The Content Crib Podcast is where bold ideas meet real execution. Hosted by Eric Anderson and Chris Grosse, this show breaks down how to turn content into trust, attention into opportunity, and your story into strategy. No fluff. No filters. Just what works. Welcome to the Crib.
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Paris Hilton Meets Basement Ninjas, And The Algorithm Laughs #16
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27:34We trade celebrity clout for real credibility, unpack why LinkedIn rewards value over fame, and map a zero-budget 90-day plan to build authority with positioning, series content, comments, and personalized video. We also dig into AI hype, adoption, and the next trust trigger: raw, human footage. • LinkedIn as a value-first platform • Feed curation,…
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684 - Gabe Polsky (Filmmaker: The Man Who Saves the World?)
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1:20:24This one happened fast. A week ago, a publicist reached out to ask if I’d possibly be interested in helping to promote a documentary about a guy (a white guy) who thinks he’s supposed to bring together the native people of South and North America — whose combined teachings will then spread across the planet and save us all. My first impression was …
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683 - Before the Dawn, with Riley Morton (Part 4 of 4)
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4:00This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this last episode of the series, Riley Morton and I talk about the period beginning when I chose to write about prehistoric human sexuality in graduate school through the writing and publishing of Sex at Dawn. It gets personal. I talk about how some of my own se…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Words that mean both what they mean and the opposite of what they mean. Early days of learning Spanish and the psychological repercussions of not knowing exactly what you’re saying. When philosophy conflicts with reality. Open borders. “The past was horrible!”…
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You Don’t Need Daily Posts To Win On LinkedIn #15
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20:19We break down a calm, effective way to grow on LinkedIn without posting daily. We share format tips, platform strategy, and why owning your audience with a newsletter pairs well with genuine engagement. • daily posting not required for growth • engagement as a low‑pressure starting point • carousel and video formats outperform • social media reset …
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Tom Murphy is a recovering astrophysicist. After spending the first part of his life learning the language of physics and mathematics, Tom started hearing a deeper message concerning our responsibility to the planet. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.subst…
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She turned a layoff into a 30-day, $30K blueprint for personal branding, social selling, and courageous action #14
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28:32A sudden layoff can shatter your plans—or sharpen them. When LinkedIn branding and sales coach Melissa Gaglione decided to aim for $30K in 30 days, she didn’t hide behind a polished funnel. She built in public, shared every step, and turned documentation into momentum. We dig into how she paired relatable, human content with tight, personalized vid…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com This one gets very personal. Riley and I talk about how my own erotic journey informed my doctoral research and what eventually became Sex at Dawn. We cover everything from my first heartbreak when my first girlfriend went off to college (and I stayed in high schoo…
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Inside Our AI Tech Stack: Real Tools, Real Workflows, Real Time Saved
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24:26By Eric Anderson and Chris Grosse
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What the hell is going on? Why does the mainstream narrative seem to be increasingly unbelievable? Is decency outdated? Why were Paul Newman and Robert Redford important? Is the future female? Is competence necessary to run a country?…
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678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist)
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1:34:45Tom is a fascinating man. He’s shot lasers at the moon and measured their reflection. After studying astrophysics at Cal Tech he taught at UCSD for years. But there came a point where his awareness of the destructiveness of the machine made it impossible to keep making adjustments to its smooth functioning. Unlike many people confronted with that c…
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Algorithms Don't Care About Your View Count #12
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20:54The digital revolution waits for no one. Whether you're embracing it or avoiding it, your professional future is increasingly tied to how effectively you leverage content creation, social media, and emerging AI tools. In this candid conversation, we explore the launch of Content Crib RX – our solution for professionals struggling to maintain conten…
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Lloyd is one of the most curious, delighted, resilient people I’ve ever known. In his ninety years, he’s been a father, husband, builder, publisher, traveler, writer, athlete and a slew of other things, including a very good friend to many, including Anya and me. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …
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Personal Branding Transforms Traditional Industries: Mark Kempf Shows Us How #11
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26:56Mark Kempf, author of "Unfurl Your Sales" and benefits industry veteran, shares his philosophy on making sales comfortable rather than awkward or forced. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, he explains how ditching scripts and embracing authentic conversations leads to better outcomes for both salespeople and clients. • The concept of "unfurlin…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com How was Charlie Kirk the same as the people who hated him most? What’s the dangerous appeal of simplicity and clarity in a complex world? Can/should we tolerate intolerance? The trick of valuing the things we DON’T have or need. All this and more!…
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From Caregiver to CEO: How Derek Berkey is Transforming Telehealth Through Personal Branding #10
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30:14Derek Berkey, founder of Invigor Medical, shares how he's building trust in healthcare through personal branding and consistent education while navigating an industry often defined by its worst actors. Through his transparent approach to complex telehealth and compounding topics, Derek demonstrates how showing up authentically creates meaningful co…
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Content Crib Unplugged: Building Platforms That Connect #9
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27:26The line between authentic and artificial content has never been more significant. As digital platforms evolve, they're increasingly favoring genuine human connection over polished perfection—and savvy marketers and sales professionals are taking notice. In this revealing conversation, we dive deep into why YouTube is now pushing authentic, educati…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What happens to famous people who get lost in their own show and gradually start playing themselves in the movie of their lives?By Chris Ryan
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Capturing Patients Through Data-Driven Marketing #8
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37:18What if you could fill your medical practice with exactly the right patients—the ones who need your specific expertise, bring you the most revenue, and achieve the best outcomes? In this eye-opening conversation with Seth Turnoff, founder of CMM, we discover how data-driven patient acquisition is revolutionizing healthcare marketing. Seth takes us …
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674 - Dan Blumstein (Author: The Nature of Fear)
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1:19:17Dan Blumstein and I explore the multifaceted nature of fear, its evolutionary significance, and its impact on both human and animal behavior. The conversation also delves into existential fears, the manipulation of fear by society, and the importance of understanding and managing fear in a complex world. Dan’s book is The Nature of Fear. This is a …
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673 - Student Loan Justice (Alan Collinge)
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1:14:53Alan Collinge is the founder of StudentLoanJustice.Org, author of The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…
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People Trust People, Not Logos: How Authentic Content Transforms Careers- Content Crib Podcast #7
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31:49Personal branding has never been more important than it is today, with statistics showing it directly impacts trust, job opportunities, and conversion rates. • 82% of people are more likely to trust companies whose leadership is active on social media • Professionals with strong personal brands get 10x more job opportunities and can earn up to 25% …
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Are we (am I) “stuck in honoring the context of the social media platform,” that is podcasting? Is there a way not to be trapped in playing the commercial game? Did Joe and Duncan sell out, or did their platforms just capture them? I discuss some of the accusations leveled in “Comedy Jonestown” and Marc Maron’s recent appearance on Pod Save America…
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In this episode of the Content Crib podcast we share our crazy travel stories, a wedding, and lots of tips and tricks. Thanks for listening!By Eric Anderson and Chris Grosse
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Mike just finished his stint in the army and is celebrating by riding a bicycle from El Paso to Canada. He passed by Crestone recently, and we sat down to get to know each other. Pull up a chair and join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/s…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com More blathering. This time, talking about: — Epstein and how fame/power/money distort one’s sense of the possible/permissible; — The joys of watching the Little League playoffs; — A friend’s hard fall. Here’s the link to give Charles some love.…
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The Content Crib Podcast #5 with Preston Alexander
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38:13In Episode 5 of the Content Crib Podcast, we sit down for a candid, conversational discussion with Preston Alexander, a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur and content creator. Preston shares firsthand insights into the most challenging aspects of today’s healthcare system and introduces his exciting new endeavor aimed at transforming that landscape. …
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668 - Before the Dawn, Part II (with Riley Morton)
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4:36This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com My friend Riley Morton and I sat down for about six hours over two days and he picked my brain about who I am, who I’ve been, and the experiences and ideas that formed the foundation for what eventually became a book called Sex at Dawn. This is the second of a four…
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From Bullet Holes to Broadcast: Content Crib Episode 4 ft. Joseph Miller
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38:20A Long Way from Las Vegas In this episode, we take a hilarious trip down memory lane – all the way back to Content Crib 1.0, our very first in-person meeting in a Las Vegas desert mansion. The location was sketchy to say the least – we’re talking questionable neighborhood and even bullet holes in the wall (seriously). Sure, the house had its quirks…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com It’s the back to school episode! Do you feel like the year begins at the end of summer? Can anyone really be helped (or just supported in helping themselves)? A study showing how we find what we expect to find. Some thoughts on budgeting energy and attention and le…
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666 - Kevin Russell Returns (AI/The Future)
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1:42:29Kevin is my go-to guy when I have questions about AI, cutting edge technologies, and crypto currencies. But he’s not just some freakishly smart super-nerd; he thinks of these seemingly cut and dry issues with all the juiciness of mythology, Jungian archetypes, and a deep appreciation of world history. This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc…
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In this episode we share our life stories and how they effected what we are doing now. We cover the early years, to the drinking years, to the sober years and lots of other things. Thanks for listening!By Eric Anderson and Chris Grosse
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665 - Remembering Uncle Dan (with my cousin David Carr)
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1:42:25Our uncle Dan was a huge influence on both of us, albeit in very different ways. For Dave, Dan was a surrogate father figure who helped guide him through adolescence. For me, Dan was more of a kindred spirit, and our friendship mostly happened in the last decade or so of his life. When we combine our memories, we get a more complete understanding o…
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In this episode of the Content Crib podcast Chris and Eric discuss the happenings in the world today and solve world hunger. No, actually we just share our feelings on everything and anything. Thanks for listening!By Eric Anderson and Chris Grosse
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Episode 1 — Welcome to the Crib In the very first episode of the Content Crib Podcast, Eric I. Anderson and Chris Grosse dive headfirst into the chaotic, creative, and sometimes comically confusing world of content. Expect hot takes, unpopular opinions, and the kind of advice you wish your marketing professor gave you. We talk: Personal branding (a…
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We were camping at the Tom Thorn/Beth Williams Wildlife Habitat Management Area in southern Wyoming when we recorded this, yesterday. It’s raw. It’s real. Maybe you can hear the birds chirping. Anya and I recap the retreat and give some thoughts about being on the road. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers …
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663 - Erik Rittenberry (Poetic Outlaws)
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1:19:19Erik’s is the brain behind one of my favorite accounts on Substack, Poetic Outlaws. If I were a woman, I’d be chasing guys like him: smart, tough, adventurous, well-read, sensitive, funny, talented, and way more humble than a guy like that has any right to be. He writes beautifully, takes great photos, has impeccable taste in literature. This is a …
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662 - Mark Sisson (Author of Born to Walk)
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1:01:59Mark Sisson is widely regarded as the founding father of the ancestral health movement. His number-one-ranked blog and Primal Health Coach Institute have paved the way for primal enthusiasts to take personal responsibility for their health. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode…
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661 - Manvir Singh (Author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion)
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1:12:07Manvir is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has studied Indigenous psychedelics use in the Orinoco river basin of Colombia and, since 2014, has conducted ethnographic fieldwork with Mentawai commun…
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Eric Czuleger is an author and geopolitical analyst who has lived, worked, and traveled through 47 countries including conflict zones like Iraq, Lebanon, and Somalia. His book You Are Not Here: Travels Through Countries That Don’t Exist covers a year of living in unrecognized countries to find out what a nation is in the first place. This is a publ…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Some of the topics discussed include the fact that I was an illegal immigrant for years, some recent personal health issues, prepping for our trip to Montana, two spots that just opened up for women in the upcoming retreat, avoiding audience capture, seeking beauty…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Let’s get into it! Issues discussed include: Scott Galloway on the sickness of money, David Sedaris on the sickness of fame, Why some people sacrifice intimacy for attention, and Was it hard for me to transition out of my “adventure years” into “settling down?”…
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657 - Josh Chandler (Security Specialist)
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1:31:11Everyone should have a friend like Josh. Solid dude who knows how things work on both sides of the law. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com On principled thinking vs tactical thinking. Is AI coming to “save” us or “destroy” us? Is there a middle ground? Can it love us? Comfort us? Thinking of relationship issues in terms of new shoes. Break-in pains or wrong size pains?…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…
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David was raised in a conservative Christian reality that he eventually came to question, without questioning his love and respect for the people around him. How do we negotiate that kind of growth, where we step away from a shared reality without hurting the people we were sharing it with? That’s an eternal question of the highest order. This is a…
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Jeff Mauer is the brains behind I Might Be Wrong, here on Substack. He was head writer for Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver and before that, wrote speeches at the EPA. He’s smart, funny, and thoughtful — and savvy enough to shut the fuck up when Chris Rock walks into the room. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su…
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652 - Adam Aronovich (Healing from Healing)
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1:18:38When I first came across his Instagram account, I assumed he was a comedian of some sort, as he is so deft at taking the piss out of the New Age, Shamanic, Mother-Aya nonsense. Then I read his essay on Substack and realized that this dude is very, very smart and his humor — like all the best humor — is fueled by wisdom, compassion, disappointment, …
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651 - Becoming Uncivilized (with Anya and Nadia)
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1:15:57Anya and Nadia have helped lead our retreats in Montana for the past few years. In this conversation, we talk about the different kinds of movement they’ve studied and teach and how — along with Cameron and Melayne — we try to create a place and time where people can get very real with themselves and each other. Learn more about the event here. Int…
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Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Tear,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan
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