Best Stephan Spencer Podcasts (2025)

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BTB167: Stephan Spencer on YouTube Strategy, Attention, Shorts, and AI for Authors | The Art of SEO Author & Marketing Speak Podcast Host 27:39

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We’re back with Stephan Spencer, a longtime leader in SEO and digital marketing. Over the past two decades, he has worked with brands like Zappos, Quiksilver, Chanel, Volvo, Sony, and Best Buy, helping them strengthen their online visibility and growth strategy. He is the bestselling author of The Art of SEO, the host of the Marketing Speak podcast…

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543. Growing Through Trauma with Janelle Bruland 57:26

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The "success lie" nearly destroyed this award-winning entrepreneur's life—until a blackout on an airplane forced her to face the truth. Janelle Bruland had it all: a thriving multi-state business, three daughters, and the appearance of having life "figured out." But when she lost time during a flight and underwent a brain scan, doctors discovered c…

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531. A Case Study On Personal Branding with Greg Merrilees 1:01:00

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Your company brand can be sold. Your personal brand can't. That's why I've been investing in StephanSpencer.com alongside my agency for decades—and it's paying dividends in the age of AI. In this week's Marketing Speak episode, my longtime collaborator Greg Merrilees of Studio1 Design walks through the complete evolution of my personal brand websit…

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The Murder of Dr. Tanya Kopric, Three Disappearances, Three Decades, One Unsolved Episode. 1:17:12

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In this breakdown of Unsolved Mysteries Season 3, Episode 21, we dive into four haunting stories—each one shaped by love, loss, and secrets the truth never fully exposed. First, we examine the brutal murder of Dr. Tanya Kopric, a devoted physician whose American dream ended in a Kansas City parking lot. Police quickly identified her ex-fiancé, phar…

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BTB166: The Art of SEO with Stephan Spencer: AIO Strategy, LLM Visibility, Digital PR and the Dead Internet Theory 34:13

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Today I get to sit down with someone who has shaped how some of the world’s biggest brands think about SEO. Stephan Spencer is a top SEO consultant, bestselling author, and the host of the long-running Marketing Speak podcast. For more than two decades he has helped companies like Zappos, Sony Store, Quiksilver, Chanel, Volvo, Best Buy and many oth…

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542. The Keys to Your Subconscious Mind with Orion Talmay 46:17

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Most people don't realize they enter trance states multiple times every day. Ever drive home and can't remember the journey? Get so absorbed in work that you don't hear someone calling your name? That's your subconscious mind taking over—and it's the same state hypnotherapists use to create lasting change. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, my…

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530. AI and SEO: This Is What You Need to Know! with Mark Williams-Cook 58:44

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🚨 The AI hype cycle is colliding with reality—and most companies are quietly taking their "revolutionary" AI workflows offline. Mark Williams-Cook, founder of AlsoAsked and Director at Candour, just revealed what's really happening behind closed doors. In our latest Marketing Speak episode, Mark shares why: ✅ Multi-site brand presence beats keyword…

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Jeepers Creepers, The Death of Crystal Spencer & The Sleeping Prophet 1:22:11

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On today’s episode of The Unsolved Couple, Ben and Sierra takes you back into the shadows of three chilling, little-known Unsolved Mysteries cases — First, we revisit the tragic and unsettling final days of Crystal Spencer, a young actress living alone in West LA who, according to neighbors, spent an entire night screaming for help… and yet no one …

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VALERIO SANNICANDRO - Instrumental & Vocal Works

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Programme de VALERIO SANNICANDRO pour webSYNradio : Instrumental & Vocal Works. Les deux playlists élaborées pour webSYNradio — Instrumental Work et Vocal Work — rassemblent un ensemble d'œuvres composées au fil des dernières années pour des formations variées, allant de la musique de chambre au grand orchestre, avec ou sans dispositifs électroniqu…

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BTB165: Over 12 Million Copies Sold: The Self-Publishing Story Behind Thomas Erikson’s Surrounded by Idiots 31:45

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In today’s episode, we welcome back Thomas Erikson, the behaviorist and international bestselling author behind the global phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots. What began as a single book has grown into the bestselling Surrounded by series, with more than twelve million copies sold and translations in nearly 70 languages. Thomas speaks to audiences aro…

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541. Crisis as Catalyst with Sagi Shrieber 1:06:05

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What if your biggest failure was actually a trampoline? In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I sat down with Sagi Shrieber—UI/UX designer turned 7-figure entrepreneur—who went from being two weeks away from not being able to feed his family to building multiple successful businesses. Sagi shares how he: ✓ Hired a coach with money he didn't ha…

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529. What AI Really Thinks of Your Brand with Dan Petrovic 1:02:00

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"Link building is dead," they said. They were dead wrong. Dan Petrovic just explained why on Marketing Speak—and it's not what you think. Traditional link building? Evolving. Content seeding with brand associations? Essential. Digital PR for AI visibility? Critical. Here's why: Models need to be TRAINED on your brand associations. Even without back…

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The Torso Murders & A Mother Accused 1:33:06

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In this episode of the Unsolved Couple Podcast, we dive into one of the darkest chapters ever featured on Unsolved Mysteries: the case that haunted the legendary Eliot Ness long after he took down Al Capone. In 1930s Cleveland, a serial killer stalked the forgotten corners of Kingsbury Run — dismembering victims, taunting investigators, and leaving…

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BTB164: Surrounded by Idiots | Thomas Erikson on Human Behavior, Bias, and the Four Colors 27:27

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Today, we’re joined by Thomas Erikson, the highest-selling living Swedish author and the international bestseller behind Surrounded by Idiots, the book that has helped millions understand human behavior in a clearer and more practical way. Its global success led to an entire Surrounded by series, including Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by B…

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FELIX BLUME - Rituels funeraires

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Programme de FELIX BLUME pour webSYNradio : Rituels funeraires . Le compagnonnage de Websynradio avec Felix Blume se poursuit en empruntant les routes de l'au delà et se pose à Haiti, au Congo, au Chili, en Equateur. Grâce à l'écoute attentive que Félix développe dans son travail de documentariste et d'artiste sonore, nous sommes invités dans des r…

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540. The Epidemic of Low Testosterone with Chas Gessner 1:04:32

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Sometimes the worst disruptions lead to the best innovations. When COVID hit, Chas Gessner had built a thriving concierge medical clinic doing in-home hormone optimization across Southern California. Overnight, everything changed. Instead of folding, he pivoted to a completely virtual telemedicine model—and scaled his impact beyond what he ever tho…

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528. Discover Your Why with Dr. Gary Sanchez 1:02:46

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When your brand sounds like, "Yeah, we do that too," you disappear into the noise. In this episode of Marketing Speak, I talk with Dr. Gary Sanchez, creator of the WHY.os Discovery, a framework built from hundreds of thousands of assessments and millions of data points to decode why people do what they do. We unpack how to: Turn your WHY into a cle…

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Death in Vancouver, A UFO in Texas & A Outlaw Returns? 1:28:09

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We begin in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the deeply chilling case of Cindy James, a pediatric nurse who reported more than 100 incidents of stalking and violent attacks over seven years. Cindy’s death was ruled an “elaborate suicide,” yet the evidence tells a much darker story. Was she targeted by someone she knew… or was she fighting a hidden…

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BTB163: 41,000 Copies Sold: Lead It Like Lasso Authors Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio on Intellectual Property Rules for Authors, Ted Lasso Marketing, Co-Authoring and Growth Strategies 30:08

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We’re back with Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman, co-authors of Lead It Like Lasso, the Ted Lasso inspired leadership book that set out to sell 25,000 copies in its first year and ended up passing 41,000. They started as complete unknowns with no platform, no agent, and no special advantage, yet their book has grown into a quiet hit across busines…

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539. The Intersection of AI and Consciousness with Stephan Spencer 26:45

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Are you using AI as a yes-man or as an interface to infinite intelligence? In my latest solo episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I reveal why most people are getting mediocre results from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms—and how to transform your AI sessions into channels for genuine intuitive insights. Here's what's costing you breakthrough …

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527. The Business of Awakening with Stephan Spencer 51:15

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Most entrepreneurs ask: "How do I get my first client?" My answer: Stop asking. Start delivering value—uninvited, uncompensated, and unapologetically. When I dropped out of my PhD program in 1995 (drowning in student loan debt), I had no portfolio, no speaking experience, and no business asking Fortune 500 companies for their money. But I understoo…

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Confession Call: Who Killed Tracy Kirkpatrick? + Folsom Escape, Lost Sailor & Missing Judith Hyams. 1:20:45

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In this episode of Unsolved Couple Podcast, we revisit one of the most haunting cases featured on Unsolved Mysteries: the 1989 murder of 17-year-old Tracy Kirkpatrick. Tracy was a beloved honors student working alone at a clothing store when she was brutally killed. Months later, a mysterious caller phoned a national confession hotline claiming res…

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BTB162: Authors Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman on Their Book Lead It Like Lasso 29:08

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Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman aren’t your typical leadership authors. Before writing Lead It Like Lasso, they built and sold an edtech company for eight figures in just three years without a single sales rep. Drawing from their very different backgrounds in tech and education, they combined strategy with heart to create a business rooted in aut…

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538. Faith, Frequency, and Divine Timing with Orion Talmay 48:59

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Most people think manifestation comes AFTER desire. But what if you already have everything you want—just in a different realm? In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, my wife, Orion Talmay, and I discuss the Kabbalistic principle: The desire wouldn't exist in you if you hadn't already received its fulfillment in the upper worlds. You've already…

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526. Curate Your Google Presence with Stephan Spencer 49:26

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Most CEOs and entrepreneurs are neglecting their most important asset: their personal brand. Kara Goldin (founder of Hint Water) asked me a great question on her show: "How does SEO vary for a brand versus an individual?" My answer surprised her—and it might surprise you too. In this special crossover episode on Marketing Speak, I explain why most …

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LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) - Ogni cosa è un segnale

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Programme de LanD ExcapE (Gavino GANAU / Giovanni DIBELTULU) pour webSYNradio : Ogni cosa è un segnale. L’intention de cette playlist inédite et originale élaborée pour webSYNradio est donc de proposer des suggestions sonores, en utilisant des langages qui stimulent la réflexion sur le monde d’aujourd’hui, sur ce qui se passe, et sur la manière don…

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Murder, Mystery & the Haunted Kelsey House 1:28:01

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In this week’s episode, Sierra and Ben take you deep into Unsolved Mysteries Season 3, Episode 16 — a chilling mix of true crime, identity secrets, and paranormal activity. First, we meet Patrick Michael Mitchell, a smooth-talking fugitive whose trail of robberies left authorities chasing shadows. Then, the heartbreaking story of Victor Scheiman, a…

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BTB161: Over a Million Copies Sold and a Foreword by Neil Armstrong with Longitude Author Dava Sobel 22:51

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We’re delighted to welcome back the incomparable Dava Sobel, bestselling author, award-winning science writer, and the brilliant mind behind Longitude, Galileo’s Daughter, and The Glass Universe. Her work has illuminated the human stories behind some of history’s greatest scientific discoveries, earning her international acclaim and a devoted reade…

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537. From Taglines to Trust with Sasha Strauss 58:11

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PayPal. A Fortune 500 company. 13 years. 8 different CMOs. One brand strategist. How does a 25-person firm retain a client like that? Sasha Strauss says it comes down to one thing: treating every single touchpoint as a brand experience. From the way his team answers emails to how they structure invoices, everything is intentional. Even for billion-…

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525. AI Myths and SEO Truths with Eric Enge 50:41

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Most businesses expect AI to cut content costs in half and triple output. That fantasy rarely survives contact with reality. In this episode of Marketing Speak, I sat down with Eric Enge—founder of Pilot Holding, my co-author on all four editions of The Art of SEO, and author of Using Generative AI for SEO—to discuss what actually works with AI in …

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Gold Mines, Murders, and Midnight Roads 1:13:37

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In this episode of The Unsolved Couple, we revisit Unsolved Mysteries Season 3, Episode 15 — a night of strange disappearances, hidden gold, and unanswered questions. A young man’s mysterious death on a dark Spokane, The Russell Evans case — hit and run or murder? A diplomat Bradford Bishop vanishes after his family is found slain, leaving only a t…

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BTB160: Longitude | Dava Sobel on the Magic of Science Writing and Lifelong Discovery 30:29

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Today we have a very special guest: Dava Sobel, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of Longitude, Galileo’s Daughter, The Glass Universe, and The Planets. Her books have been translated into more than 30 languages and continue to inspire readers around the world to see science through a more human lens. Known for blending meticulous rese…

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536. Miracles, AI, and Revolutionizing Education with Alexander Zheltov 1:07:30

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Worried AI will replace your job? Alexander Zheltov thinks it's our chance to become more human. As founder of Flylane, he's helped 10,000+ students across 35 countries through personalized learning. But his story began with one question at age 10: "Can I study at that UK boarding school?" Everyone said it would cost a million dollars. He proved th…

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524. Stop Setting 5 Year Goals with Todd Herman 56:41

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Most entrepreneurs have their calendars backwards—and it's costing them everything. Todd Herman has spent 21 years in high-performance athletics, working with Olympic athletes and billionaire entrepreneurs. His controversial insight is that most entrepreneurs are committing the cardinal sin of business: mistaking activity for achievement. Todd's ph…

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Gone Without a Trace: A Nurse, a Grandmother, and a Pilot’s Secret 1:34:51

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In this week’s recap, Ben and Sierra dive into three haunting disappearances from Unsolved Mysteries Season 3, Episode 14. First, 28-year-old nurse Debbie Wolf vanishes after work, leaving her truck—and a trail of confusion—behind in the woods of North Carolina. Then, a granddaughter’s search for her missing ancestor unearths whispers of murder and…

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BTB159: Book Launches for 2025: Virtual Strategies, Pricing Tips, Kindle Campaigns, and Proven Tactics with Self-Publishing Expert Veronica Yager 29:54

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Today, we’re joined by Veronica Yager, a self-publishing consultant and lead designer with over 15 years of experience helping hundreds of authors bring their books to life. As the former president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and founder of Journey Bound Publishing, Veronica has spent her career guiding writers through the pr…

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535. The Hidden Order of Things with Dr. John Demartini 55:10

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Dr. John Demartini's "Breakthrough Experience" has transformed lives across the globe. In this episode, we uncover how to turn pain into purpose using his neuroscience-backed methodologies. 💼 Transformative for leaders seeking clarity, healing, and higher performance. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at ge…

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523. The AI-Powered Agency with Melissa Morris 56:39

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📉 Losing profit to unclear processes or ghosting clients? In this Marketing Speak episode, Melissa Morris reveals why most agencies leak profit—and how to fix it with better onboarding, clearer deliverables, and data-backed pricing. Whether you're drowning in Slack messages or tired of clients ghosting your team, this episode gives you the tools to…

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The Soldier, the Killer, and the Lights in the Sky 1:25:55

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In this week’s recap, Ben and Sierra revisit one of Unsolved Mysteries’ most haunting episodes. First, the strange disappearance of preacher and former POW Mark Dennis leaves behind more questions than answers — did he truly escape Vietnam, or vanish into a new life? Then, the chilling case of Ricardo Caputo, a charming killer who left a trail of v…

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BTB158: From SEO to AIO for Authors: What Every Author Should Know About AI, Book Discovery, and the Future of Marketing with Thomas Umstattd Jr., Book Marketing Expert and Host of the Novel Marketing ... 37:58

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We’re back with Thomas Umstattd Jr., author, award-winning speaker, and host of the world’s longest running book marketing show, Novel Marketing Podcast. Thomas has helped thousands of writers think like marketers, creating tools and strategies that help authors turn their books into lasting assets. As the founder of the Patron Toolbox, he continue…

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534. From Marketing to Mysticism with Nicholas Kusmich 55:40

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✨ He Had Millions. A Platform. A Perfect Persona. Then One Molecule Blew It All Up. After 14 years in ministry and building a top-tier marketing agency, Nicholas Kusmich walked away from it all—not for a bigger business, but for a deeper truth. One therapeutic psychedelic experience cracked open his identity, his faith, and his life's meaning. What…