Best Steven Rhodes Podcasts (2025)

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Practice Integration, Patient Convenience & Automation: The Year That Changed Dentistry (Part 2) 14:52

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Practice integration, patient convenience and automation are all set to take over the dental landscape in 2026 (among other big trends) and we’re unpacking it all in the last episode of The Dental Economist Show of the year! Tune in as host, Mike Huffaker, brings back some of the show’s biggest hits, courtesy Eric Pastan, Mariz Tanious, Jeremy Live…

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Die Hard - A Christmas Movie? 32:23

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Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode Kerry and I discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Just wanted to give you guys an episode over the holiday. Police interviews are back next week! God bless and Merry Christmas! Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.…

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IT, AI & Aesthetics: The Year That Changed Dentistry (Part 1) 12:32

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As the year in dentistry comes to a close, there’s A LOT to unpack. Join us for a retrospective on the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show as host, Mike Huffaker reflects on some of the most thought-provoking insights, opinions and predictions we’ve witnessed on the series this year, courtesy industry experts Tom Barberio, Ryan Mingus, Greg…

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2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man, ep. 333 1:12:57

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To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie's group chat: Kaïa Kater, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Isa Burke. It can feel so challenging to know which media you can trust and whose takes you can really take to the bank. There is no one we trust more to wrap-up this wild and wacky year than…

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Things Police See Year-End Review 2025: Stats, Stories with Steve & Kerry 45:05

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Dive into the 2025 year-end review of the popular law enforcement podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" hosted by Steve Gould! In this special episode, Steve is joined by his lovely wife Kerry for a fun, candid conversation covering podcast stats from Spotify Wrapped, growth challenges, top episodes (including the ATF task force standout)…

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Fred Joyal on The Regret Economy & Why Not Trying Hurts More Than Failing 47:36

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What if building genuine trust and boldness in how you connect with your patients is the main key to growing your dental practice? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Fred Joyal, Co-Founder of 1-800-Dentists and author of “Superbold”, to explore why patient anxiety could be your biggest opportunity, how t…

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California Highway Patrol 55:36

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My good friend the great Gill Reyes tells his tales from the California Highway Patrol! Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055By Steven Gould

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Dr. Manrina Rhode on How Personal Brand Built the World's Most Luxe Dental Clinic 38:43

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What does it take to build the world’s most luxe dental clinic? Hustle, a killer personal brand and Manrina Rhode’s unbeatable strategies. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show with Mike Huffaker, Manrina, founder and CEO of DRMR Clinic in London's Knightsbridge, opens up her playbook on building a global luxury dental brand while mast…

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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332 59:12

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Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…

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Pat Bauer on How Heartland Dental Scaled From 8 to 1,900 Practices Without Losing Soul: The 100th Episode 47:00

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When a DSO legend like Pat Bauer, President and CEO of Heartland Dental, tells you to lead with kindness, you listen. In the 100th episode of The Dental Economist Show, Mike Huffaker and Pat explore Pat’s incredible journey from working at a gas station to building a DSO behemoth, the power of kindness, building sustainable organizational culture, …

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Crazy Riot Stories, Police Chaplain, Background Investigations 42:36

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My good friend Ken Roybal, a retired Los Angeles Police Department veteran with an extraordinary 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. Ken started his career as an LAPD officer in 1980, he patrolled the streets during some of the most turbulent times in the department's history, then honed his expertise as a background investigator from 1…

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Farewell 2:19

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This isn't goodbye this is see you later

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Stephenie Goddard on Why Vulnerable Leadership Scales Dental Businesses Faster 40:15

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In today’s ever-evolving dental landscape, it can be hard to put a finger on one’s real competitive advantage. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell Dental, to explore how to build a thriving culture in a rapidly evolving industry, why curiosity and humility matter more t…

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Ontario, CA - K9 Officer and Police Helicopter Pilot 1:23:19

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Retired Ontario PD aviation supervisor and K9 handler Sgt. Eric Weidner is back! Eric returns to dive deep into his years as a police dog handler with his 115-lb Czech Shepherd "Kachi" – from the very first bite, training dogs to ride in helicopters, head bites, narcotic detection at airports, and the craziest tracks and apprehensions of his career…

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Nathan James on Taking the Leap, Trusting Dental Tech and Embracing the Future 37:13

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Dental’s in flight mode when it comes to AI and it needs to step into embrace mode. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, we explore why and how. Tune in as host Mike Huffaker sits down with Nathan James, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Product Design at Planet DDS, to explore the intersection of AI innovation, product strate…

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Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of 'Indian Ocean', ep. 331 51:19

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Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people like Ann Peebles along the way, but it was Al Green that really knocked her out. She loved the layers, the expression, and especially his voice. She completely dove in and even started an Al Green cover band. Although she had been perfecting …

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The Police Airwing Pilot 56:38

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Eric retired from the Ontario Police Department, where he served as the aviation unit supervisor. He is currently the chief operations officer at CNC Technologies. Before his time in air support, Sgt Weidner was a dedicated K9 handler for Ontario PD. Contact Steve - [email protected] Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community tod…

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Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva on How MB2 Dental Keeps Growing Despite Market Shifts 43:27

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Contrary to popular belief, keeping your eye solely on profit-making often limits a practice’s growth. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, founder and CEO of MB2 Dental, to explore what happens when dental organizations shift their focus to empowering practitioners instead of …

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ATF Agent's Terrifying Undercover Buys & Rookie Fatality Horror | Jennifer Eskew 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

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Virginia State Trooper & 29-year ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew shares shocking police stories from her 33-year law enforcement career on "Things Police See" podcast with host Steve Gold. From her first double-fatality crash as a rookie trooper to terrifying undercover crack buys in gang-infested Portsmouth, VA, and heartwarming rescues of drug-a…

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Janet Hagerman on The Biggest Industry Taboos in Dental Sales & How to Break Them 37:09

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Every dental practice is only as good as the number of people who know it is. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Janet Hagerman, a leading voice in dental sales, DSO Fractional Chief Hygiene Officer and case acceptance coach, to explore the evolution of dental hygiene leadership and the art of ethi…

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Interview with @StonerGump 47:23

2M ago47:23

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In this episode I talked with Daniel "Stoner Gump" Gossard . Hear about when he started making videos and when he hit that first viral video and more

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The Barr Brothers Rally Around Mysticism, ep. 330 1:01:25

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In the eight years since The Barr Brothers last released an album, Andrew has been drumming with people like Feist, Mumford & Sons, and Broken Social Scene while Brad released a solo record and underwent incredible personal change. Brad made the huge decision to get sober, which he talks about candidly in our Basic Folk interview. Anything you read…

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The Mafia & The Rhode Island State Police 1:16:18

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Anthony Pesare served with distinction as a Major in the Rhode Island State Police and later as Chief of Police for Middletown, RI. Over the course of his career, Pesare held commanding roles in the Intelligence Unit, Detective Bureau, and Narcotics Division, and played a pivotal role in dismantling organized crime operations across New England—inc…

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How Chrissy Bridgeman Transformed Dental Billing Chaos Into 90% Clean Claims Success 13:18

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Optimizing a dental organization’s revenue cycle takes more than software - it takes strategy, systems, and people. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike sits down with Chrissy Bridgeman, CEO and Founder of MODPractice, who describes herself as both a “revenue cycle janitor” and an “engineer.” With years of hands-on experience cle…

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Retired Nashville Cop Shares Intense Police Stories & Recovery Journey 1:15:54

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Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See" as he interviews retired Nashville Police Sergeant Scott Cothran. With 16.5 years at Metro Nashville PD, Scott shares gripping stories from his career, including high-stakes drug busts, a dramatic flood rescue during Nashville's 2010 flood, and a terrifying encounter with a murder suspect. Now working wi…

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Alex Giannini on The $16,000 Lesson That Changed His Approach to Dental Management 15:08

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Scaling a dental organization takes more than ambition - it takes alignment. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike dives deep with Dr. Alex Giannini, who brings over three decades of experience in building and advising successful DSOs. From his accidental start as a solo practitioner managing payroll with a $16,000 mistake, to lea…

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David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes, ep. 329 1:11:03

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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …

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Crisis Negotiations, Criminal Profiling, Virginia Tech Shooting 1:06:41

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Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired police officer Jon Perry, a 36-year veteran with Kansas City and Virginia State Police. In this gripping episode, Jon shares intense stories from his career, including high-stakes crisis negotiations, criminal profiling, and assisting with a double homicide in…

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Jeremy Livengood on Breaking Into Dental With a Bang: Strong Culture, Good People & Transparency 11:04

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Being the new kid on the block can be a daunting affair - especially in today’s dental landscape. Not if you’re Jeremy Livengood, CEO of Seva Dental, though. He joins Mike Huffaker on the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show to explore the power of culture-first leadership, managing practice transitions with empathy, and implementing technol…

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Chasing Caribbean Drug Smugglers - DEA Special Agent Jack McFarland 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Join host Steve Gould on the "Things Police See" podcast as he interviews retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland. With 32 years of service, Jack shares gripping stories from his time in the Caribbean, tackling drug trafficking, undercover operations, and international law enforcement challenges. From busting offload crews to navigatin…

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Dan Hosler on The Real-Time Revolution & Why Daily Data Changes Everything 14:54

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In today’s day and age, you can and must leverage the power of AI and data-driven decisions to scale your healthcare practice. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Dan Hosler, CEO of Allied OMS, to explore strategic practice growth in today's market. What You’ll Learn: How to attract investment in today's …

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Kathleen Edwards: Making up for 30 Years of No Tears, ep. 328 1:07:00

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Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …

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Philly Warrant Cop's Wild Stories: Kensington Zombies & Stallone Encounter 54:45

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Dive into gripping firsthand accounts from Tristan Kilgallon, a former warrant investigator for Philadelphia's First Judicial District. Hear intense tales of serving warrants in Philly's toughest neighborhoods like Kensington, known for its heroin crisis and zombie-like streets. From rooftop chases and shootouts to bizarre encounters with Sylvester…

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Saam Zarrabi, DDS on The 5 Communication Breakdowns Killing Your Practice Flow & How to Fix It 14:11

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In the hustle and bustle of dentistry, it can be easy to lose sight of one simple yet crucial fact: Dentistry is a people’s business. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Saam Zarrabi, DDS, CEO of Rodeo Dental, to explore scaling a dental practice from single-location operations to a thriving 50-office org…

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NOLA Cop Shares Wild Stories: Katrina, Voodoo More! 1:27:10

3M ago1:27:10

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Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Conve…

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Peter Theurer on Dentist-Led vs. Finance-Led DSOs and the Blueprint for 26-Location Success 17:44

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Building a fast-growing DSO isn’t just about capital or acquisitions - it’s about people. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike sits down with Dr. Peter Theurer, CEO of Bridge Dental Group, to explore how he built a thriving 26-location dental service organization (DSO) in just two years through a doctor-focused partnership model …

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Peter Rowan: The Bluegrass Buddha's Tex-Mex Roots, ep. 327 1:08:54

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Legendary Massachusetts-born, California-based musician Peter Rowan is best known for his bluegrass roots. A practicing Buddhist, he did time in Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as well as in the short-lived and epically important Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. However, his latest album 'Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce' celeb…