Best Relationships Beat Algorithms Podcasts (2025)

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The Future Is Still Human: Why Real Relationships Beat Algorithms with Gary Pageau 23:22

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14h ago23:22

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The future of business is still human. Gary Pageau says real growth doesn’t come from AI - it comes from trust, relationships, and connection. Alyssa Nolte sits down with Gary to rethink what “personal” means in a world run by algorithms. Together they explore why the most powerful technology can’t replace the value of showing up, listening, and bu…

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AI Won’t Replace You - It’ll Free You to Do Better Work with Eric Turney 25:04

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AI isn’t coming for your job...it’s coming for your busywork. Eric Turney joins Alyssa Nolte to talk about how small businesses can rethink automation, save time, and use AI to do the work that actually matters. Eric shares how his team transformed a 30-year-old company into a tech-driven, customer-focused business without losing the human touch. A…

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Dr. Fei-Fei Li: Turn AI Into Humanity's Greatest Ally, Not Its Biggest Threat | Artificial Intelligence | YAPLive 55:32

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Now on Spotify Video! As a Stanford AI scientist, Dr. Fei-Fei Li realized that artificial intelligence had advanced to a point where it was transforming society faster than most people could understand. Confronted with the ethical, social, and economic risks of this rapid growth, she felt a deep responsibility to guide AI toward serving humanity. T…

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You Don’t Have a Strategy Problem, You Have a Self-Belief Problem with Stephen Scoggins 1:01:11

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Your business will never outgrow your belief in yourself. What if the reason you’re not scaling isn’t strategy — it’s self-worth? In this episode, George sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and speaker Stephen Scoggins for a raw, no-BS conversation about the invisible limits we place on our lives and businesses. From homelessness to multiple 8-f…

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A mom's mission to stop her daughter's drug dealer 20:59

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In Vancouver's Lower Mainland, a dealer known only as "Jay" sold drugs to teens, making drop-offs right next to their high schools and homes, offering free "goodie bags" of Xanax and other drugs. When Julie Nystrom discovered her 17-year-old daughter was hooked on counterfeit pills from Jay, she went to the police. The cops told her that they neede…

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Is Eurovision Canada’s next big stage? 9:46

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest federal budget includes a proposal to explore Canada's participation in Europe’s biggest song competition: Eurovision. This annual competition sees countries battling for the top spot through musical performances. But not all Canadians are singing along. We’re joined by historian and unofficial Eurovision expert …

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Ukraine is using video game point systems to track kills 16:05

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12 points to kill a Russian soldier, 40 points to blow up a Russian tank — These are some of the points rankings in a new incentive program for Ukrainian drone operators, who can now compete for points against other units and cash their points in to buy new weapons. Ukrainian officials say this program is helping maintain motivation in a war that i…

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Canada is scaling back immigration. What will that mean? 20:03

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Budget 2025 promises generational investments but the housing measures are less than the Liberals promised in the election. We speak to the federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson about why they've scaled back their plans and what it means for people who are still priced out of the market — and the role immigration plays in Can…

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? 20:20

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Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? We are back in the virtual building with a special episode of Brands, Beats, & Bytes - What's Poppin' Edition. Today we are diving into the recent Jeep/Wagoneer marketing tactic - Sex and/or Family friendly vehicle? We'd love to hear your thoughts - find us on social media and drop …

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When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage 49:03

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We’ve all done it — used a big fancy word to sound smarter or more impressive. But does it actually work? Research says no. In fact, the secret to sounding intelligent and confident has nothing to do with big words at all. I’ll explain what is far more powerful. https://www.businessinsider.com/use-simple-language-to-sound-smarter-2015-9 Maps are fa…

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Why Human-Centred Marketing Beats Every Algorithm 31:13

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In this episode, Lee-Ann Johnstone sits down with Dennis Yu, CEO of BlitzMetrics and co-author of bestselling books on Facebook and TikTok advertising. With a billion dollars spent on social ads and clients including: Nike, Starbucks, and the Golden State Warriors, Dennis brings battle-tested insights on what actually works when technology threaten…

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Canada's debt is getting larger. Does it matter? 20:16

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Like racking up spending on a credit card, Ottawa can't keep adding to the debt forever. That may not spell trouble today. But eventually the country will have to get back on track — or become more and more vulnerable, say economists

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How safe is melatonin for your heart? 9:59

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Sleep is essential for good health yet millions of Canadians struggle to get enough of it — and many turn to melatonin for assistance. A new study raises concerns on a possible link between long-term melatonin use and heart failure. But is there really a cause for concern? Sleep specialist Dr. Elliott Lee from The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre …

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It’s finally time for Margaret Atwood to tell her own story 38:24

1d ago38:24

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Writing has shaped Margaret Atwood’s life, from childhood poems about rhyming cats to watching The Handmaid’s Tale become “an approaching reality” in Trump’s America. The Queen of CanLit sat down with Matt Galloway to discuss her new memoir, Book of Lives — and ended up giving Galloway an impromptu palm reading.…

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Bridging AI and Humanity: Building Teams That Think and Feel with Joanna Zhang 24:15

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What happens when humans and AI truly work together? Joanna Zhang believes the future of business depends on it. She joins Alyssa Nolte to rethink how technology and human connection can power growth - without losing empathy, creativity, or heart. Joanna shares how she built a business that blends automation with authenticity, and why the smartest …

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The 2025 budget: what's in it for you? 19:36

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Our national affairs panel weighs in on the biggest political stories of the day. Prime Minister Mark Carney released his first federal budget. Presented as a "generational" budget that is pro-growth -we look at where the Liberals say they are making new investments, and where they’re making cuts. We break it all down with CBC's Chief Political Cor…

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Why did this robot vacuum have an emotional breakdown? 10:25

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What happens if you cross ChatGPT with a Roomba vacuum? Turns out it spins into a comedic doom spiral and then rhymes to the lyrics to musicals. Researchers at a startup in San Francisco recently did an experiment where they gave a simple task to robots powered by large language models, known as LLM's, like ChatGPT. And let's just say things did no…

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What Zohran Mamdani’s win means for the Democratic Party 15:35

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Zohran Mamdani is mayor-elect of New York City. But this win reflects only one part of a wider Democratic Party civil war. New York Magazine writer Simon van Zuylen-Wood believes that the Democratic Party is in the middle of picking a new path — but is it through Mamdani, or is it something else?

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What does it take to find a future hockey star? 21:20

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Hockey scouts live a vagabond life — driving from rink to rink, watching minor hockey games in big and small towns across Canada. Their job is to find a diamond in the rough...a young player who might have what it takes to make it to the big leagues. We talk to Sportsnet anchor Ken Reid about his new book, the Next One, pulling back the curtain on …

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Stop Relying on Referrals: Take Control of Your Growth with James Donovan 24:45

2d ago24:45

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Referrals won’t build your business. Rethinking how growth really works. James Donovan says relying on word of mouth and referrals isn’t a strategy - it’s a gamble. Alyssa Nolte digs in with him on what it means to actually own your growth instead of hoping someone else sends it your way. Together they talk about why so many small business owners w…

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Can Aboriginal title and private property rights co-exist? 24:54

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Tempers flared in a jam-packed meeting in Richmond, BC last week. Mayor Malcolm Brodie held a public information session to answer questions about the potential impact of a BC Supreme court ruling on a Vancouver suburb. We speak to the Cowichan Tribes chief negotiator - and legal experts - about the significance of the decision and whether Aborigin…

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Stop worrying about using exclamation marks! They’re great!! 12:51

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Women use exclamation marks way more than men — and worry a lot more about it too! That's according to a new research paper co-authored by Cherly Wakslak of the University of Southern California! She says the results allowed her to fully embrace her love of the punctuation mark!

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Why are groceries so expensive? 19:14

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As Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his much anticipated federal budget, the rising cost of food is top of mind for many Canadians. We'll hear from Canadians struggling to make ends meet and ask a food economist what policy tools the federal government has to control grocery costs.

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Will the U.S. Supreme Court stop Trump's tariffs? 12:10

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear the challenge to Donald Trump's use of emergency tariffs. But Canadians probably shouldn't hold their breath waiting for the court to come to its rescue, says Atlantic writer and lawyer Paul Rosenzweig.

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Sam Parr: How I Built One Business to Sell and Another to Keep Forever | Entrepreneurship | E373 54:32

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After struggling with drug abuse, multiple arrests, and the loss of his dream job at Airbnb following a DUI, Sam Parr hit rock bottom. That moment became his wake-up call. Choosing sobriety, he rebuilt his life and founded The Hustle, scaling it into a multi-million-dollar media company acquired by HubSpot. Today, he leads Hampton, a private founde…

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What Wikipedia’s Success Reveals About Trust & Are We All Too Fearful? 47:01

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When you’re stuck on a multiple-choice question, should you change your answer or trust your gut? Most people swear your first instinct is best — but science says otherwise. Listen as I reveal what research really shows about when to stick — and when to switch. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15898871/ Wikipedia shouldn’t work. It’s built on the id…

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Scaling Isn’t the Problem... Disconnection Is 26:08

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Drowning in strategy and starving for connection? In this raw and powerful solo episode, George shares the behind-the-scenes takeaways from facilitating an intimate four-day retreat with 25 entrepreneurs in the heart of Montana. This isn’t a recap — it’s a call to arms for every entrepreneur who’s feeling stuck, overcomplicated, or emotionally disc…

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Why doctors are threatening to leave Quebec 19:50

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Doctors are calling a new law passed by the Quebec government draconian and anti-democratic. The bill, which changes how doctors in the province will be compensated, is being defended by Quebec Premier François Legault. The Premier says the changes are going to improve access to healthcare in the province. Doctors in Quebec disagree — and say the n…

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Jordin Tootoo says the North made him a better NHL player 24:44

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Longtime Nashville Predator Jordin Tootoo is the subject of a new documentary, Tootoo. The film highlights his life in the North, his struggle with substance abuse and how the serenity he felt on the land in Rankin Inlet was matched only by the peace he felt playing hockey.

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Arundhati Roy: My mother and I were like two nuclear powers 23:34

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Her mother Mary's death left acclaimed Indian writer, author of The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy feeling "unanchored in space with no coordinates," even though she'd often been a target of Mary's wrath. Roy talks to Matt Galloway about her new memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," revealing their fraught relationship, and how her mother's trailb…

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Weekend Listen: A hometown tour with Jean Chrétien (via The House) 50:26

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He may be known as ‘the little guy from Shawinigan’, but Jean Chrétien’s impact on his hometown has been anything but small. And at 91, the former prime minister seems far from slowing down. In this exclusive documentary from The House, host Catherine Cullen travels to Shawinigan, Quebec to spend the day with the former prime minister. She learns a…

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The Dark Side of Achievement & The Astonishing Science of the Sea-SYSK Choice 48:29

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Why are the numbers 1, 2, and 3 across the top of a phone keypad but across the bottom of a calculator? It’s not random — and once you hear the logic, you’ll never look at a keypad the same way again. That’s just one of three quirky mysteries I explain at the start of this episode, along with surprising insights about portholes and time. Source: Iv…

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Codie Sanchez: How to Get Rich Buying a Business No One Wants | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 57:25

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After years in high finance, Codie Sanchez watched investors chase flashy startups even though 80% of them failed. This made her wonder: Where is the 80% win rate? The answer led her to “boring” businesses, the small, steady cash-flow companies most entrepreneurs overlook. Today, she owns more than 26 companies and is one of the world’s top female …

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Leadership Isn’t a Title... It’s a Daily Decision with Donald Thompson 1:11:39

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You don’t rise to the level of your goals — you rise to the level of your standards. In today’s world of overnight hacks and fast results, Donald Thompson stands out as a voice of substance. In this episode, George sits down with Donald — a CEO, author, and inclusive leadership expert — to talk about building trust, holding high standards, and maki…

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Why unhealthy eating isn't always a matter of choice 25:47

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We all make a lot of assumptions about food, and healthy eating — including the idea that if you just make different choices, you can avoid obesity, or take the weight off. Turns out it's not so simple. We talk to health journalist Julia Belluz, and research scientist Kevin Hall, co-authors of a new book called Food Intelligence, to dig into the sc…

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Should Canada get cozier with China? 19:10

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Trade with the United States can seem dicey these days. Is more trade with China the answer? Or an even bigger risk?

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Blue Jays are one win away from the championship title 15:49

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One victory away from winning the championship. Buck Martinez, Blue Jays announcer and former Jays catcher talks about Game 6 and what the team needs to do to win the World Series. And how Canadian baseball fans are preparing for the big game, including Karla Courtney — who’s been knitting a Blue Jays post-season sweater, but only on game days.…

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This Haunted Hike is so scary people are peeing their pants 8:06

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If you love a good scare, perhaps a haunted house is in your Halloween plans — like the ‘Haunted Hike’ in Vegreville, Alberta. It’s a nightmare-fueled experience staged in a building that was originally a creamery. But, this isn't your usual kids haunted house — this one bills itself as Alberta's scariest. So scary that some visitors are peeing the…

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang 1:19:44

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Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang In this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang, founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change. Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging priv…

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Most Businesses Don’t Know What They’re Really Selling… with Sean Shannon 25:43

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Most companies think they know what their customers are buying...but they’re wrong. Sean Shannon joins Alyssa Nolte to rethink what drives real purchase decisions. It’s not your product, your features, or even your pricing. It’s the job your customer is hiring you to do… and most businesses haven’t figured that out yet. Sean shares how understandin…

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How You Can Access Hidden Markets & How to Be A Super Conversationalist 50:51

9d ago50:51

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Hooters has no male waiters. Isn’t that discrimination? Or could it be that men just don’t want to work there? The answer is no to both questions. Listen as I explain the answer and why it is perfectly legal. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-can-hooters-hire-only-women-2015-9 How do some people manage to get tables at “fully booked” restaurants,…

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Affiliate Story: From Side Hustle to Global Publisher Platform 32:32

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What happens when passion meets persistence in affiliate marketing? George Sullivan turned repeated program rejections into fuel for building The Sole Supplier—a content-first publisher that now drives millions in sales across Europe's biggest fashion retailers. In this candid conversation with host Lee-Ann Johnstone, George reveals the brutal earl…

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Sudan’s civil war escalates into ‘horrendous’ outcomes 11:40

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The civil war in Sudan has been raging for more than 2 years now and the violence is only escalating. The paramilitary faction called the Rapid Support Forces pushed out the Sudanese army from most of Darfur, and have been accused of ongoing civilian massacres. It has become so bad, the results can be seen from space. Denise Brown is the United Nat…

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Health Canada approves new Alzheimer’s drug 20:21

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Lecanemab is a new drug that’s being made available in Canada to slow the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. We speak to Linda McMaster, who is on the waitlist to receive it. And Drs Sandra Cohen and Samir Sinha about the efficacy, cost and reality of how this new drug fits in with the wider Alzheimer’s care environment in Canada today.…

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Is Canada losing the battle against measles? 10:04

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Canada has held its measles elimination status since 1998 — but medical experts say that could change in the coming weeks. We speak with Dawn Bowdish, an immunologist, and professor of medicine at McMaster University, about what's driving the spread of measles in Canada, what it means for public health, and why she thinks Canada desperately needs a…

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What our relationships with our pets reveal about us 22:53

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A new podcast, Furball Confidential, dives into one of our most intimate relationships — the ones we have with our pets. Veteran podcaster, Jen Moroz, interviews prominent actors, authors, musicians and influencers about living with their beloved animals, and speaks about what those relationships reveal about them and how they made them better huma…

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AI Won’t Replace You… It’ll Expose You with Wes Towers 19:43

8d ago19:43

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AI won’t replace you… it’ll expose you. That’s the bold take from Wes Towers, a designer and marketing strategist who learned firsthand what happens when automation outpaces human connection. Alyssa Nolte and Wes dig into how AI is changing the way we build trust, deliver value, and stay relevant in a world where anyone can “DIY” their way to avera…