Best Brian Robb Podcasts (2025)

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414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat 43:30

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Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform …

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Airbnb’s bet on an IRL future, with Brian Chesky 32:20

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Amid dramatic disruption, what role should business play in building the future? Recorded live at the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky shares his candid perspective on business, politics, creativity, and AI — taking listeners from Airbnb’s humble beginnings to bold plans for the company’s future.…

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Schlockober Candlelight Chillers: The Spiral Staircase & The Innocents W/ Preston 2:38:34

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On this Schlocktober we take a break from Kills & Giggles so Lindsay can convince Film Writer Preston Mitchell he likes Horror Movies. With a Candlelight Double of Robert Siodmak's The Spiral Staircase (1946) & Jack Clayton's The Innocents (1961) Oh the gothic nerding out that is about to happen Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Antho…

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S&A Kills & Giggles Bad Romance: My Bloody Valentine (1981) & Heart Eyes W/ Daniel 1:33:25

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Replay: How Daymond John built FUBU 34:57

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How do you create authentic partnerships to build scale? In this archival episode, Reid Hoffman talks with the iconic entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Daymond John about how he built FUBU from scratch. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Sean Grande previews Celtics season of newness 1:03:23

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Celtics radio voice Sean Grande joins Jay King, Sam Packard and Brian Robb to talk about what lies ahead for the Celtics season, Jayson Tatum's outlook and much more in a wide ranging interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Brian Robb

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413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits 44:15

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By Mahan Tavakoli

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 30:27

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S&A Kills & Giggles Slashers 101: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) & Scream (1996) W/ Robb 2:15:13

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On this Schlocktober Kills & Giggles Lindsay and Chainsaw and Claws Co-Host Robb never pick up the phone. It's a Super Slasher Double of Amy Holden Jones' The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) & Wes Craven's Scream (1996) Both are era defining Slasher Movies both poking holes and loving re-creating and re-inventing the troupes we love in Slashers. All …

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AI Adoption is an Act of Self-Disruption ft Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow 51:41

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Brian Solis, is a digital anthropologist and futurist who serves as the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow and is the former Head of Global Innovation at Salesforce. Brian is a bestselling author of Lifescale, The End of Business as We Know It, and Mindshift, which helps leaders learn how to see emerging trends, harness disruptive forces, and …

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S&A Kills & Giggles The Freaks Won: Lisa Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein W/ Brendon & Brendon 1:46:17

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On this Kills & Giggles we look at Monster Who Kill. Zelda Williams' Lisa Frankenstein (2024) & James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein. Both Comedies. But both movies nail into why we love the freaks and want what is best for them. Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Anthony King Listen to Schlock & Awe on your favourite podcast app.…

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Celtics training camp takeaways: How will Anfernee Simons look on defense? 36:18

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Jam Packard and Jay King talk about playing FAST but on defense, trying to create turnovers, and how Joe Mazzulla can bully Anfernee Simons into defensive improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Brian Robb

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412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs 53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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How to sell a billion dollars of snacks, with the founders of Chomps 32:10

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Chomps co-founders Rashid Ali and Pete Maldonado had an unusual side hustle: selling meat sticks online. The co-founders join host Jeff Berman to reveal the phone call from Trader Joe’s that changed everything, how they used lessons from failed startups, and how they built Chomps into a snack empire. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newslet…

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411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts 1:15:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Gardner—legendary investor, co-founder of The Motley Fool, and author of Rule Breaker Investing. Over the past three decades, David has not only beaten the market—he’s reshaped how long-term investing is understood and practiced. David’s track record is extraordinary: He rec…

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Design dominance sparks a blockbuster IPO, with Figma’s Dylan Field 26:51

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Figma burst into the public eye in 2022 after Adobe was blocked from buying the design startup for $20 billion. This chapter set the stage for an even bigger milestone at Figma: a splashy IPO this summer at nearly double that valuation. Dylan Field, Figma’s co-founder and CEO, joins Rapid Response to share what distinguishes Figma from competitors,…

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S&A Kills & Giggles Hillbilly Holiday House: Wrong Turn (2003) & Tucker and Dale vs Evil W/ Mike & Andy 1:53:11

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And Schlocktober begins! Kills & Giggles where we look at Slashers we love and the Horror Comedy's that show case why we keep going back. To kick off Kills & Giggles Lindsay, Mike Scott & Andy Gorham turn down that dirt road in Hillbilly Country. With a Double of Rob Schimdt's Wrong Turn (2003) & Eli Craig's Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) This is a…

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Pioneers of AI: The power of storytelling in VCs, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang 44:56

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In this episode of Pioneers of AI, Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang of the venture capital firm WndrCo share why storytelling is essential for building transformative companies and how AI shapes their work. Learn more about Pioneers of AI: http://pioneersof.ai/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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S&A Quickie Review High and Low & Highest 2 Lowest 18:06

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On this Quickie Review Lindsay takes a look at a true Masterpiece and it's reinterpretation: Akira Kurosawa's High and Low (1963 & Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest (2025) If you go for the King you only have one shot. Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Anthony King Listen to Schlock & Awe on your favourite Podcast App…

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Build stronger trust on your teams, with Rachel Botsman 30:04

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What happens when your team doesn’t trust each other? How can you repair damaged trust at work? How has technology changed the way we decide who to trust? Author and trust researcher Rachel Botsman joins host Jeff Berman to tackle these questions and more. Her latest book is How to Trust and Be Trusted: https://www.rachelbotsman.com/work/how-to-tru…

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410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model 31:36

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by one of the most sought-after advisors to Fortune 100 CEOs and boards—Ram Charan. Named “the most influential consultant alive” by Fortune, Charan draws on decades of boardroom experience and over 30 books—Execution, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Amazon Management…

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After devastating aid cuts, Mercy Corps keeps fighting, with Tjada D’Oyen McKenna 31:10

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For an organization built around responding to crises around the globe, Mercy Corps now finds itself at the center of its own trauma. Following the Trump administration’s aid cuts, two-thirds of Mercy Corps’ US-funded programs have been rescinded. CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna joins Rapid Response to share how she’s leading her team amid immense pressur…

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S&A 219 Ribbit The Frogs & Magnolia W/ Brian Keiper 2:30:40

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This week on S&A Lindsay and film critic Brian Keiper take a look at nature. It's revenge and it's randomness. With George McCown's The Frogs (1972) & Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia. Sometimes Frogs are load and will plot your murder, other times they fall from the sky. Strange things happen all the time. Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original …

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What would perfect season for Jaylen Brown look like? 29:40

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Jay King welcomes guest Chris Forsberg to discuss what would make a perfect season for Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Brian Robb

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How Google & PayPal Could Rewrite Agentic Commerce | Invisible Machines S6E5 1:18:09

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As Global Head of AI at PayPal, Prakhar Mehrotra is looking deeply at the ways agentic AI is affecting commerce — particularly timely given PayPal and Google’s recent announcement of a multiyear strategic partnership to advance various commerce solutions. He joins Josh and Robb for a layered conversation that speculates on the shape of future marke…

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How to find your next mentor, with Janice Omadeke 32:50

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A great mentor can supercharge your career. That’s why author and entrepreneur Janice Omadeke wanted to make it easier for people to connect with the best possible mentors. She joins host Jeff Berman to reveal the insights from her book, Mentorship Unlocked, and lessons from her own journey as the founder of a tech platform for corporate mentorship…

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409 From Turn the Ship Around to Rethinking Decisions: David Marquet on Leading with Distance, Not Ego 44:37

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In this thought-provoking conversation, former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author David Marquet returns to the Partnering Leadership podcast to discuss the core ideas behind his new book: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions. Known globally for Turn the Ship Around, Marquet once again challenges traditional…

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Historic changes across high fashion, with WSJ. Magazine’s Sarah Ball 26:33

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As the fashion world navigates an unprecedented wave of turnover from Chanel to Dior, WSJ. Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Sarah Ball joins Rapid Response to explore the most closely watched New York Fashion Week in years — what she calls "a September to remember." Ball also shares insights about how Vogue is poised to take shape post-Anna Wintour, the…

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S&A 218 Prettier When you Die: Ghost & Starman W/ Justin 1:21:46

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This week on S&A Lindsay and Justine watch a Double of Romanized Grieving, with a Double of Jerry Zucker's Ghost (1990) & John Carpenter's Starman (1984). This is a Double of Supernatural Love and Loss. Of how a director gets you to a place where you are weeping on your couch and your cat is looking at you like a weirdo. Original Graphics Nadine Wh…

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Possible: Stephen Colbert isn’t so sure about AI (with Reid Hoffman) 55:20

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On the latest episode of Reid Hoffman’s Possible podcast, he and Aria talk with comedian Stephen Colbert. They discuss how J.R.R. Tolkien helps The Late Show host make sense of AI, whether technology will ever be able to replicate the ‘micronutrients’ of human interaction, and more. You can find this episode and more on the Possible podcast feed: h…

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S&A Quickie Review: Shawshank Redemption & The Long Walk 22:13

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On this Quickie Review Lindsay (with her Partner Dan butting in) takes a look at Stephen King Sentimentality with a Double of Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption (1994) & Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk (2025) It's all about hope and that you have Get Busy and Keep Walking Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Anthony King Listen t…

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Revisiting the 2015-16 Celtics season: The Winslow Draft + Isaiah becomes an All-Star 56:52

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In our look back at the Brad Stevens era in Boston, Jay, Jam and BRobb examine the 2015-16 season that featured Isaiah Thomas developing into an All-Star, a massive sliding doors moment for the Celtics franchise at the draft and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How a near-death experience changed this founder’s approach to fear 30:24

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Matthew Pohlson’s dreams of building a company were almost cut short by a near-death experience. The CEO and co-founder of Omaze reveals how it changed his mindset, and unlocked new ways to scale his business. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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408 The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallik 37:50

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosse…

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Music biz at a crossroads: from Taylor Swift to AI, with Sowmya Krishnamurthy 30:09

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Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards shone a light on some of the biggest storylines in the music business today – from the TikTokification of newly minted stars, to the evolving relationship between artists and brands. Music journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurthy joins Rapid Response to break down business and cultural lessons from the show and wha…

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S&A 217 You'll do it for Val Kilmer: Blazing Saddles & Tombstone W/ Andrew Shaw 1:42:06

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This week on S&A Lindsay & Andrew Shaw head out to the wild west and quote every single line. It's a Double of Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles (1974) & Tombstone (1993). Not only can you quote these movies endlessly but also both movies are looking at two very different types of Mythology. Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Anthony King Li…

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You Can’t Fake “AI-First" 1:07:47

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Cassie Kozyrkov returns for a deep dive into the decision science behind a truly AI-first approach to technology adoption. Cassie was Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist and currently advises world leaders and executives on how to optimize their most critical decisions. In this episode she explains why AI is now our memory prosthesis and offers…

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407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt 52:14

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her …

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Betting on product to win in fantasy sports, with Underdog’s Jeremy Levine 35:02

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As the NFL season kicks off this week, host Jeff Berman talks with a serial entrepreneur known for innovating in fantasy sports. Jeremy Levine is the founder and CEO of Underdog, a rapidly scaling unicorn. Levine reveals how a relentless focus on product helps his company break through entrenched competition. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekl…

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S&A MIFF Re-Cap: Melbourne International Film Festival Part 2 / Kahn 1:00:46

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On this S&A bonus episode Lindsay & film critic Kahn Duncan finish their conversation on the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). And there are still so many movies to talk about. This was the busiest MIFF since 2019. Original Graphics Nadine Whitney Original Music Anthony King Listen to Schlock & Awe on your favourite podcast app…

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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Grab’s rise from rideshare to superapp in Asia, with Anthony Tan 28:35

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Grab is a rideshare service-turned superapp, not available in the US but rapidly growing in Southeast Asia. It’s even outmaneuvered global players like Uber to reach a valuation north of $20 billion. Grab’s co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan joins Rapid Response to share how the platform has successfully expanded into food delivery and fintech, while a…