Best Jason T. Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Tales to Terrify 713 R. S. Nelson & QED 32:23

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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 [Trigger] R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbat…

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My Last One Night Stand 47:45

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For years, I’ve had fun, sometimes wild but mostly unremarkable, one-night stands—from the pedicab driver who left a bike in my bedroom to the man in Hawaii who accidentally threw away my contacts. My trip to Mallorca, Spain this summer was incredible for so many reasons: from the people I met to the man who unlocked something in me and ended my sa…

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Tales to Terrify 712 Mark H. Harris & Avra Margariti 50:59

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Welcome to episode 712. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman running from her dark past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Mark H. Harris’ Don’t Look a…

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Building Childfree Wealth with Dr. Jay Zigmont 56:58

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What does financial planning look like when you’re single and child-free? How do you prepare for your future, make smart money decisions, and design a life of freedom when you’re not following the traditional path? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Childfree Wealth, who specializes in help…

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Tales to Terrify 711 Elizabeth Gaskell 1:01:47

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Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Old Nurse's Story as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:04:58 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread th…

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Welcome Season 4: Goodbye Sad Girl Era, Hello Joy 19:00

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Empowered Millennials Podcast! I’m so excited to kick off this new season, a season of joy, boldness, and unapologetic celebration. I’ll share how I moved from being broke, burnt out, and keeping my head down to embracing my story and stepping fully into the life I want. I’ve been leaning into my Human Design and realizin…

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Tales to Terrify 710 John Betancourt & T. R. Steele 47:26

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Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06 John Betancourt’s Sock It To Me as read by Danielle Hewitt: 00:03:35 [Trigger] T. R. Steele’s Jul…

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Tales to Terrify 709 Obiwulu Chisom Peace, J. V. Gachs & Blaize M. Kaye 40:19

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Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Obiwulu Chisom Peace’s The Whispering Groves as read by Anne Marie Lewis: 00:03:28 J. V. Gachs’ An Hou…

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Tales to Terrify 708 Anne Wilkins 51:42

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Welcome to episode 708. We have one tale for you this week, about a grieving mother desperate for relief from her parental responsibilities who seeks sanctuary at a play centre built on buried secrets. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions and Patreon Interview Series: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Anne Wilkins’ Hidden Treasure as read by AJ Fitzwater: 00:04:28…

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Tales to Terrify 707 Sabine Baring-Gould 1:00:42

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Welcome to episode 707. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about a preserved finger with a personality all its own. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sabine Baring-Gould’s A Dead Finger as read by Brian Rollins: 00:02:45 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Brian Rollins Brian Rollins on X Br…

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Tales to Terrify 706 Derek Alan Jones & Damir Salkovic 43:52

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Welcome to episode 706. We have two tales for you this week. First, a passenger learns things work a little different at the airport. Then, a Soviet scientific expedition sent to investigate a meteor impact site discover they may be the subjects rather than the observers. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Everything That Was All of…

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The Consumer Becomes the Payor: How ICHRA Unlocks a New Era in Healthcare 28:05

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In this episode, Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani are joined by Thatch cofounders Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson to explore why ICHRA—a more recent policy innovation—might quietly revolutionize employer-sponsored health benefits. Unpacking the surprising history of how U.S. healthcare became entangled with employment, they make the case for a defined-cont…

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Tales to Terrify 705 Edd Vick & Donovan Douglas Thiesson 50:52

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Welcome to episode 705. We have two tales for you this week. First, we learn that immortality isn’t everything it’s chalked up to be. Then, she waits in the deep, listening for the voice that will call her home. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Edd Vick’s Dead by Night as read by Rish Outfield: 00:02:34 Donovan Douglas Thiesson’s Janelle is Still J…

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Tales to Terrify 704 F. Marion Crawford 49:55

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Welcome to episode 704. We have a classic tale for you this week, about an ancient tower, a mysterious grave, and the two men who stumble across its nightly inhabitant. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s For the Blood is the Life as read by Charles Conover: 00:02:49 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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Tales to Terrify 703 Chris Riley & Rob Gillham 45:34

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Welcome to episode 703. We have two tales for you. First, we learn that even villains can fall in love. Then, a man clearing out his childhood home uncovers dark truths about a childhood friend. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: 00:01:06 Chris Riley’s Hatchet Man as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:18 [Trigger] Rob Gillham’s The H…

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Tales to Terrify 702 F. W. Weatherstone 52:04

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Welcome to episode 702. This week , we meet a young Scottish woman who inherits the duty of tending to an old stone shelter… and the ancient thing that dwells within. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] F. W. Weatherstone’s The Bothy in the Field as read by Stephanie Nemeth-Parker: 00:02:48 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Bothy in the Field contains sc…

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MTV's TRL PREMIERE - September '98 1:32:46

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Dan and Bob are BACK, in separate garages, looking at the very first top ten countdown for MTV's Total Request Live. Video Pod -- and all new episodes of The Throwback Podcast -- available at Patreon.com/HeedTheCallBy Dan Hanzus and Bob Castrone

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Tales to Terrify 701 Derek Alan Jones, Nick Badot & Victoria Brun 56:50

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Welcome to episode 701. We have three tales for you this week. First, a boy learns the importance of respecting old traditions. Then, we sample an exclusive menu with the most exotic of flavours. And finally, a woman chosen for ritual sacrifice holds her people’s future in her hands. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ A…

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Tales to Terrify 700 Philip Madden & Mary Elizabeth Braddon 39:27

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Welcome to episode 700. We have two tales for you this week. First, a pastor seeks to avenge his murdered family with the help of an unlikely ally. Then, a young artist learns the deadly cost of heartbreak. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Philip Madden’s The Pastor as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:03:01 [TRIGGER] Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s The …

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Streamlining the Patient Referrals Chain with Trey Holterman 19:53

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In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z’s David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare’s most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving …

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Tales to Terrify 699 Tabitha Lord, Bryan Carrigan & Avra Margariti 48:22

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Welcome to episode 699 We have three tales for you, about a modern-day Frankenstein’s monster, a horny teen who gets more than just a hookup, and a young woman trapped inside her house by a mysterious guest. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions are open: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Tabitha Lord’s Monster as read by Amanda Stribling: 00:03:37 Bryan Carrigan’s…

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Tales to Terrify 698 Daniel Stride & Rachel Bolton (Stoker) 55:12

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Welcome to episode 698 and happy StokerCon! We have two tales for you this week. First, a strange child develops a special bond with the hermit in his garden. Then, a woman goes to extreme lengths to leave her abusive husband. COMING UP Good Evening: StokerCon 2025: 00:01:06 Daniel Stride’s The One Who Saw Too Much as read by Jesse Holt: 00:04:09 […

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From Chaos to Clarity in Data with Malinka Walaliyadde 23:23

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What if one of healthcare’s most complex administrative challenges—revenue cycle management—was reframed as a data science problem? In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, cofounder and CEO of AKASA, joins Julie Yoo to unpack how large language models have the potential to transform hospital revenue by automating highly nuanced coding and billing wor…

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The Season of Slowing Down (And Why I’m Stepping Back) 30:58

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What if rest isn’t a break from your purpose, but a return to it? Slowing down doesn’t mean you're doing nothing—it means you're growing in less visible but deeply impactful ways. Slowing down gives you access to new ideas, deeper alignment, and truer desires. Sometimes the next big thing can only emerge when you're not trying to force it. Otherwis…

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Tales to Terrify 697 A. A. Nour 51:44

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Welcome to episode 697. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman torn between who she feels she should be and true beast that lurks within her. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] A. A. Nour’s Lonely Skin as read by Erin Grassie: 00:03:09 TRIGGER WARNINGS Lonely Skin contains scenes of Animal Death. PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pat…

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Leaving Toxic Jobs and Finding Your Voice with Val Kleinhans 55:35

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Today’s guest brings a story many will recognize all too well: the slow unraveling in a toxic job and the brave decision to walk away. Valerie “Val” Kleinhans, a Pittsburgh native now living in Minnesota, made her name in radio before choosing to leave the industry in 2018. But the mic wasn’t done with her yet. During the pandemic, Val reignited he…

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Tales to Terrify 696 Derek Alan Jones & Akis Linardos 45:42

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Welcome to episode 696. We have two tales for you this week: about a man on an empty highway struggling to trust his fading memory, and a woman whose skepticism is tested by her lover’s carnal faith. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Somewhere on US-50, Sometime in the Night as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:02:36 Akis Linardos’ Baited…

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Superaging with Eric Topol 42:42

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What if we stopped trying to cure disease and started preventing it instead? In this episode, Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and a cardiologist, scientist, and author, joins a16z general partner Vijay Pande to unpack the future of aging, prevention, and precision health—as explored in Eric's new boo…

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Making Aligned Decisions: If It’s Not a Fuck Yes, It’s a No 27:57

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How does one turning down Beyoncé tickets to honor peace and priorities: by following the fuck yes energy. If it’s not a full-body “fuck yes,” it’s a hard no. And that, friends, is your permission slip to choose yourself. In this solo episode, I dive into the power of trusting your gut and making choices rooted in alignment — not obligation. Join t…

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Tales to Terrify 695 Folklore & Fairytale Flash Contest 39:39

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Welcome to episode 694. This week, we share the winners of our Folklore & Fairytale Flash Fiction contest, about a changeling, the call of the forest, a hunt for the Pied Piper, and an ancient god resurrected. COMING UP Good Evening: Locus Magazine Fundraising: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Mylo Brehm’s The Cuckoo as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:42 …

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The Movement Architect: Inside The Jason Williams Experience 1:07:58

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Jason Williams isn’t just a choreographer—he’s a movement architect. A powerful force and professional dancer, Jason shares his story of staying true to himself, his professional career and the inspirational art behind his empire: The Jason William Experience. Jason has shaped dancers, inspired artists, and brought his signature blend of old-school…

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Tales to Terrify 694 Flashageddon 1:02:05

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Welcome to episode 694. We have five bite-sized tales of terror for you this week. About avoidant home renovations, a plan for the zombie apocalypse, a siren’s awakening, an evil fingernail, and a family of squatters defending their home. COMING UP Good Evening: Author Interview Series – Rami Ungar: 00:01:06 A. V. Greene’s Home Maintenance as read …

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Fueling Innovation with Data with Arif Nathoo 24:46

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Arif Nathoo, cofounder and CEO of Komodo Health, joins Jorge Conde and Jay Rughani to explore the transformative potential of healthcare data in reshaping biotech and healthcare innovation. Arif reflects on a decade-long journey of unlocking the power of fragmented healthcare data, delving into Komodo Health’s “full-stack thesis” — a strategy that …

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Hype Tip ➡️ Ask Who's All Gonna Be There 15:43

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Not every space is going to be a win and a place where you can thrive. So, you gotta ask some powerful questions. Before going to parties, events and accepting invitations it is important to ask: Who's All Gonna Be There. In all honesty, I considered calling this episode: The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party (you know…

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Tales to Terrify 693 Matt Hollingsworth 52:53

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Welcome to episode 693. We have one tale for you this week, about a jaded man burdened with a terrible responsibility who seeks solace in a new friend. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Matt Hollingsworth’s The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis as read by Rish Outfield: 00:03:16 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis contains scenes of Animal Deat…

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Dumpster Fires Everywhere w/Sustainability Duo Carina and Jess 56:28

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What do a shark vacuum, a brand-new lamp, and a mountain of wasted consumer goods have in common? They were all saved from landfill doom by today’s guests, Carina Ross and Jess Durdon: the sustainability-savvy duo behind Dumpster Fires Everywhere. Greenwashing is out. Real sustainability starts where the PR spin ends, and sometimes, that’s in a dum…

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Tales to Terrify 692 F. Marion Crawford 38:59

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Welcome to episode 692. We one tale for you this week, about a man who enlists the help of a broken doll to help find his missing daughter. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s The Doll’s Ghost as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:03:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Original Score …

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Happy Podversary: We Turned TWO!!! 22:04

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Today, we’re celebrating two years of The Empowered Millennials: from a mic and a rebellious dream to a global community of badass, child-free, single women (and a few honorary rebels who just get it). In true toddler fashion, we’re stomping louder, throwing tantrums at the status quo, and demanding the world make room for lives built on our terms.…

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The Paradox of U.S. Healthcare with Marc Andreessen 33:32

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Join a16z general partners Marc Andreessen, Julie Yoo, and Vijay Pande for an incisive exploration of what's driving—and stalling—transformation in healthcare. With the industry now consuming nearly 20% of U.S. GDP yet delivering poor outcomes relative to other developed countries, is technology the remedy or a red herring? This episode, cross-post…

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Tales to Terrify 691 Sammy Krouse & Dan Rafter 50:32

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Welcome to episode 691. We have two tales for you this week. First, a lawyer tries to help a man craft a wish that won’t backfire. Then, a woman decides to help her neighbour… for not entirely selfless reasons. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sammy Krouse’s Golden Lamp Contracting and Litigation Services as read by Anthony Babington: 00:03:06 Dan …

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Tales to Terrify 690 Thony Mintz & S. W. Pisciotta 49:02

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Welcome to episode 690. We have two tales for you this week. First, a very special book requires the talents of a very special book repairman. Then, a man finds himself on the trail of his missing son… or so he thinks. COMING UP Good Evening: This is Horror Awards Nomination: 00:01:06 Thony Mintz’s Grim Prognosis as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:35 S…

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The (Epic) Arc of a Patient Journey with Seth Hain 26:00

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Seth Hain, SVP of R&D at Epic, joins a16z Bio + Health general partner Julie Yoo to explore technology in healthcare. Reflecting on over two decades of industry shifts, Seth shares how Epic has transitioned from enabling integrated systems within health systems to driving cross-ecosystem collaboration and rapid innovations like generative AI. They …

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The Limitations of Partnership & The Abandonment of Community 19:53

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Oh, so you got a partner and abandoned your friends and community? A true love story insert eye roll We’ve been taught to shrink our lives for a +1, like partnership is the ultimate achievement. But what if the real goal isn’t disappearing into love, but expanding into connection with community? In this episode, we’re unpacking the limitations of r…

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Tales to Terrify 689 Warren Benedetto, Derek Alan Jones & Samir Sirk Morató 58:10

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Welcome to episode 689. We have three tales for you this week, about a baby in the womb who realizes she’s not alone, how a warm fire and a cup of tea can make almost anything palatable, and a lost child in need of a helping hand. COMING UP Good Evening: [HOUSEKEEPING]: 00:01:06 Warren Benedetto’s Before as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:02:36 Derek Alan…

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Morocco 2026: Q & A w/ Guide, Laura Ericson 1:06:19

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We are going to...Morocco in 2026! I am chatting with travel connoisseur & our trip guide, Laura Ericson. She shares her insights on the trip, addresses any social and safety concerns and explains why this trip is a life-changing experience. Booking goes live on 4/10 and spots are limited. Peep the link below and join your fellow SINKs for a trip o…

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Tales to Terrify 688 Jason Sabbagh 1:11:42

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Welcome to episode 688. We have one tale for you this week, about a company with ancient roots who serves some very thirsty clients. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Jason Sabbagh’s The Last Fare to Essex as read by Graeme Dunlop: 00:02:40 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Graeme Dunlop | Podcas…

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Building for the Healthcare Consumer with Elliot Cohen 26:01

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Elliot Cohen, cofounder of PillPack, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner. Together, they discuss Elliot's experience designing and building a consumer-first pharmacy alongside TJ Parker. Elliot's journey with PillPack began when he noticed his father struggling with a mail-order pharmacy that couldn’t get the simplest thing right: th…

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Hype Tip ➡️ Clean House 5:16

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Time to do some spring cleaning, but not just with things that no longer serve you, but with relationships, too. We can't move into a new season with old energy blocking new opportunities and alignment. Sponsors: GET A WHIFF Non-toxic Candles https://getawhiffco.com/ Use code: ANGELA for 20% off Follow socials: https://www.instagram.com/theangelage…

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Tales to Terrify 687 Kathleen Palm & Hall Jameson 46:49

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Welcome to episode 687 and the final week of Women in Horror Month. We have two tales for you this week, about forgotten dreams that refuse to die and two sisters’ desperate fight to survive in the face of a deadly outbreak. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 WiHM featuring Mariah Darling: 00:01:23 Kathleen Palm’s Rotted Dreams as read by Nancy Bober…