Best Matt McLeod Podcasts (2025)

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Square's product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money 1:13:47

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Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s the head of product at Square. You know Square — it was started by billionaire Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame more than 15 years ago, and it got big on the back of that little magnetic reader that once plugged into the headphone jack of the iPhone and let small businesses accept credit cards. Nowadays, of cour…

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Rep Ranges, Smart Programming, and the Truth About Weight Loss Drugs 1:37:24

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In this episode, I talk with Nick Smoot. Follow Nick: https://smootfit.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/smoot_fit Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: …

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The tiny team trying to keep AI from destroying everything 38:20

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Today, I’m talking with Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field about some of the people responsible for studying AI and deciding in what ways it might… well, ruin the world. Those folks work at Anthropic as part of a group called the societal impacts team, which Hayden just spent time with for a profile she published this week on The Verge. The team…

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says there is no AI bubble after all 1:09:34

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IBM was instrumental to the entire 20th century of computing — but it's a lot harder for most of us to see what it's been up to during this century. That's because it's fully an enterprise company, and CEO Arvind Krishna says that business is booming. But there’s a huge change coming to that business as well, as Watson-style deep learning has given…

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Why Your Bench Sucks & Your Weekends Derail You | Q&A 58:07

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In this episode, Derek and I dig into real questions from listeners who are trying to make progress while dealing with normal life. We talk about why so many lifters stall on the bench around 185, how to survive early-morning training without feeling like a zombie, and what to do if you're great for a few weeks and then fall off track. We also brea…

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What the climate story gets wrong 50:32

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Hey everyone, it's Nilay. It’s been great being back in the Decoder chair this fall, and we’ve got a bunch of great episodes coming up to round out the year. But the production team is off this week for the holiday, so today, we’re going to share this episode of The Gray Area with you. This time, host Sean Illing is talking to data scientist Hannah…

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John Rusin - How to Train Pain Free for Life 52:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Rusin to break down what it really takes to lift for a lifetime. We cover smart exercise selection, how to train around pain, practical mobility work, and what an effective warm-up actually looks like. It's a dense, actionable conversation to keep you healthy and strong for the long haul. Get John's new boo…

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The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon 30:55

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Okay, let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich, but also how the entire internet economy works in general. If you’ve been listening to the show this past year, you’ve heard me bring up the Doordash problem…

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Episode 135: Spotlight on Izzy Johnson and the Girls Friendly Society 30:50

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"It's about girls being themselves." Our Spotlight Series returns as Izzy joins us for a chat about the Girls Friendly Society and her London Marathon attempt. That’s not the only record attempt on the agenda for Izzy and the GFS, plus we talk about one of the oldest registered charities working to support girls and young women in England and Wales…

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Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime 1:10:17

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Jamie Simonoff, founder of Ring, won't let me call him the CEO. He says his title is and always has been 'chief inventor.' His mission with Ring is to make the world safer, and he has a pretty expansive view of what that means. He told The Verge last month he thought Ring could 'almost zero out crime' in some neighborhoods within a year or two. Tha…

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Training Intensity Made Simple: RPE, RIR, and Percentages Explained 1:13:55

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In this episode, Derek and I break down the differences between percentages, RPE, and RIR, and how each one actually fits into smart programming. We talk about when percentage-based work makes sense, why autoregulation matters, and how to use all three methods together without turning your training into something overly complicated. Sign up for the…

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The company at the heart of the AI bubble 37:56

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So a lot of people think AI is a bubble. So we sent Verge senior reporter Liz Lopatto out to report on the AI bubble — whether it's real, how it might pop, and what all of this means. She’s joining the show today to talk about a particular company that sits right in the middle of all of it. That company is called CoreWeave, and Liz has spent consid…

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web 55:25

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Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Tim is a legend in the history of the internet. He created HTML and HTTP. It doesn’t really get more foundational than that — Tim was there at the very very beginning of the modern internet. He also has a new memoir out called This Is For Everyone…

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A Case Study in Becoming a Hybrid Athlete - Nick Smoot 1:30:11

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Nick Smoot to catch up and talk training, life, and everything in between. We dive into his recent transition to hybrid training — how he's balancing strength, endurance, and everyday life, and what he's learned along the way. Follow Nick: https://smootfit.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/s…

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How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education 39:37

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We keep hearing over and over that generative AI is causing massive problems in education, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. Lots of people are worried about students using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments, and that is a problem. But really, the issues go a lot deeper, to the very philosophy of education itself. We sat down and talked t…

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#67 Ashley Norton MS Ironman | The FITTEAM Show 27:48

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https://www.fitteam.com is the proud sponsor of this podcast.Click below to subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/@fitteamglobalAshley Norton, known as Iron Heart Woman, is on a mission to make history this October as the first woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and dependent on a pacemaker to compete in the IRONMAN World Cham…

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Episode 134: Scottish Fundraising Conference - Fay McLeod 44:02

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"It starts before they walk in the door" Our final episode from Scotland, featuring Fay McLeod from Silver City Surfers. We're recapping her session 'A neurodivergent guide to smashing stereotypes and building inclusion'. James and Fay talk about her lived experience and honest reflections. We've got myth-busting, accommodating reasonable adjustmen…

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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis 1:18:02

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David Risher was on Lyft's board for years, but only stepped in as CEO in 2023, to help turn the company around. He's done pretty well so far, but there are still a lot of open questions for him to face. It's not just competition for riders and drivers Lyft has to deal with; it’s the future of transportation itself, and new AI tools that might take…

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 3 with Matt Powers 1:37:20

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Part 3 of the Regenerative Soil NOW!! Series with Matt Powers - I hope you were able to catch it live and win an amazing giveaway!! If not, you can still signup for the NEW SEASON which begins MONDAY!! https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerativesoil JOIN US & TRANSFORM YOUR SOIL THIS SEASON!!By Matt Powers

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How to Train Hard Without Falling Apart | Q&A 1:46:50

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In this Q&A episode, Derek and I answer listener questions about training, motivation, and longevity in the gym. We talk about how to push intensity without constantly feeling beat up, what we'd do differently if we could restart our powerlifting careers, and whether it's still worth competing if you're not chasing elite numbers. We also share our …

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How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet 1:09:41

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This is Sarah Jeong, features editor at The Verge. I’m standing in for Nilay for one final Thursday episode here as he settles back into full-time hosting duties. Today, we’ve got a fun one. I’m talking to Cory Doctorow, prolific author, internet activist, and arguably one of the fiercest tech critics writing today. He has a new book out called Ens…

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Episode 133: Live from the Scottish Conference 2025 1:36:25

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"Work is meant to be fun!" We're live from the Scottish Fundraising Conference 2025. James and Kenneth sit down to recount their experience from Glasgow with behind the scenes content from keynote speakers, sponsors, presenters, organisers, award winners and Kenneth's former colleagues - we’ve even got the former secretary general of the Muslim Cou…

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LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here 1:05:07

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LexisNexis is one of the most important companies in the entire legal system. For ages it's been where you went to look up case law and do legal research. There isn’t a lawyer today who hasn’t used it — it’s fundamental infrastructure for the legal profession, just like email or a word processor. But in 2025, apparently nobody can resist the siren …

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 2 with Matt Powers 1:11:15

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Are You Making Your Plans For Next Season Yet?Are You Planning Around YOUR #SOIL?Today I'm Going Through All The Steps That You Will Need To Take To #Regenerate YOUR SOIL No Matter the Climate, Context, or Scale!! Focusing on the soil is the key to leveling up any system because healthy plants rely upon #healthysoil, and healthy animals rely upon h…

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Alex Viada — What It Really Means to Be a Hybrid Athlete 55:17

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Alex Viada has been discussing hybrid training for over a decade, long before it gained popularity on social media. In this conversation, we explore what's fueling the hybrid training boom, how his thinking has evolved with experience, and why most people still misunderstand what hybrid training really is. Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ale…

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Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay 1:18:03

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Today’s guests are General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson. There’s a lot of big news the company just announced, including a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant that's coming to new cars and an entirely new hardware and software platform coming to the Escalade IQ in 2028 alongside true Level 3 autonomous dri…

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Zocdoc CEO: "Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI" 1:06:06

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Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. I’m back from parental leave, and I’m really excited to jump back into Decoder. Today’s episode is a special one: I’m talking to Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, and we chatted live on stage at the TechFutures conference in New York City. You’re almost certainly familiar with ZocDoc — it’s a platform that helps people find and b…

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 1 | Matt Powers 1:25:54

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There is growing awakening that is spreading like WILDFIRE in our communities, BUT we are in a race against time and soil loss - soil loss which is dramatic when the numbers are examined - yet our own health and fertility decline almost matches the same declining curve... it's just happening faster for us. Our future depends on us moving fast enoug…

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Matt Althauser & Alex Boswell, Founding Partners Of Polychrome 35:43

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Achieving your financial goals in the world of commercial open-source requires careful planning and strong commitment. Ben Rometsch is joined by Matt Althauser and Alex Boswell, founding partners of Polychrome, who share their journey from hitting their first $10k annual recurring revenue to reaching their first $1M ARR. Matt and Alex talks about t…

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Ben Yanes — How to Think Smarter About "Science-Based" Fitness 1:18:09

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The term "science-based" gets thrown around a lot in fitness, but most people using it don't actually think critically about what it means. In this episode, Ben Yanes and I talk about how to separate real evidence from buzzwords, spot red flags in fitness advice, and think smarter about who you trust. Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfit…

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The EV tax credit is dead. What now? 39:43

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This is Jake Kastrenakes, executive editor at The Verge. I’m filling in for Nilay here while he settles back into full-time hosting duties. We’ve got a very good episode for you today. My guest is Verge transportation editor Andy Hawkins, and we’re talking about the federal EV tax credit. The tax credit expired at the end of September, and there ar…

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Announcing an ad-free Decoder feed for Verge subscribers 0:22

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If you're a paid subscriber to the Verge, there's great news: you can now listen to Decoder, Version History, and The Vergecast completely ad-free. Just head to your Account Settings page to opt-in and start listening without ads. Not a member of The Verge yet? No worries! You can sign up at theverge.com/subscribe to get ad-free podcasts, plus othe…

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EPISODE 208 - Eco-Ag 2025 & the State of ACRES USA with Taylor Henry 56:51

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Taylor Henry of ACRES USA sits down with Matt Powers for a new episode of A Regenerative Future to talk about ECO AG 2025, the state of ACRES, & the Future of Regenerative Agriculture in America!!Join Us at ECO AG for the 50th Anniversary!! Featuring Joel Salatin, John Kempf, Gabe Brown, Will Harris, Dr. Don Huber, Dr. Arden Anderson, Gary Zimmer, …

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How the Fitness Industry Lost Its Way 1:19:40

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In this episode, Derek and I talk about how the fitness industry lost its way. What used to be about sharing knowledge, learning from experience, and helping people improve has turned into a game of algorithms, trends, and hot takes. We break down what changed, why authenticity still matters, and how to bring the focus back to real training and res…