Best Josh Weiner Podcasts (2025)

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews 56:51

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us.…

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Gymshark: Ben Francis. From pizza delivery to billion-dollar fitness brand. 1:16:44

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At 19, Ben Francis was lifting weights during the day and delivering pizza at night. He didn’t have money. He didn’t have fashion experience. He didn’t even know how to sew. What he did have was a front-row seat… to a new online trend. Before Instagram and influencers became a strategy, a handful of YouTubers were redefining gym culture — building …

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Derek Thompson on why everything is becoming television, and whether democracy can survive it 51:01

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Is television the final form of all media? Derek Thompson, the co-author of Abundance, podcaster, and Atlantic writer joins Mixed Signals to explain what he sees as the forces behind what Ben and Max keep observing: The way in which podcasts and other forms of journalism appear to be getting their largest audience in an endless, passive feed of vid…

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Why Your Website Isn’t Converting | Dr J.J. Peterson, Former Head of StoryBrand 46:24

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Send us a text Episode 7 — Why Your Website Isn’t Converting | Dr J.J. Peterson, Former Head of StoryBrand Are you tired of having a beautiful website that still doesn’t bring in leads or sales? In this episode of The Website Growth Show, StoryBrand’s Dr. J.J. Peterson joins Rana to reveal the biggest mistake most business owners make — and why cla…

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Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin International 47:28

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Chet Pipkin, former CEO and founder of the electronic goods company Belkin International, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Chet and Guy drill into why solving problems for consumers is the key to success. First, we hear from Daniel in Toronto, who’s wondering how to educate customers about…

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From Rabbit Holes to Recommendations: Reddit’s Vishal Gupta 25:09

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Vishal Gupta, engineering manager, machine learning at Reddit, joins the podcast to explain how the social media community platform uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience and ad relevance. Much of the advertising work relies on increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that have evolved from simple collaborative filtering to d…

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara 1:01:06

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To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonabl…

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Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel 50:50

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In his 20’s, working an office job he hated, Tom woke up in the middle of the night with a wild idea: why not take people on bike trips? No playbook. No investors. Just a sense that he could make a living doing what he loved. His first trip? Four guests riding through Death Valley, pitching their own tents. From there, Backroads scaled to hotels, w…

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GQ Editor Will Welch on masculinity, celebrities, and staying cool as he ages 44:26

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Will Welch is the global editorial director of GQ, and has been the editor-in-chief of its US operation since 2019. On this week’s Mixed Signals, Welch talks to Ben and Max about how the magazine plans to address men amid the prominence of the manosphere, the value in covering niche subcultures, and how the parties thrown by the magazine operate as…

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The Art of Coaching and the Power of Self-Understanding with Laura Weiner-Kiser 39:05

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Send us a text 👉 Free Website Audit: https://wpminds.com/request-free-website-audit/ Episode 6 — The Art of Coaching and the Power of Self-Understanding In this episode, we sit down with Laura Weiner-Kiser, mindset and wellness coach, to explore how passion, self-awareness, and authenticity can transform both life and business. Laura shares her jou…

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Advice Line with Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements 50:02

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Tariq Farid the founder of Edible Arrangements joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tariq updates Guy on how he’s pivoting into a new industry while ushering in the next generation of leadership at the company. First, we hear from Jake in Virginia who’s wondering how he can make his Filipino-i…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann 1:00:07

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with yo…

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Babylist: Natalie Gordon. How a new mom used nap time to build a $500M business. 1:07:43

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In 2010, software engineer Natalie Gordon was pregnant– and fed up with the overwhelming baby aisles in big box stores. So she quit her computer job to code the registry she wished existed. No pink-and-blue giraffes. No allegiance to a single store. Just a universal list that let friends give the real help that new parents need—from strollers to di…

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Ken Burns on the future of PBS, the new age of media, and why documentaries will outlast TikTok 44:03

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Ken Burns has been telling the story of America through his entire career with genre-defining documentaries on the Civil War, the Vietnam War, and now the American Revolution. This week, Ben and Max bring on the renowned documentarian to talk about his latest series, the parallels he sees between America’s founding moment and today’s media environm…

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How to Transform Your Coaching Website from a Brochure into a Global Growth Engine with Dr L. J. Rose 39:29

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Send us a text 👉 Free Website Audit: https://wpminds.com/request-free-website-audit/ Episode 5 — How to Transform Your Coaching Website from a Brochure into a Global Growth Engine In this episode, we sit down with Dr. L. J. Rose, founder of the Natural Wellness Academy — a global program certifying wellness coaches in over 40 countries. Featured in…

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Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair 44:07

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Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about how to bet on themselves – and define themselves to consumers. Plus, Niraj explains why Wayfair is expanding into large-format brick-and-mortar stores. First up, Valerie in Washington, D.C., is looking for a better way to educat…

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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20th Anniversary celebration with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad Abumrad 59:14

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20th Anniversary celebration with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad AbumradBy Design Matters

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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse 1:12:16

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A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-paying job in finance, but walked away from it to reinvent the business. His strategy? The internet. Something his dad and uncle knew nothing about. Wha…

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The inside story of Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans' — and why American Eagle ignored crisis comms 42:26

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American Eagle’s summer campaign with Sydney Sweeney blew up in ways no one could’ve imagined – but chief marketing officer, Craig Brommers, knew they were going to hit a cultural nerve. This week, Ben and Max bring on the AE CMO to give us an inside look into the “Great Jeans” campaign, what he made of the controversy that surrounded it, and how D…

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How Interact Helps Website Owners Boost Conversions & Leads with Josh Haynam 26:27

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Send us a text 👉 Free Website Audit: https://wpminds.com/request-free-website-audit/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode1utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode4 Episode 4 — How Interact Helps Website Owners Boost Conversions & Leads In this episode, we sit down with Josh…

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Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft 50:42

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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012. First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for…

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20th Anniversary celebration with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls 57:59

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In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits unforgettable moments from her conversations with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls. Through their stories and songs, this special episode reflects on the meaning of a creative life and the artists who have shaped the…

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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name 1:33:47

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What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural obsession, turning shiplap and farmhouse sinks into a lifestyle movement that swept America. When they walked away from that show at peak popularity, ev…

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Governor JB Pritzker on Chicago, ICE, and the information war with Trump’s White House 49:03

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Chicago is either a war zone quickly spiraling out of control, or a peaceful city under siege by an overreaching federal government. It all depends on who you ask — and which channel they watch. This week, Ben and Max bring on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to talk about how he’s navigating a communications crisis and a messaging battle against the …

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Why Estate Planning Attorneys Need Trusted Websites with Rita Chaires 34:36

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Send us a text Episode 3 — Why Estate Planning Attorneys Need Trusted Websites Guest: Rita Chaires, Director of Integrated Member Services, AAEPA In this episode, I’m joined by Rita Chaires, Director of Integrated Member Services at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Rita works closely with law firms across the country and has seen …

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Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips 54:46

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Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Stacy talks about her hard-won experience of knowing when to stick with an idea… and when to walk away. First up, Sam wants to figure out how to leverage his popular pizza instagram account into the go-to place fo…

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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Neil deGrasse Tyson at On Air Presents 1:19:21

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Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, science communicator, and author—is one of the most influential voices in modern science. In this live conversation, recorded at On Air Presents, he joins Debbie Millman to explore the role of science education and why defending science has never been more vital.…

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Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores. 1:13:21

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When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time. Investors said it was outdated, maybe even doomed. But that contrarian bet helped grow Faherty into a hugely popular brand, built on family, ingenuity, and obsession with detail. T…

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Alison Roman on cookbooks, food influencers, and the surprising way AI is changing her recipes 49:28

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Alison Roman was one of digital media’s first food stars – she’s had recipes go viral since 2018 and an infamous ‘cancellation’ in 2020. Now, with her latest cookbook, Something From Nothing, she’s trying to move away from life on the Internet. This week, Ben and Max bring on the chef and author to talk about food media, the value of a physical coo…

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Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club 53:54

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Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Michael shares his latest career pivot into the screenwriting world. First, Benita from New Jersey asks how to create a “guerilla-style” marketing campaign to introduce customers to her specialty Syrian Cheese. Then, Brand…

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How to Turn Websites Into Lead-Generating Machines with Ryan Meghdies 40:24

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Send us a text 👉 Free Website Audit: https://wpminds.com/request-free-website-audit/ Episode 2 — How to Turn Websites Into Lead-Generating Machines with Ryan Meghdies In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Meghdies, founder of Tastic Marketing, who helps businesses transform their websites into true growth engines. From boosting visibility and auth…

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Surprising First Questions 45:13

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Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand 1:06:23

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What if the best startup isn’t sexy at all? In 2013, Vijen Patel left private equity to pursue “the least-worst idea”: dry cleaning. No patents. No app wizardry. Just laundry lockers in high-rises, ruthless unit economics, and a $1.99-a-shirt price that was seared into America’s brain. From bootstrapping routes at 5 a.m. to breaking even in 6 weeks…

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Blackbird Spyplane’s Jonah Weiner on Substack, resisting selling out, and Obama’s pants legacy 49:05

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Blackbird Spyplane, a style and culture newsletter, launched in 2020 as one of the early adopters and success stories on Substack. This week, Ben and Max bring on co-author and longtime magazine journalist, Jonah Weiner, to talk about how the newsletter has evolved, how it changed his marriage, and why he’s ‘grossed out’ by affiliate links. They al…

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash 49:13

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Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tony updates Guy on his latest ventures: expanding into grocery and retail delivery - and taking on international markets. First, we hear from Ron in Portland, who’s wondering about the right time to expand his product line - f…