Best Matt Mueller Podcasts (2025)

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This robot will shoot you and steal your wife 21:30

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2h ago21:30

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We have always been obsessed with stories about killer robots. But where do stories about malevolent machines with a mind of their own originate? Matt and Kara dig into the archives and discover an English robot called Alpha who; according to newspapers at the time, “became more man than machine” and “fired a gun at its inventor” in front of a pack…

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#210 2025 Vegas NFR Icon and Rodeo Legend Shawn Davis 43:07

3d ago43:07

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In this episode, we sit down with 2025 Vegas NFR Icon and rodeo legend Shawn Davis — a man whose impact on the sport is truly unmatched. Davis shares story after story from a life lived at the highest level of rodeo. He also reflects on the career-ending injury that nearly stopped everything… and the remarkable comeback that brought him back to the…

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Where’s my robot butler? 22:00

2d ago22:00

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Tech bros are racing to develop the first mass-produced humanoid. But despite billions of dollars in investment, these robots require a great deal of human intervention. So, why has creating a humanoid proven so difficult? Follow If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app. Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPr…

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Comedian Talent Show Improv Festival (Eileen Nolton) 17:16

2d ago17:16

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Idea: A standup comedy festival where the performers do one normal standup performance and also participate in at least one comedic improv/game/activity which showcases another one of their other talents, such as art, singing, magic, etc. Also: the talent shows wouldn't be competitions, and would often pair together comics with complimentary talent…

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Venture Capital’s New Frontier: Why India Wins in AgriTech, Rural Fintech, & Climate Resilience 1:25:38

3d ago1:25:38

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My guest is Mark Kahn, Managing Partner at Omnivore, a $295 million venture capital firm investing in startups across agriculture, food, and the rural economy in India, focused on climate risk resilience. In this episode, we talk about how venture capital can be redesigned to fund climate adaptation in the real economy, and still deliver real retur…

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Is internet piracy making a comeback, me hearties? 22:24

4d ago22:24

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You wouldn't steal a podcast! After meeting the founder of Sweden's Pirate Party, Rick Falkvinge, we decided to take a closer look at the world of piracy (on the internet, not the high seas). Matt chats with If You're Listening producer Adair Sheppard about the rise and fall of The Pirate Bay, the kinds of angry letters you'll get for stealing font…

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#209 Owner/CEO of Circa Las Vegas, The D Las Vegas & Golden Gate - Derek Stevens 28:17

7d ago28:17

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In this episode, we sit down with Derek Stevens — Owner and CEO of Circa Las Vegas, The D Las Vegas, and the Golden Gate — to dive into the mind of a true visionary in modern-day Vegas. Derek shares how his entrepreneurial journey began in Detroit long before he ever set foot in downtown Las Vegas. He talks about his first purchase, the historic Go…

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Digital Currency as a Network (with Milton Mueller, Karim Farhat, Vagisha Srivastava, and Nicoletta Kolpakov) 48:37

9d ago48:37

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How should we address the governance gap between central banks controlling money and the oversight of cryptocurrency? How can decentralized crypto networks and centralized monetary authorities collaborate? And what’s next for digital finance? To explore these questions, Shane Tews is joined by Milton Mueller, Karim Farhat, and Vagisha Srivastava fr…

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Is China’s plan to invade Taiwan inevitable? 22:18

9d ago22:18

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Currently, as many as 5000 Chinese spies are operating in Taiwan. Many of Taiwan’s allies are concerned that these spies, along with the increasing frequency of military demonstrations in the South China Sea, indicate Beijing may invade and force the "reunification" of China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that while he won’t rule out force,…

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Why Impact Must Become Finance’s Third Axis: Rethinking Returns, Risk, and Responsibility 1:49:29

13d ago1:49:29

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Richard Brandweiner, Chair of Impact Investing Australia and a longtime institutional investor, joins the show to discuss the realities of impact investing at scale. He reflects on universal ownership, system-level risks, blended finance, and what it truly takes to align capital with real-world outcomes and fiduciary expectations. Richard shares le…

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Electronic Teaching Assistant App (Chris Young) 20:26

10d ago20:26

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Idea: An app used mostly by teachers (but also other types of public speakers, business presenters, etc.) that observes and understands the flow of information to people and provides (displays on smart glasses, speaks into an earpiece, etc.) on-the fly support for that information flow, such as highlighting/correcting errors, providing links to mor…

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The time Andrew Denton tried to hire a bounty hunter 22:00

14d ago22:00

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In the early 90s, Australia’s most wanted fugitive was Christopher Skase. He was hiding on the Spanish island of Mallorca, to avoid the corporate crime charges that had been piling up against him back in Australia. In today's episode, Mark Humphries tells Matt about the bizarre attempts to bring Skase back to Australia, including one involving boun…

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How New Belgium Is Transforming Retail Media, E-Commerce & AI Innovation 39:23

11d ago39:23

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In this episode of Innovate On Purpose, Matt sits down with Abby Czarniecki of New Belgium Brewing to explore how one of America’s most iconic craft beer brands is transforming its retail media strategy, e-commerce growth plans, sampling innovations, and AI readiness in a rapidly shifting marketplace. Abby reveals how New Belgium balances “the now …

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#208 Barrelman/Clown Matt Merritt 34:58

13d ago34:58

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In this episode, we sit down with rodeo entertainer and host of the Mic Drop show at Cowboy Christmas — Matt Merritt. Matt shares the story of how he first found his path into the world of rodeo entertainment back in high school and how that passion grew into a full-time career as one of the most recognizable barrelmen in the sport. He talks about …

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The truth about China’s social credit scores 23:30

17d ago23:30

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For the last decade or so, there’s been a lot of talk about how the Chinese government uses technology to issue social credit scores to its citizens. There was even that episode of Black Mirror that everyone still talks about. Every time a Western government tries to increase its control over the internet, we hear that this is the beginning of a sl…

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Affordable Housing & High Returns: How RBC’s Stable-Prepay Mortgage Portfolios Deliver Alpha and Community Wealth (#113) 1:21:26

21d ago1:21:26

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In this episode, I talk with Ron Homer – Chief Strategist for Impact Investing at RBC Global Asset Management, and one of the earliest architects of community development investing in the United States. Ron’s perspective was shaped in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he watched a thriving neighborhood decline not because of its people but because mortgage…

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Cat and Sun Tent aka "Catio" (Tom Walma) 21:00

21d ago21:00

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Idea: A tent-like semi-portable structure for a suburban yard in which you can sunbathe (especially in the winter) and where you can take your indoor cat who wants to go outside. Also: it'd be designed so you can get into the tent and close it while holding the cat against your chest with one hand and without bending over (because if you bent over …

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maTt and kaRa address yoUr conspiracy THeory 24:00

20d ago24:00

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Get ready as Matt and Kara address a whole lot more listener questions. All things from Elon Musk’s impending trillionaire status to the mystery of the missing If You’re Listening episode. Soil also once again gets a mention of course. Follow If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app. Check out our series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlis…

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Financial Data Upon Request (with Penny Lee) 26:56

22d ago26:56

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Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act is the foundation of open banking in the United States—giving individuals the right to access and share their own financial data with services of their choice. This rule seeks to increase consumer control, encourage competition, and make it easier to switch providers or use financial management tools. However, the…

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So you’ve robbed the Louvre… now what? 22:12

26d ago22:12

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On the 19th of October at 9:30am, two thieves parked a truck at the Louvre. They carved a hole in the window, climbed into the gallery, smashed two display cases, and made off with 88 million euros worth of crown jewels. It was all over in eight minutes. It turns out robbing the Louvre isn’t as hard as you might think. Many of the security cameras …

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What You Don't See Is Costing You Millions: Uncovering Hidden Opportunities in Retail 36:49

26d ago36:49

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Retail strategist DeAnn Campbell exposes the invisible forces draining 2–5% of your store revenue each week — and how to stop them. From poor lighting to “store blindness,” she explains how hidden frictions erode value and how employee workarounds often point to the real problems. A must-listen for leaders seeking friction-free store experiences an…

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The Contrarian Bet: Why Investing in India & Africa is "Less Risky Than Silicon Valley VC" (#112) 1:32:51

24d ago1:32:51

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My guest today is Eva Yazhari – General Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures and one of the most original thinkers in the world of impact investing. Trained on Wall Street, Eva left finance to found Beyond Capital, turning her expertise toward building impact-driven markets. Beyond Capital Fund was structured as a nonprofit, a 501(c)3 – not to do cha…

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Was the CIA involved in Whitlam's dismissal? 26:04

27d ago26:04

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On 11 November 1975, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked by Governor-General Sir John Kerr. For the past 50 years, people have speculated about the motives behind Kerr’s unprecedented decision — could there have been interference from outside Australia? Today, we’re getting to the bottom of the CIA conspiracy theory that’s dogged Whitlam’s dism…

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S__cide Discouragement AI (Alex Wilson)

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Idea: Futurama-style "s__cide booths" that don't actually kill you but instead use AI and brain scans to convince you NOT to commit s__cide. Also: it could generate a "It's A Wonderful Life" or "A Christmas Carol" movie on-the-fly which is customized to your life; if it made people feel too good they'd want to stay in the booth forever; you could i…

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Big Is the Enemy of Cool: The New Luxury Opportunity 38:22

28d ago38:22

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Luxury has lost its meaning — and consumers have noticed. In this provocative episode, Marie Driscoll, one of fashion’s most respected analysts, joins Matt Mueller to dissect how “big is the enemy of cool.” Marie explains why skyrocketing prices and falling quality have created a trust recession, and how transparency, storytelling, and craftsmanshi…

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#207 Vegas NFR Icon Dan Mortensen 28:27

28d ago28:27

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In this episode, we sit down with 2025 Vegas NFR Icon Dan Mortensen — one of the greatest bronc riders in rodeo history. A six-time Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion and 1997 All-Around World Champion, Dan shares how his journey began in Billings, Montana, and how his original goals evolved into a legendary career. He reflects on the early days of…

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Wartime Growth on $180 — With Josh Rockoff, Brand Reinvention Expert 31:31

1M ago31:31

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What can you build with $180 and a bold idea? Josh Rockoff joins Matt Mueller to share how he resurrected a forgotten brand and turned it into a cult favorite — without paid media. In this episode, Josh reveals why performance marketing became an addiction for many brands, and how he replaced it with trust-driven, zero-paid-media tactics that deliv…

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Can we afford to power AI? 25:24

1M ago25:24

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In the last decade, the number of data centres worldwide has doubled. As the tech bros spend big to render AI an irreplaceable part of our everyday lives, the energy and water required is truly eye-watering. Nvidia, Google, Microsoft and Meta have already seen their cumulative emissions rise by 72% in the last five years, and given the direction AI…

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People First Stores: The Hidden ROI of Human Connection 36:19

1M ago36:19

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Technology gets the headlines, but people drive the results. Retail veteran Barney Stacher joins Matt Mueller on Innovate ON Purpose to reveal why the most powerful tech in any store is still its associates. Barney shares practical lessons on training, acknowledgement, and the simple gestures that turn a shopper into a loyal customer. From reducing…

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50 Shades of Green: The €850+ Billion Logic Behind AXA’s Investment Approach (#111) 1:18:21

1M ago1:18:21

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My guest today is Jamie Friedland, a former U.S. Treasury trader turned sustainability analyst at AXA Investment Managers – one of the world’s largest and most active players in sustainable investing. He joined AXA Investment Managers – now part of BNP Paribas Group – in March 2022. Within the group, BNP Paribas Asset Management oversees over €716 …