Best David Altizer Podcasts (2026)

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Ep239: Robert Bryan: Nuclear Renaissance, SMR Realities, and Squeezing the Atom! 1:01:57

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Join me and Robert Bryan from Enercon as we dive into why nuclear power is finally having its "Cubs win the World Series" moment. From extending plant lives to 80 years to "drawing your box" for work-life balance, we’re getting pragmatic about the grid's future.By Dave McCall

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#289: Paul Millerd — The Truth About Traditional Publishing (And The Deal He Would’ve Taken) 1:00:55

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Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, which has earned Paul $325,000 in royalties to date. In the process, Paul turned down a publishing offer from Penguin, one of the major publishers in the industry. Then, in December, Paul decided to double down and produce a new version of The Pathless Path, an ultra-premium hardcover book that is ju…

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Ep 238: Dan Golding: SMRs, Fusion, and Why Your Data Center is Just a Cold White Box 41:26

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I’m joined by Dan Golding to tear down the old rules of data center design. We explore the nuclear renaissance, why the fiber-to-power trifecta is non-negotiable, and why 600kW racks might require you to wear a face shield. It's time to stop resting on our laurels. External References & Links Idaho National Lab (INL): Referenced in transcript as "G…

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#288: He gained 190K Instagram followers in 508 days…but wouldn’t do it again | Yoni Smolyar 45:10

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A few weeks ago, I came across a post on X from a user named Yoni Smolyar. It said, "Posting a video on Instagram every day for 508 days in a row taught me that I never want to do that again." I realized that I had seen and followed Yoni on Instagram, where he has over 190,000 followers. In the process, Yoni built an iPhone app called Brainrot, whi…

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#287: Reflecting on a year of parenting (and how that’s impacted me as a creator) 1:08:41

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Today I am sharing an episode between Josh hall and myself. Josh hall is a good friend of mine, a business owner, and a creator here in Columbus, Ohio. His business is all about web design and he has a podcast called Web Design Business with Josh Hall, and I was a recent guest. So this is a conversation with Josh as friends, talking about what I've…

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82. The Making of DAVID with Brent Dawes 38:24

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In this episode of the In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer talks with Brent Dawes, co-director and writer of Angel Studios’ animated film DAVID, about the 11-year journey behind one of the most ambitious faith-based animated movies ever made. Brent shares how DAVID was created to compete at a world-class animation level…

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Ep237: Jim McDermott on the Digital Monroe Doctrine, Power, and Data Gravity 59:55

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Jim McDermott drops a provocative idea: a Digital Monroe Doctrine to keep compute close to home while partnering with Canada and Mexico. We geek out on why moving bits beats moving electrons, power gravity, and how prosperity next door keeps everyone happier (and scorpions cooler). https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesacmcdermott/…

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#286: How To LEGALLY Pay Less In Taxes (And Invest It Instead) — Ankur Nagpal 49:05

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In 2020, Ankur Nagpal sold his course platform, Teachable, for around $250 million. But he knew that the sale would come with a giant tax bill. So Ankur became obsessed with the tax code, and he wanted to make it easier for everyone to legally operate within it. That led him to discover Solo 401(k)s. So he built a new company called Carry that help…

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Ep236: Steve Altizer—From Big Boxes to Smart Modules: The New Data Center Frontier 1:16:15

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Steve Altizer—mechanical legend and self-proclaimed closet architect—offers a fresh way to look at the modern data center. From the rise of prefabricated white space to liquid cooling’s growing pains, he lays out where the industry is headed and why the old concrete box might finally be ready for an upgrade. It’s smart, honest, and unexpectedly fun…

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#285: Personal branding, building trust, and why most creators fail | Influence Anyone 1:03:36

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Before I went on my current podcast guesting hiatus, I sat down with Howie Chan. I met Howie in person earlier this year at Matt McGarry’s Newsletter Marketing Summit. I thought he was fun, friendly, and thoughtful — just like he is in his podcast, Influence Anyone. This podcast is all about applied influence psychology. Each episode, Howie sit dow…

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Ep235: Santiago Suinaga – From Mexico City Gamer Kid to Data Center Titan 57:32

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Santiago Suinaga grew up in Mexico City with a Macintosh and a dad obsessed with tech. 19 years later, he sold his data center empire and now runs Infrastructure Masons full-time. We talk power, community drama, AI boom, and why the industry needs to stop working in silos. Guest LinkedIn: (33) Santiago Suinaga | LinkedIn Infrastructure Masons: http…

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81. Lee Strobel - The Case for Miracles 20:20

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This week on the Faith Film Fan Podcast, Alita Reynolds welcomes bestselling author and former atheist-investigative journalist Lee Strobel for a heartfelt, often humorous, and deeply honest conversation about his new Fathom Events documentary THE CASE FOR MIRACLES (in theaters Dec 15–18). They talk through why a miracle theme feels especially time…

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#284: I helped a YouTuber design his membership 43:16

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Meet Tommy. Tommy has a YouTube channel dedicated to helping Americans retire in France. Tommy’s done an incredible job attracting nearly 30,000 subscribers and 2 million views on his channel, but he needed help dialing in his product offer. Tommy is a member of The Lab, my invitation-only membership community for 6-and-7-figure creators. He schedu…

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#283: I’m launching my new offer TODAY! 18:35

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Today, I’m launching my first-ever Signature Product Bootcamp: A four-week, live course for developing YOUR signature product (that you can sell with confidence for years). Program Dates: December 4, 2025 — December 29, 2025 Registration closes Dec. 1 at 11:59pm PT. → Enroll Now in the Signature Product Bootcamp → Learn More about the Signature Pro…

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Ep 234: Rose Weinschenk – From Minds to Megawatts: A Human Scientist and Data Center Whisperer 56:25

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I sat down with Uptime Institute’s Rose Weinschenk – a former psychology researcher turned data-center truth-teller. Rose brings a rare talent: understanding the humans behind the hardware. We dig into how people actually behave in high-stakes environments, why mentorship still matters, the trouble with poaching, and what it really takes to build t…

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#282: David Altizer — How to Make Great Thumbnails (For Non-Designers) 51:18

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David Altizer is the co-creator of Thumbnail Academy and has quickly become one of the most sought-after thumbnail designers around. David’s clients include Kurtis Connor, Jolly, Max Fosh, Hayden Hillier Smith, and now me. David’s thumbnails have earned nearly 350 million views—and in this video, he’ll show you why creating thumbnails is actually e…

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Ep233: Kurt Lindorfer – “Shaking Things Up with Seismic Smarts & Data Center Swagger” 1:22:33

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Structural engineer Kurt Lindorfer joins the QTS Experience to explore what happens when design goes beyond the code. From intelligent structures and base isolation to hula-dancing data centers, we blend serious seismic insight with humor—because protecting billions in data deserves a little swagger.…

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#281: A question about the future of this podcast... [Voice Memo] 4:17

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If you enjoy this episode, please leave a comment on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts! → Subscribe to the newsletter → Join The LabBy Jay Clouse

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80. Cory Edwards – All Is Merry and Bright 24:12

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Director Cory Edwards (Hoodwinked!, VeggieTales) joins host Rick Altizer to talk about his new holiday film All Is Merry and Bright, in theaters November 7. Cory shares what it was like working with his wife, screenwriter Vicki Edwards, and how the film balances laughter, family chaos, and faith during the holidays. Discover the heart behind this f…

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#263: How To Succeed on YouTube Today feat. Colin & Samir [Greatest Hits] 58:25

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I interviewed YouTube legends, Colin and Samir. They are the most influential duo in the creator economy. Today, they talk about how to build a channel that stands the test of time. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of formats in building a strong brand, how to set your channel up for financial success, and we vent about miscellaneous gr…

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Ep232: Manja Thessin: Densification Drama– Fiber Highways to AI Superhighways; Squeeze in More Chaos 42:17

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Join me as Manja Thessin from AFL dives into the wild world of data center densification–think packing 10x more fiber into racks without turning techs into contortionists. We geek out on AI's fiber frenzy, modular magic, and why spreadsheets are so last decade. Buckle up for this eye-opening chat! Guest Links Manja Thessin's LinkedIn Profile: (31) …

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#280: How to LEGALLY Protect Your Channel (YouTube Lawyer Tyler Chou Explains) 45:05

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Tyler Chou spent nearly two decades as an entertainment attorney in Hollywood, with senior roles at Disney, Skydance, BuzzFeed, before starting her own YouTube channel, which brought her into this world of creators. And today, she helps clients like Sam & Colby, Andy Morris, and Jenny Hoyos stay on the right side of the law.Unfortunately, that’s ge…

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79. Nate Lundquist - Off School Property 53:15

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Host Rick Altizer talks with filmmaker Nate Lundquist about his new documentary Off School Property, which explores how the Bible was removed from public schools—and how LifeWise Academy is bringing it back. Featuring insights from George Barna, Alyssa Childers, and others, the film reveals a growing movement transforming students and communities a…

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#279: How we navigate our different internal characters (and her experience as a first time author) | Amanda Goetz 55:01

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In today's episode, I am speaking with my dear friend Amanda Goetz. Amanda is my favorite kind of person. She works her butt off, but she's also sensitive and introspective. Her perspective on ambition and how to marry it with family life is baked into her new book, called Toxic Grit, How to Have It All and Actually Love What You Have. Amanda is a …

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Ep231: Joe Rozza – The Power of Purpose, Water, and Sustainable Innovation 1:10:29

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Joe Rozza joins me to explore how passion, purpose, and practical sustainability collide. From Florida’s drainage ditches to corporate water stewardship, we dig into resilience, governance, and how real business value flows when companies stop treating sustainability like a side project. Dive in—this one’s deep. External References Jimmy Carter's b…

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#278: How I’m Approaching The Rest of 2025 (Behind The Scenes) 44:09

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Today, I want to take you behind the scenes in The Lab this week. Every month I do a retro where I look at the months that just passed, things that went well, things that didn't go well, things that I'm changing because of that. I wanted to share a version of that here on the channel and on the podcast feed, and hopefully by learning more about wha…

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78. John O’Leary - Soul on Fire 13:52

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By Rick Altizer with John O’Leary

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#277: The best and worst income streams for creators (ranked) 20:48

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By Jay Clouse

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#276: From self-publishing to traditional and becoming a NYT best-seller | Pat Flynn (Part 2) 45:06

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This episode is part two of my recent conversation with Pat Flynn. Pat, is an online business legend, and this is the third time he's been on the show. Pat is the founder of Smart Passive Income. In this episode, we dig into his experience publishing his latest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. Lean Learning was a New York …

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77. Mitch Hudson & Richie Johns - The Promised Land 26:00

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Join Jared Henderson and Hailey Jurkovich as they go behind the scenes with director Mitch Hudson and producer Richie Johns to explore The Promised Land, a fresh, comedic take on the Exodus coming to YouTube October 1st. Discover how faith, humor, and community bring the story of Moses and the Israelites to life like never before. Find out more and…

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#275: From ignoring short-form video to 3.5 billion views | Pat Flynn’s Pokémon juggernaut (Part 1) 39:59

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Pat Flynn (also known as Deep Pocket Monster or the Should I Open It Or Should I Keep It Sealed Guy) is the man with the most famous thumbs on the Internet. Pat has been a staple in the online business community for over a decade. But it's his short form Pokemon card series, that launched him to new heights. Today, we're breaking down exactly how h…

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76. Aaron Benward – God. Family. Football. 31:40

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In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer talks with Aaron Benward, producer of God. Family. Football. This inspiring docuseries follows former NFL coach Denny Duron as he comes out of retirement to lead the football program at Evangel Christian Academy. Aaron shares the heart behind the series, how the team used football as …

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75. Noah Live with Ryan Miller 25:16

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Join us as we talk with Ryan Miller, producer of Sight & Sound Presents: NOAH – Live!, the epic biblical stage production now coming to theaters September 18–24. From live animals to a 300-foot wraparound stage, Ryan shares how Sight & Sound brings Scripture to life—and how they captured the magic on film. Perfect for families and fans of faith-fil…

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#274: Podcast growth strategies (paid and organic) with Jeff Umbro of The Podglomerate 1:04:18

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This week, I'm speaking with my friend Jeff Umbro. Jeff is the founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, which helps you produce, market, and monetize your podcast. The Podglomerate's worked with some of the biggest podcast clients in the world, from creators like me to major brands like Netflix, NPR, PBS, HubSpot, Harvard, Substack, and more. Since its…

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#273: How to create a scrappy industry report that elevates your brand | Jeremy Enns 1:18:15

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Today I'm speaking with my friend Jeremy Enns, the founder of Podcast Marketing Academy, an accelerator program that works with scrappy, ambitious creators and brands who are serious about podcast growth. Jeremy and I have a lot in common. We both care a lot about craft design and helping people who are already doing the work. For the last three ye…

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74. Mike Flynt – The Senior 38:54

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In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer sits down with Mike Flynt, the inspiring true story behind the new film The Senior. At 59 years old, Mike returned to play college football, becoming the oldest linebacker in NCAA history. But his journey is about more than football—it’s about redemption, faith, and discovering God’s …

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Ep230: Brent Trenga: Recovering Architect Redefines Building – Circularity, Data Centers, & Legos 1:35:22

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Brent Trenga joins me to spill on why construction is stuck in the Stone Age while we run space-age data centers. We geek out on circular economies, ethical capitalism, and why data centers should be built like Legos—easy to snap together, just as easy to snap apart—so growth and reuse don’t come with carbon regret. Tune in for laughs and lightbulb…

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#272: Live from CEX: Book sales, book updates, and planning for the future | Justin Moore 55:23

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Welcome back to another episode of Creator Science. I'm back home now, fresh off a trip to Cleveland for the fourth annual CEX, Content Entrepreneur Expo. While I was there, I caught up with my good friend Justin Moore. Justin is the founder of Creator Wizard, the author of Sponsor Magnet, and the creator of Sponsor Games. He is the sponsorship guy…

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73. Andrew & Jae Huff – Dot Conner: Webtective 41:21

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On this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer welcomes Andrew and Jae Huff, the creative husband-and-wife team behind Dot Conner: Webtective. What began as a fun children’s ministry video grew into a YouTube series—and now, a full-length feature film designed for kids ages 8–12 (and the whole family). The Huffs share how their pa…

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#271: Coaching: Helping a Lab member design their product suite | Hot Seat with John McBride 54:37

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Welcome back to another episode of Creator Science. This week, I'm sharing with you a coaching conversation with John McBride. John is the co-founder of Fatherhood Unlocked, which offers digital products and group coaching programs to help high-performing dads level up as leaders, parents, and husbands. This is exactly my jam right now. John is a m…

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72. John Schafer & Tom Bancroft - Light of the World 27:03

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In this episode, we sit down with John Schafer, producer and ministry leader with the Salvation Poem Project, and Tom Bancroft, veteran Disney animator (The Lion King, Aladdin, Pocahontas) making his directorial debut, to talk about their groundbreaking new animated film, Light of the World, releasing in theaters September 5th. They share the heart…