Best Smartest Guys In The Room Podcasts (2025)

JUST WHEN WE THINK WE’RE THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM…(14:45) BIA TOP 10 BILLING RADIO STATION REPORT IS MISSING IN ACTION! (18:32) WHAT OPTIONS EXIST FOR SAGA? (3:31) WELCOME TO our podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. Hosted by Jackson Dell Weaver in the Coachella Valley in La Quinta east of Palm Springs… - and - coming to us fr…

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Media Insultant - 9.24.25 - Not another Kimmel comment?! No ratings? Dan Patrick doesn't care. And the auto budgets are fading fast. 24:34

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WE APPOLOGIZE…BUT ONE FINAL WORD ON THE JIMMY KIMMEL DEBACLE (2:30) DAN PATRICK HAS THE GUTS TO SAY WHAT NO ONE ELSE WILL…(12:20) NO WONDER YOUR CAR DEALERSHIP BUDGETS ARE SMALLER OR GONE (19:44) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver a…

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Safe Catheter Connections and New Techniques (Guest: Aisha Shaikh, MBBS) 35:08

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Host Dr. Tushar Chopra and guest Dr. Aisha Shaikh discuss the importance of good techniques for connecting and disconnecting HD catheters, review catheter locking solutions and novel caps, and consider new data released since the 2019 KDIGO guidelines.By American Society of Nephrology

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EP&R Episode Two 11:41

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What resources has ASN developed to help the nephrology community prepare for emergencies? Host Dr. Srinath Yadlapalli talks with Dr. Jeffrey Silberzweig and Sara Brady, RN, as they explore what is unique to nephrology practices in facility preparedness.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 9.17.25 - An unbelievable merger? The NFL is sitting solid with CBS. And HANK is rocking in at least ONE major market. 22:14

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AUDACY/iHEART MERGER? WHEN PIGS FLY? MAYBE NOT…(3:01) WILL THE NFL RENEG ON IT’S DEAL WITH CBS?? (10:26) IN AT LEAST ONE MAJOR MARKET - THE HANK IS THE MAN! (15:50) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each W…

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The Infection Prevention & Transitions of Care Series: Catheter Care in Hemodialysis (Guest: Namrata Krishnan, MBBS) 31:14

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In this episode, host Dr. Tushar Chopra and guest Dr. Namrata Krishnan will discuss how to safely connect and disconnect HD catheters, common myths about catheter care in hemodialysis, and showering with a dialysis catheter.By American Society of Nephrology

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Is it spelled 'College' or 'Collage?' 1:03:58

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maybe cowledge. like knowledge. yeah, that's the one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP&R Episode One 15:32

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In this first episode, host Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, MBBS, speaks with Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, FASN, and Sarrah Johnson, DNP, MBA, RN, about emergency preparedness and response in kidney care during the COVID-19 pandemic.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 8.27.25 - Beasley sale could trigger whole new radio M&A scene. Will radio stop paying streaming copyright fees? And why did TEGNA leave money on the table? Or did they? 25:08

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CAROLYN BEASLEY KEEPS BAILING…BUT THE WATER IS RISING (3:05) EVERYONE IS ASKING…WELL WE ARE - WHY IS TEGNA LEAVING $1.8B ON THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR…? (12:40) SOUND EXCHANGE CAN ASK…BUT CAN NO LONGER SUE FOR UNPAID STREAMING ROYALTIES…WHAT’S THAT ABOUT? (20:28) Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer co…

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Happy New Year 51:51

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The return of the kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Parathyroidectomy for Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease 29:06

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Alice Sheridan, MD, FASN, and Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, speak with guest editors Daniel W. Coyne, MD, and Morgan B. Schoer, MD, about their editorial "Parathyroidectomy for Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism in CKD" from nephSAP Volume 24, Number 3.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - Special Edition - AI will cheat you out of budget consideration and what you can do about it. 20:41

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Our ad agency guru, Ed Steenman of Steenman & Associates joins us for a SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant. Ed compares his media buying strategy with an AI buy with Chat GPT. The results may surprise you. He also talks about how to best deal with AI planning if you are in media sales. Welcome to episode 269 of Media insultant. Media Insultant is p…

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Michael Pierro on the Dark Roads of Self Driver 9:54

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"One ride changes everything…" Filmmaker Michael Pierro joins Center Stage to talk about Self Driver, a dark thriller where a cab driver’s morals are tested in the dead of night. Self Driver is currently available for streaming https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/self-driverShare your thoughts in the comments: Would you trust a self-driving car with…

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Media Insultant - 8.13.25 - TV M&A surges. ESPN deal in jeopardy politically? And Apple makes a grab for F1 coverage when ESPN drops out. 25:15

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APPLE MAY PICK UP F1 - BUT WHY DID ESPN BOW OUT? (4:30) ESPN STUNS WITH NEW NFL DEAL - BUT WILL TRUMP TAKE HIS POUND OF FLESH…? (9:08) TV GROUPS ARE ON A BUYING BINGE - WHAT DO THE TV GROUPS KNOW THAT WE DON’T? (13:51) WELCOME TO our podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. Jackson Dell Weaver is in the southern CA desert city of La Qu…

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Lisa D’Apolito: Bringing Shari & Lamb Chop Back to Center Stage 17:00

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Filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito joins Mark Gordon Center Stage to discuss her new documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, exploring the life, career, and lasting legacy of beloved ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her iconic sock puppet sidekick.By Mark Gordon

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Nephrology in the Era of McCarthyism: Heroes and Villains 44:03

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Andrew J. Cohen, MD, FASN, leads the discussion on McCarthyism and the consequences that doctors leading the field of nephrology faced for their political ties and activism. Guests: Merlin Chowkwanyun, PhD, MPH, Kevin Lemley, MD, PhD, and Leon Fine, MD.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 8.6.25 - Is 13 seconds of porn worth $222,000? Will AI exclude radio & TV from marketing budgets? And iHeart has new leadership. 24:43

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IS AI A DOOM MACHINE FOR RADIO & TV BUDGETS? PERSONNEL UPDATE WITH KEITH TEGNA PAYS FOR DIRTY VIDEO - BUT IT HARDLY SEEMS FAIR. WELCOME TO our podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. Hosted by Jackson Dell Weaver - and co-hosted - a real Angelino from Los Angeles…Mr. Keith Samuels. Welcome you to the Wednesday August 6th Episode of Me…

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From the Shire to the Senate: The Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on Kidney Health Policy (Policy Update July 2025) 22:21

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How could H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impact kidney health policy? Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White take the journey — Tolkien style.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant 7.16.25 - Salvation for local TV news? Blurring the lines between video and radio. And some TV stations are saying, we don't need a network! 20:42

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THE LOCAL PROMISES A FUTURE FOR LOCAL TV NEWS. (0:20) VIDEO MAY NOT HAVE KILLED THE RADIO STAR...BUT INSTEAD, JOINED HANDS WITH RADIO. (10:35) WHY ARE MAJOR BIG MARKET TV STATIONS LOSING THEIR NEWORK AFFILIATIONS? (15:33) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two med…

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Media Insultant - 7.9.25 - Radio geeks - REEL RADIO is back! Fox likes multiple market managers. Paul Harvey's estate sues Paramount Pictures and regardless of what the NAB says, AM stations are shutting ... 22:08

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TOWNSQUARE WALKS AWAY…AGAIN…(10:44) FOX TELEVISION DUPLICATES WHAT RADIO HAS BEEN DOING…(4:50) PAUL HARVEY - FROM HIS GRAVE - THE REST OF THE STORY.(10:33) REEL RADIO FOR GEEKS IS BACK! (17:34) WELCOME TO our podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. We welcome you to the Wednesday July 9th Episode of Media Insultant… Media Insultant is…

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The Smartest Guy in the Room: Bud Rose and the Invention of UpToDate 36:15

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Robert Mark Black, MD, and Joel M. Topf, MD, join host Andrew J. Cohen, MD, FASN, in exploring the genesis of Dr. Burton "Bud" Rose's online medical resource—UpToDate—and its lasting impact.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 6.25.25 A tribute to Dennis Holt. TEGNA moves local news to OTT and Apple Plus may soon take advertising. Just what we need! 23:32

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IS ADVERTISING GOING TO FOLLOW THE BOUNCING APPLE PLUS…(18:20) WE TAKE OUT HATS OFF IN DEEP RESPECT FOR WESTERN MEDIA iNTERNATIONALS DENNIS HOLT . (9:35) TEGNA MAKES A BOLD MOVE WHICH IS BOUND TO PISS OFF THEIR NETWORKS (5:30) WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital We welcome you to the Wednesday June 25th Episode of Me…

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Debrief: 2025 AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting (Policy Update June 2025) 18:41

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Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White share key insights and takeaways from their experience at the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates Annual Meeting.By American Society of Nephrology

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nephSAP Guest Editor Interview: Benefits and risks of intensive blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease: what does the current evidence tell us? 25:47

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Alice Sheridan, MD, FASN, and Martina McGrath, MD, FASN, speak with guest editors Dr. Reaves and Dr. Sarnak on "Benefits and risks of intensive blood pressure control in CKD patients: what does the current evidence tell us?" from nephSAP Vol 24, No 2.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 6.18.25 The radio story about Fun, Fun, Fun. Public broadcast at crossroads. The pending death of Blue Links. iHeart in the south of France? And BFofA fund raiser! 26:23

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NPR AND PBS - IS THEIR HAIR REALLY ON FIRE…. ARE THEY ON THE ROPES OR IS THIS ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS…? (10:50) SOME THINK THAT SEARCH IS HAVING AN EXISTENTIAL MOMENT….AND MAYBE SO! BLUE LINKS (16:24) IHEART SHOWS UP THE REST OF THE RADIO BUSINESS…(5:24) WE SHARE A BRIAN WILSON BEACH BOYS STORY…(1:07) AND A TRUE STORY ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF BROADCASTER…

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Summer Weather Update 0:55

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Please take a minute to tell us how we can improve for next season! https://forms.gle/4vcnJgc6nZtV9UDM6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Media Insultant - 6.11.25 - Emmis in New York. Cox leaving their roots. Meta is all in on AI for your next commercial campaign. CBS TV problems continue. 22:51

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BOYS WILL BE BOYS…THAT MAY BE TRUE BUT IT COSTS CBS MILLIONS. (2:55) META SAYS, WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING CREATIVES! (13:07) COX FURTHER RETREATS FROM IT’S ROOTS AS A MEDIA POWERHOUSE (17:50) OW IS THE SINGLE EMMIS STATION DOING IN THE BIG APPLE? (7:05) WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital. We welcome you to the Wedne…

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Media Insultant - 6.4.25 - Cox takes a late train out of Tulsa. Byron Allen puts stations on the block. And Jeff Warshaw is pissed! 24:27

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TULSA IS AN OIL TOWN THAT MORE THAN 200 SONGS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT…BUT THAT’S NOT ENOUGH FOR COX TO STAY IN TOWN…(12:31) THE DEBT BOOGIE MAN HAS COME CALLING ON BYRON ALLEN…HE’S NOT BUYING PARAMOUNT OR ABC…HE’S BECOME A SELLER…(18:54) THE CEO OF CONNEISOUR MEDIA IS FEELING JILTED AND UNAPPRECIATED. SO HE’S SUING…(7:39) Good morning…WELCOME TO th…

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If Wishes Were Rainbows... 54:53

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then Tuesdays would be outlawed in at least four dimensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kidney Policy Summer Preview: Mid-Year Developments & What's to Come (Policy Update May 2025) 20:25

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Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White dive into the latest judicial and policy developments as they relate to kidney care and preview what to watch as we head into the summer rulemaking cycle.By American Society of Nephrology

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Media Insultant - 5.28.25 - Delilah gives her heart, but it's not enough. We look at the new Alpha merger deal. AI Ashley goes to weekends and Wendy McMahan jumps ship at CBS. 22:33

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KDUN IS HANDED BACK TO THE FCC (3:07) WHOOPS. OUR MEMORIES ARE OVERLOADED AND WE HAVE A MISTAKE TO CORRECT… (5:27) THE DEAL BEHIND THE DEAL OF THE YEAR. (6:57). AI ASHLEY HAS BEEN RIFFED! (11:50) AND WITH POLITICAL TURMOIL AT CBS WENDY MCMAHAN HAS HAD AGUT FULL….(15:32) Good morning…WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digita…

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They're worse at their jobs than Batman 54:21

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The Earth is flat. They lied to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Media Insultant - 5.14.24 - We bring in Ed Steenman to discuss how media sales people can thrive in the choas that is the car business today. 19:28

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We break format today...bringing in our Auto Insultant, Mr. Ed Steenman. Ed owns an ad agency, Steenman & Associates, in Seattle handling Tier 2 and Tier 3 auto clients. With the chaos around tariffs impacting the automobile business, we asked Ed how to navigate the current market as a sales rep. And...to our surprise, a big endorsement for radio. …

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Media Insultant - 5.7.25 Alpha/Connisseur make a deal! And what's the deal at Westwood One? 28:41

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THE WIZARD OF WESTPORT STRIKES AGAIN…(1:10) WESTWOOOD ONE - HOW MUCH LONGER WILL THEY HANG ON? (21:50) WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital… - ……in the Coachella Valley from the city of LaQuinta in the California desert - I'm Jackson Dell Weaver…and from the hills above Los Angeles LA my co-host and insultant guru….Ke…

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It's Death-Spiral O'Clock Somewhere 53:53

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The sun is hot and that old clock is movin' slow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Media Insultant - 4.30.25 Why is ESPN ditching baseball? How long is Cumulus going to be around? Good news for radio...with a caveat! 24:08

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ESPN IS DITCHING MLB BASEBALL COVERAGE…IS THERE A BETTER DEAL TO BE HAD? SOME GOOD NEWS FOR OUR RADIO FRIENDS…JUST DON’T READ THE FINE PRINT… CUMULUS IS DELISTED…HOW MUCH LONGER CAN THEY HANG ON? Good morning…WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital… - ……in the Coachella Valley from the city of LaQuinta in the California …

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Unpacking the Leak: FY26 HHS Passback and Kidney Health Implications (Policy Update April 2025) 18:52

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Host David White is joined by Dr. Dan Weiner, ASN Councilor and Council Liaison to ASN's policy committees, to discuss a leaked OMB "passback" document that outlines proposed significant cuts to the FY2026 HHS budget.By American Society of Nephrology