Best Justin Halpern Podcasts (2025)

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94: Exhaustion Isn’t a Badge of Honor: High Performance Sleep w/ Mollie Eastman 51:19

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Did you know nearly 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough quality sleep? For leaders, that lack of rest shows up everywhere—lower energy, weaker focus, poor moods, and costly decision-making mistakes. That’s why this week’s guest is Mollie Eastman—sleep coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Sleep Is a Skill. Mollie went from years of inso…

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She-Hulk S1E6 'Just Jen' (2022) with director Anu Valia 41:01

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com She Hulk Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JsKhI2An0 LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE: Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-b1c3c897-b925-4236-88e4-1ceed3623a46 SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heythatsmepod.bsky.social Twitter - twitte…

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Doing Less With Less with Andy Behrens and Chris Harris 1:00:20

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The NFL is back in full swing, and so our good buddy Andy Behrens returns to the pod along with his cohort Chris Harris. We’re looking at analytics, and how fantasy football butts up against football reality. When does the math go too far? Is it even possible to pick a team so safe they’re immune to a single dude tripping and falling? We’ll check i…

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93: Cracking the Code of Human Behavior in an AI-Driven Future with Blake Eastman 53:21

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What does poker, psychology, and AI have in common? Blake Eastman. From teaching forensic psychology at CUNY to coaching elite poker players, and now running cutting-edge AI companies, Blake has built a career around decoding human behavior. In this episode, Sean and Blake dive deep into the nonverbal cues leaders often miss, the hidden org charts …

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) with actor Daniella Pineda ("Zia Rodriguez") 2:21:32

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn9mMeWcgoM LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE: JustWatch - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heythatsmepod.bsky.social Twitt…

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The Greatest Garbage Time Performance Ever 1:08:43

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Defector’s own Dan McQuade joins Drew and Roth! Dan updates them on his cancer diagnosis (he’s doing well!), then football – what can Drew expect with Carson Wentz? What’s going on with the Eagles? Does Dan fear the Packers? Finally, baseball! How do the Phillies stack up? And Roth tells us about the Mets’ postseason prospects. Do you want to hear …

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92: The Power of Live Events: Turning Connection Into Competitive Advantage with Wendy Porter 47:11

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Live events aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re the highest ROI activity a leader can invest in—accelerating trust, building culture, and creating connections that no email or Zoom call can replace. In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with Wendy Porter—founder of Wendy Porter Events, vice chair of the Live Event Coalition, and a powerhouse with …

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Defector Turns Five! 1:09:46

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It’s just Drew and Roth, here to celebrate Defector’s five year anniversary! Where will this company be in another five years? Then: baseball! How is Roth liking the Big Dumper? Football! Can the AFC be rigged so that Buffalo and Baltimore meet in the conference title game? Finally, they discuss the Bears’ dysfunction, Ty Dunne, and Caleb Williams.…

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91: Why Most Leaders Get HR Wrong and How To Fix It With Celeste Warren 45:13

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What role should HR truly play inside organizations? Compliance police? Culture architects? Or trusted business partners? In this episode, Celeste Warren — Global HR and DEI leader, consultant, and author of The Truth About Equity — joins Sean to answer that question with 40 years of hard-won experience. Celeste shares her journey from leading HR a…

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NFL Good/Bad with Mina Kimes (Part 2) 59:49

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Mina Kimes of ESPN joins Drew and Roth to complete this year’s NFL Good/Bad! This week, it’s the AFC, and there’s no equivocating allowed. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About The Jones family black hole AFC Good/Bad Mina’s very good boy, Lenny Spons…

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90: The One Practice Every Winning Company Has in Common: Mastering Feedback and Innovation w/ 8-Figure Founder Eli Portnoy 46:06

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What if you could actually predict whether a business will succeed or fail? After analyzing over 150 companies, today’s guest uncovered the single practice that separates thriving businesses from those that stall out. In this episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean Patton sits down with Eli Portnoy — serial entrepreneur, 8-figure founder, …

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NFL Good/Bad with Kalyn Kahler (Part 1) 1:05:11

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Our guest is Kalyn Kahler, which can only mean one thing: NFL Good/Bad time has arrived! We’re splitting the show up this year, so Kalyn will go through the NFC with us today, and Mina Kimes will join us next week to break down the AFC. OMG FOOTBALL. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That i…

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89: How to Lead Beyond Your Lifetime: Creating generational impact for your family and the world w/ Justin Maxwell 45:03

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What if your leadership didn’t stop when your career ended—or even when your life did? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Justin Maxwell, a values-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and father of four who helps leaders create generational wealth and legacy. Together, they explore how leadership extends far beyond…

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Inspector Fuzz Is On The Case with Giri Nathan 1:02:12

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Giri Nathan, author of the new book Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis, joins Drew and Roth to tackle one of the most difficult questions of our time – how did Giri write a book and have a baby at the same time? They also talk about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s epic new rivalry. Then, they open up the funbag to answer r…

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88: From Deloitte to the Deep Blue: CEO Kendra MacDonald on Leading Bold Innovation 42:31

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What if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater? In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloitte partner. Leading a national transformation to bring AI, automation, and collaboration into the $1 trillion ocean ec…

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87: How to Reduce Burnout and Skyrocket Team Productivity w/ Sheri Traxler 56:49

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Most leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness expert, speaker, and CEO of The ViReo Life, Sheri Traxler. With over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organiza…

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Daredevil S1E8 'Shadows in the Glass' (2015) with director Stephen Surjik 58:06

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Daredevil Season 1 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAy6NJ_D5vU LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-b03f0bdc-ebd5-44df-a16a-1a180a88873a SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heythatsmepod.bsky.social Twitter…

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This Fresca Has ATTITUDE! with Emma Baccellieri 1:03:53

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Emma Baccellieri, staff writer at Sports Illustrated and creator of The Soda Fountain newsletter, joins Drew and Roth to talk baseball and the WNBA, but, mostly, sodee pop. What have the W refs been messing up lately, and what’s the fix? Can you pop into a baseball stadium for a quick hot dog? Then, they open up the fun bag to answer real questions…

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86: How to Lead with Calm and Connection at Home and Work w/ Mary Wilcox Smith 42:00

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Ever wonder why you overreact in high-stress situations and what it means about your leadership? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with parent coach, speaker, and author Mary Wilcox Smith, creator of The Microstep Method. With four daughters and decades of experience helping overwhelmed parents, Mary shares a ne…

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A.P. BIO S2E3 "Wednesday Morning, 8 AM" (2019) audio commentary with creator & writer Mike O'Brien 27:57

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com AP BIO TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVphWg93hSI LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80177453 SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heythatsmepod.bsky.social Twitter - twitter.com/heythatsmepod PATRICK'S SOCIAL MEDIA…

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This Book Could’ve Been a Pamphlet with Maitreyi Anantharaman 54:30

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Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector joins Drew and Roth to break down the latest in the WNBA: expansion, the Aces’ fall from grace, the Caitlin Clark problem - or not, as the case may be - and more. She’s got a book in the works called, You Can’t See Me: Inside the New Golden Age of Women’s Basketball. And then, with a brief stop off in Detroit to ch…

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85: Why Writing Is the Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore Anymore w/ Elaine Acker 38:01

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In a world overloaded with noise and AI-generated fluff, the leaders who can communicate clearly, consistently, and with purpose will win. But most leaders overlook one of the most powerful tools they have: the written word. In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with content strategist and Writing & Influence podcast host Elaine Acker, a true expe…

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Abbott Elementary S4E17 "Karaoke" (2025) with executive producers and showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern 34:37

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Patreon - patreon.com/commentary Link to buy Brian's movie BIG HELIUM DOG on Blu Ray- https://www.amazon.com/Big-Helium-Dog-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0FBPB9BNN LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/series/abbott-elementary-7c33eeb2-5d16-4a10-ad9e-ee31f9fff15c SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.c…

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The Defector Swimsuit Issue with Pablo Torre 56:33

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Pablo Torre, host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, shares with Drew and Roth what thing he’s found out about lately. For instance, he found out that the NFLPA is a flaming shitwreck! Then, will the NBA gambling stories remain mini-scandals in the public eye right up until the moment that someone openly rigs an NBA Finals? Finally, they open up the funbag …

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84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura Gallaher 45:05

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If your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia S…

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The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) audio commentary with writer Brian Lynch and co-star Henry Lynch ("Liam") 1:33:15

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Patreon - patreon.com/commentary Link to buy Brian's movie BIG HELIUM DOG on Blu Ray- https://www.amazon.com/Big-Helium-Dog-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0FBPB9BNN LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE Tubi - https://tubitv.com/movies/100034844/the-secret-life-of-pets-2 Prime - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.22…

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Rawdogging The Toilet with Justin Halpern 1:06:17

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Our good buddy Justin Halpern returns to the show, giving us the on-the-ground report from LA where ICE raids are still definitely happening. Justin also wants to talk about the MLB owners: they don’t even seem to like the sport they own, so what are they even doing here? And then, having gotten what he came for, he bailed slightly early - but not …

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83: Combating the New Age of Mediocrity w/ Bill Rice 49:41

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Are you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading fintech marketing agency—to unpack the hidden forces driving average performance in today’s workplace. Fr…

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Schur-da-land with Mike Schur 1:05:24

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Mike Schur is back! With guest co-host Rohan Nadkarni and Drew to talk about how tech brainrot has infected how TV is made, as well as trades, sandwiches, and more. Then, they open up the funbag to answer real questions from listeners. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!…

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82: Building Champions from the Inside Out w/ Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale 49:53

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Becoming a champion isn’t about obsessing over the scoreboard. The real transformation happens in the small, intentional behaviors you choose every single day. In this episode of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, legendary coach and bestselling author Sherri Coale reveals how she turned an unranked program into a perennial powerhouse and how those s…

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Kids In The Hall S2E1 (1990) audio commentary with director Stephen Surjik 32:18

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Patreon - patreon.com/commentary Link to buy Brian's movie BIG HELIUM DOG on Blu Ray- https://www.amazon.com/Big-Helium-Dog-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0FBPB9BNN LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: Prime - https://www.amazon.com/The-Kids-in-the-Hall/dp/B07DP9TVKX Peacock - https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/kids-in-the-h…

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A Fish-Eating American 54:18

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It’s summer, and Drew and Roth are both sunburned, so it’s time to talk about politics. Then, they answer questions from the Funbag, full of real questions from real listeners. Happy July 4th! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About Foot meat NYC grocer…

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81: From Nothing to a Billion: The Leadership Playbook They Don’t Teach You w/ Harry L Allen 36:51

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Traditional banks often lack personalized service, and local businesses struggle to find true partnership in financial institutions. Meanwhile, higher education faces scrutiny over relevance and ROI in a world where information is nearly free. Harry Allen helped launch Studio Bank to blend technology with high-touch service, fueled by community inv…

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Batman (1989) audio commentary with star Robert Wuhl ("Alexander Knox") 2:20:22

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Batman trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgC9Q0uhX70 Link to buy Brian's movie BIG HELIUM DOG on Blu Ray- https://www.amazon.com/Big-Helium-Dog-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0FBPB9BNN LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: Max - https://www.max.com/movies/batman-1989 Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/movie/batman-5fdfe8ad-c92b-4c0…

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The Stupid Teams Are Even Stupider with Ray Ratto 1:05:53

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Defector’s own Ray Ratto joins Drew & Roth once again! First up, the NYC mayoral race, and whether New York mayors are a special breed all their own, or if all mayors all across the country are just Like That. Will Zohran Mamdani, fresh off a trouncing of Andrew Cuomo in this week’s primary, be any different? Then, speaking of huge paradigm shifts,…

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80: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership w/ Jim Carlough 42:06

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Many aspiring leaders misunderstand leadership as task delegation and performance oversight, missing its human core. Leadership isn’t just what you do—it’s who you become. In this episode, Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer at mPulse and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, shares hard-earned wisdom from decades in healthcare tech and …

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Hartford Has It (Clinical Depression) with Megan Greenwell 1:05:16

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Drew is off doing important things, so Roth is joined by co-host Kelsey McKinney and guest Megan Greenwell, author of Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream to talk about how old men with too much money destroy companies and people’s lives through private equity. Then, they dive into the Funbag, answering real questions fro…

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LOST S5E8 "LaFleur" (2009) audio commentary with actor Patrick Fischler ("Phil") 1:03:39

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com LOST "LaFleur" trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt704YK_Goo Link to buy Brian's movie BIG HELIUM DOG on Blu Ray- https://www.amazon.com/Big-Helium-Dog-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B0FBPB9BNN LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/70136118 Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/series/lost-466b39…

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79: From Founder to Leader: Building Purpose-Driven Teams w/ Sam Davidson 43:20

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Are you an entrepreneur or leader struggling to scale your business and empower your team? In this episode of No Limit Leadership, host Sean Patton sits down with Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, seasoned founder, and leadership expert. Together, they explore how to transition from founder to leader, build trust with teams yo…

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Living For Lunch with Alan Siegel 59:08

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The Ringer staff writer Alan Siegel drops by to talk about his new book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television-and America-Forever. He reveals perhaps too much information about Operation Dizzy Fox, Los Angeles’ lost utopian monorail future, and exactly how gross the Simpsons Writers’ Room (like, the physic…

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78: The Inner Game of Business w/ Chris Wilkinson 48:19

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Why long-term success starts with self-leadership and how to align who you are with the business you’re building. Why You Need to Listen: Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics and hustle, but overlook the one thing that actually determines long-term success: self-leadership. In this episode, business coach and columnist Chris Wilkinson joins Sean Pat…

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The Most Polite 30 Seconds in Podcasting History with Will Leitch 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

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New York Magazine contributing editor, Washington Post columnist, and Deadspin founder Will Leitch joins Drew and Roth to talk about the creative writing process, the NBA finals, the Stanley Cup finals, and the Cardinals dropping the ball with their fans once again. His new novel, Lloyd McNeil’s Last Ride, is out now! Do you want to hear your quest…

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77: From Data to Direction: Building a No Limits Culture with AI w/ Jim Stevenson 46:38

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In this episode of No Limit Leadership, I sit down with Jim Stevenson—founder and CEO of the Bletchley Group, a global growth consultancy helping organizations align strategy, culture, and technology. We dive into what most leaders get wrong about data, why OKRs (not KPIs) are the key to alignment, and how AI is transforming leadership in real time…

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An Apology to Brad Lohaus 1:07:07

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It’s just Drew and Roth this week, and guess what? They’re gonna talk NBA playoffs, because Drew actually knows what he’s talking about this year! For real! He has thoughts on these teams! Then, they open up the funbag to answer real questions from real listeners like you! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call …

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Mascots (2016) audio commentary with actor / co-writer / executive producer Jim Piddock 1:44:46

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Mascots trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0neX1W1p7BU&vl=en Link to buy Jim's book - https://www.amazon.com/Caught-Pants-Other-Tales-Hollywood/dp/195391098X LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE: Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80075476 SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - http…

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Crazy Mid-Air Adjustments with Jason Steinhauer 1:01:21

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Jason Steinhauer, public historian and author of History, Disrupted: How Social Media and the World Wide Web Have Changed the Past, lays out for Drew & Roth whether the current system is actually Fascism or merely sparkling Authoritarianism, and if historical precedent can even predict our modern times at all. And then after that, somehow, they als…

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76: Balancing Structure and Soul w/ Valerie Sandjivy 50:24

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What if the secret to great leadership isn’t more strategy—but more soul? In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I’m joined by Valerie Sandjivy, a global leadership mentor and founder of EllipsUS. With over 20 years of experience across France, the U.S., and Asia, Valerie helps C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs master the inner and outer game of …

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NewsRadio S1E1 'Pilot' (1995) audio commentary with casting director Bonnie Zane 29:42

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com NewsRadio trailer - LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW: FREE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv-5osS68j8 SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heythatsmepod.bsky.social Twitter - twitter.com/heythatsmepod PATRICK'S SOCIAL MEDIA: Patrick's Instagram - https…

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A Very Grim Place To Have A Beauty Pageant with Brandy Jensen 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

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Defector’s Culture Editor Brandy Jensen doesn’t follow any sports, so she joins Drew and Roth to talk about other topics! Should Drew continue watching Reacher if episode one didn’t hook him? Can Brandy save the state of modern design in America? Would any of them accept a $400 million 747 from Qatar, no questions asked? Then, they open up the Funb…

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Mr. Roosevelt (2017) audio commentary with writer / director / star Noël Wells 1:41:40

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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Mr Roosevelt trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMieh0zJ32g&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD Noël's album "IT'S SO NICE" - LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Roosevelt-No%C3%ABl-Wells/dp/B07812CP1C JustWatch - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/mr-roosevelt SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - inst…