Best Blake Oliver Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Breneman, College Football Analyst & Broadcaster - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 39:08

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On the final episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed College Football Analyst & Broadcaster, Adam Breneman. Breneman is a co-founder of Mercury: The College Sports Co., a venture-backed sports media company that is changing the way fans interact with thei…

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298: Why Your Team Is Underperforming - And How to Fix It. Colin M. Fisher 46:27

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This episode reveals why most teams underperform and how to fix it fast. I sit down with Dr. Colin M. Fisher – Harvard-trained management professor, former jazz musician, and author of the brand new book The Collective Edge – to dismantle the myths most leaders believe about collaboration, trust, and leadership. Forget forced fun, trust falls, and …

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Oliver Luck, Professional and Collegiate Sports Executive - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 37:51

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed Professional and Collegiate Sports Executive, Oliver Luck. As President of Palmetto Trust Company, LLC and Chairman of Altius Sports Partners, Luck provides leadership experience spanning collegiate and prof…

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Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder & President of Opendorse - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show College Sports Series 41:29

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed the Co-Founder & CEO of Opendorse, Blake Lawrence. Lawrence explores the rapid evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports—covering the impact of recent executive orders, the financial lit…

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Jason Belzer, Collegiate Sports Business Leader - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show College Sports Series 46:50

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed Sports Agent and Founder of SANIL and AthleticDirectorU, Jason Belzer. Belzer discusses the transformative changes in college athletics, particularly focusing on the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rig…

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297: From McDonald’s to McKinsey Killer – Atif Rafiq on Reinventing How We Decide and Communicate 40:26

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Meet the man who scaled Kindle and turned McDonald’s, Volvo, and MGM into truly digital businesses. Atif Rafiq has helped reshape some of the world’s biggest brands by challenging how organizations make decisions and execute bold ideas. As the first Chief Digital Officer in the Fortune 500 and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Decision S…

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296: Stand Out to Get Ahead – How to Supercharge your Professional Presence. Lorraine K. Lee 37:15

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What makes someone unforgettable in today’s noisy, distracted world? Oliver Aust sits down with Lorraine K. Lee – author of Unforgettable Presence, globally recognized keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 300,000 followers, and former editor at LinkedIn – to explore the art and science of becoming someone people remember, trust, …

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Mark French, CEO of DON'T QUIT! Sports Nutrition - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 36:25

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the CEO of DON'T QUIT Sports Nutrition, Mark French. French has created, operated and sold multiple businesses in the consumer goods, sports, media and technology industries. As profiled by Forbes, French is recognized as one of the most successful business d…

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295: How to Decode People: What Humans and AI Get Right – and Wrong. Blake Eastman, Founder of Nonverbal Group 45:18

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What if machines could read us better than people can? Blake Eastman is on a mission to make that a reality – and to ensure it serves humanity, not replaces it. Blake is the founder of The Nonverbal Group, a former poker pro and psychology professor, and now a pioneering builder at the intersection of human behavior and AI. Blake pulls back the cur…

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Lenny Currier, Assist. AD for Sports Medicine, Villanova & Former Trainer, Philadelphia 76ers - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 41:01

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Assistant AD for Sports Medicine at Villanova University & Former Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers, Lenny Currier. Currier, who came to Villanova in 2003, serves as an Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine. In this position, he is responsible…

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294: Pitch Like a Pro: How to Captivate and Convince Any Audience 44:44

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Can you win every pitch? No, but The Pitch Guy’s blueprint gets you close. Danny Fontaine aka The Pitch Guy is the author of “Pitch: How to Captivate and Convince Any Audience On The Planet” and host of the Pitch Masters podcast. Danny has redefined what it means to pitch an idea, product or business – not as a PowerPoint deck, but as an emotionall…

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How to Lead when AI is Smarter than You with Gerrit McGowan (Video Edit) 48:17

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Oliver’s TEDx talk, “AI-Powered Leadership: Why Supercomputers Need Supercommunicators” just dropped. It sets the stage for a real talk on what AI means for leaders. Oliver and his bestie, serial founder Gerrit McGowan explore how emerging tech is reshaping communication, leadership, and trust, and how leaders can use AI without losing authenticity…

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293: How to Lead when AI is Smarter than You with Gerrit McGowan 50:06

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Oliver’s TEDx talk, “AI-Powered Leadership: Why Supercomputers Need Supercommunicators” just dropped. It sets the stage for a real talk on what AI means for leaders. Oliver and his bestie, serial founder Gerrit McGowan explore how emerging tech is reshaping communication, leadership, and trust, and how leaders can use AI without losing authenticity…

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J.R. McCabe, Sinclair Broadcast Group - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 31:24

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Chief Business Officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group, J.R. McCabe. McCabe joined Sinclair, Inc. in the fall of 2020 and currently serves as Chief Business Officer, Consumer Products. In this role, McCabe is proving the tremendous growth potential of the con…

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Simon Dalby - Fire, Planetary Crisis, and the Politics of Survival 58:08

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In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Simon Dalby, one of the most original thinkers in critical geopolitics and environmental security. His scholarship has fundamentally reshaped how we understand the relationship between ecology, violence, and global governance – pioneering the concept of political geoecology and, more recently, probing the …

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Nat Dyer - Economics, Power and the Real World 58:18

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In this episode, we welcome Dr Nat Dyer, journalist, researcher and author of Ricardo’s Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray. With clarity and wit, Nat takes us inside the story of how mainstream economics became unmoored from reality, tracing its detachment back to the legacy of David Ricardo and the seductive pull of abst…

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Matt Hillman, CEO of PATH Talent & Co-Host, Roommates Show - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 33:21

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the CEO, PATH Talent & Co-Host, Roommates Show, Matt Hillman. Hillman has been the CEO of PATH Talent since 2024 and co-hosts the Roommates Show with NBA stars Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. Under his leadership, PATH Talent has seen sign…

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292: MOMENT with Seth Godin - The World’s Racing to the Bottom. Do This Instead. 8:03

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What's the difference between a leader and a manager? Why should we avoid the industrial age-style race to the bottom? This week we are sharing a brief moment of Oliver’s conversation with Seth Godin, 21-time best-selling author and one of the leading business thinkers in the world. Check out episode 263 for the full conversation. Make sure you’re …

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Jim Cavale, Chairman of Athletes.org - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 35:32

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Chairman of Athletes.org, Jim Cavale. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Cavale found early success on both the baseball diamond and basketball court at Christian Brothers Academy. Cavale’s athletic journey took him south to the University of Monteval…

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291: How to Get to the Point with Joel Schwartzberg 44:45

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If you don’t have a point, everything you say is pointless. Oliver speaks with Joel Schwartzberg, communication expert and author of “The Language of Leadership” and “Get to the Point” (updated edition out this month). Let’s face it, there is too much rambling and hot air in business. Joel shares concepts such as the “I Believe That” Test and the “…

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290: How to Speak Like a Top 1% Leader 33:47

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This week Oliver is a guest on the Amplified Leadership podcast hosted by Oliver Degnan. They discuss what it truly means to "Speak like a CEO", how to make your story sticky, how to create a compelling vision, how to communicate better as a team, how to build trust, and much more. This is a value-packed half an hour with lots of actionable advice!…

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Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL- SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 37:24

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL, Justin Papadakis. Papadakis oversees critical areas such as league expansion, stadium and real estate development, digital media, technology, and finance. Under his leadership, the USL has launched initia…

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289: How to Run Virtual Meetings That Energize, Not Drain with Andrew Brodsky 40:35

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Drowning in Zoom calls and Slack threads? No energy left at the end of the day? Zoom fatigue is real. So is information overload. To understand science-backed strategies that get better results from your virtual communication while preserving your energy, Oliver speaks to Andrew Brodsky. Andrew is a management professor at the University of Texas a…

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Brian Christopher, Creator and CEO of BCSlots - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 30:22

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Creator and CEO of BCSlots, Brian Christopher. Christopher is the award-winning casino gaming content creator, with over 1 Billion video views. He plays slots daily in casinos & online on his BCSlots, BCBets and BCSpins channels, showing 8 Million monthly…

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288: Inside Personalized Persuasion: How AI Shapes the Future of Influence with Dr. Sandra Matz 46:38

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What if an algorithm could read your personality better than your best friend? In this eye-opening episode, Oliver sits down with Dr. Sandra Matz – Columbia Business School professor, computational psychologist, and author of Mindmasters – to explore how our digital footprints reveal far more than we think. Sandra unpacks how AI tools can accuratel…

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287: Funny Means Money - How to Use Humor as a Leadership Advantage. Andrew Tarvin 50:24

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Leaders who use humor are seen as more confident, competent and get better results – if they do it the right way. Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works and author of the book by the same name. He shares how leaders can use humor as a serious tool for better results. But it’s not about being haha funny or being a slap-on-the-back kinda boss. …

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Zack Malet, Senior Director of Business Development and Innovation at ESPN - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 31:34

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Senior Director of Business Development and Innovation at ESPN, Zack Malet. Malet negotiates and manages ESPN’s existing and new 3rd-party business agreements, with a specific focus on strategic innovation, emerging media, revenue, gaming and technology p…

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286: Pirates, Hostages & Cyber Attacks: What They Taught Me About Decisions with Top Kidnap-for-Ransom Negotiator Scott Walker 35:45

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Scott Walker is a world-class kidnap-for-ransom negotiator who deals with hostage takers, pirates and cyber-attacks. Scott has successfully negotiated more than 300 such incidents using the principles he shares in his best-selling book ‘Order Out of Chaos’. The New York Times called it “a masterclass in communication excellence”. Now Scott is back …

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Chapter 34 - The UAE'S Olive Branch 20:33

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In this episode, the final episode of the We Should All Be Zionists Podcast, Einat leaves us with a note of optimism: changing attitudes in the Arab world. Though October 7th oddly galvanized much of the world against Israel, there are those, still, from even the most unlikely of places, who have stood by Israel's side and done even more for peace.…

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285: How to Get What You Want From the People in Charge. Melody Wilding 51:38

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Success isn't just about what you know, but your ability to influence and persuade those in positions of power. On this episode of Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust sits down with the brilliant Melody Wilding. Melody is an award-winning executive coach, speaker, and bestselling author. Drawing on her extensive experience and insights from her book, "Ma…

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Davyeon Ross, CEO & Co-Founder of ShotTracker - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 40:13

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the CEO & Co-Founder of ShotTracker, Davyeon Ross. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Ross came to the United States on a basketball scholarship to Benedictine College, where he was a four-year letterman and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science …

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284: How to Be Inspiring: Science-Backed Strategies from the World’s #1 Expert. Adam Galinsky 47:50

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Forget the myth of the "naturally" inspiring leader. Adam Galinsky, author of "Inspire", reveals the science behind inspiration – and how you can cultivate it. Adam is the world’s #1 expert on inspirational leadership. He is a professor at Columbia Business School and has been studying the science of inspiration for over 20 years. His new book “Ins…

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Chapter 33 - The Gaza Protests Are About Ending Israel 21:35

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In 2018, Einat wrote an essay about the riots that were shaking the ground of the border between Israel and Gaza. Einat understood then that the unrest wasn't about just better living conditions -- they were an expression of the desire to "return" to Israel -- violently. Then, Blake Flayton joins for a conversation about Jewish/Palestinian appropri…

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283: How to Make Your Idea Maximally Contagious with Storytelling Guru John Yorke 42:05

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Want your idea to spread like wildfire? Do you want to move your audience to action? There is a way to achieve this. This week, Oliver is joined by John Yorke, a world-renowned storytelling expert and former head of BBC Drama, to unravel the secrets of compelling narratives. John wrote the OG of storytelling books: "Into the Woods: How Stories Work…

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Chapter 32 - Western States Fail to Understand the Palestinian Right of Return 38:43

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In this episode, Einat discusses her topic of expertise: the Palestinian "right of return," which, as we have covered many times, is not a "right" enshrined anywhere in international law, nor would it be, for many people, a return. What do Western states not understand about this concept? Plus: a new addition to The War of Return, post-October 7th,…

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Jeff Benjamin, COO & Co-Founder of Vetri Restaurant Group - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 41:24

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the COO & Co-Founder of Vetri Restaurant Group, Jeff Benjamin. After graduating from The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Benjamin met Marc Vetri in New York City while working in the food industry. When Marc decided to return to his native Philadelphia t…

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282: Talk Less, Lead More: The Secret Skill of Elite Communicators. Oscar Trimboli 38:58

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Are you really listening? Or just waiting to talk? Most leaders overestimate their listening skills. To understand why and how you can become a 10 out of 10 listener, Oliver is joined by Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is a globally-recognized listening expert and the author of How to Listen who will shatter your assumptions about hearing and connection. Dis…

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Randy Pritzker, Businessman & Referee - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 37:06

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Randy Pritzker, the former CEO of Omicron Group. Pritzker is the former CEO of Omicron Consulting, a company specializing in application development, network services, and hardware/software reselling. During his tenure, he launched initiatives like XMLabs to …

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281: The Burnout Trap: How to Reclaim Your Energy and Lead with Clarity. Dr Oliver Degnan 51:45

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Oliver Aust speaks with Dr. Oliver Degnan about a critical issue: burnout. It's not just stress, it's much more dangerous. Dr. Degnan challenges common misconceptions about burnout and lays bare the self-inflicted wounds that lead to the brink. He explores the crucial difference between stress and burnout, how a breakdown in trust fuels it, why it …

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280: How to Disagree Without Falling Out With Harvard’s Julia Minson 30:07

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Why is it so hard to disagree without falling out? And how can we get better at managing disagreements? To find out, Oliver speaks to Julia Minson, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. They explore the crucial skill of productive disagreement in life and at work. Discover why smart people struggle with disagreements, the …

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Michael Schreiber, Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 35:24

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports and Venture Partner at SeventySix Capital, Michael Schreiber. Schreiber brings his operational experience and media competency to the SeventySix Capital team as it continues to invest in the convergence of the physical…

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279: How to Become Indistractable in a World of Noise with Nir Eyal 43:18

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Distractions are everywhere. But how do you regain focus and control in an age of constant interruptions? This week, Oliver speaks with Nir Eyal, the internationally acclaimed behavioral designer, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, and former Stanford Lecturer. He explains that distraction isn't just about external triggers but often …

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Mark Hicks & Clint Hangebrauck, NCAA - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 37:44

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Mark Hicks & Clint Hangebrauck from the NCAA. As Managing Director of Enforcement, Hick’s primary role involves leading Enforcement’s sport and issue-specific relationship and development initiatives, which include sports wagering, NIL, football, basketball, …

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278: The Ritual Effect: Build Elite Teams and Create Meaning with Harvard’s Michael Norton 36:12

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What if I told you there's a secret weapon that can transform your leadership, boost team morale, and create a culture of peak performance? In this episode, Oliver Aust sits down with Professor Michael Norton, a renowned psychologist at HBS and author of The Ritual Effect: The Transformative Power of Our Everyday Actions. Professor Norton's researc…

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Johnny Holliday, Sports Broadcaster for the University of Maryland - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 39:07

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Sports Broadcaster for the University of Maryland, Johnny Holliday. Holliday is a prominent broadcaster in Washington, with over 50 years of experience in radio and television. He has been the play-by-play voice for the University of Maryland for 45 years…

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Craig Murphy – The Long Arc of Global Governance 1:22:26

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In this episode, we welcome one of the most influential voices in international relations, Professor Craig Murphy. A pioneer in global governance scholarship, Craig has been at the forefront of research on international organizations, industrial change, and the historical evolution of global political structures. His work bridges critical theory, h…

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Philipp Pattberg – Climate, Ideology, and the Global Governance Dilemma 1:12:46

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In this episode, we welcome longtime friend and collaborator of the UCL Global Governance Institute, Professor Philipp Pattberg, to the podcast, a leading scholar in global environmental governance and sustainability transitions. As Director of the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute and Professor of Transnational Environmental Governance at VU Amst…

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277: How to Become a Trusted Leader. Natalie Doyle Oldfield 33:50

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No success without trust. But how do you build trust when trust in leadership is at an all-time low? Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a globally recognized expert on trust and author of Trusted: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Business Growth. She explains how trust is often formed subconsciously as the first thing in an interaction between humans…

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Paul Salem, Chairman of MGM - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show 32:53

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On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Chairman of MGM, Paul Salem. Salem serves as Chairman of the Board of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), the global hospitality and entertainment company, and was formerly Chairman of MGM Growth Properties (NYSE: MGP) and is the Founder of Salem Capit…

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276: Atomic Statements, Apes & Ants, and the New Science of Storytelling. Will Storr 42:16

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What if everything we experience is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? In this episode, Oliver sits down with one of his intellectual heroes. Will Storr, bestselling author of The Science of Storytelling, The Status Game and now A Story is a Deal to explore how stories define our reality, shape our decisions, and influence human behavior. Wil…