Best Chris Rack Podcasts (2025)

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The Two Tracks of Justice 1:16:06

4d ago1:16:06

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This week’s episode attempts to understand the ways in which the law of Trump unfolds along two tracks at the same time. First, Mark Joseph Stern joins us to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision to let Trump fire the heads of independent agencies, undermining a 90-year-old precedent in an unsigned, two-page decision on the shadow docket. This is…

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Authenticity Isn’t a Tactic, It’s the Whole Damn Strategy with Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian 56:43

3h ago56:43

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Send us a text This episode is equal parts spicy comms truth and high-functioning marketing chaos (with a little ADHD sparkle on top). We’re joined by Ashley Faus, Atlassian’s Head of Lifecycle Marketing and the author of Human-Centered Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI. We cover a lot of ground — and none of it is snackable…

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Inside the Playbook for Operational Excellence Across Hotel Types - Greg Kennealey - CEO @ Peregrine Hospitality 1:18:57

7d ago1:18:57

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Greg Kennealey, CEO of Peregrine Hospitality, for an in-depth conversation on building and operating a diversified hotel platform with a focus on performance, alignment, and long-term value creation. With a career that includes time at Strategic Hotels and KSL Capital, Greg brin…

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SCOTUS Is About to Suffer Buyers Remorse, Again 1:03:10

11d ago1:03:10

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Our eyes this week were trained on the arguments over birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court on Thursday. While Solicitor General John Sauer advanced wild arguments on behalf of the Trump administration, four of the justices (hint: the women) seemed extremely suspicious of his motives. The five men? Not so much. Slate senior writer Mark Joseph…

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The BEST Asset Class in Commercial Real Estate - Hunt Rose - Partner at TruCore Investments 1:11:36

14d ago1:11:36

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Hunt Rose, co-founder of TruCore Investments, to dive into the business of Class B industrial real estate and what makes it one of the most resilient, overlooked asset classes in today’s market. Drawing on his experience in brokerage and acquisitions, Hunt explains how TruCore’s…

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SCOTUS, Meet The Broligarchs 1:08:22

18d ago1:08:22

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After Silicon Valley’s yeet to the right after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, and the DOGE-ification of the federal government (read: chaos and abuse as the driving ethos of HR), it felt like high time to delve into the evolving relationship between tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel and the U.S. government. Their influence has mas…

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Comms Shouldn’t Report to Marketing—Here’s Why with Roberto Munoz, CEO & Founder at Munoz Communications 48:33

12d ago48:33

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Send us a text The phrase “fractional comms leader” might sound like consulting fluff—but Roberto Muñoz is here to tell you it’s anything but. In this episode, Becca and Parry get real with Roberto about: — The rise of the fractional Chief Communications Officer — Why comms gets sidelined while marketing gets the glory — The C-suite’s collective mi…

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Building Retail Platforms That Endure Across Cycles and Challenges - Brian Harper - 11North Partners 1:18:36

21d ago1:18:36

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Brian Harper, co-founder of 11North Partners and former CEO of RPT Realty, to discuss leadership, reinvention, and the enduring relevance of retail real estate. With a background spanning General Growth Properties, Rouse Properties, and RPT, Brian brings decades of insight from …

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The Un-American Project 1:20:54

25d ago1:20:54

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Whether it’s attempting to overturn birthright citizenship, effectively stripping citizenship from American children, or claiming Alien Enemy Act war powers under an imaginary invasion, Trump’s anti-immigrant moves are outlandishly unconstitutional. They are also being met with significant pushback from judges, even conservative ones. On this week’…

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169. Creatine Crash Out 1:21:44

19d ago1:21:44

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This week, we break down Magazine Dreams (2023), the unsettling and often frustrating indie drama about a troubled Black bodybuilder chasing aesthetic greatness while unraveling under mounting internal and external pressures. We explore the film’s take on masculinity, wellness, and image-obsessed culture, as well as how Jonathan Majors’ real-life d…

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Inside the Success of Vision Hospitality Group - Mitch Patel - Founder of Vision Hospitality Group 1:47:05

28d ago1:47:05

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Channeling a passion for the hospitality industry, Mitch Patel established Vision Hospitality Group in 1997 on a foundation of values that guide the organization to this day. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mitch oversees every aspect of the company, from investment procurement to the seamless execution of daily operations. Additionall…

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The Anti-Trump Cases That Have Changed The Game 1:15:19

1M ago1:15:19

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As we approach President Trump’s 100th day in office (this time around) this Wednesday, Dahlia Lithwick checks in with one of the key architects of the litigation strategy that is successfully confounding the administration’s most exorbitant executive overreach. After almost 140 executive orders and scores of associated lawsuits, it’s hard to keep …

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PR for PR: The Meta Magic (and Madness) of Comms at Muck Rack with Linda Zebian, VP of Comms at Muck Rack 47:06

27d ago47:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Under Embargo, we’re joined by Linda Zebian, newly-minted VP of Communications at Muck Rack, for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful and unhinged—in the best way possible. Linda breaks down what it’s like to do PR for a PR tech company (spoiler: it’s very meta), how her time at The New York Times shaped he…

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Playing Chicken With the Constitution 1:17:50

1M ago1:17:50

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Ever since March 15, when three flights carrying hundreds of men who had been afforded zero due process left United States airspace and landed in El Salvador, American democracy has been hurtling toward an internal conflict that the federal judiciary would very much prefer to avoid, but just keeps getting more unavoidable. On this week’s Amicus pod…

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S3 E14 –Season finale! Working with Modbus Nodes on the SM 800A🎙️ 22:48

1M ago22:48

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🎙️ In this last episode of Controller Talk Season 3 (don't worry, we'll be back in autumn to share more wisdom!), Dave and Chris break down everything you need to know about Modbus nodes and the SM800A controller — from wiring to baud rates, scan ranges and more! They also explain the differences between Modbus 1 and Modbus 2 and answer the burning…

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Inside America's Most Generous Real Estate Company - Micah Lacher - Principal @ Anchor Investments 1:29:19

1M ago1:29:19

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Micah Lacher, founder of Anchor Investments, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, and the power of second chances. From growing up in a struggling household in North Memphis to building a respected investment and development fi…

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A Lawyer’s Guide to Not Caving to the President 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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On this week’s Amicus, autocratic creep in high and low gear. In high gear: The Supreme Court finally issued its order in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case, requiring that the government “facilitates” Abrego Garcia’s return from the El Salvadoran prison to which he was illegally and accidentally reditioned, but also recognizing the limits on its authorit…

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Add a Zero: Bribes, Rankings, and the B2B Fame Game with Jeremy Boissinot, CEO of Favikon 51:16

1M ago51:16

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Send us a text What happens when you create the only legit LinkedIn influencer ranking platform in the world… and then make the algorithm public? You get bribe offers. Hate mail from millionaires. And a viral loop so strong it powers a 6-person startup with zero outbound sales. In this episode of Under Embargo, we sit down with Jeremy Boissinot, CE…

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Building Service Businesses with an NFL Mindset - Jesse Rack - CEO of Rack Electric 1:21:45

2M ago1:21:45

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Jesse Rack, founder and CEO of Rack Electric, to unpack one of the most impressive and unconventional entrepreneurial stories in the home services industry. Jesse shares his journey from Queens, New York, where he played college football and briefly pursued the NFL, to running a…

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Sneak Preview: The Supreme Court Just Gave The Trump Administration Everything It Wanted—Almost 6:52

2M ago6:52

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Here’s a question for you. If you are scooped up by ICE (masked, covering badge numbers), then moved from one detention center to another in quick succession, before being hastily forced onto a flight to El Salvador where you are imprisoned in a “terrorism confinement center” beyond the jurisdiction of the United States –– at what point in that pro…

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Substack Preview 168. Jabón Jabón 4:55

2M ago4:55

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Subscribe to Dewy Dudes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at dewydudes.com to hear this full hour-long episode. We chat about Bathhouse’s alleged UTI problem, fresas in NYC, acid reflux, swaggy ENT doctors, allowing yourself an “hour in the yard,” nasal saline spray, avoiding microplastics, “regulars” etiquette in the hospitality industry, Austin Abrams g…

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He Was Deported by Administrative Error. We Talked to His Lawyer. 54:45

2M ago54:45

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The US government’s use of a prison in El Salvador as an extra-judicial due-process free black site has been rendered starkly visible by the story of one man they tried to disappear. On this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick interviews Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, lawyer for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, husband and father, who was …

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S3 E13 – Inside Supermarket Refrigeration with Refrigeration Mentor, Trevor Matthews🎙️ 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Ever wondered what grocery shopping looks like for a refrigeration expert? Spoiler alert: It’s cooler than you think! 🥶 Join Dave and Chris for an engaging and insightful chat with Trevor Matthews, founder of Refrigeration Mentor, as they dive into the frosty world of supermarket refrigeration. With years of experience in the HVAC and refrigeration…

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Coaching Call - How to Raise Capital 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

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In this special “Coaching Call” Jake Wurzak goes solo to share everything he’s learned from over a decade of raising capital in real estate. Drawing on personal experience—from his first $7 million deal with no clear path to funding, to building DoveHill into a hospitality investment platform—Jake walks through the real, unfiltered playbook for get…

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Trump’s Plan To Put A Chokehold On Voting 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

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The Trumpian inversion of reality was threaded into so many areas of the law and active litigation this week. Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern joins Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the apparent evaporation of judicial patience for Trump lawyers simultaneously claiming that a signal chat was not classified or subject to record preservation rules, AN…

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Leading with Empathy: A Comms Imperative with Robin Daniels, CBO of Zensai 46:49

2M ago46:49

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Send us a text What is a Chief Business Officer, anyway? This week on Under Embargo, Parry and I sat down with Robin Daniels—Chief Business & Product Officer at Zensai—for a conversation that honestly left me thinking about everything from go-to-market strategy to workplace happiness to ethical leadership. (No big deal, right?) If you don’t know Ro…

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Building a $12 Billion+ Real Estate Empire - Patrick Carroll - Founder and CEO of CARROLL 1:35:34

2M ago1:35:34

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Patrick Carroll is the founder and CEO of CARROLL, a prominent real estate investment company. From a young age, Patrick Carroll envisioned building a real estate company from the ground up. The ambitious entrepreneur leveraged what was initially a multi-family and retail assets company into a leading real estate empire. As CEO, Patrick helps defin…

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Substack Preview 167. Saratoga Syndrome 6:59

2M ago6:59

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Subscribe to Dewy Dudes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at dewydudes.com to hear this full hour-long episode. This week, we dive deep into ice bowls of Saratoga, giving our two cents on the hostage-taped wellness influencer who became last week’s character of the week with his viral video of his five-hour morning routine. We also talk PRP hair regrowth, g…

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The Rule of Law Took A Very Dark Turn This Week 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

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If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lawless acts, constitutional crises (we count five), and huge Trump administration losses in court this week - honestly, same. But if anyone can render this swirling storm of lawsuits and orders and injunctions legible, and put them in terms that can help make sense of this moment, it’s Dahlia Lithwick. …

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S3 E12 - Pack Controller Oil Management🎙️ 15:23

2M ago15:23

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In this episode of Controller Talk, Dave and Chris dive into pack controller oil management, exploring key concepts like moving oil from the separator to the receiver. Learn about using one or two oil separators, relay pulses, level switch options, pressure-based control, and alarm setups. Plus, get insights on COM 10 and COM 20 compressor oil mana…

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Crisis, Comms, and Cults—Oh My! with Chris Willis, CMO of Axios HQ 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Send us a text ✨ The Real Power of Strategic Comms: Chris Willis on "Under Embargo" The latest episode of Under Embargo was packed with gold. Chris Willis, CMO of Axios HQ, joined hosts Perry and Becca to talk about how strategic communications isn’t just a "nice-to-have"—it’s a business driver. Forget the corporate fluff. They dive into the real, …

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Inside The Triple Net Lease Kingdom - Chris Hatch - Principal at Forza Commercial 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, I sit down with Chris Hatch, Principal at Forza Commercial, to break down the high-stakes world of retail real estate development. Chris grew up in a real estate family, learning the business from the ground up, and those early lessons shaped how he approaches site selection, deal structuring, and scaling deve…

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Sneak Preview: An Escalating Constitutional Crisis 9:49

2M ago9:49

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In this urgent extra episode of Amicus, host Dahlia Lithwick and Slate's senior writer Mark Joseph Stern discuss the unfolding constitutional crisis triggered by the Trump administration's defiance of a court order to halt flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to be delivered to El Salvador’s so-called Terrorism Confinement Center - a vast foreign p…

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166. Huffers at Heart with Language Arts 1:29:39

2M ago1:29:39

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This week, we chat with writers Sophia June and Layla Halabian, co-founders of Language Arts, a Substack spotlighting indie and emerging literature, about the potential for Project X-inspired literary keggers, the masochism of Biologique Recherche’s Masque Vivant and the beauty of looking a little sleepy. We also get into anti-Kindle arguments, men…

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Big Law Stands Up 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Donald Trump continued his almost uninterrupted losing streak in the courts. Across the country we saw federal judges openly criticizing his Administration officials and their lawyers for overreach, bullying and misrepresentations about not only their cases, but about norms and values. But Trump has both judges and law firms in his crosshairs. On t…

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Monetizing Underutilized Spaces and Disrupting a $40 Billion Industry - Katharine Lau - CEO of Stuf 1:26:06

3M ago1:26:06

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Katharine is CEO and Co-Founder of Stuf, one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022. She was named to Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 100 list in the same year. Katharine is passionate about reinventing consumer experiences in the physical world and leads the company’s strategic vision and overall strategy in transforming the s…

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Introducing the 'Under Embargo' Podcast: No fluff, No F's Given 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Send us a text ### The Birth of "Under Embargo" Podcast: Cracking Through Industry Norms In the inaugural episode of the "Under Embargo" podcast, hosts Becca and Parry explore their motives and expectations in launching a platform that promises to dissect, analyze, and potentially disrupt the communications industry. Their dialogue unfolds as a can…

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The Constitutional Truth At The Heart Of The DOGE Cases 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

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Elon Musk’s moves at DOGE have been legally dubious from the start. And the more we learn, the more questions we have about this not-an-agency helmed by Musk –– who is apparently both in charge, and also not in charge. That’s why we wanted to talk with Kate Shaw, University of Pennsylvania law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, a…

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165. Lights, Camera, Pause with Delia Cai 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

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This week, we chat with writer and Substack luminary Delia Cai, creator of Deez Links and managing editor at Magasin, about the balancing act of freelancing, the ritual of journaling and the illusion of control in modern life. We also get into TMJ struggles, buccal massages, Charles Melton, Gen Z fumbling with old-school tech, Eucerin sunscreen fro…

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S3 E11 - Upgrading from the AK-SC 255 Controller to the AK-SM 800A System Manager🎙️ 20:19

3M ago20:19

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In this episode of the Controller Talk Podcast, we tackle the thrilling adventure of upgrading from the ancient AK-SC 255 system controller to the futuristic AK-SM 800A System Manager. Will your nodes be compatible? Will your database files survive the transfer? Will you remember your password after setting it? We’ve got all the answers (or do we?)…

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Sneak Preview: What Trump’s First Big Loss At SCOTUS Means 7:14

3M ago7:14

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On Wednesday morning the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration's effort to withhold $2 billion promised for foreign aid work. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the Court’s decision to reject the Trump administration's request to halt a lower court's order, by a five to four vote, compelling the State Department to resum…

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When the Lawyers are Lawless 51:06

3M ago51:06

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This past week has seen firings at the Pentagon, an Executive Order targeting a private law firm, the installation of a podcaster and January 6 denialist as #2 at the FBI, and an incident in which an audience member at an Idaho townhall was wrestled to the ground and led away in zip ties by private security that answer to no lawful police entity. I…

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Substack Preview 164. De-Sigmatize 5:20

3M ago5:20

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Subscribe to Dewy Dudes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at dewydudes.com to hear this full hour-long episode. This week, we get into crashing out with your lover Romeo and Juliet style, de-stigmatizing men getting botox, Jax Taylor’s cosmetic work, Jon Hamm’s Bravo obsession, Sofie Pavitt’s Omega Rich Moisturizer, Haruharu’s sunscreen, Margin’s body wash, t…

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Leveraging Food Services Success into a Hospitality Real Estate Portfolio - Adam Guy - CEO of Upper Crust Food Services 1:53:44

3M ago1:53:44

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, I sit down with Adam Guy to explore his unconventional path from Missouri to multi-industry success. Adam’s journey started early—performing illusion shows at just seven years old—which soon evolved into a full-fledged business, booking corporate gigs across the Midwest. His entrepreneurial instincts didn’t st…

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Long Live The King? 58:59

3M ago58:59

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President Donald J Trump’s administration has been invoking a conservative legal theory as justification for his claim to possess king-like presidential powers. This new supercharged version of the “unitary executive theory” may just be extreme enough to stick in the craw of some conservative judges, but will it find a warm welcome when it inevitab…

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Substack Preview 163. Wynk, Pray, Love 8:43

3M ago8:43

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Subscribe to Dewy Dudes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ at dewydudes.com to hear this full hour-long episode. This week, we get into three-hour gym sessions, swapping nighttime doomscrolling for Zillow, Evan’s impending Catskills exodus, and receiving push notifications from God about a potential XRP publishing advance. We also talk Dieux’s Baptism, FilterBab…

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S3E10 – "Tracking Rack Superheat"🎙️🔧 11:43

3M ago11:43

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In Episode 10 of Season 3 (when did we even get here?!) Chris and Dave deep dive into tracking rack superheat—its importance and the steps to set it up. Make sure not to miss this episode if you want to know more about: ✅ Using suction temp sensors & displaying superheat ✅ Setting alarms for high/low superheat ✅ Graphing & calculating superheat (pr…

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Hospitality Strategic Growth: Leveraging Small Deals for Bigger Wins - Coaching Call w/ Jake Wurzak 59:21

3M ago59:21

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In this episode of Masters of Moments, I share my experiences in hospitality and real estate investment, from raising $6 million for a preferred equity deal to handling unexpected challenges in hotel management. I also discuss the shift toward experiential and lifestyle hotels and why smaller investment opportunities can offer strong returns. I als…

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162. Gentle Transitions with Chris Gayomali 52:22

3M ago52:22

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This week, we chat with journalist, editor, and Muay Thai practitioner Chris Gayomali, founder of Heavies, a progressive newsletter on health, wellness, and fitness, about leg-lengthening surgery, barefoot fitness, and why "gentle transitions" might be the antidote to modern burnout. We also get into the brain-boosting magic of creatine, the politi…

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The Gangster Presidency 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

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On Monday, President Trump’s personal lawyer and Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered prosecutors to drop federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams had been courting President Trump for weeks, including with a pre-inauguration visit to Mar A Lago, but the shape of the deal struck between the accused Mayor …

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