Best Kolinsky Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 361 - “Sinners,” “Righteous Gemstones” & comedy legend Carol Leifer. 55:32

4d ago55:32

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Mase & Sue talk about Ryan Coogler’s musical horror film SINNERS plus the finale of HBO’S hilarious THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. Then, comedian/writer Carol Leifer talks comedy condos, HACKS, SEINFELD, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and her new book, HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY SPEECH. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message 00:39 Welcome to the Culture Pop Podcas…

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Episode 60 | What Most DTC Brands Get Wrong In 2025 With Patrick Johnson 1:02:47

4d ago1:02:47

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This week on After Hours x Above the Fold, I’m joined by my longtime internet friend and professional complainer, Patrick Johnson—engineer, brand builder, and one of the most brutally honest voices in ecomm. We cover everything from smarter subscription strategies to the death of originality in AI-built websites. Patrick shares what he’s seeing beh…

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Episode 59 | How Nestig Turns CX Into A Brand Advantage With Lauren Schorr 49:33

11d ago49:33

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This week, I sat down with Lauren Schorr, director of CX at Nestig, to talk about what it actually looks like to build customer experience into the foundation of a brand—not just as a function, but as a mindset. We dig into why Nestig made CX its very first hire (yes, really), how they’ve scaled without outsourcing, and the difference between answe…

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Episode 360 - “The Last of Us,” “The Studio” plus Carrie Preston from “Elsbeth." 55:20

18d ago55:20

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Mase and Sue talk about some of the buzziest shows on TV. They talk about Episode 3 of THE LAST OF US, the Netflix series ADOLESCENCE and Seth Rogen in THE STUDIO. Also, Carrie Preston talks about her latest project ELSBETH, featuring the character she created 16 years ago on THE GOOD WIFE. They discuss the inside skinny of her quirky character, th…

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Episode 58 | How Kate Zaman Is Helping Build The Future Of Luxury E-Commerce At ReserveBar 50:00

18d ago50:00

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This week, I sat down with Kate Zaman, Senior VP of Partnerships and Marketing at ReserveBar, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that doesn’t just survive but thrives, especially in a world where consumers expect more than just a pretty label. We get into career growth, partnerships, luxury e-commerce, why personalization matters m…

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Episode 57 | From High Fashion to High-Converting Partnerships with Dillon Duchesne 41:58

25d ago41:58

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This week on After Hours x Above the Fold, I sat down with my girl Dillon Duchesne, senior partnerships lead at Yotpo and co-founder of Midcoast, to talk about what actually makes a partnership work (hint: it’s not just a logo swap and a handshake). We get into Dillon’s wild career path—from 11 years as a runway model to crushing tech sales—and how…

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Episode 359 - The Eagles at Sphere, must-see Broadway shows & actor Paul Guilfoyle talks “Any Day Now." 1:08:02

1M ago1:08:02

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Mase & Sue discuss some must see Broadway shows, The Eagles at The Sphere, a wedding in St. Petersburg, Salvatore Dali, and an incident in a LYFT. Plus, Paul Guilfoyle chats about his new oddball art heist film, ANY DAY NOW, The Actor’s Studio, working with Al Pacino, Curtis Hanson’s directing style, and his long run on CSI. 00:00 Introduction and …

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Episode 56 | The Secret Behind Building Brands with CX Data featuring Lindsay Kolinsky 52:12

1M ago52:12

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This week on Above The Fold, I sat down with my girl Lindsay Kolinsky, Director of Marketing at Okendo, to talk about what most brands are doing wrong when it comes to understanding their customers. We get into why reviews are just the beginning, how to use micro-surveys the right way, and why personalization should feel like a vibe—not a tactic. P…

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Episode 55 | Bootstrapped, Product-Led, and Built to Last with Adam Simone 42:08

1M ago42:08

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This week on Above The Fold, I’m in NYC catching up with my new friend and fellow startup nerd, Adam Simone—co-founder of Leaf Shave and Smoosh. We get into what it really means to build product-first brands and why having strong opinions might actually be a founder’s best tool. We talk about his mechanical engineering background and how it led to …

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Episode 54 | Brewing the Future of Coffee: Inside Cometeer’s Brand & CX Strategy With Olivia Laskowski 50:06

2M ago50:06

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This week, I sat down with Olivia Laskowski, This week, I sat down with Olivia Laskowski, aka Liv—Brand and Partnerships Manager at Cometeer and certified coffee nerd—to talk about what it actually means to build a brand with substance (and caffeine). We got into the frozen coffee magic that makes Cometeer different, why brand teams should be in th…

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Episode 358 - Mase’s 60th Birthday, “White Lotus” Episode 6 and Jesse L. Martin from “The Irrational." 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

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Mase & Sue chat about Mase’s 60th Birthday Bash, the latest episode of THE WHITE LOTUS, and Jennifer Lopez’s odd new crush. Plus, Jesse L Martin discusses the science behind his gig on HULU’S hit crime drama, THE IRRATIONAL, how its bled into his real life, and landing a career defining role in the original cast of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Broadway…

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Episode 53 | Modern Soda, Rewritten: United Sodas’ Brand & CX Strategy with Kate Reeder 40:52

2M ago40:52

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This week, I sat down with Kate Reeder, COO and Head of Brand at United Sodas, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out in a crowded market. Spoiler: it’s more than just cool packaging. We get into the magic of minimalism, why startups make you wear every hat possible (yes, even HR), and how United Sodas accidentally beca…

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Episode 52 | How to Build a Brand People Actually Love with Jessica Rose Garcia of OneSkin 40:51

2M ago40:51

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✨ In this episode of Above the Fold, I sit down with Jessica Rose Garcia—aka J-Rose—Head of CX at OneSkin, to talk about what really makes customers stick around. Spoiler: It’s not just fast email responses. We dive deep into: 💡 How J-Rose went from working at Gold’s Gym to leading CX at some of the biggest brands in DTC 📈 Why most brands completel…

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Episode 357 - All-time great performances by a female actor plus Jon Beavers from “Paradise." 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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Mase & Sue honor 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 by discussing their top five performances by a female actor in film history. Plus, Jon Beavers chats about the twists and turns of HULU’s hit political thriller, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄, working alongside Kevin Costner in the epic western 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀, and his unique approach to locking into his character. Also,…

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Episode 51 | E-Commerce Marketing Tactics with Ali Rose VanOverbeke 58:16

2M ago58:16

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This week, we sat down with Ali Rose VanOverbeke to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that people actually care about—beyond just running ads and chasing conversions. We get into creative direction, brand loyalty, and why e-commerce is starting to feel like one big copy-paste formula. Ali’s seen it all—from designing for billion-doll…

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Episode 356 - Oscars reaction plus “Paradise” star Krys Marshall 59:22

2M ago59:22

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Mase & Sue discuss the OSCARS – Conan’s performance, favorite moments, and Mikey Madison’s bracket busting best actress win over Hollywood legend, Demi Moore. Plus, Krys Marshall talks about her role as agent Robinson in HULU’s hit political thriller, PARADISE, embracing a polarizing character, the depth of creator Dan Fogelman’s writing, and would…

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Episode 50 | Jaxxon's Approach To Building A CX Team That Drives Brand Loyalty 46:14

2M ago46:14

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This week, I sat down with Caela Castillo, Director of CX at Jaxxon, to talk about what it really takes to build a CX team that customers actually want to engage with. We’re chatting all things hiring for personality over process, using AI without making your brand sound like a robot, and why CX should always have a seat at the strategy table. Cael…

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Episode 355 - Win your Oscar pool. Mark Ellis of Rotten Tomatoes joins & we give you the winners! 42:40

3M ago42:40

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Do you want to win your office OSCARS pool? CULTURE POP PODCAST fave - comedian & ROTTEN TOMATOES host Mark Ellis joins Mase & Sue as they give some savvy advice based on something, nothing, and everything in between. Plus, the stellar writing staff, and what to expect from first time master of ceremonies Conan O’Brien on Hollywood’s biggest night.…

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Episode 49 | Living, Leading, and Learning CX 52:32

3M ago52:32

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This week, I brought the CX girl gang out of the group chat and into the podcast for a conversation about careers, leadership, and the reality of running CX teams. Ashley Harris (CXM @ Caraway), Cati Brunell-Brutman (CXM @ Glossier), Molly Meetz (Director of CX @ Corso), Leanna Nazzizi (Senior Director of CX at Victoria Beckham Beauty), Nancy Gurd …

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Episode 354 - Greatest television performances of the 2000’s plus Mayan Lopez from “Lopez vs Lopez." 1:13:33

3M ago1:13:33

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Mase & Sue’s take on the rise of AI, a sauna debacle, and Variety’s top 100 TV performances of the 21st century. Plus, Mayan Lopez, from NBC’s LOPEZ VS LOPEZ discusses the dynamic of working with her famous dad, how it’s healed their relationship, and the challenge of turning real life serious subject matter into comedy. 00:00 Introduction and Jaco…

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📺 The very funny Mayan Lopez talks about working with her Dad on “Lopez vs Lopez." 1:11

3M ago1:11

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📺 The very funny Mayan Lopez talks about working with her Dad on “Lopez vs Lopez."The episode is out today at 10 AM PST.

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Episode 48 | How Equip is Shaking Things Up in the Protein Market 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

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This week on Above the Fold, I sat down with Kieran Mathew, GM and partner at Equip Foods, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. We get into his journey from running a marketing agency at 19 years old to scaling a multi-million dollar eCommerce business. Kieran breaks down why transparency, trust, and real customer relatio…

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Episode 47 | Changing the Narrative Behind Cannabis with MixMix 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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This week on Above the Fold, we’ve got a BONUS EPISODE coming in hot! Once a month, I go on LinkedIn for AfterHours LIVE—a no-BS breakdown of the biggest DTC moves, plus the kind of raw, unfiltered brand marketing advice you won’t get anywhere else. And this time, the convo was too good not to share. I sat down with the legends behind MixMix—Alliso…

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Episode 353 - “St. Denis Medical” star Wendi McLendon-Covey & 10 favorite movies of 2024 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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Mase & Sue give their picks for favorite 2024 films. Some Oscar nominated, some not, and some off your radar. Plus, Wendi McLendon-Covey chats about her role in the hilarious NBC mockumentary series,𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋, her improv years with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒, how 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝟗𝟏𝟏 put her on the comedy map, a decade on 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐒 and being cast in one of the…

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📺 The always funny Wendi McLendon-Covey talks about her hit comedy St. Denis Medical.👀 0:55

3M ago0:55

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📺 The always funny Wendi McLendon-Covey talks about her hit comedy St. Denis Medical.👀Out today at 10 AM PST!

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Episode 352 - Richard Rushfield on building “The Ankler” and how to “Save the Oscars." 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Mase & Sue give their Super Bowl picks and entertainment journalist Richard Rushfield talks about the beginnings of his candid, insightful industry newsletter, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐑, a show biz must-read. They discuss how to save the 𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒, the absence of many A-list stars in attendance, the top nominated film contenders, the increasing use of AI, and whethe…

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Richard Rushfield on creating The Ankler & how to save the Oscars.🎬 0:57

3M ago0:57

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Richard Rushfield on creating The Ankler & how to save the Oscars.🎬 The episode is out today at 8 AM PST

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Episode 46 | How Nomadica is Making Wine Less Pretentious 38:49

3M ago38:49

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What happens when you walk away from Harvard Med School, dive into Michelin-star restaurants, and set out to change the wine industry? You get Nomadica—a wine brand that’s rewriting the rules and making fine wine fun, accessible, and cool again. In this inspiring episode, Kristin Olszewski, the founder of Nomadica, shares her incredible journey fro…

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Episode 351 - Grammys preview & “No Good Deed” star O-T Fagbenle 58:11

4M ago58:11

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CULTURE POP PODCAST fan Jamie Beth, making her first appearance as a music critic, joins Mase & Sue to discuss 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, picks for winners, and the list of slated performers. Plus, O-T Fagbenle chats about his roles in 𝐍𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐃, 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃’𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐗𝐗𝐗, 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐖, being part of the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, and finding the perfect American ac…

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📺 Actor O-T Fagbenle talks about his Netflix hit No Good Deed and the final season of Handmaid's Tale 👀 0:51

4M ago0:51

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The episode is out today at 8 AM PST.

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Episode 45 | From Viral Content to Brand Building with Josh & Mark of Taste Salud 39:46

4M ago39:46

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This week, I sat down with my brothers from another mother to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that lasts, beyond social media hype. We cover entrepreneurship, content marketing, Latino representation in business, and why customer experience is more than just good service. Plus, Josh shares how he’s handled doubt along the way (was …

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Episode 350 - SNL Alum Bobby Moynihan and thoughts on Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl." 59:02

4M ago59:02

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Mase & Sue chat about 2024 at the movie box office numbers, talk about the shortage of truly original films in the market, and review Nicole Kidman’s latest, BABYGIRL. Plus, Bobby Moynihan talks about his role on the HULU animated series THE BRAVEST KNIGHT. They also discuss his prolific voice over career, getting cast on SNL, the inspiration for h…