Best Chris Burch Podcasts (2025)

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Winter Solstice Bonus 2025 27:54

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6d ago27:54

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Arnie, Chunt and Usidore exchange gifts and try to find ways to do good this holiday season. Also there's a song from a listener. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett…

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The Procurement Myth Countdown - Christmas Special 41:00

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Welcome to a festive edition of Powering Procurement. To close out 2025, Sian and Gareth unwrap the top 12 myths that continue to shape perceptions of procurement across both public and private sectors. Drawing on insights from this year’s standout guests, including leaders from the FCA and the Cabinet Office, they explore why procurement is far mo…

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Season 5, Ep 82 - Princess and Witch (w/ Josephine McAdam) 59:13

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Princess Katerina comes looking for help with a horrible curse that turns her into a witch at night. The witch wants help too. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Katarina: Josephine McAdam Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post…

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Season 5, Ep 81 - Tiny Lizard (w/ Mayanna Berrin) 53:09

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Scrunch is a tiny lizard that wants to be a dragon. For revenge! Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Scrunch: Mayanna Berrin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna …

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How AI Cut Healthcare Burnout by 70% 47:31

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In this episode, a16z GP Julie Yoo sits down with Peter McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, to break down how one of America's largest health systems is transforming from a supply-driven "walled castle" to a customer-centric ecosystem, and how it's achieving a 10% operating margin while most hospitals struggle to stay in the black. They ge…

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Reforming UK Procurement: Insights from the Cabinet Office with Lindsay Maguire 40:28

23d ago40:28

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The UK’s biggest procurement transformation in a generation is now live - but what does it really mean in practice? In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch sit down with Lindsay Maguire, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform at the UK Cabinet Office, to unpack the thinking, ambition and real-world impact behind th…

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Patreon Unlock: Podpires (I) 38:56

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The most popular podcast in all of Foon is finally available on this podcast feed. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Vlad: A…

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BONUS: Introducing No Skip Christmas - Justin McElroy 58:34

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Check out the first episode of Arnie’s new podcast miniseries No Skip Christmas with guest Justin McElroy! If you like the show it would mean so much if you subscribe to the show on your preferred platform here. (Rating and reviewing would be wonderful too.) Show Description: Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, co…

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The Future of Healthcare Payments: CMS Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton 26:53

1M ago26:53

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A labor and delivery nurse who ran Senate healthcare policy now manages $1.7 trillion in federal health spending—and she runs her team like a startup. Steph Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator at CMS, reveals the OKRs driving Medicare and Medicaid, why they're killing social determinants funding while building consumer health apps at s…

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Patreon Unlock: Talkin' Tabs 58:20

1M ago58:20

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Matt Young is mad about how many tabs he has open on his computer so we make a whole episode about it. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouT…

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From Policing to Finance: Paula Corfield’s Procurement Journey 34:16

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In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Paula Corfield, Senior Procurement Manager at Monmouthshire Building Society. With more than 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, infrastructure, policing and finance, Paula has led procurement through complex change, cultural transformation and strategy development acr…

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How to Build This Generation's Big Pharma Company 41:04

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Drug discovery has doubled the flow of candidates, but approvals remain roughly flat. The constraint is development, not discovery. In this episode, a16z General Partner, Jorge Conde talks with Formation Bio cofounder and CEO Ben Liu about building a modern pharma company around clinical execution. They discuss Formation Bio’s hub-and-spoke model f…

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Season 5, Ep 80 - Pandenomicon Now (w/ Charlie McCrackin) 48:54

1M ago48:54

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Usidore finds the Pandenomicon, the magical talking book written by Spintax the Green. Can the book be used to discover Spintax's evil plans? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Pandenomicon: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Hav…

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Blaise Serra - One of the Most Talented CardMagicians on Earth... and This is Just the Beginning. 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

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Blaise Serra is an absolutely incredible card magician based out of New York. In this podcast, we talk about everything from the origin of his magic, to FISM, to New York's magic speakeasy. You don't want to miss this.By thedailymagician

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CVS Health: Building Healthcare’s Consumer Platform 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Josh Weiner left Meta to return to CVS Health with two painful realizations: consumers don't manage their health—they expect it, and the healthcare market fundamentally violates every principle of economics. In this conversation with a16z's Julie Yoo, the CVS Senior VP explains why 50% of Americans can't afford a healthcare emergency, how CVS is be…

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Season 5, Ep 79 - Still Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth (w/ Megan O’Neill live in Charlotte, NC) 57:09

2M ago57:09

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The mostly evil Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth returns looking for someone’s life force to suck out. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth: Megan O’Neill Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Productio…

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Dyno Therapeutics: Empowering Patients with Genetic Agency 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For the first time in human history, we can diagnose thousands of genetic diseases—often for under $1,000—but we still can't treat most of them. The problem isn't understanding what's broken; it's delivering the fix to the right cells. Eric Kelsic, CEO of Dyno Therapeutics, joins a16z's Jorge Conde to explain how AI-designed protein shells are solv…

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From Rolling Stock to Global Impact: Sam Pickford on Procurement’s Reach 34:48

2M ago34:48

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In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Sam Pickford, Head of Procurement at British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. With over 15 years of experience spanning transport, social care, finance, and international investment, Sam brings a rare blend of public sector depth and comme…

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Season 5, Ep 78 - Lady Dowager (w/ Pratima Mani) 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lady Dowager: Pratima Mani Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…

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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan) 53:10

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A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…

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From Foreign Office to FCA - Dominic Hastings on Procurement Leadership 34:16

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In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Dominic Hastings, Chief Procurement Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With a career spanning public and private sectors - from the Foreign Office to NATS and now leading procurement at one of the UK’s most influential regulators - Dominic brings a wealth of experi…

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Season 5, Ep 76 - Night Ticklers (w/ Ross Bryant and Joey Bland) 57:53

2M ago57:53

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The acting troupe the Cockticklers are back but tough times in Foon have reduced them to doing... sponsored content! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Winky Silks: Joey Bland Michael Gunch: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann…

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Season 5, Ep 75 - Planning Meeting 53:51

3M ago53:51

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Arnie, Chunt and Usidore catch up on the progress of all their schemes. Arnie has a big plan that could maybe change everything. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett …

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How Procurement Can Deliver Social and Environmental Value, with Harinder Bansal 38:55

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Season 5, Ep 74 - Monster Under the Bed (w/ Lauren Lapkus) 49:04

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Arnie has a monster living under his bed named Grumby that wants to crawl into his mouth. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Grumby: Lauren Lapkus Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: A…

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Value-Based Oncology at Scale: Inside Thyme Care 41:16

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Cancer care in the U.S. costs over $250 billion each year, and nearly 2 million Americans receive a new diagnosis annually, yet too often the journey begins with silence: no call, no plan, no guide. In this episode, a16z’s Vineeta Agarwala and Jay Rughani talk with Thyme Care leaders Robin Shah (cofounder and CEO), Bobby Green, MD (president and CM…

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Season 5, Ep 73 - Aaaaaangus the Artful (w/ Rhett Miller) 50:26

3M ago50:26

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We pay a visit to Grossland, the rundown mansion of Aaaangus the Bard. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aaaaaangus the Artful: Rhett Miller Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Marisa…

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Season 5, Ep 72 - Fluff Bloodpants (w/ Josh Gondelman) 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Fluff the Squirrel is back and he has an insatiable thirst for blood. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fluff the Squirrel: Josh Gondelman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C…

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Season 5, Ep 71 - Super Studs (live from Somerville, MA) 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

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Usidore uses magic to summon items from Earth that are both wondrous and annoying. Recorded live at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA on July 18 2025. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Producti…

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Season 5, Ep 70 - Shopping 48:33

4M ago48:33

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A shopping trip in Hogsface leads to a shocking run-in with someone we won't reveal in the episode description. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: T…

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Season 5, Ep 69 - Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie (w/ Tawny Newsome) 45:17

4M ago45:17

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Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie is a clockwork robot that's a local in every town. She was also the winner of this year's March Magic bracket of powerful magic user despite little to no evidence of magical abilities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Automa-Tawny: Tawny Newsome Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man:…

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FISM 2025 Recap 47:26

4M ago47:26

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A very belated recap of FISM 2025. Get all the behind-the-scenes here!By thedailymagician

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Season 5, Ep 68 - Honk if You're Hungry (w/ Ross Kimball) 47:03

4M ago47:03

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Honk the Assassin is back and you won't believe what he's... okay, fine, he's trying to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Honk the Assassin: Ross Kimball Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garre…

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Season 5, Ep 67 - Five Finger Wolf Man (w/ Ify Nwadiwe) 45:09

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Five Finger Wolfman, the gambler-turned-werewolf, has a new plan to eat a grandma. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Five Finger Wolf Grandma: Ify Nwadiwe Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz …

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Season 5, Ep 66 - Windsprinkle Now (w/ Peter Sagal) 50:13

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Windsprinkle the Unicorn is back to apologize for his terrible behavior in the past and share some new bad ideas for the future. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Windsprinkle: Peter Sagal Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Product…

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Seeing Anatomy with AnatomySCAPES – Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley 54:58

5M ago54:58

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Get David's Books Fascia: What it is and Why it Matters Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications Get 25% off with PromoCode FFM25 – Order by September 23rd! Show Notes: ANTOMYSCAPES COMPANY INFO AnatomySCAPES dissection lab experiences are made for bodyworkers. All licensed, hands-on health professionals are welcome! We take you into a 3D experie…

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The Consumer Becomes the Payor: How ICHRA Unlocks a New Era in Healthcare 28:05

5M ago28:05

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In this episode, Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani are joined by Thatch cofounders Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson to explore why ICHRA—a more recent policy innovation—might quietly revolutionize employer-sponsored health benefits. Unpacking the surprising history of how U.S. healthcare became entangled with employment, they make the case for a defined-cont…

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Season 5, Ep 65 - Tom the Memory (w/Steve Waltien live from NYC) 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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Usidore summons a version of Tomblain Belaroth from before he was a king and before he wanted to kill Arnie. Recorded live in New York City at the City Winery. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate…

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Season 5, Ep 64 - Flower's Bar (w/ Brooke Breit) 50:07

5M ago50:07

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We return to the tavern the Ruffled Feather, on the outskirts of Hogsface, and its new owner is Flower the talking flower. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordin…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

5M ago22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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Season 5, Ep 63 - Bridge Troll Now (w/ Padraic Connelly) 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Returning to Hogsface means crossing the Ashit Bridge and dealing with Clovis the bridge troll. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Clovis the Bridge Troll: Padraic Connelly Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination:…

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Season 5, Ep 62 - Familiar Rescuer (w/ Holly Conrad) 58:49

6M ago58:49

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Aggie Thistlefield runs a rescue shelter for difficult to handle animal familiars. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aggie Thistlefield: Holly Conrad Gorilla Familiar: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…

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Patreon Unlock: Boys Night: Camping 50:04

6M ago50:04

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Usidore, Chunt, and Arnie head to the woods for some rest and relaxation. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Arnie: Arnie Nie…

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Chris Wojtowich (Woj Magic) - 60+ Million Views Vanishing Lazer Discs, The Secrets Behind the Viral Sensation 42:29

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Step into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life. In this e…

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Patreon Unlock: Shadow City: Season 3, Ep 1: Trouble in Tinseltown (w/ Anthony Burch) 56:14

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Crusher, Punches, and Ma are on prisoners on a chain gang and the only way out? Time travel! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credi…

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Josh Burch - An Inside Look at Penguin Magic and the Best Magician in Utah 1:18:58

6M ago1:18:58

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Josh Burch's magic has been seen on Netflix, The CW, and CBS. He is a world-class close-up magician and illusion designer. By many accounts, he is the BEST magician in Utah! He can be seen all across the country entertaining celebrities and VIP's at private parties and corporate events. In 2025, Josh was nominated as Creator of the Year by the worl…

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Season 5, Ep 61 - Mailmanmen (w/ John Hartman) 51:01

6M ago51:01

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Sendor Mailmanmen is a mailman with no magical powers but a troubling curse. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sendor Mailmanmen: John Hartman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna…

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Streamlining the Patient Referrals Chain with Trey Holterman 19:53

6M ago19:53

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In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z’s David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare’s most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving …

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Maria Schwieter – The Nurse Magician Empowering Children with Wonder 55:00

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Maria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, a…

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Season 5, Ep 60 - Abomination (w/ Sandeep Parikh) 45:44

6M ago45:44

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Salkataur the Abomination was created to destroy a demon king. But what does he do now? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sal: Sandeep Parikh Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Steph…