Best Substack Blog Podcasts (2025)

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Antonia Crane on Her Sex Work Memoir "Spent" & the Stories Writers Keep Retelling 5:48

1h ago5:48

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today’s guest is Antonia Crane, author of Spent. Follow Antonia on Instagram @antoniacrane. The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @cour…

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#149: Tim Duggan – How To Be Rethink Work, Share and Write Bestselling Nonfiction Books & Design A Life With Meaning 1:21:22

1h ago1:21:22

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How can you make your life and work more meaningful? Bestselling author Tim Duggan on ideating and writing bestselling non fiction books, creating killer opening lines and plotting. We also talk about how to unclog our creativity, find meaning in our work and life through a simple hack. We discuss: Tim’s outlining and editing process for non-fictio…

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Unmasking the Orchestrators Behind American Civil Unrest 1:06:07

1d ago1:06:07

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America faces orchestrated chaos as riots in Los Angeles expose the refusal of California leadership to protect citizens and law enforcement. What started as protests against ICE operations has devolved into full-scale rioting with evidence of pre-positioned supplies and planned coordination. • Chinese nationals caught smuggling dangerous biologica…

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How Codoflow Reinvents Data Architecture for AI-Ready Startups 43:52

5d ago43:52

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Ever wondered why so many AI projects fall flat—despite great teams and tools? It often comes down to one silent saboteur: your data architecture. In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Opitz, Founder & COO of Codoflow, to explore how SMEs can build AI-ready infrastructure by rethinking data modeling from the ground up. What You'll Learn: Why tra…

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Is it time to embrace change in your creative business? 47:53

2d ago47:53

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In today's episode (160) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast (the first of season 14!) I'm chatting with brand strategist, creative director, food stylist and host of the Nourishing Creativity podcast, Carla Contreras. If you've lost focus and vision in your creative business, or just feel stuck and are ready to make the rest of 2025 count, then thi…

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What to Expect When You're on Submission: Hannah Howard 18:11

4d ago18:11

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today’s guest is Hannah Howard, author of the memoirs Feast and Plenty. In this episode, Hannah returns to the pod to share her insights on surviving the publishin…

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#148: Mark Haddon — The Writing Habit That Changed Everything: Lessons from 18 Books, Creative Doubt & Writing Without A Map 59:05

6d ago59:05

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Mark Haddon, bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Spot of Bother, and The Red House on his process writing 18 books, including his latest book Dogs & Monsters, plus how he approaches success and failure. We discuss: Why writing begins before you start writing Creating strong beginnings How poetry can expand you…

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Truth In The Crosshairs: Seven Stories The Mainstream Media Won't Tell You Straight 1:04:08

8d ago1:04:08

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Clay and Elsa return after a brief hiatus to tackle seven controversial topics ranging from the Boulder attack classification to former Biden administration officials distancing themselves from the Democratic party. • The Boulder attack where an Egyptian man lit pro-Israeli protestors on fire raises questions about why Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongi…

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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember 42:40

9d ago42:40

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What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …

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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember 42:40

12d ago42:40

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What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …

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Sarah Fay on Her Fast Track to Publication with "Pathological" & Why Substack Might Be Better Than an MFA 1:03:12

15d ago1:03:12

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today’s guest is Sarah Fay, memoirist, writing coach, and Substack strategist. Her debut memoir, Pathological, chronicles her 25-year journey through the mental he…

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#147: Jane Friedman — The Publishing Industry is Changing. Here’s What Writers Should Know About Pitching, Platforms & Protecting Their Work 1:07:42

12d ago1:07:42

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What does it take to craft a pitch that truly grabs attention in today’s publishing world? In this conversation, Jane Friedman—publishing industry expert and author of The Business of Being a Writer shares her journey into the publishing world and she shares her advice for writers looking to perfect their submission materials and navigate the ever-…

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May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH 31:18

19d ago31:18

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Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B…

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May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH 31:18

19d ago31:18

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Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B…

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Negotiate Like the FBI: Sales Psychology for Startup Founders 46:42

17d ago46:42

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What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn, a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach — here to show founders how to n…

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Negotiate Like the FBI: Sales Psychology for Startup Founders 46:42

20d ago46:42

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What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn, a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach — here to show founders how to n…

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What to Expect When You're on Submission: Greg Mania 26:02

18d ago26:02

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today's guest is Greg Mania, author of the memoir Born to Be Public. In this episode, Greg shares his winding path to publication—from losing an agent, to finding …

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#146: Alda Sigmundsdóttir — How Blogging Changed My Life, Indie Publishing 101, Memoir, Writing About Culture With Integrity 59:06

19d ago59:06

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Alda Sigmundsdóttir is a journalist, author, and independent publisher who has built a thriving literary life outside the traditional system. From blogging about Iceland to launching her own press, Alda has published over 11 books and grown a loyal global readership—while staying in full control of her creative work. We discuss: Alda’s early writin…

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Corruption, Chaos, Cancer: The Headlines They Hope You'll Ignore 1:03:35

22d ago1:03:35

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Clay and Elsa dive deep into former President Biden's late-stage prostate cancer diagnosis, examining the suspicious timing and implications for his presidency. • Biden's cancer diagnosis raises questions about who was really making decisions during his presidency • Jake Tapper's new book reveals media complicity in covering up Biden's decline • CB…

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Why Europe’s Venture Capital Needs a Mindset Reboot | Andy Goldstein 40:05

26d ago40:05

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🎧 Opening: Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it. 💡 What You'll Learn: How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making Why German founders hesitate to interna…

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Why Europe’s Venture Capital Needs a Mindset Reboot | Andy Goldstein 40:05

26d ago40:05

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🎧 Opening: Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it. 💡 What You'll Learn: How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making Why German founders hesitate to interna…

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Instagram ad strategies for food photographers 39:06

24d ago39:06

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In today’s BONUS episode (159) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m joined by Zach Spuckler, founder of the online marketing company Heart, Soul & Hustle and host of the podcast by the same name. Zach takes us through a clear, practical A-Z on everything you need to know about Instagram and Facebook ads, making this often intimidating topic feel…

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An Anarchist’s Guide to Writing & Publishing with "The Sapling Cage" Author Margaret Killjoy 47:06

25d ago47:06

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today's guest is Margaret Killjoy, a prolific author and podcaster whose latest book, The Sapling Cage, kicks off a fantasy trilogy featuring a trans protagonist. …

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#145: Maggie O’Farrell — Confessions of a Novelist: Writing from Instinct, Why Revision is Essential, Facing Doubt & Finding the Story’s Heartbeat (From the Vault) 42:52

28d ago42:52

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Award-winning and bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait author takes us behind the scenes of her creative process—from the early struggles of starting out to the discipline and instinct that shape her acclaimed novels. We explore the irresistible drive to write, the role of characters in steering a story, and how she …

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How AI Is Transforming Industrial Tech — Visionaries Club’s Bold VC Strategy 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Opening What happens when Europe's top startup operators become VCs — and use AI to disrupt billion-euro legacy sectors? Today’s episode uncovers how Marton Sarkadi Nagy, Partner at Visionaries Club, is backing founders who are rewriting the playbook for industrial tech innovation. What You'll Learn: 🔧 How applied AI is replacing legacy SaaS and tr…

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How AI Is Transforming Industrial Tech — Visionaries Club’s Bold VC Strategy 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

Opening What happens when Europe's top startup operators become VCs — and use AI to disrupt billion-euro legacy sectors? Today’s episode uncovers how Marton Sarkadi Nagy, Partner at Visionaries Club, is backing founders who are rewriting the playbook for industrial tech innovation. What You'll Learn: 🔧 How applied AI is replacing legacy SaaS and tr…

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Beyond the Headlines: Decoding Hidden Agendas in Today's Political Landscape 1:01:14

29d ago1:01:14

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Clay and I tackle Senator Fetterman's increasingly independent stance against Democrat Party leadership, examining the stark contrast between his public statements and voting record as party leaders appear to be orchestrating his removal. • President Trump's diplomatic tour through Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia has secured billions in investments wh…

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How Trust-Based Leadership Drives Startup Culture That Scales (2/2) 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Most startups talk about culture. But very few measure it. Even fewer know how to scale it. In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go deep into the execution side of culture. Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust, behav…

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How Trust-Based Leadership Drives Startup Culture That Scales (2/2) 19:48

1M ago19:48

19:48

Most startups talk about culture. But very few measure it. Even fewer know how to scale it. In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go deep into the execution side of culture. Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust, behav…

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Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah on Writing "The Sex Lives of African Women" from Blog to Book 36:41

1M ago36:41

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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today’s guest comes all the way from Africa! Ghanaian author Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah has such a cool story about how she used her blog as a launch pad for publishing…

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#144: Eleanor Anstruther – The Book Industry Rejected Me. So I Built My Own Audience on Substack; Serialising Online, Writing Literary Fiction; Being an Independent Artist, Creating Your Artist DNA 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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What if the traditional publishing world says “no”? Eleanor Anstruther—acclaimed novelist and creator of The Literary Obsessive—shares her bold leap into indie publishing, serialising fiction and memoir on Substack, and why you need an Artist DNA to draw an audience. We discuss: Her aristocratic background and experience living in a commune Navigat…

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Marxism's Hidden Influence on America 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

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We explore the profound influence of Marxist ideology on American society and how it continues to shape modern political discourse through divisive identity politics and constitutional erosion. • Karl Marx's philosophy established class warfare by pitting the bourgeoisie (business owners) against the proletariat (working class) • The Communist Mani…

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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`) 48:28

1M ago48:28

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Sponsor 👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO 🎧 Opening What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not only magnetic …

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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`) 48:28

1M ago48:28

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Sponsor 👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO 🎧 Opening What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not only magnetic …

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How to go from vegan enthusiasts to creators of a global food brand: The journey of The Happy Pear 49:52

1M ago49:52

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In today's BONUS episode (158) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, we dive into the incredible story of The Happy Pear — from small-town vegan enthusiasts to creators of a plant-based movement that's inspired millions around the world. We chat about how social media transformed their journey from a local café to a thriving global community, and wha…

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