Best Toplining Podcasts (2025)

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B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs: Topline (1988)/Lady Terminator (1988) 2:00:37

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B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs: Topline (1988)/Lady Terminator (1988) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 125-B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs: Topline (1988)/Lady Terminator (1988) This week we talk about two B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs. A Hybrid of Indiana Jones and Aliens Are infused in both movies this week, Topline and Lady Terminator.…

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Episode 408: Matt Fates - Partner, Innospark Ventures 53:31

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Episode 408 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Fates, Partner at Innospark Ventures.Did you know that the first modern venture capital firm was started right here in the Boston area? It’s true. Back in 1946, Georges Doriot founded the American Research and Development Corporation (ARDC), marking the birth of an industry that has fueled the en…

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The Story of Fugitive Slaves in the 1850s Resembles Current Reports About Immigrants Threatened with Deportation 16:57

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In the 1850s stories about desperate runaway slaves trying to evade capture in the northern states aroused sympathy for the fugitives and stoked anti-slavery sentiment. A related impact seems to be taking shape in our times. Videos showing the tragic experiences of undocumented immigrants grabbed by ICE agents are provoking negative responses from …

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Deranged & Deluded Santas Obsessed with Money & Morality: The Silent Partner (1978)/Christmas Evil (1980) 2:57:24

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Deranged & Deluded Santas Obsessed with Money & Morality: The Silent Partner (1978)/Christmas Evil (1980) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 127-Deranged & Deluded Santas Obsessed with Money & Morality: The Silent Partner (1978)/Christmas Evil (1980) This week our second in our Christmas episodes we cover the two films about Santa and hi…

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Episode 407: Seth Rosen - CEO & Co-Founder, CustomMade 57:29

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Episode 407 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Seth Rosen, Founder & CEO of CustomMade.A common theme that you’ll hear throughout this interview is the importance of resiliency.Sure - the media loves the story of the latest company that has achieved $100M ARR in a month (I’m obviously kidding), but the overwhelming majority of businesses are a gri…

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Learning Kindness & Humility During Christmas: Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994) 3:50:19

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Learning Kindness & Humility During Christmas: Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 126 Learning Kindness & Humility During Christmas: Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994) This week we talk about the meaning of Christmas in our first of two Christmas Episodes. This one we talk about Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994). …

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Episode 406: Bill Simmons - Serial Entrepreneur, Orbit.me & DataXu 57:01

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Episode 406 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Bill Simmons, serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Orbit.me and DataXu.I’m going to use the cliché: Bill actually is a rocket scientist. His background is in aerospace engineering, he holds a PhD from MIT, and he worked on 13 space missions. In addition, he was part of a major Government competition …

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Surprising Lessons From America's War in Afghanistan 20:00

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When a refugee from Afghanistan allegedly shot two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C., discussions about the tragedy invoked memories of America’s chaotic exit from Afghanistan in 2021. Partisans invoked different lessons when describing that crisis. Republicans blamed President Joe Biden. They said he failed to plan an orderly withdrawal. Democ…

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Episode 405: Ed Jennings - CEO, Quickbase 53:38

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Episode 405 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ed Jennings, CEO of Quickbase.The terms 'narrow' and 'growth' seem to contradict each other, yet in Ed’s mind, the two concepts go hand-in-hand. Based on his experience, true scaling doesn't always mean adding new products or wildly expanding into new industries.It can be a huge challenge to say "no" …

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Holiday Food That Kills You: Poultrygeist (2006)/Thankskilling (2008) 2:08:37

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Holiday Food That Kills You: Poultrygeist (2006)/Thankskilling (2008) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 124-Food That Kills You: Poultrygeist (2006)/Thankskilling (2008) This week we talk about the cholesterol that makes you die with two films from the Aughts: Poultrygeist from 2006 and Thankskilling from 2008. Also discussed are the mo…

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Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & a Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003) 2:59:47

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Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & a Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 123-Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & A Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003) This week we talk about 2 jerkface toxic men trying to control and use the women in their lives. The two fil…

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How a Battle Over President Reagan’s Nominee for the Supreme Court Weaponized Political Warfare 15:31

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American Society is now deeply split along ideological and cultural lines. When did this polarization intensify? One among several key turning points occurred in 1987 when President Ronald Reagan nominated Robert Bork for a seat on the Supreme Court. Bork’s controversial statements about American society and the law provoked intense opposition. Sen…

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WhoDunit Thrillers Starring James Mason: The Last of Sheila (1973)/Bloodline (1979) 2:07:00

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WhoDunit Thrillers Starring James Mason: The Last of Sheila (1973)/Bloodline (1979) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 122-WhoDunit Thrillers Starring James Mason: The Last of Sheila (1973)/Bloodline (1979) This week we talk about 2 WhoDunit Thrillers starring the amazing James Mason: ‘The Last of Sheila’ from 1973 and ‘Bloodline’ (1979)…

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Episode 404: Ben Sesser - CEO & Co-Founder, BrightHire 56:46

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Episode 404 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Sesser, CEO & Co-Founder of BrightHire.Well this is a first…It’s common to time my podcast interview around a milestone for a company like a funding announcement. But, this is the first time that in the span between my interview with the founder to the publishing date that the company announced it…

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Why Movies About Nuclear Warfare Matter 23:25

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Can Netflix’s recent film, The House of Dynamite and other movies like it influence public opinion regarding nuclear warfare? The historical record from the 1950s until recent times shows that sometimes this cinema does have an impact. The films also reflect public concerns at the time they were produced. This discussion begins with an examination …

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Politics and Religion: The Last Supper (1995)/The Ten (2007) 2:28:27

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Politics and Religion: The Last Supper (1995)/The Ten (2007) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 121-Politics and Religion: The Last Supper (1995)/The Ten (2007) We talk about the two things you’re not supposed to talk about in two movies, The Last Supper from 1995 and The Ten from 2007. We went hard in the pain on this one. Extra Hot So …

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Episode 403: Nick Ornitz & Shannon Kay - Co-Founders, Topline Pro 53:10

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Episode 403 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nick Ornitz and Shannon Kay, Co-Founders of Topline Pro.Make something people want is the motto behind Y Combinator. It sounds simple, yet so many founders miss this fundamental requirement.Topline Pro is a perfect case study in getting it right. They didn't fall victim to early false positives; inste…

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The Record of Joseph McCarthy's Rise and Decline Might Offer Clues About Donald Trump's Future 17:34

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Public opinion polls show President Trump’s approval rating has slipped substantially since his second inauguration. Do those results indicate vulnerability? If the trend line continues, could President Trump begin to lose his grip on the reins of political power? Despite this evidence, discussions in the national media contain little speculation a…

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Episode 402: Aaron Sekhri - CEO & Co-Founder, Le Walk 1:00:18

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Episode 402 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Aaron Sekhri, CEO & Co-Founder of Le Walk.Most apps are trying to get you to stare at your phone and create a stickiness factor for doomscrolling. Yet, Le Walk wants you to look up and take in the world. If you have ever experienced a group tour for a museum or some other historical location, it can b…

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Michael Myers' Nu Metal Era: Halloween H20 (1998)/Halloween Resurrection (2002) 2:42:42

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Michael Myers’ Nu Metal Era: Halloween H20 (1998)/Halloween Resurrection (2002) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 120-Michael Myers’ Nu Metal Era: Halloween H20 (1998)/Halloween Resurrection (2002) This Week its Halloween-So enjoy this double feature of Michael Myers going after silly young people who should know better. Also discussed …

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Episode 401: Nicole Phillips-Bastian - CEO & Co-Founder, Qatch 54:32

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Episode 401 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nicole Phillips-Bastian of Qatch.This episode was recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University which is the third year that I’ve hosted it onsite. Thank you to Stephanie Roulic for the invitation, as it’s a lot of fun and great to be involved in such a meaningful conference. And, since i…

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Snake Horror Starring Oliver Reed: Venom (1981)/Spasms (1983) 2:08:52

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119. Snake Horror Starring Oliver Reed: Venom (1981)/Spasms (1983) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 119-Snake Horror Starring Oliver Reed: Venom (1981)/Spasms (1983) This week we discuss the bombastic Oliver Reed in two Snake horror pictures: Venom from 1981 & Spasms from 1983. Also talked about: Sinners (2025) This is A Film And Comed…

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Gym Horror: Killer Workout (1987)/Death Spa (1988) 2:12:03

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GYM HORROR: Killer Workout (1987)/Death Spa (1988) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 118: Killer Workout (1987)/Death Spa (1988) This week we are talking about Gym Horror. The Places You Go To Get Healthy could be a place that is dangerous. Killer Workout from 1987 and Death Spa from 1988. We also talk about Grizzly 2 (1983), Devil On C…

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Episode 400: Rylan Hamilton - CEO & Co-Founder, Blue Water Autonomy 1:05:17

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Episode 400 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rylan Hamilton, CEO & Co-Founder of Blue Water Autonomy.Episode 400! It’s another milestone episode. On November 2, 2017, I published the first episode of The VentureFizz Podcast. My first 11 episodes were an experiment where I interviewed talent acquisition leaders. Christina Luconi was my first gues…

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Watergate: Four Key Lessons for Our Times 20:41

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This podcast discusses the significance of four important aspects of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and it considers the relevance of that history to politics in our times. First, the podcast deals with the controversy regarding President Gerald Ford’s decision to pardon Richard Nixon. Sec…

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Spirits and Demons: Fallen (1998)/Frailty (2001) 2:20:25

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Spirits and Demons: Fallen (1998)/Frailty (2001) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 117: Fallen (1998)/Frailty (2001) Talking about how to deal with otherworldly evil in both these movies, one directed by Gregory Hoblit (Fallen) and the other directed by one of the best in the biz and major top notch nonsense alum-Bill Paxton (Frailty). …

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Free Speech from a Printer in Colonial America to Jimmy Kimmel 28:05

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When Kimmel returned to ABC Television after a temporary suspension, he delivered a powerful defense of the American people’s right to criticize political leaders and their policies. This podcast traces the evolution of ideas about free speech from a court case in 1735 to the present. It notes that some of the most important efforts to deal with th…

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#67 - 7 Storytelling Mistakes That Are KILLING Your Songs 24:05

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✅ Join my free community for songwriters who want to leverage the power of storytelling to write great songs that grow their fanbase & career. lyricmastery.com/skool Get the book on starting your lyrics with an attention-grabbing opening line. In this video, I breakdown the 7 biggest storytelling mistakes holding back indie artists from blowing up.…

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Murder & Trafficking Comedy's: So I Married An Ax Murderer (1993)/The Crazysitter (1994) 2:51:08

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Episode 399: Luisa Herrmann - Founder & CEO, AINovva 56:41

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Episode 399 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Luisa Herrmann, Founder & CEO of AINovva.This episode was recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University which is the third year that I’ve hosted it onsite. Thank you to Stephanie Roulic for the invitation as it’s a lot of fun and great to be involved in such a meaningful conference. And, …

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Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 2: Greedy (1994)/Drowning Mona (2000) 2:42:24

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Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 2: Greedy (1994)/Drowning Mona (2000) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 115-Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 2: Greedy (1994)/Drowning Mona (2000) When You Need To Hangout With Your Family but it’s so aggravating, Volume 2. Also, we discussed: The Man With My Husbands Face, Flight Risk, Mountainhead, Until Dawn, War…

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Episode 398: Izzat Jarudi - Co-Founder & CEO, Edifii 53:49

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Episode 398 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Izzat Jarudi, Co-Founder & CEO at Edifii.This episode was recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University which is the third year that I’ve hosted it onsite. Thank you to Stephanie Roulic for the invitation, as it's a lot of fun and great to be involved in such a meaningful conference. And,…

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Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 1: Daddy's Dyin' (1990)/Daddy and Them (2001) 2:48:26

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Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 1: Daddy’s Dyin’ (1990)/Daddy and Them (2001) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 114-Comedic Family Trauma Vol. 1: Daddy’s Dyin’ (1990)/Daddy and Them (2001) There’s something so frustrating when talking to your family. These two films represent that emotional aggravation. Also we discuss: Dead and Breakfast, E…

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Episode 397: Liz Graham, CEO, Operator, Board Member, and Startup Advisor 1:00:37

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Episode 397 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Liz Graham, CEO, Operator, Board Member, and Startup Advisor.This episode was recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University which is the third year that I’ve hosted it onsite. Thank you to Stephanie Roulic for the invitation as it's a lot of fun and great to be involved in such a meaningf…

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Episode 396: Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO & Founder of Teikametrics 54:59

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Episode 396 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO & Founder of Teikametrics.It’s another repeat guest! I think I’m up to 5 repeat guests on The VentureFizz Podcast and just like the 5-times club on Saturday Night Live, I might have to start thinking about getting some custom jackets made up for our repeat guests because t…

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Small Time Crime-One False Move (1992)/A Simple Plan (1998) 2:24:32

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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 113-Small Time Crime: One False Move (1992)/A Simple Plan (1998) Small Time Crime: One False Move (1992)/A Simple Plan (1998) This week we talk about how small screwups when it comes to executing a crime and how having one jackass in your crew can completely crash your not so amazing scheme. Starring tw…

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If George Washington Had Been Anti-Vax, the United States Might Not Exist Today 16:16

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Medical science had pretty much eradicated measles by the year 2000, but an outbreak occurred recently in Texas and other states largely because many children had not been vaccinated. Public resistance to vaccination has grown in recent years, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has cut vaccine research drastica…

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Incel Rom Coms: The Boyfriend School (1990)/Love Potion # 9 (1992) 2:31:15

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Incel Rom Coms-The Boyfriend School (1990)/Love Potion #9 (1992) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 112: The Boyfriend School (1990)/ Love Potion #9 (1992) Sick Sad Rom Coms possibly made by toxic weirdos. Enjoy. Also Discussed: The Ex Next Door and Killing All My Sisters. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALE…

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Episode 395: Erez Kaminski - CEO & Founder, Ketryx 58:11

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Episode 395: Erez Kaminski - CEO & Founder, Ketryx by VentureFizzBy VentureFizz

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Did He Have D.I.D.?: Primal Fear (1996)/Fight Club (1999) 3:38:24

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Master Actor-Edward Norton-Did He Have D.I.D.?: Primal Fear (1996)/Fight Club (1999) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 111: Primal Fear (1996)/Fight Club (1999) What happens when you have the fracturing of your mind and you’re a man? These two films show examples. Also talked about: Elvira’s Haunted Hills. WE DO NOT ENDORSE THE ACTIONS …

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Everybody Broke the Immigration laws, Including American Citizens 18:30

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Why have Republicans and Democrats become sharply divided about dealing with immigration? Is compromise possible? There are no easy solutions for settling disputes, but this podcast suggests ideas. It identifies an important lesson from history that is frequently overlooked. For decades, we’ve all been engaged in illegal activity when dealing with …

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Barack Obama May Have Told the Most Consequential Joke in American History 11:35

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Ordinarily, American presidents don’t vilify previous chief executives, but Donald Trump is different. Trump routinely criticizes former presidents, especially Democrats. No president is so consistently the target of Trump’s contempt as Barak Obama. What is the source of that negativity? Trump’s behavior might spring from anger over humorous remark…

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How a University Professor Made America Great 15:47

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From World War II until recent times, a partnership between government and universities contributed significantly to the United States’ emergence as the world’s most innovative, productive, and prosperous country. The story of that success is complex, yet one person played a crucial role in building the foundations of U.S. preeminence in science an…

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Episode 394: Brian Stempeck - CEO & Co-Founder, Evertune 1:06:59

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Episode 394 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Brian Stempeck, CEO & Co-Founder of Evertune.Think about how people search for things on the web now and GenAI’s massive impact. A lot of people just go straight to different platforms like ChatGPT with the goal of just getting the answer to what they are searching for versus having to go to a website…

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Tariff Man Ignores Lessons from a Century of History 17:50

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Donald Trump called himself “Tariff Man. He claimed, “Trade wars are good and easy to win.” Trump said tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Economists strongly disagree. Why does Trump reject expert opinion, and what could happen if his trade wars continue? This podcast notes how high tariffs in 1930 intensified the Great Depressi…

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DID SHE HAVE D.I.D.?: Three Faces of Eve (1957)/Sybil (1976) 2:32:53

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Master Actress-Joanne Woodward-DID SHE HAVE D.I.D.?: Three Faces of Eve (1957)/Sybil (1976) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 110: Three Faces of Eve (1957)/Sybil (1976) Did She Have It or No. Joanne Woodward Stars in these two pictures. We talk about two films that talk about how many personalities someone with D.I.D. can have. Is it a…

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Episode 393: Daniel Demetri - Founder & CEO, Trellis 51:16

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Episode 393 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Daniel Demetri, Founder & CEO of Trellis.Through the advancements of technology like cloud computing and AI, you no longer need to have a huge team to support a company that is hitting major levels of revenue. And, it’s not just the ones you read about like Lovable, Cursor, Wiz, etc., as there are oth…

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The Other Guy Wrote It: The Dark Half (1993)/Secret Window (2004) 2:50:56

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The Other Guy Wrote It: The Dark Half (1993)/Secret Window (2004) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 109: The Dark Half (1993)/Secret Window (2004) Fragmented Male Writers. Also talked about: Grizzly Rage (2007), A Deadly Price For Her Pretty Face, The Wrong Cheer Captain, Mickey 17, Drop, and Minecraft. Spoilers For The Secrets Within T…

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Episode 392: Damien Lewke - Founder & CEO, Nebulock 48:24

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Episode 392 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Damien Lewke, Founder & CEO of Nebulock.Damien is purpose built for this company, which is a statement he’s heard from one of his investors that being Will Lehman. When you hear about Damien’s background story, it’s hard to argue.Damien’s path to where he is today has been very thoughtful, methodical,…

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Stephen & George's Horror Comics: Creepshow (1982)/Creepshow 2 (1987) 3:12:28

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Stephen & George's Horror Comics: Creepshow (1982)/Creepshow 2 (1987) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 108. Stephen & George's Horror Comics: Creepshow (1982)/Creepshow 2 (1987) This Week we go deep into two iconic horror anthology's done by the masters of the Genre, Stephen King and George Romero-the films: Creepshow (1982) and Creeps…