Best Rucka Podcasts (2026)

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Howard Chaykin 1:00:09

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NSFW Language Warning! Howard Chaykin is a Writer & Artist who pushes boundaries and pulls no punches in both mainstream and creator-owned comics. From the very first Star Wars comics adaptation to his original series American Flagg! & Time Squared, with network and syndicated television shows in between, he’s got distinctive style on the page and …

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 246 -Lanterns Teaser, Scarlett Johansson in Batman, Brainiac Casting Rumors 55:47

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Its time for another DC news roundup! Justin and Kyle discuss the upcoming Lego Batman video game, casting rumors for Brainiac, Scarlett Johansson being in Batman Part II, and the teaser for the upcoming Lanterns series.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 245 - Supergirl: Teaser Trailer Breakdown 59:28

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Justin and Kyle are back in the Podcast Cave to breakdown the brand new trailer for the latest entry of the DCU, "Supergirl."By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 244 - Brainiac is the Villain of "Man of Tomorrow" 1:01:12

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Justin and Kyle are back to discuss the announcement that Brainiac is the big baddie in "Man of Tomorrow" and possible actors to portray him. Justin and Kyle talk Lanterns being delayed and the rest of the DC News!By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 243 - Special Guest Nick Zednik 1:22:40

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Justin and Kyle are joined by special guest Nick Zednik (The Vigilante 1939 Podcast and writer for moviearcher.com) to talk about his history with Batman, his love of Batman Beyond, Batman Arkham Series and how Batman may fit into the DCU.By Shanlian On Batman

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Lynn Johnston 1:30:03

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Artist Lynn Johnston is the creator of For Better or For Worse, the beloved daily comic strip featured for decades in newspapers worldwide. This episode, we plunge into the world of comic strips, newspaper syndication, and what it's like to be an artist before, during - and even after - wild success in newsprint.…

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Klaus Janson - Part 2 of 2 46:52

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Part 2 of 2. Klaus Janson is an artist eminence who is best known for his collaboration with Frank Miller on Daredevil and The Dark Knight Returns. In fact he knows how to do every comics creative role from writing to pencilling to inking and coloring. He’s revered amongst colleagues and students alike for his skill and insights. He welcomed Gorf t…

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Klaus Janson - Part 1 of 2 57:07

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Part 1 of 2. Klaus Janson is an artist eminence who is best known for his collaboration with Frank Miller on Daredevil and The Dark Knight Returns. In fact he knows how to do every comics creative role from writing to pencilling to inking and coloring. He’s revered amongst colleagues and students alike for his skill and insights. He welcomed Gorf t…

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Jim Shooter - Part 2 of 2 48:48

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Part 2 of 2. The conversation continues with Part 2: Jim Shooter (R.I.P.) was the youngest writer in DC Comics history (13 years old!), and later the Editor-In-Chief at Marvel Comics during a seminal period of upheaval and evolution. Jim gave us the full spread of his sharp opinions, no-nonsense insights and professional best practices. We were sur…

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Jim Shooter - Part 1 of 2 1:08:35

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Part 1 of 2. Jim Shooter (R.I.P.) was the youngest writer in DC Comics history (13 years old!), and later the Editor-In-Chief at Marvel Comics during a seminal period of upheaval and evolution. Jim gave us the full spread of his sharp opinions, no-nonsense insights and professional best practices. We were surprised to learn of his passing shortly a…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 242 - Potential Paramount sale, Peacemaker season 2 review 1:09:53

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Justin and Kyle are back in the podcast cave to talk about the recent rumors of Warner Brothers being sold to Paramount as well as sharing their review for season 2 of Peacemaker.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 241 - Man of Tomorrow Announced 50:02

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James Gunn has announced a follow to Superman (2025) titled Man of Tomorrow! Justin and Kyle are here to speculate on what could be in store for fans with this news.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 240 - Where Has Batman Gone? 50:05

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Justin and Kyle sit down and have a discussion about the reduce amount of Batman media in recent years.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 239 -Turmoil at WB Games & Peacemaker Season 2 Preview 56:17

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Episode 239 is now LIVE! Listen to Episode 239 as Justin and Kyle bring you a catch up episode on that happenings around the DCU including rumors of WB games trying to make another live service game, Superman arriving on digital video on demand, Peacemaker Season 2 being Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and the sudden breaking news of the passin…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 238 - Scatterbrained News Roundup 1:09:47

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Now that Superman is here, it is time to go back and catch up on a lot of the Batman and DCU related news that has been coming out including the script for Batman: Part 2 being done, Superman's box office, the new poster for Supergirl, and more!By Shanlian On Batman

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Danny O'Dwyer Crowdfunds Video Game Journalism, And You Can Too 1:08:33

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How do you create thoughtful, high-quality video journalism on YouTube? And how do you pay for it? Danny can help you with that. Danny O'Dwyer is an Irish video game journalist and documentary producer. He gained recognition through his work as a host and producer on the video game website GameSpot.com, where he hosted shows including Escape from M…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 237 - The Superman Review! 1:26:51

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James Gunn's Superman has finally arrived in theaters! Justin and Kyle are here to share their spoiler filled thoughts on the film.By Shanlian On Batman

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Greg Rucka Maintains Integrity As A Freelance Comics Writer, So Alex Jaffe Thinks You Can Too 58:47

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What do you do when the large media companies that contract you try to push you around? Greg can help you with that. Greg Rucka is the New York Times bestselling author of hundreds of comics and novels. He has written for publishing houses like DC & Marvel on some of their biggest titles, and is also known for his original works like Lazarus and Th…

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Katie Konans Made NASA’s Podcast Program, So You Can Make Something Awesome Too 56:53

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How do you build a content program from scratch that’s ready for the world stage? Katie can help you with that. Katie Konans has revolutionized NASA's digital strategy through her work in audio communication. At NASA, she manages five active podcasts, including the flagship podcast "NASA's Curious Universe," which she launched. Since taking the lea…

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Stevie Levine Knows How To Be Consistently Creative, So You Can Too 1:17:29

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What do you do when you find yourself on the ground floor of a fledgling future YouTube empire? Stevie Levine can help you with that. Webby, Streamy, and Shorty Award-Winning Executive Producer, Stevie Wynne Levine, acts as Chief Creative Officer for Mythical Entertainment and spearheads all creative initiatives for Rhett & Link. Named one of Varie…

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Batguys Return BEGINS! Here’s a taste.... 3:30

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Season One of BATGUYS RETURN has begun, with over 20 epic professional-to-professional episodes on the craft and industry of comics and cartooning...or as we like to call it: sequential storytelling. Veteran Batman franchise editor Jordan B. Gorfinkel (Gorf) and sidekick/producer Jeff Thacher plumb the depths of their guests' creative knowledge - a…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 236 - ft. Mario-Francisco Robles 54:12

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Superman on Film's own Mario Francisco Robles joins the boys from Shanlian On Batman! Listen to episode 236 as Mario answers all of Kyle and Justin's questions for the upcoming James Gunn "Superman" and other DCU projects!By Shanlian On Batman

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Austin Walker Stays Flexible, And You Can Too! 1:13:04

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When you’ve already done so many different things already, how do you pick what to do next? Austin can help you with that. Austin Walker is a media critic, writer, game designer, and podcaster. In addition to hosting the critically-acclaimed actual-play podcast Friends at the Table and the Star Wars podcast A More Civilized Age, Austin was formerly…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 235 - Superman Tickets Now on Sale! 49:42

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 235 - Superman Tickets Now on Sale! by Shanlian On BatmanBy Shanlian On Batman

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Carla Lalli Music Reclaimed Her Value, And You Can Too 57:05

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Platforms keeping the real profits and the real costs of creating content hidden from you? Carla can help you with that. Carla Lalli Music is the James Beard Award-winning author of Where Cooking Begins (a national bestseller) and the host of Carla’s Cooking Show. The former food director at Bon Appétit, Carla is known for anchoring the hit YouTube…

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Ed Zitron is Pissed Off About Big Tech, And You Should Be Too! 1:04:54

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What do you do when the world insists AI is the future of every single industry, even though they’re clearly wrong? Ed can help you with that. Ed Zitron is the CEO of national Media Relations and Public Relations company EZPR, and hosts the Better Offline Podcast, named one of the Best Podcasts of 2024 by Esquire, Vulture and The Information. His u…

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Episode 234 -Zaslav Compensation Rejection, Superman Early Tracking, Peacemaker & More! 1:05:01

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Justin and Kyle are back to bring you more happenings around the DCU. WB CEO David Zaslov has had his salary bonus rejected, early box office projections for Superman are here, could we be getting a new trailer, and more on this episode of Shanlian on Batman.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 233 - DCU News Roundup 1:12:42

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Episode is 233 is now live! Listen to Kyle and Justin as they discuss the latest DCU news making the rounds, and some DCU news that they missed!! Justin and Kyle discuss a potential Teen Titans film, Batman in the DCU and the runtime for the upcoming DCU film, Superman!By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 232 - "Superman" Trailer Breakdown 1:16:47

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The first Trailer for Superman has arrived! Listen to Episode 232 of Shanlian On Batman as Kyle and Justin breakdown James Gunn's "Superman" trailer!By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 231 - State of the Podcast 1:10:49

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Episode 231 is now LIVE. Kyle and Justin give an update on some on the podcast and what fans of the show can expect going forward. Lastly, the guys talk about the little bit of DC Film news that we received over the course of the last few days.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 230 - Superman Sneak Peak 37:51

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A new sneak peak of Superman has dropped onto the internet highway! Justin and Kyle are here to share their thoughts on the new footage we got.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 229 - Colin Farrell is Sgt Rock? 1:02:08

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Its time once again to talk about some DCU rumors. Superman test screenings are not going well? Colin Farrell cast as Sgt Rock? Is Batman Part 2 happening? All that and more.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 228 - Batman Beyond Game, Lanterns Photo, RIP Gene Hackman 1:41:28

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Lots of things to talk about this episode with rumors of a new Arkham game swirling in the wake of Wonder Woman getting cancelled, Lanterns releasing a teaser image, and other DCU developments continue to come out.By Shanlian On Batman

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 227 - Puppy Bowl Post-Mortem 1:00:28

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The Puppy Bowl has come and gone, and we have nothing to see from it. Justin and Kyle breakdown their disappointment and discuss what comes next for the DCU.By Shanlian On Batman

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We Know What’s Going to Happen in Podcasting, So You Can Too! 57:38

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Want to know about the podcasting industry from three working professionals who are in it? Eric, Amanda, and Brandon can help you with that. Plus, we reflect on Season 1 of AYR and what Season 2 has in store! Credits - Hosts: Eric Silver & Amanda McLoughlin - Producer: Brandon Grugle - Editor: Mischa Stanton - Graphic Designer: Shae McMullin - A Mu…

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Alex Jaffe Should Be the DC Comics Historian, And You Should Have Your Dream Job Too! 51:00

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Alex Jaffe is a professional expert of DC Comics. He writes for DC.com and hosts the podcasts Insert Credit and 52 Pickup. “I do these things on the Internet because something inside me compels me to… There’s no time I’m not thinking about this. If there’s a reason what I do resonates with people, it’s because it comes from a place of genuine inter…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 226 - Puppy Bowl Pre-Game, WB Games Changes 1:03:58

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Justin and Kyle are here to discuss their expectations for the next Superman trailer coming out during the Puppy Bowl as well as changes to Warner Bros video game division that could mean more Batman games are coming.By Shanlian On Batman

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Hank Green Wants to be a Mentor, Not a Manager 1:23:00

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Hank Green has retired from being a digital media CEO. What happens now? This is the second of our CEO interview series, where our CEO sits down with others to talk about the practicalities of running a business in the creator economy. “I'm in the process right now in my life… of trying to figure out how to not be a decider, and have everyone agree…

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Grand Poo Bear Wants to Make His Viewers Happy, So You Can Too! 57:36

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Trying to make a career online fit with being a human in the real world? Grand Poo Bear can help you with that. “At the end of the day, what content creation is, is you're trying to get emotion out of someone. I like the emotion of love and fun. Some people like other emotions, you know. But that's what it all is.” Grand Poo Bear is a streamer, spe…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 225 - Supergirl, Clayface, Lobo, and more! 58:42

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Justin and Kyle talk about recent developments in the DCU for upcoming projects like Supergirl, Clayface, Lanterns, Batman, and more.By Shanlian On Batman

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Akoto Ofori-Atta Believes in Non-Profit News, So You Can Too! 46:58

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How do you build a newsroom by and for Black people? Akoto can help you with that. "We wanted to build a place that just embodied the idea that Black people deserve better for media. Black people need accurate information. It's important for democracy, and it's important for our communities, and it's important for our ability to critically engage i…

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Dr. Claire Aubin Posts to Stand Out, So You Can Too! 1:05:24

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How do you advocate for your expertise as a historian in the world of academia? Claire can help you with that. "The problem [in academia] is that there are no jobs. There are far too many people available for the few jobs that exist... And having a social media presence has given me, thankfully, the option to sort of see my way out of that and look…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 224 - Superman Teaser Trailer Breakdown 1:41:21

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We have been blessed with a teaser trailer for James Gunn's Superman! Which means it is time for Justin and Kyle to do one of their signature trailer breakdowns.By Shanlian On Batman

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We’re Hopeful for Media in 2025, So You Can Be Too! 1:32:03

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Want to think about good things coming next year? Jenna Stoeber, Lauren Shippen, Brandon Grugle, Isabel J. Kim, Paris Marx, Amanda Silberling, Mischa Stanton, Eric and Amanda can help you with that! Thank you for being a part of AYR this year, we’re so thankful for getting on the new show. Season 1 will continue starting January 9th. Read Why Don't…

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Rowan Zeoli Loves and Is Critical of Her Hobby, So You Can Be Too! 1:06:38

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How do you keep a separation between journalism and marketing when writing about a niche? Rowan can help you with that, like she did at Rascal for tabletop roleplaying games. "I graduated high school into Donald Trump's election and then I graduated college into the pandemic. Every major life milestone that I've had has been disrupted by some big u…

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Shanlian on Batman: Episode 223 - Creature Commandos and Superman Trailer Waiting Room 50:51

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Creature Commandos is here to mark the official beginning of James Gunn's DCU. With the Superman trailer right around the corner, there is a lot of excitement to be had.By Shanlian On Batman

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The CEO of Patreon Wants to Earn Artists’ Trust 57:20

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Want to make a living online without being tied to platforms? Jack Conte and Patreon are trying to help you with that. This is the first of our CEO interview series, where our CEO sits down with others to talk about the practicalities of running a business in the creator economy. The thing that's changed the most is the web has increasingly put, I …

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Taylor Lorenz Was Willing to Quit, So You Can Too! 48:42

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What do you do when you don’t feel valued by your job when you’re doing really good work? Taylor can help you with that. "Nobody respects you unless you're willing to leave. If [employers] get the sense that you're not willing to leave and you bluff it even once, they'll call your bluff. If you say, 'I'm gonna quit, give me this or I'll quit,' you …

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Lauren Shippen Is Successful and Unprofitable, So You Can Be Ok With That Too! 1:11:45

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What do you do when you break out of your small creative niche and are getting scrutinized by your fandom for that? Lauren can help you with that. “Somebody asked me on Tumblr the other day if I had any advice for how to become a successful and profitable creator. I was like, Why are you asking me?… I've worked very hard to be a person that people …

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Ryan Broderick Is Not Cool at Parties, But You Can Be! 56:49

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Do you want to know what it was like to work inside BuzzFeed at the height of its power? Ryan can help you with that. “Digital media was the problem. It wasn't the job. Like the burnout I felt as a journalist was not because I didn't like being a journalist. It was because the structure I was in sucked ass run by sickos. And now it's like, it's nic…