Best Ian Riley Podcasts (2025)

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Ryan Chandler Love & Ian Joshua Riley on Forming Abandcalledlove | Thriving Season EP on The Hang! 55:22

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In this episode of The Hang on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Ryan Chandler Love and Ian Joshua Riley of abandcalledlove, one of Atlanta’s most exciting emerging alternative rock bands. What started as a creative collaboration in 2020 has quickly grown into a five-piece group making waves with their soaring anthems, hea…

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The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025 2:41:08

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And so, as 2025 disappears off into the distance, it's the most wonderful time of what's left of the year, as the Empire Podcast team get together in the podbooth for their marathon deep dive/look back at the cinematic year that was. Join Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer for this near-three-hour behemoth in which they go through the year …

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Roxx Revolt: Songwriting, Shows, Support Systems Creative Process & Nashville Grind on The Hang! 43:56

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In this electrifying episode of 'The Hang', host Scott Saldinger sits down with Roxx Revolt — front person Roxx Revolt, guitarist Jake Shockley, bassist Devin Lashbrook, and drummer Chris Campo — to explore their journey from a DIY Florida rock outfit to forging a bold new identity in the heart of Nashville’s vibrant music scene. The conversation b…

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Episode 221 featuring Jay Rosehill 1:01:28

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show getting into some Flyers talk as we discuss the loss to the Rangers and win against the Canucks, Denver Barkey’s NHL debut, Dan Vladar continuing to play well, Owen Tippett’s SICK goal, some of the criticism Travis Konecny has been getting, and Philly’s playoff chances and the possibility of going on a…

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Eric Harrison on “Bittersweet,” Diners, and the Art of Real Americana | The Hang! 39:59

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In this episode of Almost Famous Magazine’s The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Eric Harrison, the New Jersey-based Americana singer-songwriter and trial attorney whose music blends heart, humor, and authenticity. Known for his wry storytelling and influences that span Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, and Bruce Springsteen, Harrison has spent …

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 10 | Walt Lukken, President & CEO, FIA 31:00

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We close out our Re-engineering Tokenization series this week with Walt Lukken, President & CEO of the FIA and Former Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. David Greely sits down with Walt to discuss the state of the conversation on tokenization in the cleared derivatives industry – and what the next steps are towards br…

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Episode 220 featuring Martin Biron 1:01:11

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show poking fun at Tim Saunders’ hot mic moment, the Flyers recent stretch of games, Tyson Foerster’s injury, the Buffalo Sabres hiring Jarmo Kekalainen, Carl Grundstrom making the most out of his opportunity, and Cam York and Rasmus Ristolainen returning. Before we get to our interview we discuss our upcom…

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Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump 31:24

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City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump joins host Charlie to discuss his journey from Milwaukee neighborhoods to Duke University and the Mayor's Cabinet, his work leading city development and housing initiatives, and his approach to public-private partnership for community impact. The episode also features lighthearted m…

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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From La Cordon Bleu to Tomahawks: Chef Darlene’s Milwaukee Journey 30:55

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This week on the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, Chef Darlene VanManivong sits down with host Charlie to talk food, family, and her path from Le Cordon Bleu to executive chef at Rare Steakhouse. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/nDDBf_0eDbg The episode features the signature dishes from Rare Steakhouse — braised pork belly …

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 9 | Leah Wald, Digital Title Lead, Abaxx Technologies 39:34

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This week on Re-engineering Tokenization, we welcome Leah Wald, Digital Title Lead at Abaxx Technologies, into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. David Greely sits down with Leah to discuss her experiences and insights from a career working at the intersection of DeFi and traditional finance – and how she's working with Abaxx to re-engineer tokenization t…

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Episode 219 featuring Mike Richards 1:09:36

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Riles’ daughters fighting at the Flyers game and our upcoming 3v3 tournament. After that, Philadelphia Flyers legendary captain and 2 time Stanley Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Kings MIKE RICHARDS joined us! With Richie we talk about how the Flyers have looked, Trevor Zegras’ bounce b…

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Tyler Kohrs – From Korean Adoption to Nashville Country Music to The Voice on The Hang! 49:00

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In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Nashville’s own Tyler Kohrs, a rising country musician with an inspiring story that spans continents and genres. Adopted from South Korea and raised in a small Midwestern farming community, Tyler has carved a place for himself in the heart of Nashville’s music scene while redefining …

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Boogie Nights: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 44:55

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Boogie Nights wasn't Paul Thomas Anderson's first movie (that was Hard Eight), but it's the film that put him firmly on the map, and served notice that here was a serious filmmaking force. And with the release of a remastered 4K UHD version of Boogie Nights on Monday, December 15, it's the perfect time for the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, He…

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There's Magic In The Air (ft. guests Shih-Ching Tsou & Sean Baker; Daryl McCormack & Cailee Spaeny; James L. Brooks) 1:56:11

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The penultimate regular Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks (don't worry, there are specials galore on the way), and it's a belter. Guest-wise, we have more goodies under the tree, as Jamie Graham talks to longtime collaborators Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker (the director of Anora) about Tsou's directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl, which can …

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F1: An Empire Podcast Interview Special ft. Jerry Bruckheimer, Damson Idris & Kerry Condon 1:04:35

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"Yer man's in the pits, boss!" Joseph Kosinski's crowd-pleasingly kinetic F1 was one of the success stories of the year at the box office, displaying impressive legs (or wheels) to take the chequered flag with over $600 million in the global bank, making it the biggest hit of Brad Pitt's career. And now that the film is making its debut on Apple TV…

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From Saigon to the Third Ward: Mike Nguyen’s Story & Egg Roll Secrets 26:27

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On today's episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Teach for America Milwaukee Executive Director Mike Nguyen chats with host Charlie. Mike shares his family's immigrant story, his educational journey, and his leadership work in the city. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/sixKRmw24x0 In the cooking segment, Mike d…

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Jack McBannon — Recording "Alaska" on the road, his Most Personal Album Yet on The Hang! 39:01

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In this heartfelt episode of The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger reconnects with German singer-songwriter Jack McBannon for a conversation that spans continents, creativity, and courage. Known for his soulful storytelling and introspective lyrics, McBannon returns to discuss his new album “Alaska”, a deeply personal work ins…

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Electrifying Cement: How Plasma Tech Is Rewriting Clinker Production 29:25

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In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Bengt Steinbrecher, Head of Holcim MAQER Ventures, and Eric Jacobson, CCO of SaltX Technology, to explore how their partnership is driving innovation in low-carbon cement production. They delve into the str…

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Chef Kyle Knall: From Stonebank Farm to Birch and a New French Brasserie 31:50

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On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Chef Kyle Knall joins host Charlie to talk about his award-winning Birch restaurant, directing Stone Bank Farm’s culinary program, and opening a 190-seat French brasserie called Cassis in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. They cover Kyle’s career from Alabama, New York and stops in between before ending up in Mil…

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 8 | Christopher Jensen, Portfolio Manager & Director of Digital Asset Research, Franklin Templeton 33:44

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Re-engineering Tokenization continues this week with Christopher Jensen, Portfolio Manager & Director of Digital Asset Research at Franklin Templeton. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Christopher to discuss his experience tokenizing money market shares with their BENJI token – and the challenges and opportunities that he sees for bo…

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December 13th at Alex’s Bar: Punk Rock Gives Back Takes Over Long Beach on The Hang! 26:23

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n this special episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Susan Proctor, the CEO and founder of Punk Rock Gives Back, a nonprofit built on the belief that punk rock isn’t just music—it’s community, compassion, and collective action. What began as a response to the isolation of COVID has quickly become one of the punk scene’s most ins…

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QT's Making A List, We're Checking It Twice (ft. guests Taron Egerton; George Clooney & Adam Sandler; Jon M. Chu) 1:58:26

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Christmas on our mind as we enter December, and accordingly we deliver a sackful of great guests to you, our loyal and loving listeners. First off, Chris Hewitt goes to Taron Egerton's actual flat (smells divine... and the flat wasn't bad either) to sit down with him for a candid chat about his career,…

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Episode 218 featuring Shjon Podein 1:21:11

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing our upcoming Nasty Knuckles New Year’s Eve 3v3 Throwdown Tournament, and the passing of our dear friend Mike Ritz. Jumping into some Flyers talk we rave about their recent stretch of games, the current standings, and the expectations of the team. We also discuss Tyson Foerster’s injury, the …

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The Shameless Plug #10: The Odyssey Odyssey 42:36

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The new episode of The Shameless Plug is here, folks, and this month sees Chris Hewitt sit down with freshly-minted award winner, Empire editor Nick de Semlyen, to delve into one of the most special issues of Empire magazine in many a moon: our world exclusive first look at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, for which Nick went on something of an ody…

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Journey to Sad Bachelor: Dustin Sellers on Creativity & Healing on The Hang! 51:09

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In this episode of The Hang! with host Scott Saldinger, Nashville musician Dustin Sellers opens up about his creative journey, his evolution as an artist, and the emotional stories that fuel his music. Known both under his own name and through his alter ego Sad Bachelor, Dustin brings a unique blend of heartfelt lyricism, indie rock grit, and orche…

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 7 | Julian Kwan, CEO, IXS and InvestaX 37:46

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This holiday weekend on our Re-engineering Tokenization series, we welcome Julian Kwan, CEO at IXS and InvestaX, into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. David Greely sits down with Julian to discuss his experience in tokenizing real-world assets, finding the business models that work, how the space has evolved, and how after eight years, it's only getting…

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Sam Hoyos of Playing Dead on Music, Friendship & Finding Their Sound on The Hang! 54:22

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In this episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Sam Hoyos, the passionate lead singer of Playing Dead, a six-piece power-pop rock band from West Babylon, New York that’s carving out its own space in the indie and punk scenes. Sam shares his raw and unfiltered musical journey, starting with childhood memor…

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There Can Be Only Dozens (ft. guests Simu Liu; Ke Huy Quan; Richard Linklater & Ethan Hawke) 1:51:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with two actors who star in animated movies (and ask them both about their favourite things to do in London). First, Simu Liu Zooms in to talk about new Netflix family flick, In Your Dreams, plus his own dreams, and the return of Shang-Chi to the MCU. [21:38 - 38:30 approx] Then, …

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Episode 217 51:44

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Riley’s participation in Ryan “Bugsy” Malone’s Hockey Is Healing Academy, and USA Hockey’s Olympic jerseys. Jumping into some Flyers talk we discuss the team’s recent stretch of games, the Flyers continuing to start games slow, Vladar as the team's MVP, Deslauriers’ fight vs Douglas, the …

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Behind the Plate: Lori Fredrich onMilwaukee’s Food Scene 37:23

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On the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, host Charlie talks with Lori Fredrich, senior food and dining editor at OnMilwaukee.com, about her path from classical studies to food writing and her storytelling approach to covering chefs, restaurants, and the people behind the food. The episode explores Lori's annual 52 Restaurants list, her City Tins c…

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Save Ferris Returns! Monique Powell: Happy Skalidaze Tour, 7” Vinyl & New Album in '26 on The Hang! 48:41

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In this special episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with the incomparable Monique Powell, founder and lead vocalist of Save Ferris, for one of her most personal and revealing conversations yet. With the band launching their festive Happy Skalidaze Tour, releasing a limited-edition 7” vinyl single featuring Get Dancing and Ooh Ooh R…

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 6 | Riley Hughes, Co-Founder & CEO, Trinsic 32:28

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We continue our Re-engineering Tokenization series this week with Riley Hughes, Co-Founder & CEO at Trinsic. David Greely sits down with Riley to discuss how digital IDs are being used today; the need for a visa-like network for identity in order to move digital IDs more into the mainstream; and the opportunities that a wallet full of digital IDs a…

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From Mexico to Milwaukee: Diana Billstrom’s Recipe for Community and Enchiladas 22:00

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On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Diana Bilstrom, a Mexican-born community leader who has worked extensively in nonprofit family services and is the Senior Director for Growth and Strategic Partnerships at the Wisconsin Latino Chamber. Diana shares her personal journey, career path, and her mis…

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Escape From Malcatraz (ft. guests Benedict Cumberbatch & Dylan Southern; Joel Edgerton & Clint Bentley; Ariana Greenblatt) 1:57:43

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer — play themselves as they discuss great 'as themselves' performances in the movies. They also run their collective eye over the week's movie news, including heartening Star Trek developments, review Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Playdate, and S…

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Analog Amara- Balancing Fragility & Force on their new EP 'Slowly Falling Apart' - 'The Hang!' 54:52

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In this episode of The Hang! host Scott Saldinger sits down with Analog Amara, one of the most dynamic new rock bands emerging from the Denver scene. Featuring Amanda Hawkins (vocals), Jim Wilcox (drums, formerly of Authority Zero and Record Thieves), and Max Power (guitarist and rocket scientist by day), Analog Amara has quickly carved a reputatio…

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From Taco Bell to 10,000 Meals: Austin Vedder’s Fresh Chef Rise 28:15

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On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with chef Austin Vetter, founder of Fresh Chef Meal Prep and the newly opened Fresh Chef Cafe in West Allis. Austin discusses his weekly rotating menu, gluten-free options, and popular dishes like chicken marsala, loaded potato chili bowls, and cacio e pepe. Austin explains how Fr…

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Episode 216 featuring Ian Heinisch 1:07:48

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about men’s league and running into AJ Galante. Jumping into some Flyers talk, we discuss their recent stretch of games, Tippett’s big game against the Blues, Zegras in the shootout, the dad’s trip, Matvei Michkov’s 3 game goal streak and his ice time, Travis Konecny’s 8 game point streak, and …

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Buckley’s: Family Recipes and Downtown Charm 33:38

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On the Munching Around Milwaukee podcast, host Charlie sits down with Britt Buckley of family-owned Buckley’s in downtown Milwaukee. They discuss the restaurant’s journey from a tiny kitchen to a larger dining space, the family-run operation, and the menu of American classics with global influences. You can watch the full video here - https://youtu…

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Re-engineering Tokenization Episode 5 | Carrie Jaquith, Global Head of Digital Product, Abaxx Technologies 29:12

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Re-engineering Tokenization continues this week with Carrie Jaquith, Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Technologies. David Greely sits down with Carrie to discuss what makes new technology adoptable by large institutions, the importance of it being interoperable and auditable, and why we should be thinking of augmenting existing PDF-based pro…

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From Pub Crawls to Pontoon Parties: Ian Abston Lights Up Milwaukee 28:02

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On “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie cooks up Disney-shaped pancakes with Ian Abston, co-founder of Light the Hoan, Forward 48, and NEWaukee. They discuss Ian's journey from Elkhart Lake to Milwaukee, the creation of community events like Light the Hoan, and his work connecting young leaders across Wisconsin. The episode blend…

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All The Information Is On The Task (ft. guests Edgar Wright, Rosamund Pike & Isla Fisher, Michael Shannon) 1:58:03

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast would surely deserve to get a full fat five points from Greg Davies, the Taskmaster himself, as Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent apply themselves wholeheartedly (some more wholeheartedly than others, it must be said) to deciding which Taskmaster contestant has appeared in the best fil…

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Julia Ducournau & Tahar Rahim On Alpha: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 24:35

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Alpha is the third film from the brilliant French filmmaker, Julia Ducournau, following on from her titanic debut, Raw, and her raw follow-up, Titane (which won the Palme D'Or, no less!). A tale of an unusual epidemic and generational trauma, there's much going on above and below the surface, which we get into in this interview special, as Jamie Gr…

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Jenny Beavan: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 45:41

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Nicholas Hytner's The Choral, a delightful drama set in 1916 Yorkshire, is in cinemas now, folks. It features costumes designed by the legendary Jenny Beavan, who is one of the best costume designers in the business. Nominated for 12 Oscars, winner of three, Beavan has worked with directors like Robert Altman, James Ivory, and George Miller across …

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Riley’s Rise: From Pandemic Pop-Up to Milwaukee’s Dog-Friendly Food Hub 24:44

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Munching Around Milwaukee host Charlie chats with John Ludwig, co-owner of Riley’s, about launching Riley Sandwich Company, Riley Social House, and Riley Bar + Burger across Milwaukee. They discuss opening during the pandemic, the decision to build a dog-friendly concept, and how the couple built a loyal community. The episode highlights Riley’s si…

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Gianni Carpanzano (Soft Spot) Reveals Emotional Journey Behind ‘This Will Make You Cry’ on The Hang! 34:23

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In this episode of “The Hang,” host Scott Saldinger sits down with guitarist and vocalist Gianni Carpanzano of Stamford, Connecticut’s explosive rock trio Soft Spot. They dive deep into the band’s evolution—from its early days fading in and out of practice rooms, to the release of their emotionally charged debut album, This Will Make You Cry, and t…

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The Cement Talent Crisis: Who Will Build the Future? 41:58

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In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Cobi Busst, Senior Consultant at Beaumont Bailey, to unpack the shifting talent landscape in the cement industry. They explore why talent shortages have become so acute, what makes the sector’s challenges u…

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Episode 215 featuring Alex Lyon 1:24:36

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Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing their men’s league game, our recent tailgate, and the Flyers Warriors Gala. They also dive into the Flyers recent stretch of games, Trevor Zegras performing above expectations, Owen Tippett’s slump, and Deslauriers’ fight against Xhekaj. Before our interview, we discuss the crazy no-goal cal…

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, & Ronan Day-Lewis On Anemone: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 50:02

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Every year at the London Film Festival, Empire hosts a gala screening for a film that we particularly admire. This year's choice was Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone, a drama that we called 'sad, absurdist, brooding, tender, and intense', and which marks the return to acting of the great Daniel Day-Lewis, father of Ronan and co-writer of the movie, after e…