Best Xavier Adams Podcasts (2025)

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334 - Sabrina Clebnik is pioneering an incredible cannabis brand in Clebby's and the packaging is exquisite! 49:44

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🍪 Episode Highlights: From Dorm Room to the “Diner-Retro” Shelf Sabrina Clebnik isn’t just baking brownies; she’s re-engineering the entire consumer experience in the cannabis space. In this episode, we dive into how she turned a college pivot into Clebby’s, a brand that’s solving the two biggest headaches in edibles: predictability and shelf-life.…

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Actor Asher Grodman | How much cake is too much cake? 34:41

5d ago34:41

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Actor from the CBS hit series "Ghosts" and die-hard Jacksonville Jaguars fan Asher Grodman joins Adam Schein to talk about the Jaguars incredible 2025 season, their win over the Broncos, Trevor Lawrence's progress and chasing the #1 seed. Adam and Bob Stew debate how much cake is too much cake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw…

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333 - The Chasm is Real: Dragging Packaging into the 21st Century with Jamie Lo from Laibl 31:21

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Hey everybody! Welcome back to another rad-tastic episode of the People of Packaging podcast. Today, I’m sitting down with Jamie Lo, the co-founder and CEO of Laibl. We’re diving deep into the massive “chasm” that exists between legacy packaging manufacturers and the modern brands who need them. If you’ve ever felt like procurement is a slow-moving…

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Steve Kornacki | NFL Playoff Scenarios | Holiday Card Debate 35:15

11d ago35:15

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Chief Data Analyst for NBC News and Sunday Night Football on NBC, Steve Kornacki joins Adam to talk about how he crossed over into sports from the politics industry, his career at NBC, the differences or preparing for election night and Sunday Night Football, his signature khakis, breaking down the NFL playoff races in the AFC South, the AFC East, …

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Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast 1:00:51

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How did two first time founders get so wise? Paying customers in four countries within weeks of launch. Firms signing pilot agreements before a product existed. Advisers calling Marloo life-changing. Not useful, not efficient, life-changing. The secret? Going slow to go fast. Hardy and Shak met at Sharesies where they helped build one of New Zealan…

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149. The Contradictions of Global Migration | Adam Hanieh 1:03:25

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Why does it seem as though every political issue is being filtered through the issue of immigration? What does this say about the historical mission of socialism? Let us know when you figure it out. Reading: The Contradictions of Global Migration (2019) by Adam HaniehSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISC…

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332 - AI, "Augmented Intuition," and the Future of Packaging w/ Xavier Joseph from Aptar 28:20

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Before we get to the show notes, please go pick up a copy of my new book, Sales Exegesis, available on paperback and Kindle TODAY! 🤖 AI, “Augmented Intuition,” and the Future of Packaging w/ Xavier Joseph Hello everybody! Welcome to another episode of the People of Packaging Podcast, coming to you live from the Label Kingdom! 🦆👑 Today, we are doing…

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Jeff Goodman | NFL Week 14 DFS & Survivor Pool Woes 31:32

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Field of 68 Founder and College Hoops expert, Jeff Goodman joins Adam Schein to talk about creating the Field of 68, the 2025 College Basketball season, Duke's domination, UConn, Michigan, other top teams and Indiana Football's turnaround under Curt Cignetti. Adam and Bob Stew talk about the pain of Daily Fantasy and Survivor Pool woes. Hosted by S…

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Jeka Viktorova: Six weeks from dying, then the world came knocking 55:25

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This is the most technical episode we've ever done. Listen anyway. Yes, there are acronyms. Yes, you'll learn what a chiplet is. Worth it. But here's what you'll actually get: one of the best founder conversations we've recorded. Not because of the tech—but because of the humanity inside the tech. Last year, Syenta had six weeks of cash left. No te…

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331 - I wrote a book and it's out TODAY! 12:45

20d ago12:45

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What’s up, everybody! Today is a huge day, December 5, 2025. I’m recording and releasing this on the exact same day because I just couldn’t wait to share the news: my new book, Sales Exegesis: A Pastor’s Journey into Packaging Sales, is officially out! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this book actually came to be. I’m a verbal …

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Lucas Zelnick - Comedian | NFL MVP Debate 36:55

25d ago36:55

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Episode contains Explicit Language - Comedian Lucas Zelnick joins Adam Schein in studio to talk about his comedy career, growing up wealthy, how his family supported his decision to become a comic, being a Jewish comedian, how his stand-up style has evolved, and being a fan of the Rangers, Knicks, Giants and Yankees. Adam and Bob Stew debate the NF…

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Adam Gilmour: We took the risk first. Then the government came. 40:31

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Most founders wait for perfect conditions. Not Adam Gilmour. He started Gilmour Space before Australia even had a space agency. On July 30, that bet paid off. Australia's first launch permit. Fourteen seconds of flight. Right in the middle of the pack globally - SpaceX took four attempts to reach orbit. Those 14 seconds proved everything that matte…

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148. Historical Capitalism | Immanuel Wallerstein 1:07:06

27d ago1:07:06

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With winter on its way we figured what better way to warm our hearts than getting back into the debates around the origin of capitalism?Reading: Historical Capitalism (1983) by Immanuel WallersteinSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https://discord.gg/QFyDYwTH…

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Seth Walder | NFL Thanksgiving Games 43:48

1M ago43:48

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ESPN's analytics guru Seth Walder joins Adam Schein to break down the crucial 4th down decision making by the Giants against the Lions, the Cowboys against the Eagles and the Jaguars against the Cardinals. Seth talks about his path to ESPN, while breaking down the Panthers going for 2 down 8 points against the Niners, Dan Campbell's aggressiveness …

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Alex Wyatt: When seven years of platform work becomes seven-week product cycles 1:04:05

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Most robotics companies die trying to build their first product. Alex Wyatt spent seven years building the platform so the second product took seven weeks. When August Robotics launched their exhibition robot in November 2019, it blew up - standing ovation, early revenue, real momentum. Then COVID hit. Exhibitions banned globally for 23 months. Zer…

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Will Lactips be the company to help end Micro plastics?!? 24:43

1M ago24:43

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Welcome back to the mic, Adam Peek here! That was a fantastic chat with Clara and Benoît from Lactips. They’re doing some seriously innovative stuff over in France, tackling the microplastics problem head-on with a bio-based, water-soluble, and fully biodegradable material made from milk protein. If you’re in the packaging space, this is the kind o…

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Kevin Jonas | Biggest Mess in the NFL 34:44

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Singer Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers joins Adam Schein to talk about releasing his first solo single, “Changing," the New Year’s Eve show at the Hard Rock in Miami with his Brothers at the end of this year, how the band got its start, performing at Yankee Stadium & Fenway Park, how he'd fix his New York Giants, rescheduling his concert to wat…

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329 - Future-Proofing Fresh Food Packaging: UK Lessons on EPR, Food Waste, and Data with Tom Stone (Bakkavor) 26:28

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🎙️ About the Episode In this must-listen episode, The Label King, Adam Peek, welcomes Tom Stone, Senior Packaging Development Controller at Bakkavor, one of the world’s largest fresh prepared food manufacturers. The conversation pivots from the emotional narrative of sustainability to the objective data required for real-world change. Tom shares in…

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Nikki Brown: When you stop being a cog, you become the machine 1:00:35

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Nikki Brown is a Cambridge graduate who quit a dream job at Google after mere months. "I wasn't happy being a cog in a machine," she says. So she built her own. Today, Nikki is co-founder and CEO of Cartesian, an AI-native platform backed by Blackbird that turns SaaS ecosystems into retention and growth engines. Cartesian's AI agents analyse user n…

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147. Thoughts on the Fundamental Principles & the GIC | Angry Workers, Hermann Lueer & Ian Wright 1:02:01

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In which we return to the plan for communism put together by the Group of International Communists and discuss several critiques made against its proposals.Reading: Thoughts on the ‘Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution’ (2025) by Angry Workers, Response to Angry Workers (2025) by Hermann Lueer, and On ‘The Fundamental Pri…

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Kyle Larson | Giants Fire Brian Daboll 31:45

2M ago31:45

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2x NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson joined Adam Schein in studio to recap his unbelievable championship victory, broke down the final laps, spoke about the heartbreak for Denny Hamlin, talked about 'The Double' and which sporting events he'd like to attend next. Adam and Bob Stew talk about the New York Giants firing Brian Daboll, and who the…

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The Robotics Inflection: Why This Time Is Different (ft. Joe Harris, Alloy) 54:12

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There’s a graveyard of robotics companies—billions torched on beautiful demos we’ve all seen before, but never felt. This episode explains why the economics, the software, and the demand curve have finally flipped—and how Alloy plans to fuel the winners. Joe Harris returns to Wild Hearts—but this time as a founder. An engineer by training (ML for t…

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Hippy Feet is the coolest company you haven't heard about until now! Michael Mader, CEO 35:00

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DEAL: If you’re looking for custom socks for your company, event, or sports team, go to hippyfeet.com, fill out the custom inquiry form, and mention the LABEL KING podcast. Michael will give you 15% OFF your first custom order! www.hippyfeet.com 🎙️ From a Traumatic Brain Injury to a Brand That Changes Lives: The Hippy Feet Story with Michael Mader …

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Xavier Scruggs | Dodgers win epic World Series over Blue Jays 36:34

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ESPN & SiriusXM MLB Network Radio superstar Xavier Scruggs joins Adam Schein to talk about the Dodgers game 7 victory over the Blue Jays in the World Series, breaks down the key moments in the game and talks about the Blue Jays falling just short. Adam and Bob Stew debate where the 2025 World Series ranks all-time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz …

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Andrea Quinn: The operator behind a unicorn's growth engine 52:01

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You don't have to be the founder to build the future. When Andrea Quinn made the leap from fashion merchandising to tech, she didn't start a company. She joined one. Today, she's VP of Go-To-Market Operations at Halter, New Zealand's newest unicorn, which just raised $155 million at a $1.55 billion valuation. Not every path into building the future…

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146. Labour, Nationality & Religion | James Connolly 1:01:38

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What flag is the right flag for communists to fly? What attitude should we have towards nationalism and religion? Do we all just need to relax a bit?Reading: Labour, Nationality & Religion (1910) by James Connolly, Pro-Palestine symbolism (2025) by Anne McShane and Trying to capture the flag (2025) by Harley FilbenSend us a question, comment or val…

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John Schneider - Seahawks GM | Adam versus Theo | Super Bowl Favorites 46:23

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Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider joins Adam Schein to talk about his team's hot start to the season, how they decided to trade for Sam Darnold, moving on from Geno Smith, scouting Jaxon Smith Njigba, his relationship with Mike Macdonald, and his extension to stay in Seattle. Adam laments his son Theo bullying him in DFS and gives his…

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Xavier Collins: The AI studio unlocking the future of storytelling 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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When storytelling meets startup energy, magic happens. In this week’s episode, Xavier Collins, co-founder of Wonder, joins Mason to explore how technology is tearing down the old gates of Hollywood, and what happens when anyone, anywhere, can tell stories that move the world. Backed by Blackbird and LocalGlobe, Wonder is building an AI-native creat…

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T-Bob Hebert - Barstool Sports | Ohtani's performance the best ever? 53:05

2M ago53:05

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T-Bob Hebert from Barstool Sports joins Adam to talk about his brand new show on FS1 'Wake Up Barstool,' his career from College Football at LSU to sports broadcaster, what's wrong with the LSU Tigers, the Saints / Falcons rivalry and much more. Adam and Bob Stew argue whether Shohei Ohtani's performance in game 4 was the best in Baseball history. …

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327 - The best soda you haven't heard about (probably)! 26:39

2M ago26:39

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Show Notes: From Kitchen Idea to Paradise in a Can: The Hawaiian Soda Co. Story with Gina Ho! Man, I am SO stoked for this episode. This is why I do this podcast. I’m talking with the amazing Gina Ho, who co-founded Hawaiian Soda Co. with her husband, Caesar. And let me tell you, this isn't just another craft soda. The story behind this brand is in…

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Lessons from the climb: Michelle Battersby on building Sunroom 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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When Michelle Battersby launched Sunroom, she set out to change the game for women creators, building a platform where they could earn freely, safely, and on their own terms. Five years, three funding rounds and one pandemic later, she did just that. Thousands of creators made life-changing income, and Sunroom was acquired by Fanfix. From the emoti…

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Steve Somers from WFAN 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Steve Somers from WFAN joined Adam in studio to talk about his book "Me Here, You There," how he got started at WFAN, building an overnight following, his style of hosting a radio show, how he met Jerry Seinfeld, leaning into his New York Rangers fandom during the 90s, his favorite all-time callers, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c…

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From zero to US$6.2 Billion: Lucy Liu on the Airwallex strategy that broke global payments 54:19

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When Lucy Liu co-founded Airwallex in 2015, she was flying around the world opening bank accounts in person and carrying bags of security tokens. Global businesses are digital. But finance was stuck in the past. For three years, Airwallex burned money building invisible infrastructure no one believed in yet. Her co-founder drew a “really ugly unico…

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145. Historical Landmarks in the War on Palestine | Rashid Khalidi & Shir Hever 1:06:15

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In which we discuss the nature of the colonization of Palestine by the West and the fraught state the settler colony of Israel has found itself in after years of violence and economic crisis.Reading: Historical Landmarks in the Hundred Years' War on Palestine (2017) by Rashid Khalidi and Shutdown Nation (2025) by Shir HeverSend us a question, comme…

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Stan Van Gundy | Trusting the '6 7' 4-1 NFL Teams 41:51

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NBA on Prime Analyst and former head coach Stan Van Gundy joins Adam to talk about the NBA coming to Amazon Prime, his first matchup on Prime between the Knicks and the Celtics, and breaks down all of the top contenders heading into the 2025-2026 NBA season. Adam and Bob Stew talk about the '6 7' 4-1 NFL Teams and which ones you can trust. Hosted b…

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Brushstrokes, Flow State, and Freedom: The Procreate Story 49:04

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326 - NSF Global: Why Safety and Sustainability are Two Sides of the Same Packaging Coin 26:14

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Larry Fitzgerald | Biggest Mess in the NFL 29:30

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Legendary former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald joins Adam Schein to talk about the 2025 NFL season, his team to beat in the NFC, his love for Puka Nacua and Matthew Stafford, if the Ravens can fix their issues, why he believes Marvin Harrison Jr. will breakout, why he wouldn't count out the Kansas City Chiefs, the one thing he can't get past w…

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144. Communism and Strategy | Isabelle Garo 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

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In which we answer the age-old question, just what does it mean for a text to be extremely French?Watching: Communism & Strategy (2023) by Isabelle GaroSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https://discord.gg/e9fnmxYqBy Jack & Dan