which operates two distinct experiential lifestyle brands, Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween. We discuss what pushed Steven to pursue a career in brick-and-mortar retail, his foundational lessons in crafting memorable…

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105. case & cass’ carTWOon adventures 1:11:28

7M ago1:11:28

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Case + Cass talk about four more cartoons they've watched together in the last year and a half and plug other cartoons they've seen lately.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

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