Best Sebastian Gray Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 64 - Agentic AI and Amazon - How to Prepare with Mark Gray - Crescodata 44:00

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In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway is joined again by Mark Gray from CrescoData to explore how agentic AI and shopping agents are reshaping the future of online retail. Mark draws on over two decades of e-commerce experience to explain how automation and AI-driven decision-making are transforming how consumers shop and what that means …

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Interviews with California Gov. Gavin Newsom; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy 44:11

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his decisive redistricting win, the state of the Democratic Party, whether he will run for president in 2028, and how Democrats can reverse their slide among young male voters. Then, amid mounting travel turmoi…

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Feeding the Void 34:10

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Inside Apartment 213, loneliness took physical form. Jeffrey Dahmer wasn’t driven by rage or revenge—he was driven by the fear of being left alone. This episode of Splintered Minds peels back the myth of the “monster” to reveal the psychology beneath: how obsession with control twisted into ritual, how the hunger for connection became an act of pos…

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The Sunlight Managers w/ Sofia Menemenlis 45:53

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Sofia Menemenlis joins PTO to chat about her recent article in The Breakdown on the concept and history of solar geoengineering - or “solar radiation management" as it has become known. We talked about how the implementation of SRM is imagined, what the potentially catastrophic side effects of such a project might be, and who the key players are in…

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Ep 63 - What To Do When Sales Are Down 17:11

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Sales down and not sure why? In this episode of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves pull back the curtain on the exact process their team uses to diagnose and fix declining Amazon performance. From traffic dips to conversion shifts and pricing trade-offs, they break down how to pinpoint what’s really behind a drop in sales and wha…

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Interviews with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Sen. John Fetterman 43:38

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper asks Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent whether the Trump administration will use emergency funds to restore SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. Then, Jake asks House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party. Next, …

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Lizzie Borden: Eighty-One Whacks 31:08

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A quiet home. Two brutal murders. One daughter accused. More than a century later, the name Lizzie Borden still cuts deep. In this episode of Splintered Minds, we strip away the nursery rhyme and the myth to expose the psychology beneath the axe: power, repression, class, and the breaking point of a life lived under control.…

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Excerpt - Sebastian Budgen on collapsing trust in the French state 2:46

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Sebastian Budgen returns to provide an update on the political situation in France. If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode of PTO Extra! please consider becoming a £5 supporter at patreon.com/poltheoryotherBy Politics Theory Other

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Ep 62 - Big Deals Day - Data & Lessons 21:21

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This week on TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves pull back the curtain on the 2025 Amazon Big Deals event diving into exclusive data from Australia’s top vendor brands. Discover how a seven-day deal window reshaped sales performance, why high-priced products came out on top, and the crucial tactics that turned ad spend into record…

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Interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; CNN’s Abby Phillip 42:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Jake to discuss his opposition to California’s redistricting push. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to respond to Trump’s new Canada tariffs and the ongoing stalemate over the government shutdown. Next, CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger and CN…

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Ep 61 - Amazon Channel Profitable Growth-Mode 28:52

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In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway pulls back the curtain on what separates thriving Amazon brands from those just treading water. He reveals the “three-legged stool” framework behind sustainable, profitable growth covering the often-overlooked foundations that drive real results, the conversion levers that turn browsers into buyers, a…

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The roots of the Korean far-right w/ Kevin Gray 1:02:36

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In December of last year, the then South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol - of the right-wing People Power Party - attempted to impose martial law on the country in what was described as a 'self-coup'. Kevin Gray joins PTO to talk about his recent article in the New Left Review on the Korean far-right. We chatted about the background to the attempted…

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Interviews with Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan; Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly; Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan 43:44

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan over President Trump pressure on the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. They also discuss ICE’s aggressive tactics and Trump firing federal workers en masse. Next, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sits down with Dana to discuss Democrat’…

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Ep 60 - Surprising Sponsored Brand Video Results 16:45

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In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish and Sebastian dive into fresh Amazon data that flips common assumptions about video ads on their head. What type of video do shoppers actually click and buy from and why might the answer surprise you? They unpack real test results that challenge “bigger budget = better performance,” discuss the psychology be…

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When the party's over w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge 56:16

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Ep 59 - Amazon AU AMC Use Cases 20:26

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Interviews with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker; National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett; Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego; Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Republican Congressman Buddy Carter ... 42:42

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago and plans to deploy National Guard troops there against his will. Then, top Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett joins Jake to discuss Trump’s handling of the shutdown and his threats to fire federal wor…

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France's political impasse and Macron's legacy w/ Sebastian Budgen 45:44

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Sebastian Budgen returns to PTO to talk about the political crisis in France where Emmanuel Macron has appointed his third prime minister in a year. We talked about the political background of the new prime minister, and long-time Macron ally, Sebastien Lecornu and whether the French Socialist Party is likely to prop up the new government. We also …

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Ep 58 - How to Prepare for Prime Big Deals Day 15:40

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In this episode of TACOS Tuesday, Sebastian Hargreaves dives into how to prepare for Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day, running 7–13 October. With Hamish Conway on leave, Sebastian is flying solo again and shares a step-by-step strategy for maximising results before, during, and after the event. He explains why analysing last year’s data is vital, the k…

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Interviews with Speaker Mike Johnson; Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen; Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe 43:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake to discuss the looming government shutdown and what will be on the table when Trump hosts Democratic leaders at the White House. Jake also presses Johnson over the Comey indictment and Trump publicly pressuring the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. Then, former…

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Ep 57 - Why Rule Based Automations Don't Work 10:53

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Sebastian Hargreaves takes the mic solo this week while Hamish Conway enjoys a well-earned break, unpacking why rule-based automations often fail in Amazon advertising. He reveals how rigid look-back windows, over-optimisation, and limited bid adjustments can actually create more work and weaker results and why success on Amazon requires both art a…

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Interviews with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, SenatorJohn Fetterman, Senator Markwayne Mullin, Representative Jasmine Crockett 44:15

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On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Chuck Schumer on whether Democrats will shut down the government. John Fetterman responds to Schumer and discusses whether Democrats can win back the Senate in 2026. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to Trump increasing pressure on the DOJ to investigate his political enemies. Congresswoman Jasmine Cro…

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Richard Seymour responds to listener questions 0:53

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Ep 56 - Amazon v Meta 24:58

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In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the debate of Amazon vs Meta advertising and what it means for e-commerce brands. They unpack why consumers often shift from social media ads to shopping on Amazon, highlighting the platform’s trust factor, fast delivery, high conversion rates, and strong customer pr…

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Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley 41:19

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers ha…

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Ep 55 - TACOS v ACOS - Both Matter For Different Reasons 22:43

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In Episode 55 of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves break down one of the most confusing yet critical debates in Amazon advertising : TACOS versus ACOS. You’ll learn how TACOS guides big-picture strategy, how ACOS informs day-to-day optimisation, and why clarity around campaign goals prevents wasted spend and lost ranking opportu…

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Interviews with Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo; Doctor Paul Offit; White House Border Czar Tom Homan 44:43

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojos…

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Ep 54 - How to Use Harvesting to Maximise Your Ads Return 18:22

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In Episode 54 of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves break down one of the most powerful yet overlooked levers in Amazon advertising - harvesting search terms. They reveal how moving winning keywords from auto campaigns into targeted exact match campaigns can dramatically improve ROI, reduce wasted ad spend, and unlock new growth …

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Interviews with White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka; Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar; Ambassador Cindy McCain 43:56

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Brianna Keilar and White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka spar over right-wing claims about the prevalence of mass shootings by transgender people. Next, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins to respond and discuss how her community is dealing with the aftermath of the Minneapolis school sho…

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Britain's new left party w/ James Schneider 36:49

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Juliet Jacques interviews James Schneider (co-founder of Momentum and director of strategic communications during Jeremy Corbyn's time as Labour leader) about the creation of the new left party in Britain, why there's a greater opportunity for a left electoral breakthrough now than there has been in living memory, and about the need to rebuild the …

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Ep 53 - Amazon Ads USA v AU - How They Differ 27:18

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In Episode 53 of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves break down the key differences between Amazon Ads results on Amazon USA and Amazon Australia. Drawing on aggregated client data from millions in ad spend, they reveal insights into click costs, conversion rates, ROAS, TACOS, and the opportunities that exist for brands in both ma…

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Interviews with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel 41:36

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On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts t…

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Resisting Erasure w/ Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah and Robert Knox 1:18:42

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Adam Hanieh, Rafeef Ziadah, and Robert Knox on their new co-authored book, 'Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine'. We spoke about the inadequacy of framing the question of Palestine and the Gaza genocide solely as a humanitarian issue and how the Israeli project of settler-colonialism has been part and parcel of the expansi…

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Ep 52 - How To Control ACOS By Measuring Revenue Per Click 20:49

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In episode 52 of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves reveal how to take control of your Amazon ACOS by shifting focus from ad spend to measuring revenue per click. They break down why revenue per click is a more powerful metric than ACoS alone, how to spot hidden inefficiencies in your campaigns, and practical steps to scale profi…

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Interviews with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff; Former Vice President Mike Pence 41:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake to discuss what he says was “substantial progress” in the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then, Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence joins Jake to react to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin. Next, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis An…

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Ep 51 - Benchmarking Your Brand’s Ads Performance 16:20

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In Episode 51 of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves unpack three revealing insights from their Amazon ads audits - insights that could be quietly draining your budget and holding back your growth. Drawing on data from dozens of brands and millions in ad spend, they explore how many sellers lean too heavily on Sponsored Products w…

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CNN Goes on the Road with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker 42:28

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash travels to Wheeling, West Virginia for an exclusive interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They discuss his push to bring his progressive message to red states, the Democratic Party’s struggles with working-class voters, the escalating showdown over redistricting in red and blue states, the situations in Ukraine …

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Digital Sovereignty and resisting the tech giants w/ Cecilia Rikap 59:36

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In today's episode Cecilia Rikap - an expert in the political economy of science and technology - speaks with Paris Marx (host of the excellent Tech Won't Save Us podcast). Cecilia and Paris discussed the subservient approach that Keir Starmer's Labour government has taken to tech policy and how willing Starmer has been to give tech companies whate…

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Ep 50 - TACOS Tuesday Birthday - Observations and Forecasts for Amazon 29:13

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In this special 50th episode, we celebrate one year of our TACOS Tuesday Podcast - it’s our first birthday! Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves reflect on what a year of weekly episodes has revealed about winning on Amazon, and what’s next. They dig into the rise of challenger brands, the decline of early-mover advantage, the explosive growth of…

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin; Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Former BLS Commissioner William Beach 41:27

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On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s abili…