Best Javier M Podcasts (2025)

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Think Like a Buyer: Valuation & Deal Structuring with Javier Enrile 53:43

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Javier Enrile, Managing Director of M&A at TIAA In this episode, he breaks down the art and science of thinking like a strategic buyer—from building proprietary deal pipelines through relationship-first sourcing to using sophisticated valuation techniques that separate intrinsic value from market noise. Javier reveals why patient relationship build…

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M&A Integration Reality: Deal Economics vs Human Dynamics with Nicole Markowski 58:02

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Nicole Markowski - Former Director of Business Integration and Operations, Wipfli Join Nicole as she shares unvarnished truths from managing 30+ transactions. Nicole reveals how integration-led diligence prevents value destruction, why traditional deal economics often miss critical human factors, and practical strategies for maintaining the human t…

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More Than a Team: The Theology of the Justice League 36:33

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Discover the profound spiritual parallels between the Justice League and the body of Christ in this eye-opening exploration of faith through the lens of beloved superheroes. Far beyond mere entertainment, these iconic characters reveal timeless truths about community, purpose, and our place in God's kingdom. The Justice League doesn't assemble for …

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Episode 262: Lucha for Life 51:02

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: Barrio Logan location of Border X Brewery permanently closed. ON MY RADAR: Ignition Press releases Murder Podcast. W: Jeremy Hahn A: Mike Tisserand. First issue out Sept. 10th! ignitionpress.com @ignitionpress BOOK REVIEW: Lucha Fore…

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M. Gessen (Rebroadcast) 1:15:42

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Every once in a while, a writer arrives in a historic moment who can explain it, even while it is still actually occurring. M. Gessen is one of these writers. They are a part of the lineage of other incredible writers of their moments, like George Orwell, and Hannah Arendt. Gessen is the author of eleven books and has been a staff writer at the New…

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Ta-Nehisi Coates in conversation with Omar El Akkad (Rebroadcast) 1:07:50

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In this episode, we feature Ta-Nehisi Coates in conversation with Omar El Akkad from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in October 2024. Coates’ versatility and virtuosity as a writer makes him one of the most singular and important writers at work today. He first rose to national recognition as a staff writer at The Atlantic Magazine, and in partic…

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Emily Wilson (Rebroadcast) 1:21:26

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Emily Wilson was cast as Athena in a stage production of The Odyssey at the age of eight. It turned out to be a defining moment in her life, that ultimately set her on a course of decades of passionate and devoted study. Her 2018 translation of The Odyssey garnered overwhelming critical acclaim, became a bestseller, and is defining how a generation…

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Gabrielle Zevin: Everybody Reads 2024 (Rebroadcast) 1:16:40

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Every year, the Multnomah County Library chooses one book they hope the whole city of Portland will read. Between January and April, the Library, and their partner organizations, host events based around the themes of the book, and they distribute thousands of free copies—thanks to the Library Foundation—to readers of all ages from across the count…

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Episode 261: Weirdo 55:04

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: Chisme about My Primos Podcast accounts getting hacked! ON MY RADAR: IDW Publishing readies The Twilight Zone comic series in September. First issue out Sept. 24th! BOOK REVIEW: Weirdo, by Tony Weaver Jr. (Author), Jes Wibowo (Illust…

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Holy Pixels: Finding God in Video Game Storytelling 31:31

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The stories we love shape who we become. What if those digital worlds we escape to actually contain profound spiritual truths? Video games offer something unique in our media landscape - not just entertainment, but participation. You're not watching someone else's journey; you're guiding it, making choices that matter, experiencing consequences fir…

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Episode 260: Death to Pachuco 1:25:47

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: ¡Chisme! 17 Comics Artists Sue Cadence Comic Art Over Allegations Of Fraud! ON MY RADAR: Fantastic Four: Life Story (2021-Present) BOOK REVIEW: Death to Pachuco Writer Henry Barajas Artists Rachel Merrill & Lee Loughridge @henryjbara…

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Strategic M&A at Scale: Insight Partners' Buyer-Led Approach with Byron Lichtenstein 59:04

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Byron Lichtenstein, Managing Director at Insight Partners Byron brings over a decade of experience scaling M&A operations across one of the world's leading software investors. In this episode, Byron breaks down how Insight executes buyer-led M&A at scale, supporting CEOs across their 500+ portfolio companies from sourcing through integration. He sh…

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When Worlds Collide: Finding God in Every Crossover 34:26

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Have you ever wondered if the random connections in your life actually have purpose? What if the detours, delays, and unexpected encounters are all part of a divine design? Drawing profound parallels between beloved fandoms and biblical truth, this episode explores how God orchestrates "divine crossovers" in our lives. Just as Doctor Strange tumble…

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Episode 259: Beyondtopia Legends - Tales from the Mystic Verse 1:28:55

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: Valiant's new Bloodshot #1 is under fire online for a panel depicting what is seen as thinly veiled transphobic dialogue. ON MY RADAR: Eyes of Wakanda streaming on Disney+ & KPop Demon Hunters streaming on Netflix. It Killed Everyone…

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Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation 1:06:13

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Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful exits, including one transformative deal with Publicis, where he struct…

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The Great Paradox The Decline of the Urban Church in a World of Expansion 18:14

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What happens when churches retreat from the very places that need gospel presence most? The urban landscape continues to expand with taller buildings, more people, and increasing cultural influence, yet biblically-faithful churches are simultaneously vanishing from these vital spaces. This paradox represents a profound spiritual crisis with far-rea…

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M&A Execution: Strategy from Skadden Expert Arash Attar 38:40

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Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP In part two of this masterclass conversation, Arash Attar-Rezvani gets into the execution challenges that separate successful M&A practitioners from the rest. From deconstructing French labor consultation myths to revealing how AI will reshape legal advisory models, this se…

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Plot Twists and Power-Ups: Faith Lessons from Anime and the Bible 25:19

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Ever wonder why certain stories captivate us across different mediums and cultures? The raw underdog triumph. The shocking betrayal. The impossible redemption. These narrative beats resonate because they echo something ancient and true – patterns first established in scripture. In this episode of Compass Chronicles, we journey through the Bible's g…

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Be a Revolution: Ijeoma Oluo & Hanif Fazal (Rebroadcast) 58:36

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This week features a conversation from the 2024 Portland Book Festival, featuring best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo, who is a self-described “writer, speaker, and internet yeller.” She discusses her latest book, Be a Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting and Changing the World — and How You Can, Too with Portland’s Hanif Fazal, author of An Ot…

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Episode 258: Las Platicas: From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides Frederick Luis Aldama and Angela M. Sánchez 58:50

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Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the Latinx comic community. Today we’re excited to welcome two powerhouse voices in storytelling who are coming together for a truly groundbreaking comics proj…

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Javier Zamora (Rebroadcast) 57:38

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Every year, the Multnomah County Library chooses one book they hope the whole city will read. Between January and April, the Library, and their partner organizations, host events based around the themes of the book, and they distribute thousands of free copies—thanks to the Library Foundation—to readers of all ages from across the county. Here at L…

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Cross-Border M&A Strategy: Navigating Complex International Deals with Arash Attar-Rezvani 42:25

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Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Arash Attar-Rezvani, M&A Partner at Skadden based in Paris, brings over two decades of cross-border M&A strategy experience to this in-depth conversation. From billion-dollar telecom deals across Latin America to luxury brand acquisitions spanning multiple jurisdictions, Ar…

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Behind the Mic: The Question I Keep Asking Myself as a Faith based Creator 35:41

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What happens when the drive for excellence becomes a prison of perfectionism? When the fear of failure outweighs the joy of creating? When you desperately want to connect with your audience but find yourself building walls instead of bridges? Today's episode takes you behind the scenes of what it truly means to create faith-focused content while wr…

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Episode 258: SDCC 2025: Building Authenticity/Changing Culture with Comics 51:17

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Hello and welcome to our SDCC 2025 panel, Building Authenticity and Changing Culture with Comics. Today’s panel brings together creators who are using comics to challenge stereotypes, center marginalized voices, and inspire cultural change. Through personal storytelling, historical narratives, and bold new characters, these panelists show how authe…

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Building Successful Buy-and-Build Platforms: Alpine's Blueprint for Strategic M&A with Haley Van Cleve 58:42

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Haley Van Cleve, Partner at Alpine Investors Haley joins us to decode the art of building successful buy-and-build platforms from the ground up. In this episode, Haley walks through Alpine's proven methodology for transforming small $3M EBITDA businesses into $100M+ platforms through strategic M&A and operational excellence. Learn how Alpine's uniq…

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Timothy Egan (Rebroadcast) 1:18:58

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A life-long Northwesterner, Egan has spent much of his career exploring his home region. One might even say he is the quintessential Pacific Northwest writer. He served as the first Pacific Northwest correspondent for the New York Times and he also wrote one of the definitive books about our region in 1990, The Good Rain. During his eighteen-year t…

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Why the Bible Beats Self-Help 25:04

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What happens when the motivational quotes fade and the self-help strategies stop working? In this soul-stirring episode, we strip away the fluff and explore why Scripture offers what no self-improvement book ever could: transformation that lasts. Looking beyond quick fixes and temporary relief, we dive deep into how the Bible speaks directly into o…

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Episode 257: I Have An Inkling Vol 1 & Vol 2 55:53

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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA: Tiny Chef Heading to SDCC 2025! Panel: Sat, July 26: 6:45-7:45 @ Indigo Ballroom Signing: Sat, July 26: 2:30-3:30 @ Sails Pavillion www.tinychefshow.com tiktok: @thetinychefshow IG: @thetinychefshow X: @thetinychefshow ON MY RADAR: D…

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M&A in Healthcare with John Palusci 56:46

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John Palusci, Former Vice President of Transformation and Strategic Finance, BAYADA In this episode of M&A Science, John Palusci, former Vice President of Transformation and Strategic Finance at BAYADA, joins Kison Patel to discuss how to build a repeatable, Buyer-Led M&A™ engine within a nonprofit structure. John walks through his journey from IT …

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Rachel Kushner & Danzy Senna (Rebroadcast) 58:18

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This week’s episode features one of the most highly anticipated conversations from the 2024 Portland Book Festival. Author Rachel Kushner joined the festival with her most recent novel, the Booker Prize finalist Creation Lake, her take on a noir spy thriller. We paired her with Danzy Senna, whose new novel is Colored Television, the story of a stru…

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Salman Rushdie (Rebroadcast) 52:30

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This episode of The Archive Project features author Salman Rushdie reading from and discussing his 1999 New York Times bestseller The Ground Beneath Her Feet. Just one year after almost a decade in hiding from the Iranian government, Rushdie made his first public appearance in Portland, discussing the ideas, both mythical and musical, that inspired…

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The Secrets to Sourcing Proprietary Deals in Private Equity with Ryan Gable 1:02:28

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Ryan Gable, Managing Partner, BW Forsyth Partners Ryan discusses how his team uses a hybrid private equity model backed by Barry-Wehmiller to execute people-first, long-term acquisitions. With over 55 deals and zero exits, Forsyth has developed a sourcing and integration playbook that challenges traditional PE norms, focusing instead on trust, cult…