Best Kyle Knowles Podcasts (2025)

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Alien: Earth & Love Island USA with Matt Smith and Ben Mandelker 1:31:48

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This week Louis Virtel and guest co-host Ben Mandelker dive into Taylor Swift’s engagement, the Love Island USA reunion, Alien: Earth, legendary albums, Snoop Dogg’s reaction to Lightyear, and Project Runway. Matt Smith also joins to discuss his new role in Caught Stealing. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, …

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Highest 2 Lowest, And Just Like That, & Clue with Charlie Day & Taylor Hale 1:25:40

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This week, Louis and Big Brother 24 winner Taylor Hale discuss And Just Like That, The Amazing Race, Highest 2 Lowest, the 40th anniversary of Clue, reality TV friendships, and the recent blows to film criticism. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@Keep…

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South Park, Queer Travel and Weapons with Margaret Cho 1:14:57

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This week, comedy legend Margaret Cho joins Louis to discuss Weapons, South Park, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Project Runway and the summer's hottest queer travel destinations from Princetown to Chicago. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast…

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The Naked Gun & Funniest Women with Jenny Slate & Caroline Goldfarb 1:30:00

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This week, Sex Lives of College Girls writer and tinned fish mogul Caroline Goldfarb joins Louis to discuss the Mayhem Ball, The Naked Gun, funny women, Rod Stewart, and the VMA nominations. They also chat with Jenny Slate about her Emmy-nominated performance in Hulu’s Dying for Sex. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive…

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The End of an Ira 1:28:36

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Ira and Louis answer listener questions and revisit your favorite moments, interviews, and takes from the podcast for Ira’s final episode. Plus, one final Keep It… to Beyoncé?? Coded Justice by Stacey Abrams: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697037/coded-justice-by-stacey-abrams/ Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclu…

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Colbert & Leo Season Movies with Billy Porter 1:31:58

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Ira and Louis discuss Nicki Minaj versus SZA, CBS canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Drag Race All Stars 10, Building the Band, and movies with Leo Energy. Billy Porter joins to discuss playing the Emcee in Cabaret, his dream roles, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community e…

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Superman, Emmy Nominations, & Justin Bieber with Ari Aster 1:26:33

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Ira and Louis discuss Superman, Too Much, Emmy noms, new albums from Justin Bieber and Kesha, Jet2holidays, and the continued search for a song of the summer. Ari Aster joins to discuss his new film Eddington, his fave paranoid thrillers, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events…

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Jurassic World Rebirth & The Best 100 Movies of the 21st Century with Ty Burrell and Kyle Buchanan 1:22:24

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Louis Virtel and guest co-host Kyle Buchanan discuss Jurassic World Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson's box-office record, The New York Times' Best 100 Movies of the 21st Century list, Survivor season 50, and Jojo Siwa's cover of Bette Davis Eyes. They also chat with Ty Burrell about his new audiobook The Good Life, Modern Family, and Salt Lake City bars…

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The Artist's Way: Identity & Embracing the Messy Journey of Art 29:57

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Summary In this episode of the Art and Artist Podcast, Kyle Ariel Knowles delves into the themes of creativity and artistic identity as he explores Julia Cameron's 'The Artist's Way.' He emphasizes the messiness of art, the importance of supportive relationships, and the need for artists to give themselves permission to create. Through personal ane…

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Best R&B Artists & Brokeback Mountain with Allison Williams and Charleton Lamb 1:29:26

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On this week’s Keep It, Ira says hello from Fire Island, then Louis and guest co-host Charleton Lamb discuss Billboard’s 75 Best R&B Artists list, Brokeback Mountain’s 20th Anniversary, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s break-up, novelty popcorn buckets, and the continuing hunt for a song of the summer. Ira and Louis are also joined by Allison William…

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The Artist's Way: Safety & Unlocking Your Creativity with Morning Pages 28:48

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In this episode, Kyle Ariel Knowles introduces a 12-part series on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, sharing his personal journey with the course and the transformative power of creativity. He discusses the significance of Morning Pages and Artist Dates as essential tools for creative recovery, emphasizing the importance of nurturing one's ar…

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The Beach Boys & Materialists with Danielle Deadwyler 1:36:49

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Ira and Louis discuss Celine Song’s new romantic film Materialists, the best protest films, rude Emmy rules, new Grammys country music categories, Ryan Tedder’s tribute to the U.S. Army, and the passings of Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Ananda Lewis. Danielle Deadwyler joins to discuss her new film 40 Acres and the art that inspires her creative pro…

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Devastating Folk Pop: Kat Lane on Authentic Artistry in the Digital Age 29:59

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In this episode of the Art and Artist Podcast, host Kyle Ariel Knowles interviews singer-songwriter Kat Lane, who discusses her unique blend of devastating folk pop, her musical influences, and the impact of social media, particularly TikTok, on her career. Kat shares her journey of songwriting, the importance of authenticity in her music, and her …

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The Tonys, BET Awards and New Pop Releases with Benito Skinner 1:36:24

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Ira and Louis discuss the Tony Awards, BET Awards, J Lo at World Pride, Gen Z trend pieces, and new music from Addison Rae, Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter, and Madonna. Benito Skinner joins to discuss Overcompensating, translating millennial life to television, and more.By Keep It!

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Mission: Impossible & Miley Cyrus with Owen Thiele 1:33:23

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Ira and Louis discuss the final Mission: Impossible, And Just Like That’s new season, Patti LuPone’s New Yorker profile and apology, WeHo Pride, Miley’s new album, Wear Whatever the F You Want, and Tennis’ farewell tour. Owen Thiele joins to discuss his pair of new shows Adults and Overcompensating, podcasting in the middle of the night, and more. …

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Unlocking AI's Potential: How Entrepreneurs Can Amplify Success with Jonathan Mast 53:56

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Jonathan Mast, an international speaker and AI consultant, to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the business world. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you leverage …

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The Power of Music as Therapy: Goodshivers Discusses His Songwriting Process 26:54

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In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with talented musician Eddie Irvin, known as Goodshivers. Eddie specializes in creating instrumental piano music for filmmakers and podcasters, crafting custom scores that evoke specific emotions and enhance storytelling. One of the highlights of the conversation was when Eddie explained his unique…

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Building Foretopia: How David Lindmeir Is Transforming Businesses with NetSuite 57:46

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Send us a text Join us in this inspiring episode of the Maker Manager Money podcast as host Kyle Ariel Knowles interviews David Lindmeir, the founder and CEO of Foretopia. David shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his childhood experiences in his family's candy store to launching his first business, eWatches, and eventually founding Foretopia,…

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Overcompensating & Cannes with Jake Shane 1:43:14

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Ira and Louis discuss the Cannes Film Festival, Eurovision's winner, Overcompensating, Morgan Wallen, and internet cookbooks. Jake Shane joins to discuss his new tour, LA versus NY, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast…

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Building Value in Startups: Adam Coughlin and the Unique Approach of York IE 50:50

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Send us a text In this Maker Manager Money episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles welcomes Adam Coughlin, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of York IE, an innovative advisory and venture capital firm focused on helping early-stage B2B SaaS companies grow. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of Storytelling in Startups: Adam emphasized the importance of storytel…

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Pope Leo XIV & Drag Race with Rosie O'Donnell & Adam Rippon 1:51:11

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Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Adam Rippon discuss Pope Leo XIV and their favorite Catholic films, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, You’s final season, Netflix’s Madonna series, Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula, and Cooper Koch’s Calvin Klein ad. Rosie O’Donnell joins to discuss her new documentary Unleashing Hope, moving to Ireland, why she’s such a fan of pop…

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Navigating Startup Success: Insights from David Hirschfeld on the Launch First Methodology 52:46

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker Manager Money podcast! In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with David Hirschfeld, the founder and CEO of Tekyz. With over 35 years of experience in software development, David shares his entrepreneurship journey, including creating the innovative Launch First methodology designed to help software s…

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The Met Gala & Tony Nominations with Darren Criss & Juan A. Ramírez 1:56:11

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Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Juan A. Ramírez discuss the 2025 Met Gala, Tony nominations and the new Broadway season, Make America Film Again, Trump cutting theatre funding, and more. Darren Criss joins to discuss his Tony nominated role in Maybe Happy Ending and how he manages to see every show on Broadway while starring in his own. Subscribe to …

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Redesigning Life: Insights from Ryan Rigterink on Leadership and Talent Management 43:50

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Ryan Rigterink, founder of Leaders Ops and Workgaze. Ryan shares his journey from traditional industries to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of strategic talent management and creating workplaces where people and results thrive. Here are three key takeaways that I bel…

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Lorde's Return and YouTube's 20th Anniversary with Jillian Bell 1:24:47

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Ira and Louis discuss Lorde’s return to music, their favorite YouTube videos in honor of the site’s 20th anniversary, 10 Things I Hate About You the Musical, Terrence Howard refusing to play Gaye, and avoiding Cowboy Carter spoilers. Jillian Bell joins to discuss her directorial debut Summer of 69, how a Demi Moore movie helped her through a breaku…

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The Art of Entrepreneurship: Insights from Jennifer Tsay, CEO of Shoott 50:42

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott. This revolutionary platform offers free mini photo sessions with professional photographers. Jennifer shares her diverse journey from investment banking and documentary film production to acting and entrepreneurship. Here ar…

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The Pope, Sinners & Time 100 with Tina Knowles 1:34:05

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Ira and Louis discuss Pope Francis’ death, Sinners’ turnout at the box office, the Time 100 list, Kristi Noem’s stolen bag, and the Academy’s new rules for Oscar voters. Tina Knowles joins Ira to discuss her memoir, Matriarch. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at You…

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Building a Legacy: Mentorship and E-commerce Success with Justin Cao 40:36

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker-Manager Money podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Justin Cao, founder of multiple thriving Amazon FBA businesses generating over $7 million in revenue. Justin shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings as a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur to achieving financial fr…

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The Four C's of Effective Marketing with Amber Gaige Author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook 33:11

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker Manager Money podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Amber Gaige, a third-generation entrepreneur and founder of Far Beyond Marketing. Amber shares her unique journey from earning a vocal performance degree at Baylor University and singing Opera professionally to becoming a suc…

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Coachella & Sports Movie Draft with Ellen Pompeo & Katie Nolan 1:29:37

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Ira and Louis discuss Coachella and Lady Gaga’s massive performance, Katy Perry’s space race, and Cate Blanchett’s plans to quit acting. Katie Nolan joins to create the ultimate sports movie draft. Ellen Pompeo joins to discuss her new limited series Good American Family, playing Meredith Grey for two decades, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouT…

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The White Lotus & John Mulaney with Marsai Martin 1:19:05

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Ira and Louis discuss The White Lotus finale, John Mulaney and talk shows, Val Kilmer, RHOA, and the best movie franchises. Marsai Martin joins to discuss G20, working with icons like Viola Davis and Regina Hall, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube…

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From Tequila to Fresh Mixers: Ken MacKenzie’s Journey in the Beverage Industry 57:33

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Send us a text Join us in this exciting Maker Manager Money podcast episode as host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Ken McKenzie, the visionary founder and CEO of Fresh Victor. With over 20 years of experience in the spirits and craft beverage industry, Ken shares his journey from co-founding Republic Tequila to launching Fresh Victor, a premium …

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The Studio, Avengers Doomsday, & Pop the Balloon with Elisabeth Moss & Jay Jurden 1:32:52

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Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss the Avengers: Doomsday cast, Apple TV+'s new comedy The Studio, Urban Outfitters dipping into Black Y2K fashion, Morgan Wallen's SNL tantrum, Elon Musk meddling in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election; and Pop the Balloon, Kill Tony, and the YouTube to TV series pipeline. Elisabeth Moss joins to discuss the …

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Building a Business with Heart: Mei-Yung Lee's Vision for Ageless Zen and Community Impact 37:06

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Send us a text In this episode of the Maker-Manager Money Podcast, host Kyle Ariel Knowles welcomes Mei-Yung Lee, the president and CEO of Ageless Zen Incorporated. Mei shares her inspiring journey from her roots in Hong Kong, where she was influenced by her father's work as a herbal medicine doctor, to becoming an entrepreneur through acquisition.…

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Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco & The White Lotus with Rosamund Pike 1:26:32

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Ira and Louis discuss Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's joint album, Tate McRae's tour, The White Lotus, The Residence, Lizzo's comeback, and Slayyyter teaming up with Azealia Banks. Rosamund Pike joins to discuss the new season of her Prime Video series The Wheel of Time, moving between screen and audio roles, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTu…

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Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Mo Ahmed on Building Resilience and Mindset 52:18

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Send us a text Join us as Mohamed "Mo" Ahmed, Ph.D., shares his journey from software engineering to entrepreneurship, his challenges transitioning from a maker to a manager, and the importance of developing a resilient mindset. He discusses his Entrepreneurial Conditioning Framework, which emphasizes the significance of mindset in navigating the u…

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Snow White & Sex Work Onscreen with Nathan Lane and Jeffery Self 1:27:42

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Ira and Louis discuss Ira's tenure on The Floor, the drama surrounding Snow White, the chilling new series Adolescence and ticket prices for Othello on Broadway. Jeffery Self joins them to discuss the best portrayals of sex workers in film, his own history as a sex worker, and his new memoir Self-Sabotage: And Other Ways I've Spent My Time. Nathan …

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Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of NLP with Steven Ethridge 49:30

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Send us a text Steven Ethridge is the Chairman and CEO of Ethridge and Associates. With over 30 years of experience in strategic communication, coaching, and consulting, Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, particularly in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its application in sales training. Here are three key takeaways from our co…

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Lady Gaga's Mayhem & Mickey 17 with Aja Naomi King 1:29:23

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Ira and Louis discuss Lady Gaga’s new album Mayhem, Bong Joon-Ho’s Mickey 17, SXSW, The Traitors finale, Bruno Mars teaming up with Sexyy Red, and Meghan McCain’s tweets. Aja Naomi King joins to discuss her new series Grosse Pointe Garden Society, what she learned from Viola Davis and Kerry Washington, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to c…

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From Clarinet to Coaching: Tonya Lawson's Path to Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurship 25:11

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Send us a text Tonya Lawson is a multifaceted entrepreneur, professional musician, and SEO specialist who empowers other entrepreneurs. We talk about her journey and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Here are three key takeaways: The Importance of Diversifying Income Streams: Tonya shared her experience of relying solely on her musi…

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The 97th Oscars with Brenda Song 1:29:48

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This week, Ira and Louis discuss highlights from the 97th Academy Awards, including Conan O’ Brien, Anora’s sweep, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, the James Bond tribute, the Quincy Jones tribute, the Wicked opener, and Mikey Madison’s shocking win. Then, Brenda Song joins to discuss her love story with Macaulay Culkin and her new Netflix series Runni…

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Breaking Free: Brett Trainor's Journey from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurial Freedom 53:48

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Brett Trainor, a former corporate professional who traded his 30-year corporate career for entrepreneurial freedom. As the founder of the Escapee Collective and host of the Corporate Escapee podcast, Brett shares his journey of helping corporate professionals find their path to …

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The SAG Awards & TV Moms with Melanie Lynskey & Emily St. James 1:43:58

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Ira and Louis discuss the SAG Awards, Roberta Flack, The Hollywood Reporter’s Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni cover, the AI photo of Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes, and their favorite TV moms with critic Emily St. James (author of the new novel Woodworking). Melanie Lynskey joins Louis to discuss the new season of Yellowjackets and more. Subscribe …

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The White Lotus and SNL's 50th Anniversary with Sabrina Brier 1:35:39

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Ira and Louis discuss SNL’s 50th anniversary, The White Lotus, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Variety’s 100 Best Performances, and America’s airplane crisis. Sabrina Brier joins to discuss her new audiobook That Friend, holding hands with Drew Barrymore, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community e…

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Never Sit in the Lobby: Sales Insights from Glenn Poulos 52:52

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Send us a text Glenn Poulos has started and sold two businesses and recently acquired his third. He's an author who wrote Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Business and Build a Career Selling. Glenn's also a podcaster who hosts the Profit Powerhouse podcast. Three Key Takeaways from Glenn's Episode Never Sit in the Lobby: G…

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Pure Innocent 2000s (Live from Boston!) 1:29:21

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Ira and Louis return to the stage for a live show in the great home of our bro-iest actors, Boston. Louis grills Ira about writing Pure Innocent Fun, his first memoir-in-essays (on sale now!). Then Ira and Louis countdown the biggest moments of the 2000s, and they wrap it all up with a giant Keep It to Boston, and a few more Keep Its from the audie…

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The Super Bowl & Valentine's Day Watchlist with Yura Borisov 1:17:47

7M ago1:17:47

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Ira and Louis discuss Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance, movies that make us believe in straight love, Seal's Mountain Dew commercial, and unfortunately, Kanye’s latest antics. Yura Borisov joins to discuss Anora, why he loves Forrest Gump, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community even…

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Finding Beauty in Pain: Singer-Songwriter Anna Justen's Musical Journey 25:03

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Welcome to the Art and Artist Podcast! In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with independent singer-songwriter Anna Justen, originally from Seattle and now based in Montreal, Canada. Anna shares her unique musical journey, which began at 12 when she taught herself piano and guitar. With a style that blends indie pop and folk with expe…

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Navigating Entrepreneurial Waters: Insights from Coach David J. Greer 50:04

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Send us a text I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode featuring the incredible David J. Greer, an entrepreneurial coach with over 40 years of experience in the business world. David has a wealth of knowledge to share, especially for those navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Here are three key takeaways from our enlightening conversation: 1…

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The Grammys & Karla Sofia Gascón with Edward Norton 1:28:35

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Ira and Louis discuss the Grammys and Beyoncé’s long-awaited Album of the Year win, Karla Sofia Gascon’s wild tweets, the Buffy reboot, and more. Edward Norton joins to discuss portraying Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown, what Spike Lee means to him, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other com…